Spring always brings a blissful feeling and there’s no better way to savor the season than enjoying nature’s bloom as 73% of Vietnamese travelers said they would appreciate more simple experiences such as spending time outdoors when on their next travel.
Whether immersing in a sea of color in the famous Dutch tulip fields, learning about plant species in beautiful botanical gardens, or wandering through a flower production greenhouse in Brazil, Booking.com presents top destinations around the world that are highly endorsed by Booking.com’s global travelers for flowers to ensure the best views of nature’s dazzling palette.* Dalat is the 3rd most endorsed destination in the world by global travelers for flowers.
Top 10 destinations around the world endorsed by Booking.com’s global travelers for flowers* | |
1. Amsterdam, Netherlands | 6. Cameron, Malaysia |
2. Funchal, Portugal | 7. Cordoba, Spain |
3. Dalat, Vietnam | 8. Victoria, Canada |
4. Gramado, Brazil | 9. Toowoomba, Australia |
5. Singapore | 10. Istanbul, Turkey |
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
According to Booking.com travelers, Amsterdam is the top endorsed city for flowers. And that’s not surprising, given that travelers can find multiple flower stalls filled with colorful tulips and bulbs across the city.
For the ultimate tulip experience, just a short drive away from Amsterdam, travelers can explore over seven million tulips and other flora fill the beautifully-sculpted flower beds at the world-famous Keukenhof Tulip Gardens. Winding around the trees, immaculate, lime green lawns, and water, these resplendent flowers will stop you in your tracks and leave vivid flower-filled memories.
Funchal, Portugal
Funchal is known for its variety of gardens and wine cellars. The Madeira Botanical Garden is worth visiting all year round.
In addition to panoramic views over the city, the garden is home to over 2,000 varieties of plants and has an area dedicated to research and conservation in addition to the Museum of Natural History for those wanting more scientific information on plants.
Dalat, Vietnam
Often known as the city of thousands of flowers, Dalat is home to various flower parks, farms and festivals, each decorating the city with colorful blooms and rich green landscapes. Prepared to be mesmerized by the various fragrances from different flower gardens, which grow lilies, chrysanthemums and diverse orchids that the city is known for.
The most famous garden that attracts visitors all year round is the flower garden in the center of Dalat featuring arches of flowers arranged in a gate, facing the charming Xuan Huong Lake. The Lavender flower gardens in Tuyen Lam lake, Sunflower fields at Dalat Milk Farm, Trai Mat Hydrangea flower fields and cherry blossom roads are other lovely spots that travelers wouldn’t want to miss.
Gramado, Brazil
Take a trip to the exuberant surroundings of Le Jardin Parque de Lavanda in Gramado, one of the emerging destinations in our 2022 Travel Predictions, and wander through the blooming gardens and flower production greenhouse. You’ll discover several exotic plants and a variety of lavender plant species as you walk through the garden.
Set amongst the picturesque mountains and featuring an on-site bistro and plants available to purchase it’s the perfect destination for flora fans.
Singapore
Singapore is not called the “garden city” for no reason. This little Southeast Asian nation is filled with impressive nature parks, botanical gardens, and animal sanctuaries.
However, the most iconic and prominent place to admire year-round blooms is Gardens by the Bay – a futuristic park famous for its giant Supertrees, magnificent Flower Dome, and mesmerizing Cloud Forest. Gardens by the Bay is an horticultural paradise featuring floral species and unique plants from all over the world – from the Mediterranean region to South African deserts – and it prides itself for having spring as its only season.
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Source: Vietnam Insider