Keukenhof Gardens Netherlands
Keukenhof is a massive flower garden over 32 hectares, featuring over 7 million blooming tulip bulbs, daffodils, hyacinths and crocuses. It's only open for two months in the spring, from mid-March to mid-May, and offers guided tours and bike rentals for visitors to explore.
Shenandoah National Park, Virginia, USA
Shenandoah National Park is best visited from late March to mid-April, when it boasts a vibrant display of trilliums, Virginia bluebells, dogwoods, and redbuds. Hiking trails provide up-close encounters with blooming flora.
Cherry Blossom Festival, Washington D.C., USA
The National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C., honours cherry trees gifted by Japan. It includes cultural performances, parades and fireworks. The peak bloom is from late March to early April, and millions of visitors attend.
Provence, France
Provence is famous for its stunning landscapes, charming villages, and vibrant markets. In spring, the region is filled with colourful blossoms and fragrant scents, including lavender fields that bloom from late June to early August. Don't miss the Lavender Festival in June in Sault.
Mount Fuji, Japan
In spring, Mount Fuji in Japan is a stunning backdrop to cherry blossoms and shibazakura (moss phlox), creating a vibrant pink, purple and white carpet. Late March to early April marks the time of full bloom, and festivals take place to celebrate the season.
Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina and Virginia, USA
The Blue Ridge Parkway offers some of the most stunning views in the Appalachian Mountains. Hillsides bloom with azaleas, rhododendrons, dogwoods and mountain laurels in pink, purple and white from mid-April to early May. Enjoy the view through scenic drives and hiking trails.
Giverny. France
Giverny was Claude Monet's home and inspiration. His gardens are a masterpiece of colour and composition, showcasing irises, roses, tulips and water lilies. Like Monet's paintings, the gardens are open from April to October and are most enchanting in spring when in full bloom.
Carlsbad Flower Fields, California, USA
Carlsbad Flower Fields bloom vibrantly on over 50 acres during spring, featuring giant tecolote ranunculus in red, yellow, orange, and pink. Open from March to May, the fields offer tractor tours, flower displays and educational programs.
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Kyoto, Japan
The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is a surreal landscape of towering bamboo stalks swaying in the breeze. In spring, the grove is surrounded by cherry blossoms. Visitors can stroll through the bamboo forest, visit nearby temples and shrines, and take a boat ride along the Hozu River.