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Vacation Ideas To Consider If You Want To Relax & Be Outdoors

Taking a vacation is a great way to recharge and get a break from your daily to-do list. You may not want to spend time and money to sit in a hotel room and be cooped up. 

Being outside and giving yourself a chance to recharge will be good for your mind, body, and soul. There are several options to choose from and ways to go, depending on your personal preference and budget. Start by gathering some vacation ideas if you want to relax and be outdoors, and then get busy planning the details. 

Yoga Retreat

If you want to relax and be outside, then consider booking an outdoor yoga retreat, either by yourself or with some friends. You will get some exercise and meet new people. Choose a warm destination so that the sessions are held outdoors, and you can soak up the sunshine. The facility may also have an outdoor pool that you can use to cool off and relax in. You’ll not only walk away physically stronger but also mentally more sound. All you’ll need is a mat, stylish yoga clothes, and a positive attitude. 

National Park

Another vacation idea to consider if you want to relax and be outdoors is to visit a national park. For example, there is the Grand Canyon in Arizona or Olympic National Park in Washington. If you’ve never been to Yellowstone, then now is your opportunity to check it out. Parks offer beautiful scenery and you may even run into some large animals. Be sure to bring your camera, have comfortable walking shoes, and pack a hat to block the sun. You’ll have the chance to reduce stress, gain mental clarity, and partake in quiet strolls or thrilling climbs. 

Rainforest & Wildlife

If you’re looking to relax and be outdoors, then consider hopping on a plane and going international. For instance, you can travel to Costa Rica, which offers a plethora of rainforests and wildlife. Spending time in the rainforest will be very peaceful, and you’ll likely come across monkeys, frogs, and sloths. They have eco-lodges which are built right into the scenery and nature, so you don’t have to go far to be engulfed by it. 

Go Camping

You might also want to add camping to your list of choices. When searching for an outdoor vacation where you can relax, then camping is it. There are many attractive and suitable RV parks and villages that offer attractive amenities and scenic views. You can even bring along your dog and check out the dog park. You can spend your time going on nature hikes on the various trails, stargazing, and sitting in the pool or hot tub. It will be enjoyable to place a chair by the campfire and stay warm and cozy as you rest under the night sky.

Head to the Beach

The beach is always a fun and peaceful destination to travel to. You can choose to stay in a beach rental near the water with a kitchen or book at an all-inclusive resort. The best part of your trip will be waking up each day and not having anything to do but head to the beach and relax. Make sure you pack plenty of sunscreen and have a comfortable chair to suntan in.

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Karen LeBlanc is an award-winning travel journalist and storyteller, honored with two Telly Awards and four North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) awards for The Design Tourist travel show. As the show’s host, producer, and writer, Karen takes viewers beyond the guidebooks to explore the culture, craft, cuisine, and creativity that define the world’s most fascinating destinations.

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