Each time I travel to Japan, I feel the same level of excitement I experienced during my first visit nearly 10 years ago. The adrenaline rush of walking below sparkling sky-high buildings, the kitschy cafes and sleek Michelin-starred restaurants,

A pink flower also known as sakura, cherry blossoms grow on trees that originally hailed in Asia and are considered the national flower of Japan. The cultivation of ornamental cherry trees began to spread in Europe and the U.

From lavender fields in Provence to jacarandas in Mexico, these six destinations offer a sensory escape for spring travelers.