In a world that rarely slows down, perhaps the greatest holiday luxury isn’t doing more, but instead opting to be "still"?
For many travellers, the idea of truly switching off and simply existing is more daunting than boarding a flight. And that’s where the idea of a “stillcation” comes in.
Rather than packing getaways with itineraries of activities, a stillcation prioritises slowing down and being more present.
According to tour operator Inghams Walking, the best destinations for this type of intentional travel are the ones where the environment helps the brain truly unwind.
Inghams analysed nearly 100 European destinations, ranking them by six factors, including the number of walking trails per square kilometre, air quality, birdsong richness, stargazing quality, human density per square kilometre, and total forest cover.
