Top 5 Relaxing Tourist Spots

Who doesn't like traveling to a relaxing and peaceful tourist destination? Traveling is one of the most essential activities in life that can give us joy and can refresh our mind, body, and soul. Everyone can and should take a time off at some point from their regular day-to-day work schedule to explore and appreciate the world around them. And if the place happens to be a calm and harmonious one, then what else do you need.

 

Down below, we have listed the top ten such travel destinations from all around the globe that you might consider giving a shot in 2021. Whether you plan to go with your family, or with your friends, or fiancé, or even alone, you can definitely put a few of the names mentioned below on your bucket list.

 

1.                Gimmelwald, Switzerland: Gimmelwald is a small village located in Switzerland. With a quiet and pollution-free environment, Gimmelwald is best known for its natural beauties like soothing waterfall, enchanting forests, and much more (of course, it also resembles to the same fact that most of Switzerland is attractive for its natural beauty alone). This place is completely traffic-free and it comes with a very low population. And you might become very upset if you miss any of its main attractions which include Paragliding, via ferrata, the magnificent glacier of Trummelbach Falls, Skiset Wengen, and skydiving. You can easily find a hotel there or a bread and breakfast.

 

Total area: 30.4 sq km

 

Total population: 130

 

2.                Lapland, Finland: Doesn't matter if you plan to go Lapland in the winter or the summer, the place will always amaze you beyond your expectations. Lapland is Finland's northernmost region bordering Sweden, Norway, Russia, and the Baltic Sea. It is by far, the least densely populated area in the country. So no overcrowded places or no unnecessary air polluted areas. However, did you know that Lapland is famous for its cheese?

 

Total area: 100,366 sq km

 

Total population: 177,161

 

3.                Slope Point, New Zealand: Located in the southernmost point of the South Island of New Zealand, Slope Point is a perfect place for those visitors who prefer an amazing adventure. One can reach this destination by a walk through muddy roads, breathtaking scenarios, and spectacular cliffs. Also, one will get to see a countless number of sheep and green pastures which form an unnatural twist due to the constant powerful winds of the Antarctic Ocean.

 

Total area: 4,803 km

 

Total population: 58

 

4.                Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada: You might definitely have heard about Alberta many times before and you already might have planned to give it a visit. If you really have planned, then it will be incomplete if you forget to give a look at the Banff National Park. It’s filled with colored lakes, majestic mountains, and endless outdoor adventures. Canada's first national park and the world's third, it has a rich heritage as one of the world's most awe-inspiring mountain destinations. And you must not miss Johnston Canyon, Parker Ridge Hike, Tunnel Mountain Drive, Vermilion Lakes Drive, and Ice fields Parkway Scenic Drive. In addition to finding your mental peace, you will also get to see a lot of astounding sceneries.

 

Total Area: 6,641 sq km

 

Total population: 7,847

 

5.                Maldives: The list will be incomplete if the Maldives would be left out. The first thing that comes to our mind after hearing the name is the crystal clear blue water, white sandy beaches, clean air, luxurious spas, and spectacular sunsets dipping into the horizon. Travelers seeking relaxation can unwind at one of the island spas and all visitors should certainly spend a day exploring the Maldivian capital. One can always easily find lines of dazzling hotels in the Maldives.

 

Total Area: 300 sq km

 

Total population: 379,270

 

6.                Molokai, Hawaii: Hawaii's fifth-largest island, Molokai is only 38 miles long and 10 miles across at its widest point and is home to the highest sea cliffs in the world and the longest continuous fringing reef. Molokai is a place that feels like miles away from crowded tourists of the rest of world. Situated nine miles away from the popular resorts on West Maui, it has the perfect spot for you where you can just find a beach all to yourself for letting all that stress and anxiety melt away.

 

Total Area: 670 sq km

 

Total population: 7,345

 

7.                Ubud, Bali: Ubud, Bali is one of the most peaceful places you'll find on the entire planet. It is undoubtedly the cultural, artistic, and holistic heart of Bali. Ubud's central location makes it the perfect base for visiting nearby attractions. It can provide you everything from outdoor adventures to enlightenment and total relaxation. The place is totally safe both day and night from any outside threats and it is not even very expensive.

 

Total Area: 44 sq km

 

Total population: 710,136

 

8.                Snaefellsnes Peninsula, Iceland: The perfect stress-melting vocational spot for you amidst some glaring greenery would be Snaefellsnes Peninsula, Iceland. Situated to the west of Borgarfjörður, in western Iceland, the destination is so diverse that one could argue that Snaefellsnes offers a selection of the best that Iceland has to offer in one place. The magical landscape will surely make you feel like the place has just come out of a fairy tale.

 

Total Area: 170 sq km

 

Total population: 1,200

 

9.                Whitsundays, Australia: It is one of Australia’s most breathtaking attractions. The island is home to one of the world’s most beautiful secluded beaches, Whitehaven. It’s almost too good to be true for anyone looking for the ultimate in relaxation and opportunities to enjoy snorkeling among abundant marine life, including more than 1,600 species of tropical fish, turtles, sharks, dolphins, rays, and giant clams. Also, you might want to be informed that most tourism experts prefer to visit the place in September, early spring as they consider it to be the ideal time of the year to give it a try.

 

Total Area: 282.82 sq km

 

Total population: 1,570

 

10.           Halong Bay, Vietnam: Last but not least comes the name of Halong Bay of Vietnam. You might not even dream about visiting Vietnam a couple of decades ago. But the time's surely did change drastically. Now you can name it as one of the world’s most jaw-dropping tourist attractions for getting the perfect refreshment.  It's one of the best places to sail, and many of the cruising boats are built in the style of old Chinese trading junks, while others are more like the old-fashioned riverboats.

 

Total Area: 1553 sq km

 

Total population: 1,540

 

So, that concludes the whole list of relaxing tourist spots that you might want to give a try in 2021.