Vacations can be an item of interest for anyone that can afford them for many reasons. They relieve the stress of daily life or hard times, can be great learning experiences, make great bonding time for families and couples, and much more. But the most common and beneficial of this list is relaxation. Stress builds up incredibly easily, and it can wreak havoc on our physical and mental wellbeing.
This is why a relaxing vacation is a perfect idea when you’re struggling. But if you don’t know where to start it can be just as stressful to plan a destination too. On that note, here are some relaxing vacation spots around the world.
Cape Elizabeth, Maine
For a sea-based experience that is quieter than most beaches and differs from the traditional ocean-like options, Cape Elizabeth in Maine is perfect. This town is historically quite interesting and hosts lovely New England staples like lobster. If you like history learning to relax, a change of pace, or a quieter New England vibe to get results Cape Elizabeth is great.
Rio Celeste Falls, Costa Rica
Costa Rica’s unique culture and vacationing experience make it a great choice for lots of travelers. But Rio Celeste Falls in particular makes a great place for scenery and dreamlike experiences that can help you feel calm. These falls are in a national park and have gorgeous water from the volcano-produced chemicals present in the water.
Nordfjord, Norway
We all know Norway and its neighbors are excellent for spending time alone or in a new cultural environment and can be easily experienced without learning a new language. In Nordfjord, however, you can take a two-hour trip that bears witness to so many natural beauties and gives travelers some nice solitude. If you love nature, this one is perfect.
Blue Lagoon, Iceland
If you don’t mind a few crowds sometimes due to its popularity, the blue lagoon in Iceland is often an almost magical experience for most visitors. Blue Lagoon is a geothermal spa, which means the waters are warm even in cold air temperatures. There’s also a great resort nearby and you can sometimes witness the Northern Lights here too.
Provence, France
Provence gives people the chance to experience nature in a more modern way to some extent. This region is well known for lavender fields, vineyards, olive tree groves, pine tree forests, and even more. You can see the Alps from most places in Provence too. No matter where you choose in this region, it’s likely to find a relaxing experience.
Saruni Samburu Safari Camp, Kenya
If you like the idea of Africa’s wilderness and wildlife, this Safari Camp in Kenya is excellent. There are modern wellbeing spas and services nearby and you can also partake in bird watching and other wildlife viewing activities here. It’s a great mix of modern care with Africa’s traditional safari viewing and experience too.
It’s important to get a break from your daily routine and life, especially when it’s causing you to feel burnt out or stressed more than usual. An escape to a vacation spot like one of these ideas can be useful to reduce the current stress you feel when needing to plan the trip. What most people don’t realize is that stress can truly cause so much damage to your mind and body over time, which makes it even more important to consider something relaxing when you feel this way. Plus, if you like any of these ideas and plan to take a trip you can also reap other benefits like the vacation reasons discussed at the beginning of this.