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is year, Anza Borrego Desert State Park is expecting a "limited" wildflower bloom, but it's still a stunning area to explore. Daytime visitors might see bighorn sheep, and at night, visitors can gaze at the internationally recognized Dark Sky Park. Beyond Borrego, Palm Springs is hosting Desert X through May 11. e biannual exhibit of contemporary art transforms the Coachella Valley into an artistic landscape. My favorite place to stay in the area is La Quinta Resort & Club, which has just completed an extensive renovation. e dog-friendly resort is nestled on 45 acres at the base of the Santa Rosa Mountains and offers 5 golf courses, bike rentals, 21 tennis courts, 8 pickle ball courts, 42 climate-controlled pools, bike rentals, yoga classes, and an extensive, full-service spa. On the other side of the globe, Greece is another marvelous spot to see in spring. Having nearly melted on the Acropolis on more than one hot summer day, I highly recommend an April visit to this fascinating destination. I'm also happy to have recently learned about Folegandros, a low-profile island that lacks the crowds of nearby Santorini and Milos. On Folegandros, Gundari, a new luxury boutique hotel, offers 30 suites and villas, each with a solar-powered infinity pool overlooking the Aegean Sea. In the Greek capital, New Hotel Athens features 79 rooms with art installations that reflect contemporary Greek creativity. More April Flowers Back in North America, I'd love to attend the family-friendly Nantucket, Massachusetts, Daffodil Festival April 24 to 27. e 14-mile island has a low-key vibe at this time of year that's nothing like the busy summer season. e day's events include a flower- themed hat pageant, a children's bike parade, the Daffy Dog Parade, and an antique car parade and tailgate picnic. When I go, I want to stay at e Cottages and Lofts at Boat Basin. It's the closest thing to staying on the water without being on a boat. Furry, four-legged companions will enjoy staying at Woof Cottages, outfitted with comfy doggy beds and an abundance of tennis balls. I'd also like to go to the Canadian Tulip Festival in Ottawa, which will take place May 1 to 10. is event was established to celebrate the historic royal gift of tulips from the Dutch to Canadians immediately following World War II as a symbol of international friendship. e festival preserves the memorable role of the Canadian troops in the liberation of the Netherlands as well as commemorates the birth of Dutch Princess Margriet in Ottawa during the war. ( e maternity ward was briefly declared to be extraterritorial so she could officially be born in the Netherlands.) e festival has been celebrating this beautiful legacy since 1953. Speaking of tulips, the very best place to see them in abundance is in the Netherlands, where they bloom all over the country in GREECE: PHOTO BY ANA SANTL LA QUINTA RESORT & CLUB: PHOTO BY EVAN SCHILLER TULIPS: PHOTO BY GILLIES AND ZAISER << ranchandcoast.com 86 APRIL 2025 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE