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00:00 Spring is just around the corner, making now the perfect time to plan your next trip,

00:06 whether you want to see cherry blossoms in full bloom or walk along a pink sand beach.

00:11 International visitors can participate in hanami, or cherry blossom viewing, first-hand in Japan.

00:23 The flowers are expected to peak in late March in the country's south in places like Kyoto,

00:28 where rivers like the Kamo River and Takano River are lined with cherry blossom trees.

00:33 Besides seeing UNESCO-recognized ancient temples and shrines throughout the city,

00:38 you can watch some of Kyoto's biggest geisha dances,

00:41 like the Miyako Odori and the Kyo Odori, which come to the city in April.

00:45 This island capital in the Mediterranean Sea has plenty of spots worth visiting,

00:52 whether it be a gothic cathedral designed by Antoni Gaudi or a relaxing beach.

00:58 Sometimes the Majorca Live Festival also takes place in the spring, which is an international

01:03 music festival spanning different genres, including electronic, indie, and pop.

01:08 Spring is a great time to visit Utah's national parks, including Arches, Zion,

01:14 and Canyonlands National Park, without the intense heat of the summer. Travel a bit beyond the

01:20 boundaries of these parks, and you'll find increasingly popular cities like Moab and St.

01:25 George, which provide plenty of urban and nature-based excursions that are perfect for

01:30 the springtime weather. Bermuda is an archipelago with an abundance of activities for both families

01:39 and couples, from relaxing on the pink sand beaches of Horseshoe Bay to biking along its

01:44 18-mile railway trail. Temperatures hover around the 70s during this time, and the shoulder season

01:50 means you can participate in these activities without the crowds and for a fraction of the cost.

01:55 Louisville, Kentucky is famous for the Kentucky Derby, which always happens on the first weekend

02:03 of May. But even if you're not interested in betting on racehorses or sporting derby fashion,

02:09 spring is a particularly beautiful time to learn about the makings of bourbon by visiting

02:13 the distilleries on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. New Orleans is a year-round destination for music

02:22 lovers, but spring poses an especially fun opportunity for jazz enthusiasts. The annual

02:27 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival comes to the city during this season, attracting thousands

02:32 of visitors for a celebration complete with local crafts, art, and Louisiana cuisine.

02:42 Spring is tulip season in the Netherlands, flooding the country with shades of orange,

02:47 pink, and yellow. Some of the most beautiful places to see the famed Dutch flowers

02:52 include Vissa, Hillehoorn, and around Amsterdam. Thanks for watching this video by far. Please

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