You’ve spent a lifetime commuting back and forth to various jobs in grueling traffic. You’ve packed the family and the dog into the back of the Station Wagon and toted them off for the Holidays. You watched the kids grow up and sent them off to various colleges and careers. You’ve done it all. And one thing remained constant during these times; you dreamed about traveling far, far away from it all and relaxing in your dream destination. Well, stop dreaming, because it’s time to pack your things and make your dream destination a reality.
One of the best benefits of retirement is that you can finally spend some time with a couple of old friends; peace and quiet. Since you’ve spent so much time and effort working for your retirement, we decided to make it easy on you and research which destinations are the most relaxing for seniors. If you’re looking for a destination that has a lot of opportunity for action or adventure, then these places are probably not for you. If you’re looking for extensive, guided tours on the annals of history, then these places are probably not for you. However, if you are looking to spend a lot of time doing nothing, letting the daily stresses of life melt away, then have we found some places for you.
- Oxfordshire, England
Let’s face it, most Americans gain their knowledge of England from the BBC or Charles Dickens’ novels. Most don’t realize that there’s a lot more to England than just the hustle and bustle of the city streets in London. Oxfordshire, England boasts the most tranquil countryside in the entire country. The landscape abounds with tiny, country cottages, isolated from the daily stresses of civilization. Green views everywhere. - Turtle Bay, Hawaii
You may recognize this resort from its recent role in the movie, “Forgetting Sarah Marshall, “ but despite its recent fame, Turtle Bay Resort remains one of the most relaxing destinations for seniors. The resort resides on the North Shore of Oahu and is known for its breath-taking sunsets and sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. - Scottsdale, Arizona
There is something very peaceful about being surrounded by desert. With red mountains towering over this tranquil vacation spot, Scottsdale, Arizona has become a hot-spot for seniors looking to get away and enjoy a spa or golf resort. - Jasper, Canada
We’ve looked at countryside, the beach and the desert. Now, meet one of the most relaxing vacation spots, located in the mountains. Jasper, Canada is located in the Canadian Rockies and boasts luxury, mountain resorts such as Jasper Park Lodge. Stylish and rustic cabins dot the landscape and surround the lake and forests. - Grenada
Surprised to see Grenada on this list? Don’t be. With its breathtaking beaches, Grenada remains one of the most tranquil and peaceful vacation spots in the West Indies. The best thing about Grenada is that it has not been introduced to a large influx of tourists so accommodations are available to meet any kind specific need.
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Jasper, Canada is a great choice – glad it made your list. One good thing about Jasper is you can choose how active you want your day to be. You can take a quieter day enjoying the nice streets and shops, or if you are feeling like some exercise you can get to the top of the mountain in a few hours.
Don’t know much about Oxfordshire but Devon and Cornwall sure are relaxing!