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Spring has Sprung! April Events Around the World

Spring has Sprung! April Events Around the World

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Posted | April 1, 2014

Family-friendly, nature lovers, foodies, and art aficionados will love these springtime events happening at some of your favorite Time & Place luxury destinations!

Springtime arrives with great fanfare in Nantucket! Welcome warmth and sunshine with the most cheerful flower of them all, the daffodil. Nantucket’s > Daffodil Festival features over 3 million blooms in an array of delightful colors gently swaying in the breeze as you explore the charming island and participate in events ranging from the Antique Car Parade, a 5k race, and picnics on the beach. The Daffodil Festival happens April 25-27.

Springtime in Paris just got even more fun! The annual > Foire du Trone is old-fashioned family fun with carnival rides and games, not to mention tempting fair food. Some form of this fair has taken place for hundreds of years and is a favorite event of many Parisians. The event takes place in the 12 Arrondissement, so stay in any of our luxury rental apartments in the 3,4,5, 11th to be close to the action! The fair begins April 4th and runs through June 9th.

  • Paris: Gustave Doré Exhibit at the Musée d’Orsay

Art lovers will enjoy the > Gustave Doré exhibit at the incomparable Musée d’Orsay. Doré was one of the 19th century’s most intriguing and prolific artists, one who explored different mediums and topics. This iconic museum is always worth a visit while you’re in Paris and this special exhibit makes it a must-see this Spring. The Gustave Doré event runs through May.

Dining in Buenos Aires is always a delicious adventure, but dining during > Food Week is even more exciting! 40 of the city’s best restaurants have curated special prix fixe menus for this 2 week-long event. Branch out and explore the city through its culinary offerings. Food Week runs April 1 through April 14.

April also marks the beginning of Buenos Aires’ world class polo season . Attend one of these amazing matches to experience an event that speaks to the soul of Argentina. The beautiful horses and sportsmanship will leave you breathless!

If winter is still lingering wherever you are, it might be time to call > Time & place to book a trip to our inviting Laguna Beach luxury home. Sunny skies and warm temperatures await you, as does the laid back culture of SoCal. April is prime whale watching time along the area’s gorgeous coast. Spy spouts and fins from a scenic overlook while enjoying a picnic with goodies from the year-round farmers’ market. Spread out on a blanket on one of the many beaches, or charter a private boat to get an up close look at these magnificent creatures. Any of our stunning SoCal luxury vacation rentals will cure your leftover “Winter Blues” and as always, our Concierges live to build unique itineraries to make your vacation memorable.