Show of hands: Is anyone not ready to come out of hibernation yet? The frozen winter is drawing to a close, and soon the sun’s going to peek out and thaw the land. And to get you ready, here’s a gallery of gorgeous gardens throughout the Western Hemisphere that will burst into bloom from now through June.

Among the lush landscapes of Costa Rica, the newly opened Andaz Peninsula Papagayo is giving travelers another reason to visit its property, with the launch of their spa. Spread across 11,000 square feet, ONDA Spa offers treatments tailored to suit each patron’s individual skin types and needs.

This year will be a banner year for Bentley devotees, the famed brand is planning an incredible series of ultra-luxe European driving tours for customers and enthusiasts dubbed “Crossing Continents” in celebration of its iconic grand tourer, the Continental GT. The series will see the legendary British marque partner with some of Europe’s finest hotels, private estates and other luxury brands that complement the Bentley driving experience and showcase the acclaimed Continental range.

Emerald Waterways has deemed supermodel Twiggy as godmother to two of the cruise line's new Star-Ships: Emerald Sky and Emerald Star. As described by the brand’s Senior Vice President Anna Wolfsteiner, "[Twiggy] will be Godmother to our two new innovative vessels as we believe they set new standards. [They will] revolutionize European river cruising with more amenities and new features than [current cruise liners]." 

Flexjet, has announced that they will partner with top spa destination Lake Austin Spa Resort, to create the "Ultimate Culinary Retreat" for Spring Break travelers. The trip will kick off with travelers boarding either a Learjet or Challenger to sample a collection of tasty culinary  delights paired with a selection of wine while in the air. 

It’s time to get together 14 of your closest friends and family members to plan your next getaway to Anguilla, because Àni Villas has unveiled its new $250K Ultimate Connoisseur Beach Escape package with partners Moët Hennessy. Comprised of two five-bedroom luxury villas, the property’s offer includes a week-long stay, round-trip private jet service from the continental U.S. or Canada, and a Moët Hennessy expert to create a curated collection for guests to enjoy one-of-a-kind experiences.

Extending across jagged Alpine peaks and smooth, snow-covered canyons, the ski resorts of Les Trois Vallées sparkle. Boasting over 370 miles of linked slopes and trails, the world’s biggest ski area is located in the Savoy region of France and consists of eight resorts including Val Thorens, Les Menuires, Saint Martin de Belleville, Méribel and Courchevel. Conveniently, all are ski-in, ski-out properties.

Autobahn Adventures, a family-owned road touring company, offers a collection of excellent European driving tours. With a focus on taking high-powered German sports cars through the Autobahn, tour guests will get an exhilarating drive alongside some incredibly scenic areas.

Looking to have a real adventure on your next golfing vacation? You might want to look into Cavalry + Company and their Middle East packages. With access to some of the most exciting golf courses on earth, their guides are special forces veterans taking people on truly one–of-a-kind trips envisioned by luxury hospitality professionals.

If you ask me, practicing yoga in Africa sounds pretty amazing as it is, but when you mix in luxury accommodations, safaris and expert speakers into the mix, now it’s become a pretty epic trip. The nine-day adventure from Extraordinary Journeys will take place from May 16-24 in Kenya.

Located in the tropical paradise of the Mexican Riviera is the Hidden Beach Resort. At the striking gated entryway as you walk past duo statues of stone frogs (symbolizing cleansing, renewal and transformation) and through massive solid wood doors, a different kind of luxury awaits.

To those of you shivering through the latest snow emergency, we found eight spas that want to help you out by cocooning you in heated blankets, pampering you like a baby in crèche-like warming rooms, and maybe even wrapping you in tepid seaweed. We bet that by now, if it promises to lift the chill from your bones, you’ll be the first to sign up.

The World Cup is three months away in Brazil, and with the Summer Olympics taking place there in 2016, the country should be one of the top travel destinations in the world over the next two years. And of course, there's always Rio de Janiero’s Carnival festivities each February. While you may know about the Rio parade, there are other cities that throw equally massive events, in even more epically gorgeous beach settings such as Bahia and Recife. You may not be able to pronounce their names, but don’t worry, you’re still invited to the party.

As an avid spa-goer, visiting Mii amo Spa at Enchantment Resort, had been on my short list for quite some time. After all, you don’t rack up a laundry list of accolades ranging from the “#1 Destination Spa in the World” by Travel + Leisure, “10 Best Destination Spas” by Condé Nast Traveler, or recognition from big hitters such as Spa Finder, Andrew Harper, and the Travel Channel, if you’re not doing everything right.

You remember college, right? The “best years of your life,” as some would say. I’ll bet that those “best” years probably involved exciting Spring Break trips with your closest friends or significant others. As adults, while we may not call our springtime trips by the same name, it doesn’t mean we can’t take a week off to relive some of those memories.

Over the course of 10 months, two barrels of decades-old single malt whisky will join passengers on Hurtigruten’s expedition ship, the MS Fram across the northern and southern polar circle, the zero meridian and the equator. The distillery (yet to be named), hopes that the voyage will further enhance the quality of the single-Highlands malt scotch. The American oak barrels began their journey in October 2013 and will be bottled in July 2014 with their own unique label: the “MS Fram Expedition Whisky.”

You could easily spend several years worth of winter vacations in Mexico without going beyond the confines of Cabo San Lucas, Cancun or the Riviera Maya. But to do so would be to miss out on some of the very best scenery the country has to offer. The Riviera Nayarit, stretching over some 200 miles of picture perfect Pacific coastline, arcs up over Puerto Vallarta—a convenient place to fly in to but best left to the cruise ship crowd. That includes over 190 miles of beaches and oceanic wonders, but also several lakes, rivers, mountains and rainforest well worth exploring.

If you’re searching for the perfect escape where you can truly unplug and unwind, consider a trip to the sleepy island of Nevis, located between Puerto Rico and Antigua. Its unique landscape features lush greenery, sugar plantation ruins and even a dormant volcano. Nevis has managed to remain under the radar, retaining its charming, and laid-back Caribbean vibe despite its popularity among glitterati and celebrities. 

Have you ever been asked to go spelunking? You know, that little activity that leads you deep into black caves with just a small flashlight on your head and a hope that you will come out alive in the end? Sure, you could be into that sort of thing (count me out), but instead of bonding with local bats and large insects, you could just as well book a room at The Caves Hotel & Spa for a different kind of caving experience.

While the vibrant beaches and stunning mountains of Mallorca and the thumping clubs of Ibiza tend to attract the lion’s share of international visitors to Spain’s sun-drenched Balearic Islands, it is their quieter neighbor, Menorca, that has become the under-the-radar vacation spot of choice for Europe’s low-profile jetsetters.

Celebrity Cruises and Canyon Ranch have partnered in an effort to bring the latter's popular spa programs to the high seas with the SpaClub. Ten of Celebrity's modern ships are planned to be equipped with what they are claiming to be the "largest and most comprehensive SpaClub at Sea offering."

There’s a moment upon arrival—after you pass the larger-than-life steel entrance gates and continue on through the 1,000-foot torch-lit private tunnel—when it hits you, a quiet awareness of the beauty that lies ahead; a feeling that leaves you speechless. For those few seconds before exiting your chauffeured Escalade, Capella Pedregal hotel sits in front of you like a new crush that you can't stop admiring.

According to the Chinese Lunar New Year, 2014 is The Year of the Horse. According to astrologists, this means that this year will be a great year for travel since the horse communicates speedy and successful transportation from one destination to the next. To celebrate the animals that are meant to bring us a wonderful travel year, we found five luxury dude ranches perfect for paying homage to a cowboy's best friend.

Hyderabad, India is off the beaten path for tourists on the sub-continent. Jokingly called Cyberabad, the city is better known for its IT call centers than for its sightseeing. But drawn by reports of a palatial hotel, the Taj Falaknuma Palace, off to Hyderabad I went.

If you thought breweries were only good for beers, food and cool meet-up spots for friends and family, think again. Thanks to the creative thinking of the Swiss back in 2010, the building that once held barrels full of Hürlimann beer has been transformed into Thermalbad & Spa Zurich. Connected to Boutique Hotel + Spa Hürlimann-Areal and run by Aqua-Spa-Resorts AG, the retreat is spread over 10,800 square feet.