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Where to swim in March

18 of 55 destinations scored for swimming are prime in March — 80 or better on conditions alone. Highest: The Florida Keys (98), Rio de Janeiro (96), Sri Lanka South Coast (95). In February 18 are prime; in April, 12.

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March · Swimming

Every destination scoring 55 or better for swimming in March, highest first. Ties are listed alphabetically.

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Most places have one or two months that are genuinely better — and a booking moment that comes a lot earlier than the trip. I’ll write when one of those is coming up. No schedule, no filler.

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