8 Places to See Spring Blooms

Spring has sprung! This means it is the perfect time of year to get outside, escape the snow and truly take in the beauty of nature. What better way to celebrate than in the best flower fields across the world? Here are eight gardens you need to visit this spring:

 1. Alfred B. Maclay Gardens: Tallahassee, Florida

Head to Tallahassee to see a variety of subtropical gardens, secret walkways, a reflection pool and more. First planted in 1923 by Alfred B. and Louise Maclay, this dog-friendly garden also serves as a state park. Plan your visit to one of Florida’s 90 Best Western Hotels & Resorts locations.

2. Dubai Miracle Garden: United Arab Emirates

This garden offers 250 million flowers and has received three Guinness World Records for its various displays. Book your stay at one of Dubai’s Best Western locations and visit the Dubai Miracle Garden to see the world’s largest floral structure, vertical garden and tallest supported topiary sculpture! Experience the magic of 15,000 butterflies while you’re there at the spot’s indoor butterfly garden.

3. The Flower Fields of Carlsbad: Carlsbad, California

The rolling hills of Northern San Diego burst into color during the springtime! For sixty years, The Flower Fields of Carlsbad has dedicated more than 50 acres to its floral displays, with specialty gardens handcrafted every year by local artists. If you miss the annual bloom, not to worry as the fields are open year-round. Plan your visit to one of the 277 Best Western locations in California.

4. Skagit Valley Tulip Festival: Mount Vernon, Washington

This month-long, annual festival has taken place for over 30 years! The festival stretches from the Puget Sound to the Cascade Mountains and features millions of tulips in bloom. You can visit the various flower fields taking part in the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival by foot, bicycle or even take a guided tour when you book your stay at one of the area’s Best Western locations.

5. Fuji Shibazakura Flower Festival: Mount Fuji, Japan

Don’t miss seeing the base of Mount Fuji erupt into a vision in pink and purple. More than 800,000 stalks of shibazakura (also known as pink moss or phlox moss) come together to create breathtaking views from April to June each year. Travel tip: for the best photo, visit the festival in the late afternoon to capture the sun beams dance atop the shibazakura. Discover the beauty of Japan when you stay at one of the country’s Best Western locations.

6. Lavender Fields: Provence, France

Breathe in the fresh, countryside air while relaxing in Provence’s postcard-perfect and seemingly endless purple fields. Visit Provence at sunrise or sunset to miss the crowds and have the fields all to yourself. Book your stay at one of Best Western locations in France.

7. Wooden Shoe Tulip Fest: Woodburn, Oregon

Visit this Oregon flower farm to take in 40 acres of tulips, all with a perfect view of Mt. Hood. The picnic- and dog-friendly Wooden Shoe Tulip Fest began Easter weekend 1985. Since its start, the farm and festival has grown significantly, now offering wine tastings, an off-road 5K and other various events. Discover the 54 Best Western locations in Oregon.

8. Sunflower Fields: Tuscany, Italy

Beneath the blazing Tuscan sun lies hundreds of sunflowers for you to gaze at and enjoy. Take a road trip from Massa Marittima to Via Cassia and spend a day basking in the warm, Italian sun while admiring Italy’s beautiful flower fields. As there is no official spot to view the flowers, you’ll need to take rural country roads in Val d’Orcia or Maremma to find the various fields scattered across Tuscany. Plan your visit to one of Italy’s Best Western locations.

There are so many beautiful destinations around the world for you to discover springtime blooms. Wherever your travel takes you, Today’s Best Western is here to make your next trip easier than ever before. Enjoy modern amenities, contemporary style and so much more during your stay at 4,200+ Best Western Hotels & Resorts locations worldwide.