Working for a living can really take its toll on your mind, physical health, and general wellbeing. Sometimes you need to get away for a little luxury so that you recuperate. Here are six luxury getaways for people who really need to relax and unwind.
London
London is a fabulous place to relax and unwind from the stresses of your busy life. You can join guided themed walking tours, take bus tours, ride the Tube, or just explore this exciting city on foot. Don’t forget to visit all of the iconic landmarks like Big Ben, Tower of London, Piccadilly Circus, and Tower Bridge. You can also spend your days touring London’s best museums, wandering through art galleries or shopping for high end clothing.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in Hyde Park, St. James Park, or on the steps of St. Paul’s. Indulge in high end spa services before heading off to a play or a night on the town. If you’ve got plenty of time, you could even consider parking at Heathrow and jetting off somewhere fabulous for a few days. Below are a few ideas of relaxing destinations you’ll love.
Belize
Belize is on the eastern coast of Central America and it is a great area to relax and unwind in luxury. The area is known for its fabulous diving and snorkelling and it is a great place to charter a boat and head out on the water. You can also trek through the jungle to view the stunning Mayan ruins of Caracol.
Kenya
Kenya is a fabulous place for a safari and the wildlife viewing is great all year round. Take a trip to Masai Mara National Reserve and you will have the opportunity to view lions, leopards, gazelles, hyenas, giraffes, elephants, hippos, rhinos, buffalos, and crocodile. You can join guided nature walks, experience night drives, or go off-roading in a 4-wheel drive vehicle. There are plenty of great accommodation options for you to relax in at the end of a tiring day of communing with nature.
The Maldives
The Maldives are a stunning group of 1,190 coral islands situated in the Indian Ocean. The area is known for its pristine beaches, perfect blue lagoons, and its picturesque coral reefs. It is a fantastic place for water lovers who need to relax and unwind. It is a great area to rent an overwater bungalow and there are more here than anywhere else in the world.
You can charter boats that will pick you up and drop you off at your door so that you can head out for some snorkelling, scuba diving, fishing, surfing, or to explore remote beaches. You can also indulge in spa services right in your bungalow, head to the spa for a massage on the beach.
Austrian Alps
The Austrian Alps are a world class destination for skiing and Tyrol is a great place for a luxury vacation. One ski pass will give you access to all amenities at nine different ski hills. You can try skiing, tobogganing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, ice climbing, and ice skating. After an active day in the fresh air you can enjoy a night out on the town in one of the surrounding villages that have fabulous restaurants and a great nightlife.
Scotland
Explore the beauty of Scotland and revel in its stunning coastline, green rolling hills, and beautiful lochs. You can rent a castle and live the life of luxury while you are there. Indulge in a round of golf at St. Andrews, the oldest and most prestigious golf course in the world. Travel along Castle Trail and see these awe inspiring fortifications. There are plenty of whisky distilleries where you can sample different kinds of this popular spirit.
