Stress Relief Destinations? Did you ever wonder how would it be if you could travel away from the stress at least for a while? And do you know that changing the surrounding environment even for a few days can make a miracle? Whenever you can take a vacation and clear your mind – it is promised to be a good experience for you. For sure. We all need to get away, to release the stress at some point. However this can be the difficult part – to get actually away. Sometimes, all we can afford in our busy schedule is just a few hours off. But this is far not enough to give your brain the rest it needs. So in relation to all the upper said – here are top 5 destinations that will definitely make you forget about the stress. At least for a while.

1. Crete, Greece  

This beautiful island is Megalonissi(Great Island) for the local people. And not only. It is a hub of magnificent ancient architecture and art. It is a unique whole new world, where civilization is counted by the millennium. Fabled as the land of the famous King Minos, many travelers discover landscapes of amazing variety. With its snowcapped peaks and deep gorges, craggy Crete offers lots of escapes for those who want to get away from it all. Beautiful mountains, split with deep gorges, vineyards and olive groves. Miles of beaches – some with a wealth of amenities and others unspoiled and untouched. From palm-backed Vai to remote Elafonisi, some of the finest beaches in Greece are lapped by Crete’s turquoise waters. Really a place where you can afford not to think about anything else but the monumental history of the place. Our first offer for stress relief destinations. 2. Antigua and Barbuda, Caribbean  The wonderful Antigua and especially its astonishingly undeveloped sister island Barbuda are a true jewel in the Caribbean crown. So you can choose it as one of the possible stress relief destinations. And the curious is that you can actually still play Robinson Crusoe here – there are 365 sensuous beaches, one for every day of the year, as local people love saying. Although when the island was first developed for tourism, the unofficial count on the beaches was 52 – one for every weekend. But even longtime residents haven’t explored every inch of sand. So many beaches, similar to paradise on earth, provide a tremendous selection for an island its size. Land and water sports, sights to see and nightlife. Perfect coexistence. 3. Jamaica, Caribbean  Whether the topic of the conversation is politics or dominoes, jamaicans define enthusiasm. The spirit of the locals comes out in every interaction. The country is actually well known for reggae music, its cuisine and the tropical beauty. But what you will truly remember will be your interactions with local residents. Jamaica is the place where all-inclusive resorts were invented. There are many child-friendly resorts and actually Negril beach is simply one of the Caribbean’s best. 4. The Riviera Maya, Mexico  Mexico’s coast is full of treasures. To start from the spectacular white-sand beaches and offshore reefs and to go to some of Yucatan Peninsula’s most beautiful Mayan ruins. Not a big surprise – the region is also full of tourists, coming from around the world to soak up the unique Mayan-Mexican culture. Only an hour south of Playa del Carmen, the dramatic Tulum ruins are one of Mexico’s classic views. The Riviera Maya has luxurous spas, some incorporating native ingredients and ancient rituals into their treatments. And not to mention snorkeling and diving. 5. New Providence and Paradise Islands, Bahamas  Last but not least option for stress relief destinations. An interesting mix of splashy megaresorts and tiny settlements, land development unrivaled elsewhere in the Bahamas and vast stretches of untrammeled territory. This is the magnificent grab-bag destination. It is the home of two-thirds of all Bahamians and provides wide variety of activities – from busy nightlife to shopping paradise. And when you get tired of all of this you can find a quiet place with sandy white beach where the only noise will be the sea waves rolling in. You can go and check the world’s largest aquarium, water parks… or just relax on the sunny warm beach.   So, what? Say it again. “Stress”? I don’t know what this word means! 🙂