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Wildflower tourism is the next trend. Here’s the five best blooming places this year

The Independent·Lara Owen·6 months ago
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Wildflower tourism is fast becoming a popular travel trend for 2026, with destinations from Japan ’s cherry blossom-lined streets to the high altitude valleys of India . This reflects a growing desire among travellers for more deliberate, seasonal experiences.

As holidaymakers move away from fast paced itineraries, planning a trip around nature’s fleeting moments is proving increasingly appealing.

“Travellers are seeking something different in 2026,” says Andy Brooker, a travel expert at Kate & Tom’s, a large holiday house company.

He elaborated: “We’re in a period of extreme digital expansion, and travel has always been a way to switch up your environment and reconnect with the world, yourself and others.…

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