Relaxing Holidays - find peaceful beaches and tranquil waters
Relaxing holidays are what most of us crave when hectic careers and busy domestic scenes begins to strain. Family holidays in Mediterranean beach resorts tend to cater well for those seeking undemanding, relaxing holidays in the sun. Resorts such as Costa Caleta and Costa Calma in Fuerteventura in the Canaries offer secluded bays and friendly hotels with all the beach, restaurant and entertainment facilities in one place, to guarantee a break from routine. Meanwhile Menorca, one of the Balearics, combines beautiful sandy coves, unspoilt scenery and a quietier nightlife than elsewhere on the islands. For some, relaxing holidays are all the more satisfying for a tropical setting. You can't get much more relaxing than sunbathing on a chilled out Thai beach or strolling past swaying palms at sunset in Barbados.

Relaxing Holidays - spa hotels or time on the golf course
We all have very set ideas about what constitutes a relaxing holiday. For many, a golfing holiday, where beach relaxation is combined with golf tuition at a nearby course, would be the ultimate way to unwind and clear the mind. Spa breaks, where hotels offer health and beauty treatments in sumptuous surrounds would greatly appeal to others. Honeymoon couples look for beautiful settings that offer privacy and great service for the ultimate relaxing break after their big day, so it's little wonder the Maldives, the Seychelles, Mauritius and luxury resorts in Turkey, Goa, Antigua and Mexico are so popular for honeymooners.

Relaxing Holidays - learn new skills and try new experiences
Relaxing holidays often focus on experiencing a new culture and seeing sites that will stretch the imagination. Exploring the strange lunar landscape of Lanzarote in a jeep, or seeing the ancient Valley of the Kings in Egypt could constitute the ultimate relaxing change of scene for you. Activity holidays can also be supremely relaxing. You can practice yoga on a timeless Greek Island, or learn to sail in the Bahamas. Relaxing holidays often involve trying out the local culinary specialities and tasting great wines and adventurous cocktails. Now that does sound relaxing!

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