Holidays need to be relaxing. There’s too much getting up early, work, food shopping, work, cleaning up after people and… work in our day-to-day lives. When we go away for a break we want it to be just that, a break. The UK has plenty of destinations which provide plentiful relaxation. There are places where you can enjoy the spectacular scenery, resorts where you can pamper yourself, trips designed to take all the hassle out of travel and more. Here are some ideas for you to consider when you plan your relaxing break.
Spa Breaks
Not many people come back from a spa break stressed out or highly strung. These pampering breaks are tried, tested and proven to allow your everyday worries and commitments to melt away. There are spa hotels all over the country which offer different types of ‘wellness’ packages take some time to think about what you want and explore the various deals on offer.
Best Destination: Dorchester Hotel Spa, London
National Parks
Britain is blessed with some of the most breath-taking natural scenery in the world. There are National Parks in the North York Moors, Snowdonia, the Lake District and in 12 other locations so you will not be far away from one of these awe-inspiring destinations.
Best Destination: Brecon Beacons
Barge Holidays
Cruising slowly along Britain’s network of canals is one of the best ways to see the countryside. Moor at a lovely country free house and have a pub lunch or just relax with a book as you wave other barge dwellers.
Best Destination: Norfolk Broads
City/Country Break
A city such as Coventry does not immediately spring to the minds of most when they are considering a holiday. However, the midlands city is a great example of a place which allows you to experience some great urban cultural attractions along with some splendid scenery in the form of the surrounding Warwickshire countryside. Combining a city break with a country retreat allows you to enjoy theatre, art galleries and great architecture and quickly escape to the country for its rejuvenating qualities.
Best Destination: Coventry
Glamping
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Although it is great to be in amongst the great outdoors, the annoying thing about camping is that it can be a little uncomfortable. With glamping you get the best of both worlds; the relaxing feeling of being at one with nature together with the warmth, cosiness and cleanliness that only electricity and a bit of space can provide.
Best Destination: Seithfed nef, Gwnedd
Coach Trip
Coach trips allow you to visit unfamiliar places without dealing with the headache of driving, parking, organising a hotel or, with some trips, thinking about activities once you arrive. Providers such as UK Breakaways organise trips to place as far afield as Prestatyn, Aberdeen, Cardiff, Isle of Wight and Liverpool.
Best Destination: Liverpool
Oh I’m so pleased to see barge holidays on there. This was definitely the most relaxing holiday I’ve ever had. It helped that I had two goes at driving and crashed both times. I was then banned from driving so I sat sunbathing on the boat’s roof, drinking g & t for the remaining five days. Result! Lovely post.x
I would love to experience all of these, apart from the coach trip! They do sound relaxing, especial the spa x