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Shhhh. Do you hear that? No? Good. At these destinations, tranquility prevails, drawing travelers looking for serenity, not a party.

Staying at a quiet hotel or wellness retreat, away from all of life's distractions, ensures you get the R&R you need and return home invigorated. Ananda in the Himalayas, India A holistic wellness retreat spread across 100 acres, Ananda in the Himalayas makes a striking first impression. Once a palace estate, it sits "perched on a lushly forested mountainside," Vogue said, high above the Rishikesh Valley, with elegant guest rooms and suites.



At the heart of Ananda is its Ayurveda program, with guests on a "bespoke schedule" of everything from massages to yoga to physiotherapy to mental health therapy. The entire premise of Ananda is ensuring that guests are treated for what ails them, whether it is stress or sleep issues, with an emphasis on "taking the learnings you've made about yourself, your mind and your body with you when you leave." D Maris Bay, Turkey At D Maris Bay on Turkey's Turquoise Coast, you are literally surrounded by nature.

There are rolling and rocky hills, tall pine forests, coves, bays, olive groves and beaches — five of them. One is Silence Beach, an adults-only stretch of sand where music and loud noises are not allowed . One of the property's highlights is its spa and group fitness classes.

A holistic sculpt and strength class "balanced my brain and nervous system, returning me to a state of rare equilibrium before I tr.

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