Spring always brings a sense of bliss and there is no better way to enjoy the season than to enjoy the bloom of nature as 73% of Vietnamese travelers said they would appreciate more simple experiences, such as spending time outdoors on their next trip.
Whether you’re immersing yourself in a sea of color in the famous Dutch tulip fields, learning about plant species in beautiful botanical gardens or wandering through a floricultural greenhouse in Brazil, Booking.com presents top destinations around the world that are highly recommended by Booking.com’s global travelers for flowers to ensure the best views of nature’s dazzling palette.* Dalat is the 3rd most recommended destination in the world by global travelers for flowers.
| Top 10 destinations around the world recommended 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† Netherlands
According to Booking.com travelers, Amsterdam is the most recommended city for flowers. And that’s not surprising, as travelers can find multiple flower stalls with colorful tulips and bulbs all over the city.
For the ultimate tulip experience, just a short drive from Amsterdam, travelers can discover more than seven million tulips and other flora that fill the beautifully carved flower beds in the world-famous Keukenhof Tulip Gardens. These dazzling blooms meander around the trees, immaculate lime green lawns and water and 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 a visit all year round.
In addition to a panoramic view of the city, the garden is home to more than 2,000 species of plants and, in addition to the Natural History Museum, has a space dedicated to research and conservation for those wanting more scientific information about plants.
Dalat† Vietnam
Often known as the City of Thousands of Flowers, Dalat is home to several flower parks, farms and festivals, each of which beautifies the city with colorful flowers and rich green landscapes. Prepare to be enchanted by the different scents from different flower gardens, where lilies, chrysanthemums and various orchids grow for which the city is known.
Da Lat is the capital of Lam Dong Province in Vietnam.
The most famous garden that attracts visitors all year round is the flower garden in central Dalat with arches of flowers arranged in a gate, overlooking the charming Xuan Huong Lake. The lavender flower gardens at Tuyen Lam Lake, the sunflower fields at the Dalat Milk Farm, the Trai Mat hydrangea flower fields and cherry blossom roads are other beautiful places that travelers don’t want to miss.
gramado† Brazil
Take a trip to the exuberant setting of Le Jardin Parque de Lavanda in Gramado, one of the emerging destinations in our 2022 travel forecasts, and meander through the blooming gardens and flower production greenhouse. During your walk through the garden you will discover several exotic plants and a variety of lavender plants.
Nestled among the picturesque mountains and with its own bistro and plants for sale, it is the perfect destination for flora enthusiasts.
Singapore
Singapore isn’t called the “garden city” for nothing. This small Southeast Asian country is filled with impressive natural parks, botanical gardens and animal sanctuaries.
However, the most iconic and prominent place to admire flowers all year round is Gardens by the Bay – a futuristic park famous for its gigantic Supertrees, beautiful Flower Dome and enchanting Cloud Forest. Gardens by the Bay is a horticultural paradise with flower varieties and unique plants from around the world – from the Mediterranean to the South African deserts – and prides itself on the fact that spring is the only season.
