TURIA GARDENS, VALENCIA

After a devastating flood in 1957, the waters of the former River Turia were diverted, leaving a 9km-long park running through the city.

STANLEY PARK, VANCOUVER

It’s surrounded by Pacific Ocean waters, and features trails, beaches, wildlife and historic landmarks.

BOTANIC GARDENS, SINGAPORE

See locals doing tai chi, a section of rain forest and a colonial-style landscape.

VERSAILLES, FRANCE

It’s one of the largest gardens in the world, built over 800 hectares of land. It contains 300 hectares of forest, hundreds of acres of flower beds, 35 kilometres of canals, 600 fountains and 372 statues.

KEUKENHOF, LISSE, HOLLAND

The largest flower garden in the world contains acres of tulips. Visit from March to late May, when the tulips are in full bloom.

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, LONDON

Originally designed in 1759, the World Heritage Site contains more than 50,000 species of plants.

GIARDINI BOTANICI VILLA TARANTO, ITALY

They were established in 1930 by Scotsman Neil Boyd Mceacharn who bought an existing villa and its neighbouring estates.

CENTRAL PARK, NEW YORK

As well as strolling its length, you can rent boats from the Loeb Boathouse, visit polar bears at Central Park Zoo, or have dinner at Tavern on the Green.

PARK GÜELL, BARCELONA

Built between 1900 and 1914, this city centre park features original works by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí. It is known for its beautiful mosaic work.

KIRSTENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA

At the eastern foot of Table Mountain in Cape Town, Kirstenbosch has propelled South Africa to the forefront of global horticulture.