How To Incorporate Some Green Into Your Cold-Weather Vacation

Are you a plant lover planning winter travel? Do you or someone in your group love plants? There are many ways to incorporate greenery in your vacation when the weather is cold. Even indoor plants can reduce stress, anxiety and tension according to studies.

These are some suggestions for places to visit no matter where in the world you travel. These options can be coordinated or have an impact on where you stay. They are best considered during the planning phase of your trip.

Greenhouses

Around the world there are many greenhouses that are worth visiting in botanical gardens or less-known locations. You can search for “great greenhouses”, in the state or region where you are planning to travel. Visit small, privately-owned greenhouses to see if they have limited hours.

Do not assume that a nearby botanical garden will have a greenhouse worth visiting. Some conservatories in house gardens are exceptional, even though not all botanical garden prioritize greenhouses. Search for the best greenhouses in the world first if you’re still deciding on your destination. You might find that one is near a destination you’d like to visit.

Exotic destinations The Kibble Palace in Glasgow, Scotland, Atocha Station Tropical Garden in Madrid, Spain, and Brisbane Botanic Garden in Queensland, Australia.

Winter Gardens

Dress for the weather and you don’t need to stay inside! Some gardens are designed to be beautiful in winter. You can find gardens with conifers, topiary and other evergreens as well as exterior architecture. Many gardens in the UK showcase the beauty that cold weather can bring.

Exotic destinations – Sir Harold Hillier Gardens in Hampshire, England, Kenrokuen Garden in Ishikawa (Japan), and Garden of Morning Calm Seoul, South Korea.

Plant Stays

Why not choose a hotel that is surrounded by natural beauty? Search for lodgings with interior gardens and lush plants inside the rooms. Many hotels offer gardens on site, but if you want to find a place to stay that is surrounded by nature in winter, look at lists of accommodations. In this category, alternative lodgings such as VRBO and Airbnb shine. Airbnbs that are lush and filled with plants or trees, or have windows that let in natural light, will be the best choices.

Extraordinary destinations: Hotel Castello di Reschio, Umbria, Italy; Palm Heights, Cayman Islands; Lov ‘Nid Passion cabin, Joncherey, France

Garden Shows

In the last months of winter, you can find several large flower and gardening expos that are held in preparation for the spring. These shows are often held in large indoor spaces and offer attendees the chance to view rare plants, floral art and purchase bulbs, seeds and plants for the upcoming season.

Exotic destinations include The Philadelphia Flower Show, Northwest Flower & Garden Festival in Seattle, and Antiques & Garden Show in Nashville.