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Follow on Google News | Www.gardeningtours.com is proud to present their lineup of must visit garden tours for 2013‘Since 1998 we have been designing garden tours for those who love gardens’ says Donna Dawson, owner and creator. ‘Being a master gardener myself, I know what takes a gardeners breath away and try to design each tour with that in mind’.
By: Donna Dawson Every year is a challenge because they have a lot of repeat guests but 2013 proves its worth in another spectacular showcase of gardens in truly breathtaking countries. Ecuador – Gardens & Flowers Tour 2013 January 11th – 20th, 2013 Like a bud slowly and gently unfolding, discover each treasure one by one and find out why Ecuador’s unique flower landscape has propelled it into its enviable position as one of the world’s most important flower producers and exporters. Horticultural magazines now classify the country of Ecuador as a "hidden jewel" and a "must see" due to its spectacular climatic diversity, creating wholly different growing seasons and microclimates. This truly incredible experience offers an opportunity to learn the most modern floricultural techniques being practiced, including visits to plantations and areas where others seldom visit. www.GardeningTours.com has entered into exclusive agreements with 3 major floral producers to include extensive visits to these plantations that are otherwise closed to tourists. I have put this tour up twice now and both times it has sold out…don’t miss it this time! • Airport arrival & departure transportation • 9 Nights Hotel Accommodation • Meals as noted in itinerary • Private English speaking Tour Leader throughout tour • Local English speaking Guides • Tips for Guides and drivers • Activities as indicated • Entrance fees to all noted sights • Domestic flight between Quito/Cuenca in economy class • All transfers as per itinerary • Guided visit by owner in Pakakuna • Guided visit in Bellaflor • Guided visit Botanical Garden in Quito • Guided visit by one of the owners in Ecuagenera • Guided visit by one of the owners in Magic Flowers • Guided visit through City gardens Guayaquil Read Much More Here including itinerary and hotels http://www.gardeningtours.com/ China Spring Peony Festival Tour 2013 April 10th – 23rd, 2013 If you have not been to China before, I hope you will consider this tour. I don’t do it very often and each time it sells out. I have had the pleasure of seeing China many times and am always humbled by the people. They are so happy to meet us and have their pictures taken with us. China is an incredible country and the more you visit it, the more you want to see. This tour enjoys many of the highlights you have heard about in China, plus some of the most breathtaking gardens, a wonderful first timers glimpse of China .. do come along and see it for yourself. You will come home with some unforgettable memories. Besides seeing some of the country’s greatest sights such as the Terra Cotta Warriors and Great Wall, we’ll pay a special visit to the International Peony Festival, the largest event of its type in the world. Luoyang, where the festival occurs, was China’s capital in ancient times. • Pick up at Beijing Airport • Delivery to Shanghai Airport • 13 nights hotel accommodation • 13 breakfasts • 12 lunches including special lunches • 8 dinners including Peking Duck, Dumpling and Water Banquet • 2 Domestic Flights • Train ticket Xi’an to Luoyang • All entrance fees to noted places we visit • Tang Dynasty Show • Shanghai Acrobat Show • Afternoon Tea at M on the Bund – with a view to die for! • National Guide with us throughout tour • Local guides in each city • Coaches and Drivers • Drivers and Guides Tips • Incredible memories! Read Much More here including itinerary and hotels http://www.gardeningtours.com/ Paris/Chelsea Flower Show Tour 2013 May 15-24, 2013 I love doing this tour! Paris and London are two of the most historic and green cities in the world with so much to do and so many things to see. The best way of seeing them is to get out and walk…you will have free days in each city to enjoy them and visit the places that you have on your list that will make your trip just that much more memorable. This tour always books up so get your registration in soon on it to secure your spot. Highlights -5 nights Accommodation at 4 Star, Hotel Concorde Montparnasse, Paris -4 nights Accommodation at 4 Star Superior, Copthorne Tara Hotel, London -All breakfasts -Welcome Dinner - 3 course -Farewell Dinner - 3 course -Afternoon Tea at Printemps in the Angelina Room -Seine River Cruise -2 course Lunch at Hotel Baudy in Giverny -Entrances to Musee Rodin, Garden at Musee du Qaui Branly Plus special visit of the Vertical Planting, Musee de L’Orangerie & Monet Exhibit, Giverny – Claude Monet and Hotel Baudy Rose Garden, Bagatelle, Sissinghurst, Great Dixter House & Gardens -Full Day at Chelsea including show catalogue -Coach on tour days -Guides -Tips for Guides and Drivers -Eurostar Train ticket Paris to London -Incredible Memories! Much More here including itinerary and hotels http://www.gardeningtours.com/ Argentina – Gardens & Grapes Tour 2013 October 5th – 13th, 2013 Argentina is a fascinating land of contrasts where the exceptional is almost commonplace. It is home to an abundant wildlife, enjoys a unique culture, and delights in an astonishing variety of landscapes from tropical rain forest in the north to the remote vastness of the Antarctic in the South. Three big landscapes form the country: the Andes in the west, the northern and western flatland as well as the wide plains of Patagonia in the South. The country that is stretched in length has three climatic zones: tropic in the north, moderate in the center and polar in the extreme South. The official language is Spanish, but in bigger towns English is also quite common. A Very Special one off Tour including much food and wine! • 4 nights in Buenos Aires PANAMERICANO 5* • 2 nights in Mendoza DIPLOMATIC Park Suites 5* • 2 nights in Uco - FUENTE MAYOR HOTEL & RESORT 4* • Pick up at BA Airport • Return to BA Airport • All Breakfasts • 4 Lunches including Cooking Class at Zuccardi Winery • Cooking Class Apron as memento of day • Many wine tastings along the way • 3 Dinners including Welcome in Buenos Aires, Tango Show Special Dinner and Welcome Dinner at a Winery in Mendoza • Full Estancia Experience at a Ranch Including Horse Back Riding if you like • Visits to gardens and sites as noted • Buenos Aires/Mendoza Domestic Flight • Local English Speaking Guides • Tips to Drivers and Guides • Mouthwatering Memories! Much More here including itinerary and hotels http://www.gardeningtours.com/ Donna Dawson, Master Gardener Member Region 7 Garden Writers Association (Canada & International) Affiliate Member Canadian Institute of Travel Counsellors Member North American Travel Journalists Association http://www.ICanGarden.com http://www.gardeningtours.com http://twitter.com/ 2012 Garden Tours – India, Floriade, Morocco, London/Chelsea, Italy & South Africa # # # Presenting unique garden tours around the world since 1998. www.ICanGarden.com is Canada's largest Internet gardening resource site providing free information to gardeners of all experience levels from amateur to master gardeners all over the world. The web site contains thousands of articles, information on gardening books, garden clubs, garden suppliers, hundreds of public gardens and thousands of pictures of famous gardens around the world. Donna Dawson, formerly of St. Albert Alberta Canada, now residing in Panama City, Panama is a co-author of three gardening books and has been a specialist in gardening tours since 1998. www.gardeningtours.com is their tours only site. End
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