The Best Places to Spend National Relaxation Day

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Relaxation is all about winding down and just taking it easy – and what better way than from a beautiful destination with a fabulous spa and thoughtful amenities. National Relaxation Day is observed annually on August 15th, here are five options for enjoying this year’s special day.

Meliá Braco Village, (Rio Bueno, Jamaica)

Relax on the shores of Jamaica at the all-inclusive Meliá Braco Village with private beaches and colonial villas with a Caribbean breeze. Experience complete tranquility at this Jamaican paradise, located right next to the beach as a small and intimate resort with big luxuries. The property boasts two swimming pools overlooking the sea with four bars and six restaurants offering a wide variety of national and international cuisine. The spa and wellness center, YHI Spa, offers wellbeing massages and beauty treatments to embrace full relaxation.

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Meliá Nassau Beach – All Inclusive (Nassau, Bahamas)

Located right on the stunning Cable Beach, Meliá Nassau Beach – All Inclusive is a perfect destination to kick back and relax. The modern and bright rooms with views of the Atlantic Ocean, beautiful pools or the resort gardens are amongst three spectacular pools with waterfalls facing the sea, two hydro-massage tubs, seven dining venues and four bars.

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Meliá Caribe Tropical (Punta Cana, Dominican Republic)

Located on the beachfront on the idyllic Bavaro Beach in Punta Cana, Meliá Caribe Tropical has a beautiful beach, extensive and comfortable facilities and the superior quality of its services to really relax and enjoy. Meliá Caribe Tropical is a luxury hotel in Punta Cana with two YHI Spa areas, Royal Service, fine dining, nine pools, casino, golf course, gym, 13 meeting rooms, amongst other services. 

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Paradisus by Meliá (Mexico and Dominican Republic)

Paradisus by Meliá, a collection of luxury all-inclusive resorts in Mexico and Dominican Republic, feature lavish accommodations and amenities ideal for the upscale traveler. Perfect for a relaxing getaway, the unparalleled Royal Service provides guests with discreet butler service along with premier access to private Bali beds and chaise lounges beach and poolside and more. Travelers also have access to 5-star dining by Michelin-starred chef Martin Berasategui; relaxing and rejuvenating treatments from the award-winning YHI spa; opportunities to hone new skills through on-property Life Enriching Experiences; pristine beaches with non-motorized watersport activities; as well as adult-only swimming pools, all set in the center of lush tropical gardens and mangroves.

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Naples Grande Beach Resort (Naples, Florida)

Located in the happiest and healthiest city in the country, Naples Grande Beach Resort is set on 23 waterfront acres on Florida’s Paradise Coast. The property 474 guest rooms including 29 gulf view suites and 50 bungalow suites plus more than 83,000 square feet of meeting and event space. Every room features a private balcony with direct views of the Gulf. Guests of the hotel have access to five on-site restaurants and bars, three heated outdoor pools, a full-service luxury spa, 8,000-square-foot fitness center, business center and an award-winning tennis facility with 15 courts. The property is surrounded by 200 acres of a protected mangrove estuary intertwined with a system of bridges and elevated walking paths that afford access to three miles of beachfront on the Gulf of Mexico.

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