Introduction:
There's nothing quite like a getaway to relax, and reconnect with yourself. A wellness staycation can help you achieve all of these things — and more! Whether you're looking for guidance on your next vacation or need a little inspiration (and advice) on how to improve your life at home, there are plenty of travel options out there that will keep you healthy, focused, and refreshed during your next trip.
When most people think of a wellness getaway, they picture a relaxing beach vacation with pristine, white sand and clear blue waters. If that's your idea of bliss, then by all means go ahead. But if you're looking for something more — the best wellness staycation destinations for refreshing — look no further than these six spots on our list!
The Ozark Mountains
The Ozarks are a physiographic section of the larger Interior Highlands province (or larger Great Plains province) of the Interior Plains, in North America. They are situated in the central United States and extend from central Missouri to northern Arkansas and Missouri, with a total area of about 50,000 square miles. The region is characterized by rolling hills with elevations ranging from 500 to 3000 feet (150 to 900 m) and covers a broad swath across southern Missouri, northern Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.
The area contains numerous lakes, ponds, and streams as well as rivers that flow into the Mississippi River. The region is also known for its natural beauty and public recreation opportunities including parks, forests, and wildlife areas that attract visitors from around the world.
The Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest is a region of the United States consisting of five states and two Canadian provinces. The term sometimes implies a high degree of urban development, but it can also refer to the entire area west of the Cascades. The region is known for its natural beauty, a wide variety of public lands, and cultural diversity.
The Pacific Northwest has one of the lowest population densities in the United States. It includes most of Alaska and Idaho, as well as Washington, Oregon, and parts of northwestern California (including Portland). Much of this region has a temperate rainforest climate due to its high latitude (the region is farther north than any other part of North America), but areas along the coast have temperate or oceanic climates due to proximity to large bodies of water or higher latitude (such as Vancouver Island).
The coastal areas are home to many Native American tribes that migrated there from eastern regions before European colonization. Some tribes have retained their original cultures relatively intact; however, others have assimilated into American culture or become minorities within their homelands.
Southwest Florida
Southwest Florida is a region of Florida that consists of Monroe County, Collier County, and the Florida Keys. It is located on the Gulf of Mexico and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west. The area is made up of two major cities: Fort Myers Beach and Naples.
The area has been well-known for its beaches since it was first settled in 1766 by Spanish missionaries who brought slaves from Africa with them. During this time, there were many pirates that would attack ships traveling through South Florida waters but none had any success in their attacks against the Spanish missions.
In 1820, Joseph Desiré Martin de Lajas became the first permanent European resident when he built a log cabin near what would become Fort Myers Beach today where he lived for seven years before moving on further northward into what would become Lee County.
Arizona
Arizona is a state in the southwestern region of the United States. It was admitted to the union as the 48th state on February 14, 1912. Arizona is the 13th largest by area, and its capital and largest city are Phoenix. The center of the population of Arizona lies in Maricopa County, an inner suburb of Phoenix.
The state has been inhabited by Native Americans for thousands of years before European settlement began in 1539 when Marcos de Niza explored what would become known as Arizona. The first European to visit it was Francisco Vásquez de Coronado in 1539, who named it after one of his soldiers, Andres Pico de Luna.
In 1692 Father Eusebio Francisco Kino established a mission along the Gila River near present-day Tucson; however, this failed due to a lack of resources and Native American hostility. In 1776, another Spanish priest named Father Francisco Xavier Delgado founded Mission San Xavier del Bac near present-day Tucson; this mission lasted only two years until it was destroyed by Apaches led by Cochise (also known as Ariva).
New Mexico
New Mexico is a state in the southwestern region of the United States. It is bordered by Colorado to the east, Oklahoma to the north, Texas to the west, and Chihuahua, Mexico, to the south. With a population of about 3.2 million people as of 2015, it's among the fastest-growing states in population.
New Mexico has a wide variety of landscapes and climates due to its location within the Great Plains region of North America. The state's diverse topography ranges from high mountains in northern New Mexico to low desert plains in south-central New Mexico; its climate ranges from subarctic weather in the north to tropical weather in areas near the Mexican border.
Hawaii
Hawaii is a tropical archipelago in the central Pacific Ocean. Hawaii is the 50th largest state in the United States, with an area of 61,423 square miles (156,793 km2). The state consists of eight main islands plus numerous smaller islands. Hawaii has been inhabited by humans for more than 2,000 years and has more than 20 million visitors each year who come to enjoy its natural beauty and culture.
Hawaii's climate is tropical but varies due to its location on the equator. The average temperature ranges from 78 degrees Fahrenheit (26 degrees Celsius) in December and January to 84 degrees Fahrenheit (28 degrees Celsius) in July and August. Rainfall is distributed evenly throughout the year, but heaviest during June through September when it rains on average about 60 inches per year.
Conclusion:
Whether you need a quick getaway to refresh before the start of the semester, or are vacationing in between international Bikram yoga retreats, there is a perfect location for you. There are countless benefits to taking a staycation over committing to an entire vacation, and the places listed above can be used as your muse for your next adventure.
A wellness getaway can take place in any location that has what you need to re-energize: a change of scenery, a stretch of quiet time, and plenty of opportunities to take care of yourself while appreciating the natural wonders all around you. What's more, there's arguably something particularly relaxing about getting away from your everyday life, even if just for a short time. Whatever your reasons for taking a staycation, here are five top destinations that might help you find the rejuvenation you're looking for.
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