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2026
The Garden Tourist’s Costa Rica
January 2026
The Garden Tourist’s Holland/Belgium Tulip Cruise
April 2026
Immerse yourself in the spring beauty of Holland and Belgium! A 7-night river cruise along the waterways of Holland and Belgium aboard the Amadeus Cara. From the capital city of Amsterdam, ‘the Venice of the North‘, to the quaint villages and Renaissance cities of Ghent, Antwerp and Bruges, we will enjoy medieval architecture; beautiful historic, botanic and private gardens; Dutch and Flemish masterpieces; Dutch cheeses, and world-famous Belgian chocolates. Four additional days touring magnificent gardens, including the world-renowned Keukenhof gardens during peak tulip bloom, and the exuberant Bloemencorso Bollenstreek Flower Parade.
The Garden Tourist’s Pacific Northwest
Date to be determined
Visit 9 astounding collectors’ gardens in Seattle and Tacoma, as well as Chihuly Gardens and Glass, a Japanese garden, Bellevue Botanical Garden and the infamous Heronswood!
The Garden Tourist’s Villas and Gardens of Tuscany
September 2026
2025
Longwood Christmas 2025
December 7–9, 2025
Enjoy magnificent historic mansions and world-class botanic gardens decorated for the holidays! A 3-day tour of Lyndhurst Mansion, Winterthur, Longwood Gardens and New York Botanic Garden.
The Garden Tourist’s Long Island Splendor
July 23–26, 2025
Step inside Long Island’s Gold Coast for a look into the elegant and opulent lifestyles of the elite. Owned by past presidents, artists and aristocracy, many of these homes once hosted royalty, heads of state and movie stars.
Tour includes Old Westbury Gardens, Coe Hall at Planting Fields, Bayard Cutting Arboretum, Vanderbilt Museum & Mansion, private gardens and more!
The Garden Tourist’s Vermont Gardens and Nurseries
June 23–26, 2025
Visit Vermont’s elegant historic gardens, creative contemporary gardens, and best specialty nurseries.
Tour includes Hildene, Shelburne Museum, St. Gaudens Historic Site, Marsh Billings Rockefeller Estate, Gordon Hayward’s Garden, Bill Noble’s Garden, Cady’s Falls and 5 nurseries.
Glorious English Gardens & Chelsea Flower Show
May 20–29, 2025
Immerse yourself in the beauty of iconic English gardens and the world-renowned Chelsea Flower Show! With garden travel author Jana Milbocker and Lois Moss of Tour 2 Explore More
The Garden Tourist’s Philadelphia Flower Show
March 1–3, 2025
Enjoy a festive preview of spring at the renowned Philadelphia Flower Show, the New York Botanic Garden’s Orchid Show and the colorful displays of Longwood Gardens’ conservatories.
Past Trips
The Garden Tourist’s Costa Rica 2025
The Garden Tourist’s Longwood Christmas 2024
The Garden Tourist’s Northern Italy Lake District Tour
The Garden Tourist’s Lower Hudson River Valley
The Garden Tourist’s Spring in the Brandywine Valley
The Garden Tourist’s Charleston
The Garden Tourist’s Philadelphia Flower Show
The Garden Tourist’s Coastal New England
The Garden Tourist’s Upper Hudson River Valley
Gardens of New York: Hudson Valley to Brooklyn
The Garden Tourist’s Connecticut Gardens, Nurseries, and Wineries
The Garden Tourist’s Philadelphia Flower Show and Brandywine Valley
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“The trip was fabulous and very well organized. Between you and Brett our questions were answered before we even asked them. It was easy to travel alone since everyone was so welcoming and friendly. I would certainly recommend your trips to others.”
““Loved the land at Nemours and Winterthur! We thought the tour and tour guides were great! A good group to travel with!””
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“Loved the variety and the tours as well as the access to the private gardens—very special!”
“Well planned and organized, great tour guides, just right amount of information. Good mix of gardens and art.”
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