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FRANCE & ENGLAND'S FINEST
Many of the best and most beautiful gardens in France and Britain are found on either side of the English Channel, where a temperate climate and chalky soil are responsible for the most spectacular flowers in both countries. This holiday is specially timed to see these gardens at their best, when the spring flowers are still abundant, but summer is a comin' in, with the sweet scent of roses filling the air. We visit both the famous and private gardens in both countries, as well as enjoying the two distinct cultures that are separated by just a few kilometres of water. A gardener's delight and with plenty of interest for the non-gardener as well, as we explore some of the prettiest villages in France & England, steeped in a thousand years of history. 

DAVID & LUCY LEAD FOOD LOVERS THROUGH THE PYRENEES
A short break in the Basque regions of France & Spain, to discover the food, culture & history of the fiercely independent people who live in this picturesque area. Sea-faring and traditional agricultural practises still continue, and the Basque cuisine reflects this, with delicious and distinctive dishes prepared with the freshest of local ingredients. We will be exploring some of the prettiest villages on both sides of the border, as well as in the spectacular Pyrenees mountains, where Basque culinary traditions and culture are still flourishing. The Basque country is indeed a culinary and scenic paradise. 

CHELSEA SHOW, PRINCE CHARLES' HIGHGROVE & FINE PRIVATE GARDENS
A small group tour that begins with a visit to the Chelsea Flower Show on Member's Day when the crowds are smaller.  We end with a visit to the Highgrove garden, the wonderful creation of HRH Prince Charles. In between, a glorious week in the lovely Cotswolds, where we visit a host of new private gardens for the first time. Our accommodation is in exclusive Manor House hotels, set right in the heart of this absolutely charming corner of the English rural landscape. A perfect opportunity to see the English countryside and local gardens at their best, or just enjoy browsing for treasures in the honey coloured villages, whilst being pampered in our luxury accommodation. 

SCOTLAND'S HIGHLANDS & GLORIOUS WEST COAST AND THE ROMANCE OF ENGLAND'S NORTH
A summer jaunt through the northern counties of England, majestic Scottish Highlands and west coast to meet the gardeners. They have created some of the most individual gardens in Britain. The counties of Derby, Yorkshire and Northumberland are renowned for their rural beauty, seen on numerous TV shows, set amongst this picturesque and highly photogenic landscape. We then make our way through the Highlands and up the west coast of Scotland, to visit some extraordinary gardens nurtured by the warm Gulf Stream. This is the best time of year to visit these gardens, which flourish with abundance during the short summer, as well as enjoying the warm hospitality of locals.

SPECTACULAR MOUNTAINS, GREAT GARDENS & VIVID FALL FOLIAGE IN CANADA & WESTERN U.S.A 
A trip timed to take in the glorious Fall colour of the north-west states of USA and British Columbia – Canada. The states of Oregon and Washington have spectacular Pacific coastlines and mountains. There are some great gardens, created with vibrant flowers, in a style particular to the northwest.  We explore this rich region of U.S.A., including vibrant Seattle with its wonderful galleries and spectacular Space industry museum. We then cross the border into British Columbia to visit some of Canada's best loved and most beautiful gardens. This tour has such a diversity of cultures and landscape and to cap it all off, there is an opportunity to add on a cruise along the Snake and Columbia rivers, dressed in their Fall finery.