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Get Away from It All

Now that the world is gradually opening up again, opportunities for travel are burgeoning. If 2022 is the year you hope to book a memorable getaway, our guide to botanical holidays and garden tours could tempt you away from these shores. And if you’d rather stay at home for now, we’ve rounded up a selection of UK-based breaks for garden lovers as well.

ACTIVITY HOLIDAYS

Having spent the long months of the pandemic cooped up, feeling less active and doing less than normal, many of us want a little bit extra from our holidays than we did before. Lots of us took up a new hobby during 2020 and 2021, or rediscovered an old one, and a holiday incorporating a new pastime could be just the thing to improve those skills.

Flower arrangers should consider a trip to Belgium’s Fleuramour, one of Europe’s most prestigious floral events, which draws visitors from around the world. ECT Travel are taking bookings for their tour

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