The cultural heart of Bali, Ubud is picturesquely set among paddy fields and remains a magnet for healing treatments and local art and music. This is undoubtedly the place to come to discover the island’s gentler side. The beaches are blissfully quiet by Jamaican standards, and there’s still very much a local heart to the beachside community, which definitely adds to its appeal. On an island that’s synonymous with chilling out, Treasure Beach particularly stands out as one of the most relaxing holiday destinations. Treasure Beach, Jamaica - one of the most relaxing holiday destinations for chilling out See the capital Lima, pretty Cusco and the Sacred Valley before you acclimatise to the high altitude of Machu Picchu, the greatest mountain city on earth and the gateway to the Incan Empire. Soak up some Peruvian culture on this whirlwind tailor-made trip to Peru. Once you’ve spent a few days exploring, head a bit downriver to Urubamba, which is becoming something of a spiritual centre, to relax under the snowy peaks of the Andes. Here, in the steep-sided valley, you’ll find the evocative Inca ruins of Pisac and Ollantaytambo, in dramatic positions high above the river. North of Cusco, the Sacred Valley stretches out towards Machu Picchu. This subtropical region is best explored from the water, where you might get to spot whales, penguins and dolphins, and even the largest island – Urupukapuka – remains remarkably tranquil. It’s worth making the stunning Bay of Islands, in the far north of New Zealand, your final stop after indulging in the country’s plethora of adrenaline-filled activities as it’s one of the best holiday destinations to relax. Water view of Vancouver City and harbour, Canada © canadastock/Shutterstock Bay of Islands, New Zealand
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