With modern life feeling increasingly more hectic, it's no surprise that for many of us, the motivation for booking a holiday is to get away from it all - with some beautiful scenery as a backdrop.
From sun-drenched Greek islands without heaving crowds to yoga hotspots and spiritual centres, these places will instil a sense of calm as soon as you arrive. There are UK walking holidays, spa breaks and the most relaxing European city breaks and island escapes, as well as long-haul options.
