The 23 most relaxing vacation destinations in the world Part 1

By Madeline Diamond, INSIDER From Business Insider

While the whole point of taking a vacation is to unwind, there are many resorts, retreats, and even entire cities known for their focus on health, wellness, and, of course, relaxation.
Via Yoga offers yoga and surf-themed retreats in Costa Rica and New Mexico for a relaxing getaway with a focus on staying active.
Sedona, Arizona, is a town bursting with natural beauty that many people associate with health and energy.

Chances are, any vacation you take will be relaxing to some extent — temporarily leaving work and the usual routine allows most travelers to escape the stresses of their everyday lives.

However, there are many resorts, retreats, and even entire cities that are known for their focus on health, wellness, and of course, relaxation.

Keep reading for the 23 best destinations in the world for a relaxing getaway. Here are the first SEVEN

The Check in to Check Out Package at Lake Placid Lodge
Lakeside relaxation at Lake Placid Lodge.Lake Placid Lodge/Facebook
Lake Placid Lodge in upstate New York offers a special package for guests who want to leave technology behind during their vacation. The resort’s Check in to Check Out package allows guests to leave their phones and computers with hotel staff for the duration of their stay so they can truly enjoy their trip device-free.

Sedona, Arizona
The red rocks of Sedona.Eric Dah Lee/Shutterstock
There’s no better place to enjoy Arizona’s desert landscape than Sedona. There are many resorts and spas in the area where visitors can relax — plus, Sedona is said to have a healing energy vortex that is known to promote spiritual development.

Anamaya Resort and Retreat Center, Costa Rica
Overlooking the ocean at the Anamaya Resort.Anamaya Resort and Retreat Center/Facebook
The Anamaya Resort and Retreat Center offers yoga and other activity-based retreats with beautiful Costa Rica as the backdrop. At the resort, guests can enjoy gourmet food, a variety of yoga classes, and spa services.

The Ranch, Malibu, California
The Ranch property in Malibu.The Ranch/Facebook
The Ranch is a health and fitness-based retreat center where guests can learn to live a healthier lifestyle.

According to the Ranch, guests typically log over 60 miles of hiking during a multi-day stay at the property.

Provence, France
A chateau overlooking the Lake of Sainte-Croix.PHB.cz (Richard Semik)/Shutterstock
The rolling hills and lavender fields of Provence are made for travelers interested in taking in France’s rich culture without the hectic feel of Paris.

Ananda in the Himalayas, India
Yoga practice at Ananda.Ananda/Facebook
This luxury spa resort in the foothills of the Himalayas offers a balance of wellness and total relaxation. Guests have plenty of options when it comes to yoga, but they can also sit back and enjoy the resort’s spa.

Tuscany, Italy
The Tuscan countryside.Jaroslaw Pawlak/Shutterstock
Known for its charming small towns, the Tuscany region of Italy is perfect for those who want to hide out in a villa and enjoy the lush countryside.

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