While the Aussie summer is winding down, plants and trees across the Northern Hemisphere are starting to show signs of waking up for spring.
So it’s the prime time to plan a trip to holiday in nature, with ‘horticulture’ travel set to trend in 2025, according to new research from Skyscanner.
In fact, getting into gardens is perfect for travellers seeking a break away from technology, according to the site’s 2025 Travel Trends Report.
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“Travellers are prioritising nature-driven experiences, like gardens, floral festivals, and botanical escapes becoming must-visit destinations,” Skyscanner Travel Expert Jarrod Kris, says.
In fact the company has seen a 59 per cent increase in flight searches to Japan and Korea during 2025’s cherry blossom season around April and May.
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There has also been a 45 per cent spoke in searches to Provence, France during the June and July lavender season.
Here are some other spots to go to bring blooms to your holiday.
Chiang Mai Flower Festival – February
This festival is a vibrant celebration of Thai city Chiang Mai’s horticultural heritage, featuring elaborate floral floats, parades, and displays of tropical blooms, particularly damask roses.
For an extended floral adventure, travellers can consider visiting the nearby city of Chiang Rai, which also hosts its own captivating Flower and Art Festival.
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Sicily Almond Blossom Festival – late February to March
Set in the valleys of Agrigento, a hilltop town near Sicily’s south-west coast, this joyous welcome to spring began as a peasant festival officially founded in 1934.
Ancient Greek temples provide a stunning backdrop to the delicate pink and white blossoms of almond trees, whose blossoming is welcomed by the Festival of Folklore.
Tulip Festival in Srinagar – late March to mid-April
Located in Srinagar, a city in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir, this is Asia’s largest tulip festival.
It offers a riot of colour against the backdrop of the Zabarwan Mountains
Millions of tulips are on show in the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, as well as other flower varieties such as hyacinths, daffodils and ranunculus.
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area of about 30 hectares.It is situated on the foothills of Zabarwan Range with an overview of Dal Lake. The garden was opened in 2007 with the aim to boost floriculture and tourism in Kashmir Valley.”/>Canberra Floriade Festival – September to October
You don’t have to fly overseas to see some blooming amazing flowers.
Canberra’s Floriade Festival is Australia’s biggest celebration of spring, featuring over a million flowers in bloom across Canberra’s Commonwealth Park.
The display includes themed garden beds, horticultural displays, and entertainment.
Melbourne’s International Flower & Garden Show – March
The Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show will return to Carlton Gardens and the Royal Exhibition Building from 26-30 March 2025, offering inspiration for every home and backyard.
New features include the immersive Bloom Room, superhero-themed scarecrow competition, and extended Gardens by Twilight on two new days: Thursday 27th and Saturday 29th March.
Workshops, eco-friendly initiatives, gourmet food, and garden retail experiences promise inspiration for every space.
Ticket prices depend on the day and type of ticket.
Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival – mid-November
Set in north-east India, this unique autumnal spectacle turns the hills of Meghalaya pink with the bloom of Himalayan cherry blossoms, accompanied by cultural events and music.
Its not dissimilar from Japan’s annual cherry blossom festival, and is great alternative if you want something less touristy, later in the year.
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