If you’ve missed out on the holidays that you love so much, you might be wanting to treat yourself to a truly luxurious and relaxing holiday, and what could be more relaxing than a beach holiday? If you’re deciding on where to travel this year, you might be trying to choose between a city break and a beach holiday. In this article, find out just why you should choose a beach holiday over a city holiday this year.

How beach holidays offers the ultimate relaxation

Is there anything as relaxing as the beach? Picture this: the sun beating down on your skin, warming you up, the soft and splashing sound of water lapping, a cooling, fresh breeze. Now doesn’t that sound relaxing? But did you know that there’s a scientific reason why beach holidays can be relaxing? The air by the sea contains tiny droplets of seawater, which have been enriched with salt, iodine and magnesium. When you inhale this enriched air over time, these elements can work to loosen the mucus in your lungs and oesophagus which can help you to breathe much more easily. By being able to breathe properly, it can help you to feel more relaxed.

Perfect for sunshine lovers

If you’re from the UK, you’ll be used to dreary, dull weather and lots of rain! So, when you go on holiday, it’s likely that you want to soak up the sun, and where better to do that on a beach? Beaches are the perfect place to enjoy the sun, and there are many health benefits of getting extra sun. Many of us spend a lot of time indoors, whether it be working in the office or looking after the home, but this means that we don’t always get enough vitamin D. A beach holiday can allow you to spend every day in the sun and, as long as you pack enough sun cream, you are sure to feel the benefits of extra vitamin D. Vitamin D can help to regulate phosphate and calcium, nutrients that work to keep your teeth and bones healthy, and can help you to boost physical and emotional health.

Opportunity to try watersports

Although beaches are the perfect place to relax, many still offer plenty of fun opportunities that the whole family can enjoy. Beaches all over the world are used for a variety of watersport activities such as snorkelling, scuba diving, jet-skiing and surfing. If you’re looking for a holiday that will combine relaxation with fun activities, choose a beach holiday over a city break!

Best beaches to visit around the world

There are so many brilliant beaches all over the world, but where should you go this year? Popular beaches around the world include the Source d’Argent in Seychelles filled with beautiful soft sand and impressive granite boulders as well as plenty of stunning restaurants and cafés to choose from. Shoal Bay in Antigua features three kilometres of sand as fine as sugar, and is a must visit with plenty to see on the shore as well as under it, so be sure to take up some snorkelling activities! Lara Beach in Antalya is one of the best beaches in Turkey, featuring beautiful glistening sea and warm, soft sand — this is a must-visit for families who want to take a break from the bustling city. With so many stunning beaches around the world to relax and explore, what’s stopping you from booking the holiday of your dreams today!

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