Join us now on a fully escorted tour to some of the best gardens around the world. Your host is garden expert and author Karen Platt. Tours include transportation, quality accomodation, meals where specified, all garden entrances and garden tour guide. We visit gardens both public and private, flower shows and occasionally plant nurseries.
| California & Hawaii 2009 Tour |
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2-8 January 2009 (California)
8-12 January 2009 (Hawaii)
Based in San Francisco we visit the best of private and public gardens in Northern California. This is an area I have been exploring for many years and I have a medal from the San Francisco Flower and Garden Show in 2003 for the garden I created.We stay at a first class hotel in downtown San Francisco offering an ideal base to discover not only this fabulous city, but also the vibrant and varied gardens and coast of this part of America. We visit 20 gardens in Northern California. Our tour then continues, if you wish to join us to the fabulous island of Oahu, Hawai'i. Aloha. We'll visit 8 gardens - stand under a banyan, marvel at the local Acacia and you might even see a woodrose.
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| Gardens of PNW Tour |
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15-24 February 2009
The Pacific Northwest is a wonderful gardening community with many world-class gardens. Our tour has an Asian flavour and starts in Seattle, one of America's best cities and the one I love most of all. This tour explores some of the finest gardens of the West coast and includes the Northwest Flower and Garden Show held in February each year. I have been involved in the show for over 5 years. We then go north to Vancouver, Canada to see some spectacular gardens. We stay at the four star Hotel Sheraton in Seattle on a room only basis and the Hotel Metropolitan on a room only basis. We can book breakfast in advance.
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| Southern Spain 2009 Tour |
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1-8 March 2009
Come and enjoy the beauty of southern Spain with Karen, your Spanish-speaking tour guide. I studied Spanish at University and my thesis was all about Islamic architecture in Spain, so this is the perfect tour. I studied at the University of Sevilla and lived in Sevilla itself.
Early Bird Discount:
Book direct and pay in full by 31/05/08 and receive 10 per cent off the final instalment.
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| Japan 2009 Tour |
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4-15 April 2009
Based in Tokyo and Kyoto we visit the best of private and public gardens in Japan. Explore some of these fabulous gardens in spring at blossom time. We stay at first class hotels offering an ideal base to discover these fascinating cities. We visit around 30 gardens in Japan and also take the trip of a lifetime to Mount Fuji.
Early Bird Discount:
Book direct and pay in full by 31/05/08 and receive 10 per cent off the final installment.
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| Gardens of Paris and Chateaux of France 2009 Tour |
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9 May 2009
Based in Paris, this tour explores some of the finest gardens in and around Paris. From public park and botanic garden to fabulous chateaux, you will have a taste of that chic French style. We stay at the fabulous Le Marquis four star hotel on a bed and breakfast basis.
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| Gardens of Belgium |
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8 June 2009
Based in Gent, this tour explores some of the finest gardens of Belgium. Enjoy the tremendous variety of gardens on offer from chateaux to arboretums. We stay at the four star Hotel Harmony in Gent on a bed and breakfast basis. This tour can be taken in conjunction with the Garden of Holland, including private canal gardens.
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| Gardens of Holland |
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15 June 2009
Based in Amsterdam, this tour explores some of the finest gardens of Holland including private canal gardens. Enjoy the tremendous variety of gardens on offer from chateaux to the gardens of nursery gurus. We stay at the four star Hotel Estherea in Amsterdam on a bed and breakfast basis. This tour can be taken in conjunction with the Gardens of Belgium.
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| Roses of England 2009 Tour |
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6 July 2009
Based in two centres in London and the Midlands, this tour explores some of the finest rose gardens of England. Enjoy the tremendous displays of England's favourite flower and take the opportunity to visit Hampton Court Flower show independently or have a free day shopping in London. We stay at the Millennium Gloucester four star hotel in central London, perfectly positioned for discovering the capital city. Breakfast is included. In the Cotswolds, we stay at the Mill House Hotel where breakfast and a 3-course dinner are included each night.
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| Lakeland Gardens |
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27 July 2009
Varied but always terrific, the gardens of Cumbria match the idyllic Lakeland landscape. A favourite spot, and not just for the gardens alone. Marvel at the superb scenery. Stay at the 3* Grange Hotel in Grange-over-Sands overlooking Morecambe Bay. We’ll look in detail at matching gardens to home and landscape.
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| Gardens of The Cotswolds |
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31 August 2009
What a fabulous part of England this is, with such a high concentration of fine gardens. Stay at the 4* Lygon Arms in the charming village of Broadway in the heart of the Cotswolds. We’ll be looking in detail at garden features that lift a garden out of the ordinary.
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