While North America is home to its fair share of fascinating animals—the grizzly bear, American bison and American alligator, to name a few—this sprawling nation is no slouch when it comes to plantlife, either. Across the colder reaches of the continent, the icy grip of winter is beginning to thaw, ushering in a new round of colorful flowers for tourists to admire. From native superblooms to carefully-manicured lavender gardens, the following regions offer a spectacular array of flora that are perfect for a memorable spring vacation.
With seven historic counties all united within its limits, South Carolina’s Olde English District provides visitors with a particularly idyllic take on the Palmetto State. While activities for visitors span from perusing local museums to exploring the brewery scene to paddling along the region’s rivers from the comfort of a kayak, one particularly fascinating ecotourism attraction can be found at Landsford Canal State Park. From May to mid-June, this charming preserve springs to life with rocky shoals spider lilies, with the Catawba River serving as the largest population center on the planet for these stunning plants.
Coastal California has been renowned for its dazzling superblooms for years, and for those hoping to catch this phenomenon in person, San Luis Obispo County is the perfect spot. Just west of the eponymous county seat, Montaña de Oro State Park is a particularly notable spot thanks to its high concentration of poppies, while its scenic beaches also hold added opportunity for marine wildlife lovers thanks to its many tidal pools. Further east, the inland reaches of San Luis Obispo County harbor a gem for flower fans in the form of Carrizo Plain National Monument, a sprawling natural feature that serves as a major draw for tourism in the spring thanks to its colorful superblooms.
Measuring in at roughly 32,000 square kilometers, Canada’s Vancouver Island is rife with incredible destinations for both ecotourism and outdoor adventure—yet for flower fans in particular, it’s tough to beat Victoria. All throughout early spring, visitors can admire the city’s many cherry blossoms as they begin to bloom, while plant-themed festivals and attractions can be enjoyed all throughout the season. For a particularly colorful foray into the region, the Butchart Gardens’ Sunken Garden—a two-hectare plot that’s home to more than 150 flower beds—is a top spot, while March’s Greater Victoria Flower Count is a popular event that invites community members to count as many flowers as possible over a one-week period.
The U.S. capital received a large shipment of cherry blossom trees in 1912 as a gift from Japan, and in the modern era, these colorful plants continue to serve as a
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As Earth Day draws near, it's time to reflect on the beauty and diversity of our planet's ecosystems. For those with both a serious case of wanderlust and a passion for the environment, there's no better way to celebrate than by immersing yourself in the natural world. Here’s a selection of 4 of the best destinations that offer not just a getaway, but a chance to engage with wildlife and contribute to conservation efforts.
Walt Disney World Resort is offering three new special ticket offers for this spring and summer through its Disney Destinations Travel Agents program, including one way Florida residents can save big on their next trips to Disney this year.
American Airlines is introducing a new fleet of planes at its New York hub.The carrier will add the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at John F. Kennedy International Airport, according to a report from The Points Guy. The publication identified the airline’s plans through Cirium schedules, and subsequently confirmed the news with an airline spokespersonThe new 285-seat plans will be serving American’s New York to New Delhi route beginning October 27. The new plan will replace Boeing 777-300ER aircraft currently flying between New York and New Delhi.American Airlines plans to add several Dreamliners to its New York-based fleet in conjunction with expanding the number of pilots it has operating from New York.“This weekend, American Airlines adjusted the aircraft type operating between New York (JFK) and New Delhi (DEL) starting in October. We will continue to offer daily nonstop service on this route as we optimize our network and fleet,” an airline spokesperson told The Points Guy in a statement.About 30 Dreamliners will be added to American Airline’s stable of planes over the coming years, according to The Points Guy. The first Dreamliner anticipated to come online later this year. The planes contain 51 Flagship Business suites, 32 premium economy seats, 18 Main Cabin Extra economy seats and 143 standard economy seats.
Don’t wander off the resort after dark. Keep the flashy clothing and jewelry to a minimum. Stay aware of your surroundings. Those are some of the travel rules that Ginger Moore, a retired logistics analyst from Panama City, Fla., adheres to on her solo trips throughout the Caribbean.
Amtrak has expanded its Northeast Regional service to offer more travel choices along the U.S. East Coast. This enhancement includes the introduction of four extra weekday roundtrips and two new weekend roundtrips between New York Penn Station (NYP) and Washington Union Station (WAS), along with a fresh weekday morning departure from Philadelphia’s William H. Gray III 30th Street Station (PHL) to NYP. In addition, one new weekend departure now also connects PHL to Boston South Station (BOS).
This is cider country, and the Brockhampton Estate, near the Worcestershire border, is the largest orchard under the National Trust’s care, with over 145 acres of damson, pear, quince, cherry and apple trees, which blossom in great frothy clouds from late March through April.