For most North Americans, winter wasn’t kind; piles of snow, plenty of wind and some bitterly cold temperatures snarled travel, left some people housebound and made the last few months just plain miserable.

If you had one of those intolerably long winters like so many others across North America, chances are you could go for some fresh air, sun and the genuine smell of spring.

What better way to truly embrace spring than the Chelsea Flower Show? Running May 20 to 24 in London, this botanical bonanza is sure to please the green thumb, the nature-lover and those simply salivating for spring.

Since its inception, the Chelsea Flower Show has become one of the country’s biggest and best of its kind. Held on the grounds of the Chelsea Hospital, this show has been held by the Royal Horticultural Society since 1913 — naturally, members of the Royal Family are always on hand for the opening day.

Eleven acres of flowers and other flora draw over 150,000 visitors from around the world to the Chelsea Hospital every year. The show manages to mix modern garden designs, classic stately gardens as well as simple, minimalist spaces. It’s a spot where plants, new or old, can grab the spotlight, creating a boom in popularity for the year to come.

Granted, a flower show alone isn’t always reason to travel overseas. But with everything else to do in Chelsea and surrounding areas, you surely won’t be bored. From incredible dining options to quaint, cozy lounges to art galleries, museums, shops and more, Chelsea is full of life as well as plenty of fun things to do.

Naturally, Magellan Luxury Hotels can set you up in a room or suite in one of our partner four- or five-star hotels for the duration of your London stay, ensuring you get exclusive perks while being right in on the local action.

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