Spring Destinations

Yes that’s right, spring. For anyone thinking it might be a bit early to start planning a trip for Spring: Welcome! You must be new.

Given two hours I can have a trip planned and booked; but that doesn’t mean it’s the best way to go about things. For one thing, in Europe it’s much easier to take such spontaneous trips. The prices are cheaper, the flight times shorter.

North America demands a bit more forethought. No popping off to Paris for a weekend on a whim. This is especially true of post-covid finances. We don’t all have the time or finances to get from Newfoundland to Hokkaido. With that in mind, these options are great for those of us in the Eastern provinces of Canada.

Now’s the time to start planning and saving, so here are my top spots for Spring 2022!

1. New York, New York

I imagine summer can be quite hot in the Big Apple, and I think Spring would be a perfect time to walk around in a somewhat cooler clime to explore all that New York has to offer; especially the cherry trees and gardens! Not to mention all the history, both of the real kind and of the MCU kind.

2. Washington DC

I’m obsessed with Cherry Trees what can I say? Washington DC offers both my favourite trees and lots of history to go along with it. The perfect combo!

3. Holland, Michigan

Ever since my trip to the Netherlands I’ve become enamoured with tulips, and Holland, Michigan has those in spades. In May they have a tulip festival, a nod to the town’s Dutch roots.

4. New Orleans, Louisiana

We could all use a party once it’s safe to do so, to celebrate the end of Covid. Mardi Gras is in March. Need I say more?

5. Charlottetown, PEI

Lobster season starts in May and ends in June so there’s a very limited time frame to get some of the best seafood in the world. There’s lots of history in Charlottetown too, so it’s a perfect vacation spot in my books!

Wash your hands, wear a mask, and stay safe gentle readers.