Spring has sprung — in Victoria, B.C. at least — and the flowers are in bloom at Butchart Gardens. Magnolia Hotel & Spa is offering a Butchart Gardens package that includes one night’s accommodation and continental breakfast for two, plus two adult admission tickets to the famous floral display. With blooms and greenery covering 22 hectares, Butchart Gardens is a logical stop for travellers vacationing in “The City of Gardens.” Best known for its Sunken Garden, Butchart is also home to a Rose Garden, Japanese Garden, Italian Garden and Mediterranean Garden. Package prices start at $199 per night. See the “Specials” link at magnoliahotel.com. Summer reads in Charleston At the Belmond Charleston Place, the new package entitled “Southern Summer Reads” puts a literary spin on South Carolina getaways. The package includes two nights’ accommodation at the grand downtown hotel plus a copy of one of four page-turners and a private guided tour to local landmarks integral to the books. Drinks and appetizers for two at The Thoroughbred Club hotel lounge round out the deal. Three of the four books — Pat Conroy’s The Lords of Discipline, Edward Ball’s Peninsula of Lies and Sue Monk Kidd’s The Invention of Wings — are set in Charleston. The fourth selection, The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks, is set in North Carolina. But the movie based on the book was filmed almost entirely in South Carolina. The “Southern-Summer-Reads” package is available June 1-Aug. 31. See belmond.com/charlestonnews . Fuel and Fun at Ontario’s Explorers’ Edge The Explorers’ Edge “Fuel-&-Fun” package offers gas cards, attractions vouchers and a two-night stay. Bookings must be made by Apr. 16 for travel Apr. 17-June 30. The Explorers’ Edge tourism region of Ontario includes Algonquin Park, the Almaguin Highlands, Loring-Restoule, Muskoka and Parry Sound. Travellers who book a minimum of two consecutive nights from a list of participating cottages, lodges and resorts can register to receive one of 500 Fuel & Fun packages including a $50 gas gift card and $50 in cash vouchers for local attractions, restaurants and shops. See explorersedge.ca/fuelandfun/ . Best buy of the week Fourth nights are free at South Seas Island Resort on Florida’s Captiva Island. The first three nights are priced at regular rates. The travel deadline is June 30. Black-out dates may apply. See the “Spring Getaway” package at the “Specials” link (under “More”) at southseas.com. Kathryn Folliott is a Toronto-based freelance writer. Prices quoted are subject to change and availability. Follow @KathrynFolliott Picks of the Week Sunquest: Turks & Caicos, air & hotel, $1,520 (May 26), Ports of Call Resort. Air Canada Vacations: Orlando, air & hotel, $931 (May 23), Disney’s All-Star Music Resort. Nolitours: Havana, air & hotel, $1,165 (May 1), Bravo Club Hotel Arenal. Signature Vacations: Ocho Rios, air & hotel, $1,310 (May 26), Riu Ocho Rios. Transat Holidays: Roatan, air & hotel, $948 (Apr. 20), Media Luna Resort. Hola Sun: Cayo Santa Maria, air & hotel, $878 (Apr. 17), Melia Las Dunas. CanJet Vacations: Varadero, air & hotel, $674 (Apr. 18), Brisas del Caribe. Intrepid Travel: 27-day Best of Tanzania, accommodation, some meals, excursions, $4,137 (June 14). Trafalgar: 11-day Classical Italy & Greece, accommodation, some meals, sightseeing, $2,993 (June 12). Sunwing Vacations: Three-night Las Vegas, air & hotel, $563 (May 17), Excalibur Hotel & Casino. itravel2000: Saint Lucia, air & hotel, $1,221 (May 30), Bay Gardens Inn. WestJet Vacations: Los Cabos, air & hotel, $1,022 (May 30), Royal Solaris Los Cabos. Tour East: 11-day Classical India: Rajasthan & the Taj, accommodation, some meals, sightseeing, $1,795 (Apr., Sept., Oct., Nov.) All Picks of the Week prices include taxes and fees. Prices accurate as of Apr. 7, 2015. Travel Online
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