Ottawa, ON; Feb. 9, 2017 - Adventure travel specialist World Expeditions encourages lovebirds to give flowers this Valentine's Day by traveling to destinations with renowned floral fame. Below it chooses its top locations to enjoy beautiful blossoms around the world:

Cherry Blossoms in Japan - What could be better than the tiered mountains, winding streams and sculpted pine trees that make up Japan's rugged landscape? Seeing it all when the iconic cherry blossoms are in bloom! These pretty pink petals flower from late March to early April and make for a perfect spring getaway.

•  Try the Backroads of Japan itinerary (22 March – 05 April) to ascend mountain trails and take valley hikes past ancient tombs, through rice paddies and bamboo groves while following an early pilgrim route through cherry and cedar forests.

Rhododendrons in Nepal - While the country is renowned for its spectacular mountain scenery, its national flower is not to be overlooked. As a hub of rhododendron diversity, the shrub-like blooms paint the peaked scenery in colorful, textured brilliance. The prime time to see these pretty posies is in April, May and June.

• Try the Ultimate Annapurna Dhaulagiri (09 April – 24 April) or the Annapurna Trek (16 April – 25 April) to pass through Hindu villages, traverse grassy ridges, hike amongst old growth rhododendron forests and camp underneath some of the most awe-inspiring mountain scenery on earth. 
• Or, visit neighboring Bhutan on the Bhutan High Trails via Laya (10 April – 27 April) or Bhutan Dragon Kingdom (01 April – 11 April and 09 April – 19 April) itineraries. Both offer ample opportunity to delight in the pristine forests of conifer, oak and rhododendrons, not to mention the exceptional trekking.

Orchids in the Rainforest - Think lush, green plant life, incredible biodiversity and some of the most colorful, fragrant flowers on the planet. This highly coveted flora is found in the misty cloud forests of South and Central American giving one more reason to visit, as if it were necessary. To satisfy a floral fancy, visit in July and August.

• Try the Costa Rica Traverse (13 Aug – 24 Aug) an active adventure that takes travelers on bikes, foot, rafts, and kayaks to cross spectacular wilderness, farmlands and pristine tropical rainforest.
•  Or, combine flowers with a world famous landmark on the new Salcantay Trek and Machu Picchu (14 July – 20 July, 28 July – 3 August, 18 August – 24 August) offering dramatic and inspiring scenery that contrasts high alpine landscapes with low cloud forests.

World Expeditions sets itself apart from other tour operators by providing quality services that satisfy those with high expectations for their trips. The company stays on the cutting edge of adventure travel by crafting unique, creative itineraries in destinations all over the world with a no-hidden-extras pricing policy. Tailored private departures are also available. For detailed information and bookings, visit www.worldexpeditions.com.

-30- 

About World Expeditions

Since its inception in 1975, World Expeditions has earned an outstanding reputation as an innovator and world leader in quality small group adventure holidays. With seven offices around the world, including Canada, the UK, Australia and New Zealand, it is a global company that stands out not only for its pioneering commitment to responsible tourism but also for the number of inclusions and the exceptional value of its trips. Offering thousands of unique itineraries escorted by expert leaders, World Expeditions meticulously designs each trip with an emphasis on exclusivity for those travellers with high expectations of their experiences in 'taking the path less travelled'. The World Expeditions Travel Group consists of 10 travel brands, including; Adventure South, Australian Walking Holidays, Great Canadian Trails, Huma Charity Challenge, Tasmanian Expeditions, Sherpa Expeditions, UTracks, World Youth Adventures and Yomads.

http://www.worldexpeditions.com/