Start measuring time for yourself and start marching to the beat of your own drum, forgetting about classical holiday periods.
It is important to understand that you are in the privileged situation where you can choose the off season to stay in different places of the world, this way avoiding crowds and being able to truly enjoy the scenery and cultural beauty your destination can offer.
Here are 5 places with 5 activities which will help you plan the perfect retired getaway:
1. Hiking in The Ardennes
For this activity, you really don’t need anything else but sturdy, good shoes, a comfortable backpack and a love of nature!
2. Bike rides around Grafschaft Bentheim
Located just a few kilometers from the Dutch border, the Grafschaft Benthaim holiday park is perfect for anyone looking for the ideal backdrop where long and easy bike rides can be enjoyed in the palm of nature. Your biking adventure is aided by the park, where you can rent bikes and get a map with the trails clearly indicated in color. This offers various ideas and will take you through hills, rivers, forests, farms and villages. Don’t forget to stop and breathe in the fresh air or enjoy a nice coffee and breakfast in one of the villages, acting and living like a local just for a few hours. Oh, and you may also take your dog with you, vacations aren’t worth it without the entire family present!
3. Boat rides to Dinant
Belgium offers so much in terms of travelling, but as of right now, the focus is on a gem of a park, Vallée les Etoiles. Here, not only would you be staying right in the middle of the forest, in the heart of the Belgian Ardennes region, but the offered activities are truly above and beyond. One of the best ones has to be the boat rides directly from the park on the river, ending in the quaint little town of Dinant. A beautiful place, it has a lot to offer for anyone who likes experiencing the true vibes and vibrations of certain places. Once here, don’t forget to try out the local Belgian beers while drinking in what history has created in this rocky, wild settlement. Obviously, the boat ride is a two-way deal, so guests of the park will be transported back in style after the cultural experience in the town where the saxophone has been born.
4. Golfing in Bergvliet
The Bergvliet Villa’s holiday park welcomes visitors with a multitude of great activities. Hidden away between forests and green hills, it’s almost like a dream come true. The estate offers unique, comfortable bungalows, with enormous windows and a modern-rustic vibe, right next to a top-quality golf course. Golfers are welcome in the cozy clubhouse, and the specific Burgundian atmosphere creates an environment suited for a relaxing holiday. The estate even offers the services of a professional golf school, so if you have never held a golf club in your hands before, you will most certainly learn how to do it the right way. After a long day of golfing and hole-in-ones, you can try out the on-site restaurant, pair a great wine with great food or choose the services of the luxurious Spa ONE wellness center.
5. Fishing in Hof van Zeeland
Fishing is a fantastic way to relax. Waking up with the sun, contemplating grand ideas besides the water and living the thrill of catching something truly is a one of a kind experience. The Hof van Zeeland holiday park is extremely unique in this sense, offering the chance of trying out fishing from your backyard. Many of the houses are located right next to the lake, so getting a chair, walking a few steps and sitting out in the fresh grass is something everyone should try at least once in their lifetime!
