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5 Most Relaxing Holiday Destinations around the World

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If you are planning a relaxing family vacation, your best bet is to steer clear of the usual package-holiday resorts which are packed with people. The best places for a relaxing vacation with your loved ones are the places where you can rent a villa with a pool, enjoy a staycation at an apartment or find decent hotels depending on your budget and preference.

Here is a selection of quiet relaxing locations that offer a lovely place to laze around.

The Seychelles

The Seychelles are what you think of when you think tropical vacation. Miles and miles of soft white sand, crystal clear blue waters and a lush interior that will thrill adventure seekers.

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Vancouver, Canada

Chic and cosmopolitan, Vancouver is Canada’s bustling city set amid mountains and situated by the water. So you can enjoy living the city life while being in the midst of nature. The city has the relaxed vibe of US’ west coast. Ensure that you go to the semi-wild Stanley Park, which makes up the city’s verdant core.

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Bay of Islands, New Zealand

The Bay of Islands are located at the extreme north of New Zealand, is the best place to get away to after the exciting adventure sports that are available in the country. A nature lover’s paradise- this subtropical group of islands is where you can observe whales, penguins and dolphins, with the major island – Urupukapuka – being far away from civilization and a stronghold of quietude.

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Sacred Valley, Peru

Located just north of Cusco, the expanse of the Sacred Valley reaches out to Machu Picchu. If you are a history buff, here is where you will find the Inca ruins of Pisac and Ollantaytambo, perched high above the river. Going downriver, you will come to Urubamba, a peace haven for spiritualists to unwind under the snow-laden peaks of the Andes.

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Valladolid, Mexico

The Yucatán Is filled with quiet, scenic spots that are ideal for those seeking a relaxing family vacation. But the vibrant town of Valladolid is all about high spirits and great food – panuchos, small tortillas stuffed with refried beans and topped with pork are a local delicacy. The natural cenote (sinkhole) located along the outskirts is the perfect place to cool off after you have experienced the town.

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10 Travel Tips to Plan a Truly Relaxing Family Vacation

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Family vacation is important because it enables family members to build on good communication and relationship. The article discusses 10 tips for enjoying your travel during the vacation.

  1. Take off the pressure during a holiday with family. The planners should understand that the relaxing vacation is aimed at creating a fun family experience. To ease the pressure, the vacation plans should be simple and easily achievable.
  1. A flexible itinerary should be developed for the relaxing family vacation. Unplanned events may occur during the vacation period. For example, you might find out about a seasonal event while on the vacation. Time and resources for emergencies should thus be considered.
  1. There should be collective trip goals. Each family member should know the vacation destinations.
  1. Advance research is important. The research generates information about useful vacation areas and resources required.
  1. Family members are advised to pack light. Packing light ensures light travel. A lot of baggage causes confusion when traveling. People should travel light with the intention of minimizing traveling effort.
  1. People should choose a good traveling partner during vacations. This is because it is easy to maintain good communication with a friendly traveling partner.
  1. Trip goals should be properly set. The vacation planner must indicate the vacation destination, and the resources that will be used during the vacation.
  1. Vacation budget is important in ensuring proper utilization of finances. Good budget ensures relaxing vacation because important bills are sufficiently settled.
  1. Families should consider staycation. Staycation is a cost effective vacation model because families engage in leisure activities within the home environment.
  1. All vacation goals should be understood by all family members. The vacation planner should communicate the trip goals in a simple manner to ensure complete understanding. Clear travel goals reduce confusion during the relaxing family vacation.

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8 Secrets to a Fun-Filled and Relaxing Family Vacation

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A family vacation is something that brings families even closer. However, if the vacation ends up being a disaster, it serves as a bad memory. One can still have a relaxing family vacation. How? Here are a few tips.

  1. Be open to exploration

For a vacation to be relaxing, one has to be willing to do what the travel partner loves. Being open to doing new things can help the other person or people involved feel loved and appreciated.

  1. Understand limits

The slowest common denominator should determine the pace of the vacation. This could be an elderly parent or small child. This should be a huge consideration in planning the trip.

  1. Eat in

When planning a holiday with family, it is wise to plan the eating arrangements in advance. This may involve making early reservations or renting an apartment where a meal can be easily prepared.

  1. Entertain the kids

For those long drives, a good way to keep the children entertained is letting them watch movies. Also, when the adults want some time to themselves, movies are a nice way to keep the children busy for an hour or two.

  1. Look for a babysitter

Enlisting babysitter services is a great idea when looking to spend some time away from the kids. Many local babysitter services are available throughout the day.

  1. Spend time apart

A holiday with family is supposed to bring family together. However, not every minute should be spent with the travel partner. One should also seek to get some alone time by walking on the beach or finding a book to read. This is especially useful when dealing with teenagers.

  1. Have planned activities for the whole day

Children tend to get cranky in the evening just before dinner. Instead of giving them that phone or tablet, find an interesting activity like card games or a scavenger hunt. This will keep them occupied before dinner and bed.

  1. Enlist the grandparents’ help

When travelling with grandparents and want some time away from the kids, they are the perfect choice in looking after the children. It also helps if they rarely see each other regularly.

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