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This week's Moment of Travel Zen comes to us from Melissa DeCastro[1] of beautiful Butchart Gardens near Victoria, British Columbia.


"The air feels fresh, the flowers are in bloom and there is sparkling blue waters surrounding the gardens and historic buildings on Victoria Island that make everything feel as if it is near perfection. Victoria Island is a stunning gem of Canada."

Where have you traveled for a moment of zen? Email travel@huffingtonpost.com[2] with your travel zen or submit below.



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  • Vancouver, Canada


    The mountains near Vancouver from above. Vancouver is amazing in that there are beaches near the mountains. Nature at its best. Stunning. -Melissa DeCastro




  • View from The Fairmont Lake Louise


    -James Robert Reid




  • The Canadian Rockies near Banff Springs


    -James Robert Reid




  • River Crossing Near Banff Springs


    -James Robert Reid




  • Toronto


    A few photos from my trip to Toronto in Nov/12 -Tim Deloughery <a href="http://www.stlucia-dialysis.com/" target="_blank">Tapion Dialysis (St. Lucia ltd)</a>




  • Toronto


    A few photos from my trip to Toronto in Nov/12 -Tim Deloughery <a href="http://www.stlucia-dialysis.com/" target="_blank">Tapion Dialysis (St. Lucia ltd)</a>




  • Kensington Market, Toronto


    -Chris Christensen <a href="http://amateurtraveler.com/" target="_blank">Amateur Traveler</a> <a href="http://thisweekintravel.com/" target="_blank">This Week in Travel </a>




  • Toronto Graffiti and Street Art


    -Chris Christensen <a href="http://amateurtraveler.com/" target="_blank">Amateur Traveler</a> <a href="http://thisweekintravel.com/" target="_blank">This Week in Travel </a>




  • Toronto Distillery District


    -Chris Christensen <a href="http://amateurtraveler.com/" target="_blank">Amateur Traveler</a> <a href="http://thisweekintravel.com/" target="_blank">This Week in Travel </a>




  • One of several gates in Old Quebec City


    -Pablo Rechani <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/95531426@N08/9269547195/" target="_blank">Flickr</a>




  • Parksville Canadian Open Sand Sculpting


    -Steven Zussino, <a href="http://www.canadiantravelhacking.com/" target="_blank">Canadian Travel Hacking</a>




  • Victoria, British Columbia


    Breathtakingly beautiful Butchart Gardens near Victoria, British Columbia. The air feels fresh, the flowers are in bloom and there is sparkling blue waters surrounding the gardens and historic buildings on Victoria Island that make everything feel as if it is near perfection. Victoria Island is a stunning gem of Canada. -Melissa DeCastro







And to see our past featured Moments of Travel Zen...




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  • Cape Byron Lighthouse in Byron Bay, Australia


    The last weekend at one of my favourite lighthouse in the world. -Satya Tammareddy




  • Nassau, Bahamas Lighthouse


    I love visiting lighthouses. There's something so classic about them. -Merete Brown <a href="www.outsidethelimits.com" target="_blank">www.outsidethelimits.com</a> <a href="www.merete-brown.portfoliolounge.com" target="_blank">www.merete-brown.portfoliolounge.com</a>




  • Nassau, Bahamas Lighthouse


    I love visiting lighthouses. There's something so classic about them. -Merete Brown <a href="www.outsidethelimits.com" target="_blank">www.outsidethelimits.com</a> <a href="www.merete-brown.portfoliolounge.com" target="_blank">www.merete-brown.portfoliolounge.com</a>




  • Nassau, Bahamas Lighthouse


    I love visiting lighthouses. There's something so classic about them. -Merete Brown <a href="www.outsidethelimits.com" target="_blank">www.outsidethelimits.com</a> <a href="www.merete-brown.portfoliolounge.com" target="_blank">www.merete-brown.portfoliolounge.com</a>




  • Nubble Lighthouse in Cape Neddick, Maine


    -Eric J. Hurwitz Editor and Publisher <a href="http://www.visitingnewengland.com/" target="_blank">VisitingNewEngland.com</a> <a href="http://www.visitingnewengland.com/blog-cheap-travel/" target="_blank">The Thrifty New England Traveler</a> <a href="http://visitingcooperstown.com/" target="_blank">VisitingCooperstown.com</a>




  • Portland Head Light in Cape Elizabeth, Maine


    -Eric J. Hurwitz Editor and Publisher <a href="http://www.visitingnewengland.com/" target="_blank">VisitingNewEngland.com</a> <a href="http://www.visitingnewengland.com/blog-cheap-travel/" target="_blank">The Thrifty New England Traveler</a> <a href="http://visitingcooperstown.com/" target="_blank">VisitingCooperstown.com</a>




  • Cabo Rojo Light House, Puerto Rico




  • Cabo Rojo Light House, Puerto Rico




  • Hereford Inlet Lighthouse in North Wildwood, New Jersey


    -Cole Altmann




  • Hereford Inlet Lighthouse in North Wildwood, New Jersey


    -Cole Altmann




  • Hereford Inlet Lighthouse in North Wildwood, New Jersey


    -Cole Altmann




  • Old Baldy Lighthouse on Bald Head Island, NC


    Picture taken this June. -Fran Scofield




  • -Jessica Friedlander




  • New Cape Henry Lighthouse


    From the original Cape Henry Lighthouse -Kaitlin Smith @kaitlinsmith89




  • Nauset Beach Lighthouse


    -Kaitlin Smith @kaitlinsmith89




  • Tybee Island Lighthouse


    -Kaitlin Smith @kaitlinsmith89




  • Cape Blanco Lighthouse on the Oregon Coast


    I love visiting lighthouses. There's something so classic about them. -Merete Brown <a href="www.outsidethelimits.com" target="_blank">www.outsidethelimits.com</a> <a href="www.merete-brown.portfoliolounge.com" target="_blank">www.merete-brown.portfoliolounge.com</a>




  • Cape Blanco Lighthouse on the Oregon Coast


    I love visiting lighthouses. There's something so classic about them. -Merete Brown <a href="www.outsidethelimits.com" target="_blank">www.outsidethelimits.com</a> <a href="www.merete-brown.portfoliolounge.com" target="_blank">www.merete-brown.portfoliolounge.com</a>




  • Cape Florida Lighthouse in Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park


    I love visiting lighthouses. There's something so classic about them. -Merete Brown <a href="www.outsidethelimits.com" target="_blank">www.outsidethelimits.com</a> <a href="www.merete-brown.portfoliolounge.com" target="_blank">www.merete-brown.portfoliolounge.com</a>




  • East Brother Light Station in Richmond, CA


    An active lighthouse since 1874, it’s also a relaxing B&B. -Rich Rodriguez




  • South Stacks, Wales


    My favourite lighthouse at South Stacks on the island of Angelsey in Wales which I took when I was there a few years ago. -Debra Jordan




  • Akaroa, New Zealand


    Currently I am in Akaroa on the South Island of New Zealand and this morning I took a photo of the wooden lighthouse here. This lighthouse was built in 1880. -Debra Jordan




  • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse in Acadia National Park, ME


    Photo taken 5/18/11 -Nicole Holovinsky