Tagged: spring

"Record-High Levels" of Sargassum Could Pile Up on Beaches in Mexico, the Caribbean, and Florida This Spring

It looks like 2026 could be a record-setting year for stinky seaweed on beaches.Enormous blobs of sargassum, the large brown algae that floats on the surface of the ocean and can wash…

Tulip Season in the Netherlands: Experience it Yourself with Boating and Biking Tours

Tulip season in the Netherlands typically runs from the middle of March to the middle of May, but travelers are advised to make plans far in advance. Tour slots can fill up quickly—and…

The Best Spring Vacations in the U.S.

When flowers are blooming, allergies are raging, and stores are selling the world’s finest seasonal candy—that would of course be Reese’s chocolate-and-peanut-butter eggs—it can only…

Europe in Spring: Where to Go in March, April, and May

In March, April, and especially May, some spots in Europe achieve the travel trifecta: pleasant weather, manageable crowds, and reasonable room rates. Other areas of the continent…

The Best U.S. National Parks to Visit in Spring

Spring can be a tricky time to go to the U.S. national parks. Some aren't fully open until the end of the season, while others batter visitors with wet, muddy conditions. But these…

PHOTOS: The USA's Largest Daffodil Display in Bloom

Did you know that a town in North Georgia lays claim to having the largest daffodil display in the United States? Around 20 million of those cheerful white-and-yellow harbingers of…

Superbloom! In California, Flowergeddon Approaches

Superbloom may sound like the name of a '90s rock band to you, but in Borrego Springs, California, it means millions of rare wildflowers carpeting thousands of acres of desert. And…

Alabama Offering Free Statewide Walking Tours in April

For 14 years, Alabama has been offering a unique way to get to know that state and enjoy the spring weather at the same time: Saturday morning walking tours held throughout the month…

Book Review: National Geographic Issues a Delightful New Coffee Table Tome

Being in the right place at the right time.Some would say that’s the key to a good life, but the editors of National Geographic have a simpler formula: They think choosing the…