Friday 12 August 2011

RELAX! With the most chilled out cities in the World


Looking for the perfect city break retreat where the focus is on relaxation and re-charging those batteries?
Take a look at these wonderful cities where relaxation and zen-like peace is of paramount importance!

1.Bath
This quintessential English city has an abundance of spa and relaxing activities. Voted as a UNESCO World heritage site, this city has plenty of relaxing sight-seeing options; chief of which are the Roman baths that take centre stage in this charmer of a city. As well as this, Bath contains some of Europe's best architecture such as the Pulteney bridge and the Royal Crescent both of which are lovely to walk around during the Summer. In terms of spas, the pick of the bunch is Thermae Bath Spa, where you can experience Bath's mineral enriched waters both inside and out. A 2-hour spa session costs just £25 giving you decent value for money.

2.Marrakesh
Head to Marrakesh for the ultimate in North African hospitality. When planning your trip you should make sure that you book to stay in a traditional Riad – luxury Moroccan accommodation that makes full use of the balmy sunshine by focusing the myriad of rooms and corridors around a luxurious pool. For ultimate relaxation you should head straight for the old city and book in to a Hamman for a traditional body scrub and spa experience that is perhaps unrivalled by any other relaxation method on the planet!

3.Venice
The total lack of cars in the centre of this charming city is one of the key factors that makes this city so relaxing! You can stroll peacefully around the city's myriad of canals and bridges without the fear of revving vehicles and infuriating moped horns, instead you can listen to the sounds of cheeping birds and the steady flow of Venice's pearlescent river waters. The city is a delight for those looking for a holiday where a relaxed, care-free atmosphere permeates the air.

4.Phuket

If you're looking for somewhere a little more exotic, you could venture to Thailand and the originator of the Thai massage – Phuket. The Thai massage combines traditional and contemporary massage techniques to provide you with ultimate relaxation. Don't just go for the massage though. Phuket has plenty to offer the traveller looking for relaxation. Crystal seas, white beaches and world-class diving and snorkelling can all be found here.

5.Cannes
What better way to spend a weekend than in sunny Southern France. This millionaire's playground offers relaxation in spades. You can spend the day perched on the harbour watching the extravagant yachts come in and all the pretty people disembark for a spot of fine French cuisine. Promenade de la Croissette offers you one of the finest walks in Cannes, showcasing azure blue seas and narrow beaches on one side, whilst expensive looking hotels and boutiques surround you on the other.

Writing about these places is the easy part, now it's time for you to take the next step! Be sure to book with a reputable firm and shop around for the best prices on flights and accommodation first! 




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