Warm but distracting influences will be good for personal relationships and not so good for your professional development in early March. You're likely to throw yourself into work, especially from the 9th onwards. Planning your itinerary may be great fun, but you will need to keep on top of your actual work too. Offloading to colleagues is not a good idea at all!
Cash issues may still be a little iffy, especially around the 19th. However; it should ease off after the 26th, if you're careful. You could shop for some very nice second-hand bargains. Being a little crafty and canny with your dollars will save money and save face too, especially if you start browsing now!