Come with us to discover the fascinating culture and gardens of Morocco. Our tour begins in Tangier, Morocco’s most northern city and home to an eccentric assortment of creative residents and travelers. From there we will fly to Marrakech, the centuries-old walled city that dazzles visitors with its colorful souks, exotic gardens, ornate palaces, and vast palm groves.
An optional post-tour excursion is planned to Ouarzazate and Skoura oasis in a region south of the High Atlas Mountains that is known for its beautiful kasbahs. Along the way, we will enjoy visits to exceptional private homes and experience the best of Moroccan hospitality.

Our tour begins in Palermo, a city rich in history, art, and exotic, lush
plants.  We continue to Agrigento to the Garden of Kolymbetra and the Valley of the Temples.  We will see small villages and UNESCO world heritage sites such as Ragusa.  In addition, we will visit private gardens, a wine tasting, cooking class and enjoy the local Easter festivities.  The tripends in the lovely resort town of Taormina.

Join us as we visit the extraordinary gardens of the Cotswolds and Cornwall.  We’ll visit Broughton Grange, with a walled garden designed by Tom Stuart-Smith and Pettifers which owner Gina Price has transformed into one of the most influential gardens in England. We will explore Hidcote Manor, Serge Hill, and the Barn before
heading south to travel along Cornwall’s rugged coastline, rolling countryside, and charming villages. While in Cornwall our visits include the Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan. The trip ends in London where we will attend the Chelsea Flower Show on "members only" day and enjoy a theatre performance. 

Come with us to discover Northern Italy!  We will visit charming hill towns including Asolo, magnificent countryside Palladian Villas, and the beautiful Italian Lakes with their crystal-clear water and lavish villas surrounded by Alpine mountains.  We'll explore grand palazzos, private and botanical gardens and enjoy tastings of wines, cheese and local specialties.  Accomodations are in gracious Italian style first class hotels with authentic Italian cuisine.  Optional pre-trip stay in Venice.

Join us in India with its fascinating culture, exotic gardens and amazing palaces. The tour begins in Delhi and includes Agra, Jaipur (the Pink city), Jodhpur, Udaipur and Mumbai. We’ll enjoy a rickshaw ride through Old Delhi’s market-place, attend a theatre performance about the Taj Mahal, discover life in a village, have a cooking demonstration and dinner with a local family and visit gardens created for kings and queens.
Escorted by Linda McKendry and Cheryl Nichols.