Nowadays we are becoming increasingly aware of the benefits of natural environments. Indeed, getting back to nature can help with both physical and mental health, ensuring illness is kept at bay. Therefore, when planning your vacation this year, why not try something different and revitalizing?

Here are five vacations that will reinvigorate your whole life:

1 – Well-Being

To return yourself to top mental condition, opt for a specialist well-being and healing retreat. The Ascelpios Retreat in Costa Rica is one of the finest and focuses on redressing your balance and sense of harmony. [Read more…]

Sitting serenely off Venezuela’s stunning coastline at the top of South America, Aruba is an island that manages to combine a feeling of the Caribbean with its own unique South American culture. The island is one of four constituent countries that make up The Netherlands and it is fiercely protective of its Dutch influence, despite sitting all the way over on the other side of the world.

Town names are nearly all Dutch, most people speak Dutch and the head of state for the Island is Queen Beatrix of Holland. This influence makes it an even more intriguing destination, particular for foodies as the cuisine on offer is a wonderful hybrid of Caribbean, South American and Dutch food.

So, if you’re heading for Aruba, here are a few suggestions as to where to go and experience as much of this amazing food as possible: [Read more…]

It’s an interesting era in the lodging and hospitality industry. At the same time the big chains are consolidating, top quality, owner-operated bed and breakfast inns and lodges are flourishing across the country.

It shows that savvy and serious travelers still want the personalized service and unique atmosphere that only these smaller B&Bs can offer. To make our case, we’ll take a look at five romantic bed & breakfast getaways along the East Coast:

1 – Sans Souci, Smith Mountain Lake’s European style bed & breakfast in Huddleston, Virginia is the perfect place to start our journey. [Read more…]

Anyone looking to take escape the stress of daily life on their next holiday would do well to consider visiting the Tuscany region of Italy. Renowned for its amazing landscapes, culture, history and art, it is the perfect place to take a step back, relax and unwind.

Tuscany is best visited between late spring and early autumn when the weather is at its warmest, and there are a wide range of accommodation options such as camping, holiday rental villas and hotels to choose from.

From Bustling Tourist Hotspots to calming Hot Baths

While many choose to stay in Florence or one of the popular resort areas of Tuscany for their vacation, those seeking a truly relaxing holiday might might consider some of the smaller towns and villages both on the coast and in rural regions. Many of these are well known for their hot springs and spas, and one such place is Bagni di Lucca, which is situated in the Lucca region of Tuscany. [Read more…]

With historical monuments dating back to millennia and popular tourist sites that were built much more recently, the UK is a history lover’s paradise. The UK’s complex history, rich tradition of royalty and dedication to preserving the achievements of the past has enabled it to retain many historical landmarks, attracting thousands of visitors each year.

The Pride of Yorkshire

In the ancient city of York, visitors flock to York Minster. This cathedral embraces centuries of York’s history, including the Roman origins that lie beneath the Minster and the medieval stained glass windows that date back some 800 years.

York Minster was an immense building project and was completed after 250 years. Tourists today enter areas such as the Chapter House with its obscure foliage carvings and the Tower, where visitors can look out over York itself.

Telford’s Aqueduct [Read more…]