Time to Unwind: 6 of the World’s Most Relaxing Holiday Destinations

Being an adult is stressful business. Work, parenthood, bills, household duties: after all that all-year round, you most definitely deserve a relaxing break come the summertime. Fortunately, there are a number of holiday destinations around the world that make for the perfect setting when you’re in need of some time to unwind.To find out where you can enjoy a truly carefree break, be sure to read on.

Cyprus

If you’re after a truly carefree setting to call home for a few weeks this summer, then there’s no better place on earth for you to visit than Cyprus. With golden beaches at every turn, terraced vineyards that stretch as far as the eye can see, and olive groves that only add to the serenity, this is definitely the perfect place for you if you want to escape the hustle and bustle of life back home for a while.

When you decide that Cyprus is the holiday destination for you, why not do your holiday in style? There are plenty of villas in Cyprus for you to choose from and move into for a few weeks, each of which coming with its own unique relaxing amenities. Be sure to check out options online to find the perfect accommodation for you and your party.

Iceland

If it’s sun you’re after, as its name suggests, Iceland is not the place for you. A lack of high temperatures doesn’t, however, mean that this Nordic island country is not relaxing. Upon arriving here, you will be taken aback right away by just how laid-back the Icelandic culture is. Whether you take some time out to relax in a Reykjavik coffee shop or whether you decide to chill out at the Blue Lagoon, you will be welcomed by locals that want nothing more than to see you enjoy a carefree break from reality.

Thailand

There’s more to Thailand than Bangkok, you know. In fact, if you truly want to enjoy a relaxing holiday, then you should avoid Bangkok altogether. By visiting the populous city, nothing about your holiday will be serene or quiet, that’s for sure!

Instead, upon your visit to Thailand, you should visit Krabi. In this seaside town, you will be able to enjoy a plethora of holistic spa treatments, and you will be able to embark on a secluded walk around Railay Beach. 

Belize 

Belize might not be as famous as other countries in Central America, but it’s probably the most relaxing of them all. Here, whether you check out the Mayan ruins or whether you explore the rain forests, you will find yourself forgetting all about your struggles back home.

Portugal

If you head to the Algarve region of the country, especially, you will be able to enjoy a truly relaxing holiday experience when you visit Portugal. Here, there’s no end to the amount of beaches you can plonk yourself on — if you love topping up your tan, then, this is the holiday destination for you.

Tanning isn’t the only relaxing thing you can do on the Algarve beaches, though. You could, for instance, join the growing number of people that flock to this part of the world to induce in a spot of yoga. The Algarve has, in recent times, built a reputation as being a hotspot for yoga enthusiasts — some are even referring to it is as Europe’s yoga capital. By taking some time out to take part in a professional yoga class on these Portuguese beaches, you will no doubt feel all of your stresses drift away.

Australia

There are no people on earth that are more laid-back than the Australians. When you head Down Under, you will be able to indulge in an atmosphere where relaxing and having a good time come first, and the stresses of work come second. The only question is, are you willing to travel across the globe to get a slice of this stress-free culture?

When visiting Australia, you simply cannot miss out on experiencing the wonders of Byron Bay. Here, you will find a bevy of chilled out activities to try your hand at, the most popular of which being surfing. If the tides are low at the time, surfing is one of the most relaxing things you can do.

When you feel the need to pack your bags and head on a stress-free holiday, be sure to consider all of the relaxing holiday destinations listed above. Whether it’s Cyprus, Belize, or Oz that you venture to, you will be sure to forget all about the stresses of life back home during your time away from it.