Forget the wooden basket and gingham blanket! These picnic destinations are epic, one-of-a-kind locations where you can take in everything from artfully arranged gardens to wild and thunderous waterfalls in the heart of the nature. They are great for grabbing a bite as well as making unforgettable vacation memories. If you’re looking for the best picnic spots around the world for an unforgettable international adventure, here are just a few places to clink your glasses!

Botanic Gardens — Singapore

Although Singapore is best known for its urban sprawl, Singapore Botanic Gardens will take you to a natural paradise in the midst of its shopping district. Its most famous attraction is the award-winning National Orchid Garden — home to literally thousands of orchids — but there are also temples, lakes, waterfalls, colonial plantations, and many other things to see and explore. There’s even a section of rain forest that predates the botanical gardens! You can picnic in the tropics without ever leaving downtown Singapore. Cool, right?

Champ de Mars — Paris

If you like to eat with a view, there’s no better spot than Champ de Mars. This gorgeous “greenspace” is located in the heart of Paris with the Eiffel Tower looming on the horizon. Not only is it a beautiful destination, but also a functional outdoor space filled with ponds, trails, gardens, playgrounds, and more. The amenities are free and open to the public year-round, so they’ll be waiting for you whenever you choose to go. Take the whole family and stake out your spot. Bon appétit!

Kumana National Park — Sri Lanka

Mingle with amazing wildlife for an unforgettable picnic at Kumana National Park.

Toss a few scraps to the storks when you picnic in Kumana National Park. In this bird and wildlife sanctuary, you can observe everything from lumbering elephants to colorful, tail-shaking peacocks. Thousands of species make their home here, and even more pass through during migratory seasons. If you like guided tours, you can arrange for a safari. Prefer exploring on your own? Go walking or hiking in designated areas. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, you can settle down in a mangrove or by a lagoon for a well-earned picnic. Animal lovers will appreciate Sri Lanka more than anyone, but people from all walks of life can have an unforgettable experience.

Yoyogi Park — Tokyo

Picnic under the “pink rainfall” of cherry blossom trees when you visit Yoyogi Park. You’ll need to go during hanami — flower viewing season — between March and May, but the arrival of spring is an ideal time for getting outdoors anyway. If you can’t make it to Yoyogi Park during hanami, fear not: it’s a beautiful destination year-round, and it’s a popular spot for everyone from joggers and dog walkers to musicians, street performers, and food truck vendors. You won’t even have to bring your own lunch, since you can enjoy some fresh and authentic sushi rolls from local vendors.

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Boboli Gardens — Florence

People visit Florence for its rich cultural heritage and the beauty of its landscapes, and nowhere is this more apparent than the Boboli Gardens, located directly behind the city’s famed Pitti Palace. Dating back to the 1700s, the garden was designed by the famed — and infamous — Medici family with the symmetrical geometry that characterizes Italian gardens. But the space also boasts overflowing flowers, shrubs, and tree groves in an almost storybook style. It’s also filled with renaissance sculptures and other grand architectural elements such as an amphitheater designed like an ancient chariot-racing stadium. You’ll love spreading out a blanket and soaking in the sights at this gorgeous picnic spot!

Mount Aspiring National Park — New Zealand

If you’ve ever seen The Lord of the Rings, you’re familiar with the epic and sweeping beauty of New Zealand’s natural landscapes. Well, you can get a close, personal view when you take a hike through Mount Aspiring National Park. Between frosty glaciers, towering mountains, and glittering lakes, you’ll definitely get your fill of bucolic scenery, much of it untouched and unspoiled by civilization. Tours and trails are available for every skill level, so don’t worry if you aren’t an experienced backpacker. Snag some cheap flights to New Zealand and arrange for a leisurely stroll around the park before settling down for a fresh-air picnic by Mt. Aspiring itself.

Where’s the most epic place you’ve enjoyed a picnic? Tell us about it in the comments below!