The perfect antidote for fatigued individuals is a trip in the lap of luxury. Forget crowded beaches teeming with sun worshippers or cities awash with camera-toting tourists. To really unwind and refresh, opt for luxurious getaways where privacy is venerated.
Yoga Retreats
Body cleansing and soul rejuvenation can be found at yoga retreats such as Chiva-Som in Thailand and Round Hill in Jamaica. Through yoga and meditation instruction, they offer a chance to go inward and nurture mind, body and spirit in beautiful tropical surroundings.
In addition to fasting, colonics and cleansing, classes on optimal health, nutrition and the body’s energy systems are held in a safe environment that allows the student to focus on personal healing and build a deeper connection to source and clarity of purpose. With villas set amidst lush gardens and secluded pristine beaches, one can choose from packages that include five-star accommodation, personalised service and award-winning holistic cuisine.
Vacation Cruise Deals
More than just a means of travel, cruise liners are now destinations in themselves. One can cruise in style and luxury on an all-inclusive deluxe cruise against a backdrop of breathtaking and stunning scenery in Alaska or the Caribbean and enjoy grand pampering in their own private sanctuary at sea.
Have the best of both worlds by seeing the sights at sea and enhancing that with a shore excursion. The crystal clear blue waters of marine national parks present spectacular viewing of whales and side activities like swimming with dolphins, stingrays and other marine wildlife. On land, get up close and personal with glaciers, icefields and mountainous wilderness by way of a hike or a dog sled across the frozen tundra or even helicopter rides. Choose from cruises that limit the number of guests and offer top-rate accommodations and first-class service.
Adventure Holidays
For those who prefer a rush of adrenalin, an adventure holiday will be up their street. The Swiss resort of Verbier has reinvented itself with traditional private chalets that ooze intimacy and warmth, dedicated chauffeur services and professional chef and chalet hosts. The top class service allows visitors to simply relax and enjoy the skiing during the day and feast on the great food and fine wine in the evenings.
On a different continent, Africa presents heart-pounding grade 5 white water rafting on the Zambezi and Nile rivers. Travellers can combine rafting excitement with a hike in the thunderous Victoria Falls National Park in Zimbabwe and a stay in a safari lodge in Hwange National Park. Alternatively they can head to the southernmost tip of the continent for the once-in-a-lifetime thrill of cage diving with the Great White Shark off the coast Cape Town. This is certainly not one for the faint-hearted!
Private Luxury Villas
For those who prefer something a little more sedate, exquisitely furnished luxury holiday villas abound along the coasts of Portugal and Spain and the Greek islands, as are quaint cottages in Cornwall, England available for rent. Beauty and a quiet sense of privilege are the hallmarks of such homes and their self-containment allow dwellers to gently relax and recuperate from everyday demands.
Travel therapy has its health benefits and provides a great relief to the anxieties and stresses of modern living. There is something for everyone, so choose according to personal needs or desires for that reinvigorating and liberating vacation.
Thaddeus Lawrence - A trainer and facilitator for youth and corporate workshops, Thaddeus is a former Economics lecturer and English teacher whose areas of ...
