Sometimes you just need to head to a tropical paradise for the ultimate in relaxation. You can lie on beaches, indulge in spa services, play some golf, participate in water sports, or relax by the pool all day. Here is where to go for the ultimate relaxation in a tropical paradise.
Mauritius
Mauritius is an island nation located off the coast of East Africa. It is a fabulous place for a golf vacation and there are 8 professional and challenging courses to play on. There are also many fabulous beaches and blue lagoons to relax in. This is truly a tropical paradise island and you can snorkel, scuba dive, kite surf, or just relax on the beach. There are plenty of upscale accommodations to stay at throughout the island.
Jamaica
On top of reggae music, Jamaica has been known to be another tropical paradise for a long time. Stay in Montego Bay, an area that is filled with stunning beach resorts. Visit Kingston to explore the Bob Marley museum and the Blue Mountains. Go snorkeling or scuba diving in the brilliant turquoise waters to swim with turtles, schools of brightly colored fish, and other fascinating creatures. Rent a car and head to stunning waterfalls like Savanna-La-Mar or Santa Cruz.
Barbados
Barbados is situated in the West Indies and makes it for a stunning tropical paradise vacation. Turtle Beach and Crystal Cove are great beach areas that have beautiful resorts to stay in. There are many ways to relax during your holiday to Barbados, you can enjoy dining in brilliant restaurants, sipping cocktails, going on a shopping spree, strolling on the South Coast Boardwalk or relaxing on the beach.
Barbados is a great place for golf and there are plenty of golf courses with resorts attached to them. It is easy to charter a boat and explore the coast. You can go snorkeling, diving, fishing, and live on the boat for a few days or more.
Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands are made up of Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman. Traveling between the three islands is quite simple and there are plenty of boats and flights available. Grand Cayman is the best place to stay and there are plenty of great accommodations here.
There are also fabulous beaches and great areas to go snorkeling or scuba diving. If you are interested in deep-sea fishing then head to Cayman Brac to go out on a chartered boat and catch your dinner. Little Cayman is a great place for ecotourism and you can see rare birds, endangered iguanas, interesting insects, and different kinds of snakes.
Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta is a town on the Pacific coast in Mexico. It is known for its nightlife, ample choice of eco-adventures and water sports, beaches, and luxurious oceanfront villas which are dotted all along this beach paradise. For a relaxing day of pottering about, you can explore the ‘Zona Romantica’ otherwise known as the romantic zone; the cobblestoned streets are lined with traditional Mexican restaurants, little boutiques, and historical buildings.
You will see parades with both Christian and Aztec symbolism. Visit the Islas Marietas National Park which has at least 92 species of aquatic birds. Bucerías in Nayarit is a great place to visit for diving, surfing, shopping, and art. And don’t forget to visit Las Caletas, another stunning beach for a peaceful relaxing vacation.