Cupid's Pulse Article: Travel Destinations: 5 Peaceful and Relaxing Vacations for CouplesCupid's Pulse Article: Travel Destinations: 5 Peaceful and Relaxing Vacations for Couples

By Bonnie Griffin

When you spend your days working hard and stressing over meeting deadlines, paying bills, and taking care of a family, you can find yourself feeling drained. At the end of the day, you need a vacation, one away from the kids with just your partner and you. A stress-free, kid-free, relaxing vacation. When you’re planning your vacation destination look for something relaxing that can replenish your soul without the over-energetic themes that surround some destinations. Stay tuned for some travel destinations you and your partner can visit for a relaxing vacation.

You work hard, and now it’s time to find a relaxing travel destination for you and your partner to take a much needed vacation.

When you’re searching for the perfect vacation destination you’ll want to think about what can bring you tranquility. Whether your perfect relaxing vacation is somewhere on a beautiful beach or sipping coffee overlooking a beautiful mountainside, there is a perfect relaxing travel destination awaiting you:

1. Cape Elizabeth, Maine: Do you love lighthouses and tranquil water? Cape Elizabeth is home to two active lighthouses. You and your partner can take a nice stroll along the cape, exploring the beautiful land near the sea, and the lighthouses.

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2. Lumahai, Hawaii: Hawaii is home to dozens of beaches, with their beautiful blue waters and white sand. If you really want to have some relaxing down time with your partner you should check out Lumahai Beach. Lumahai is perfect for lounging in the sun, but it is not as busy as the other beaches because it’s not the greatest swimming spot with its strong undertow, so you will have an easier time relaxing while catching some rays.

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3. Blue Lagoon, Iceland: Iceland is a beautiful travel destination, especially if you take time to visit Blue Lagoon. The relaxing waters at Blue Lagoon, heated by volcanic aquifers, are a place you and your partner can really enjoy each other’s company in the relaxing hot waters while all your worries melt away.

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4. Provence, France: This French region is a place you and your partner can get lost in beauty. The vineyards and views of the Alps are captivating beyond measure. You can grab a glass of wine and enjoy some time outside admiring to beautiful, calming views. Visit one of the popular cities nearby like Marseille and the French Riviera.

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5. Santorini, Greece: Santorini is a beautiful oasis. The island itself makes visitors feel like you’re traveling to a city in the clouds. Romance permeates the air, and when the sun goes down the city glows like thousands of stars in the sky. It is the ideal travel destination for a romantic and relaxing vacation with the person you love.

What are some of your favorite relaxing travel destinations? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.