{"id":2952,"date":"2018-01-16T11:49:01","date_gmt":"2018-01-16T11:49:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.routeperfect.com\/?p=2952"},"modified":"2022-12-12T12:34:04","modified_gmt":"2022-12-12T12:34:04","slug":"8-perfect-spring-getaway-destinations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/route.hostingwp.co.il\/blog\/8-perfect-spring-getaway-destinations\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Destinations for Planning Your Perfect Spring Getaway"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doesn&#8217;t it feel like winter will never come to an end? Are you dreaming of warm, sunny days, bright flowers and the sounds of birds chirping? Spring is just around the corner, and you need to make the most of it! It&#8217;s the perfect season to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/trip-planner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>plan<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>a trip to Europe<\/strong><\/a>. From&nbsp;magnificent nature to&nbsp;awesome festivals, there is so much to see and do at this time of year. If you haven\u2019t already, it\u2019s time to plan your spring break! Here at Routeperfect, we have compiled a list of the eight best places&nbsp;for you to consider for your spring getaway!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><!-- Start RoutePerfect embedded trip code --><iframe style=\"border: none; width: 100%; height: 450px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/embedded.php?id=d1db0678\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>United Kingdom<\/h2>\n<p>When you think of the UK<strong>,&nbsp;<\/strong>your mind might picture grey and rainy. That\u2019s what makes the spring so special. After a long and cold winter, the sun has finally come out, and bright flowers are popping up all over the country. The most iconic blossom of spring in Britain is the Bluebell. Bluebells magnificently&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaltrust.org.uk\/lists\/bluebell-woods-near-you\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">carpet Britain\u2019s countryside<\/a><\/strong> throughout the spring, particularly in the months of April and May.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re in the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/united-kingdom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">UK in April<\/a><\/strong> anyway, make sure to usher in the warm months at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/edinburghfestival.list.co.uk\/festival\/edinburgh-beltane-fire-festival\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Edinburgh\u2019s famous Beltane Fire Festival<\/a><\/strong>. This fire festival attracts over 12,000 people annually. It is an evening of tradition, dance, music, and storytelling, all topped off with a massive bonfire. The festival is rooted in Pagan and ancient Gaelic tradition, so you can brush up on your history too!<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2962\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2962\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2962 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_557471272.jpg\" alt=\" Spring in the UK\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-wp-pid=\"2962\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2962\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beautiful bluebells covering the woods &#8211; Spring in the UK<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2963\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2963\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2963 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_108274.jpg\" alt=\"Edinburgh\u2019s Beltane Fire Festival\" width=\"1000\" height=\"653\" data-wp-pid=\"2963\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2963\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Edinburgh\u2019s Beltane Fire Festival<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h2>The Netherlands<\/h2>\n<p>Windmills, wooden clogs, and tulips &#8211; these are the images that come to mind when one considers a&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/netherlands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">trip to The Netherlands<\/a><\/strong>. From March through May, visitors flock to the breathtaking&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/keukenhof.nl\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Keukenhof garden<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;to see some beautiful tulips. Located in Lisse, this park is one of the world\u2019s largest gardens, and it features a variety of styles and blooms. Though the park itself is open all year, it is most spectacular in the springtime, when visitors walk among some of the most beautiful and colorful flowers in the world.<\/p>\n<p>If you visit in April, you can make it to Keukenhof\u2019s flower parade, as well as the festivities of Koningsdag, or King\u2019s Day. <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.iamsterdam.com\/en\/visiting\/whats-on\/kings-day\/all-about-kings-day-in-amsterdam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">King\u2019s Day<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;is celebrated all over the country but we recommend to visit Amsterdam this April 27. There are city-wide street sales to celebrate Amsterdam\u2019s trade history, brightly decorated boats on the canal, street parties and delicious traditional Dutch food.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2964\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2964\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2964 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_416314375.jpg\" alt=\"Tulip gardens of Keukenhof \" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-wp-pid=\"2964\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2964\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tulip gardens of Keukenhof &#8211; Not to be missed!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2965\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2965\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2965 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_284091434.jpg\" alt=\"King's day celebrations in Amsterdam canals\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" data-wp-pid=\"2965\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2965\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">King&#8217;s day celebrations in Amsterdam canals<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Spain<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spring is arguably the best time of year for&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/spain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">travelling to Spain<\/a><\/strong>, as it can get very hot and overrun by tourists in the summer. You will feel like you have the country to yourself when you visit in the milder months. Plus, there is so much going on that time of year! In March, Valencia celebrates&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.spain.info\/en_US\/reportajes-portales\/estados_unidos\/fiesta_in_spain.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Las Fallas<\/a><\/strong>, a traditional festival to welcome the coming of spring. Each year, a theme is agreed upon and massive <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ninots<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or puppets, are paraded through the streets. This week is filled with food, music, dance and Valencian tradition: the best ingredients for a great spring getaway! And don\u2019t forget, the spring marks the beginning of Spain\u2019s bullfighting season!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2966\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2966\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2966 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_400521982.jpg\" alt=\"Las Fallas de Valencia festival\" width=\"1000\" height=\"637\" data-wp-pid=\"2966\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2966\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Las Fallas de Valencia festival<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h2>Israel<\/h2>\n<p>Springtime in Israel means the country is in full bloom. The forests of <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/israel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">southern Israel<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are carpeted with beautiful red <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kalaniyot<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or anemones. Israelis flock to the south in early spring to see the south turn red, particularly to Be\u2019eri Forest. If you\u2019re in town in the spring, make sure to Jerusalem to see the&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secrettelaviv.com\/tickets\/jerusalem-festival-of-lights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Light Festival<\/a><\/strong>. This event is open to the public, and beautiful light shows are projected onto the walls of Jerusalem\u2019s Old City, attracting over 250,000 visitors.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2969\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2969\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_527570023.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2969 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_527570023.jpg\" alt=\"Red anemones carpet the ground in Southern Israel\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-wp-pid=\"2969\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2969\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Red anemones carpet the ground in Southern Israel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h2><strong>Italy<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/italy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Italy is magnificent<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;no matter when you go, but there is a certain extra special magic during the spring. One of Rome&#8217;s most beautiful sites,&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.carnifest.com\/events\/italy\/roma\/992\/azalea-flowering-on-the-spanish-steps.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">the Spanish Steps<\/a><\/strong>, is made even more spectacular from March through June when they are covered with brightly colored azaleas. After admiring the azaleas, make sure to check and see if there are any festivals going on &#8211; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.touritalynow.com\/spring-festivals-in-italy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">springtime in Italy is a celebration<\/a><\/strong> of the amazing fruits and vegetables that grow during this season. April is devoted to the artichoke, and there are festivals all over the country that incorporate this unique vegetable. One of Italy\u2019s most famous artichoke festivals is the Sagra del Carciofo Romanesco in the Lazio region. Eat your way through Italy on your magical spring getaway!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2971\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2971\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_560470642.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2971 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_560470642.jpg\" alt=\"Azaleas on the Spanish Steps\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" data-wp-pid=\"2971\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2971\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Azaleas on the Spanish Steps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h2>Japan<\/h2>\n<p>In early spring, <i>sakura<\/i>, or cherry blossoms begin to bloom across southern&nbsp;<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/japan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Japan<\/a><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. By May, the blossoms have spread to the north, and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hanami<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or Cherry Blossom Season, is in full swing. If you arrive and see that you missed the season, don\u2019t worry &#8211; you can travel further north to see the sakura reach Tokyo, and the city has a huge festival called Sanja Matsuri to celebrate the beginning of Spring. This festival often gets a little wild, and attracts over 2 million people each year!<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2978\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2978\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_600837992.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2978 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_600837992.jpg\" alt=\"Cherry blossom in Japan\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-wp-pid=\"2978\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2978\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Spring getaway in Japan &#8211; Cherry Blossoms<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h2>France<\/h2>\n<p>Spring is a time of transformation all over the world. In&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/france\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>France<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;from March through May, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/frenchmoments.eu\/spring-flowers-and-flowering-trees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">different types of flowers bloom<\/a><\/strong> all over the country. In Vosges, the sprawling fields reflect the springtime sun with bright yellow wild daffodils covering the ground. Don\u2019t worry if you miss France during the milder spring months, if you make it in the summer you can see the beautiful and fragrant <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.provenceguide.co.uk\/explore\/lavender-38-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">lavender fields of Provence<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2973\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2973\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_395887345.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2973 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_395887345.jpg\" alt=\"Wildflowers in Vosges, France\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-wp-pid=\"2973\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2973\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wildflowers in Vosges, France<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h2>Switzerland<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re like me and you have a phobia of the cold, then you may be wary of <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/switzerland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">visiting Switzerland<\/a><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The hype of the country revolves around snow-peaked mountains and amazing winter sports. For people like us, the best time to visit Switzerland is in the spring. The snow has melted, revealing lush rolling hills, dotted with wildflowers. Ski trails turn to hiking trails, and people emerge after the cold winter to admire the breathtaking Swiss Alps without completely freezing. After your visit to the Alps, head down to the cities, where different places banish winter and welcome the spring with different festivals. <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fasnachts-comite.ch\/news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Fasnacht in Basel<\/a><\/strong> and Secheslauten in Zurich, each with their own unique customs and traditions, usher in springtime in Switzerland with costumes, fruits, parades, and music. Make sure to include Switzerland on your spring getaway!<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2974\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2974\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_588857957.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2974 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_588857957.jpg\" alt=\"Meadow of flowers in the Alps\" width=\"1000\" height=\"665\" data-wp-pid=\"2974\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2974\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Meadow of flowers in the Alps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2975\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2975\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_600684893.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2975 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_600684893.jpg\" alt=\"Basel Carnival Fasnacht\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-wp-pid=\"2975\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2975\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Basel Carnival Fasnacht<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Do you have any other recommendations for a perfect spring getaway? Let us know and comment below!<\/h2>\n<p>You may also enjoy reading some other pieces in our blog!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/the-9-best-last-minute-summer-destinations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The 9 Best Last-Minute Summer Destinations!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/the-best-small-towns-in-europe-bucketlist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Best Small Towns in Europe<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/10-most-romantic-small-towns-in-italy-as-chosen-by-our-routeperfect-travelers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">10 Most Romantic Small Towns In Italy<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/10-beautiful-lakes-europe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The 10 Most Beautiful Lakes In Europe!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Doesn&#8217;t it feel like winter will never come to an end? Are you dreaming of warm, sunny days, bright flowers and the sounds of birds chirping? Spring is just around the corner, and you need to make the most of it! It&#8217;s the perfect season to&nbsp;plan&nbsp;a trip to Europe. 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