Top 4 Reasons You Need to Get Away for the summer

It’s not as if anyone needs an excuse to go on holidays, but when you think about the preparation and potential costs associated with taking a trip, it not always something we can fit in or afford. Obviously getting away from the hustle bustle of day-to-day life and relaxing is something we all enjoy, however research has shown that there are actually many other benefits that come with holidaying that we may overlook.

Health Benefits

Obviously, the extent to which your holiday brings you good health depends upon the type of holiday you’re having. A vacation where you are partying every night and not getting enough sleep might have some negative effects on your physical health. However, a relaxing getaway that involves plenty of good food, ample sleep, a bit of sun and exercise (people often walk and cycle more than usual when they’re away) can be amazing for you both mentally and physically.

Interestingly, research shows that listening to waves breaking has a profound effect on our brains, in the same way that meditation does. Sea water calms us and the salt draws out the body’s impurities, so there are clear health benefits simply from taking a trip to the beach, let alone planning an entire holiday.

Happiness

We often underestimate the effect that being overly stressed can have on a person’s overall wellbeing. Taking time out to relax and enjoy yourself is crucial for a balanced lifestyle. Laughter in particular, which you should be doing plenty of if you’re away on holiday, is very important aspect of happiness. It releases endorphins that have a significant effect on our mood and general outlook, but some studies also suggest that laughing regularly can help reduce the risk of disease.

Memories

A holiday is ultimately a brief experience that quickly passes us by. We all know that feeling of coming back from an amazing trip and having to get back to reality and they seem to over before we know it! A holiday isn’t an investment item that we can hang onto and sell, but there’s something of much more valuable that it leaves us with - the memories of such a fantastic time.

We often think back to holidays that we’ve had; associating certain smells, music and people with the experience and taking comfort in these memories months and even years later. Psychologists advance the idea that recalling these happy times has a positive effect on our wellbeing.

Affordable

Holidaying can actually be relatively cheap if you plan well ahead of time and think carefully about your destination. Planning with a budget in mind is important, particularly in terms of your spending money, but accommodation is fairly adaptable according to what it is you’re after. Further, nowadays there are websites devoted to comparing accommodation costs so finding the best deal has never been easier!


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The Beauty of Apollo Bay

With its natural beauty of rolling country landscapes and its picturesque village centre, you will find that heading out and exploring the attractions and features of Apollo Bay is just what you need if you’re looking with the ultimate relaxation trip. One of the great features of Apollo Bay is its many walking and scenery routes dotted throughout the main town and surrounding areas that can be enjoyed all-year round.

One of the most popular places to stay is at the Whitecrest Resort, located near the world famous Great Ocean Road. This idyllic luxurious resort allows you to kick back and listen to waves crash into the bay. There’s not much that’s more relaxing than that.

Not only does Apollo Bay offer you some of the most picturesque landscapes to bring you closer to nature with its many walks, hikes and exploration trips, the city is also home to a great culture of music and performing arts. The Apollo Bay Music Festival is one of the highlights of the season. Starting in late April every year, it supplies the south coast with the latest and greatest bands and performers and makes for an unforgettable experience.

Great Ocean Road accom doesn’t have to require a huge budget. Resorts such as Whitecrest offer spectacular modular spaces to really put you into a dream location but they also offer family accommodation that doesn’t break the bank, allowing you to enjoy your holiday, no matter how big your family is.

With many beautiful locations to explore in and around Apollo Bay, one of the first things you will want to do is find a perfect location as the base of your vacation. As the place to sleep and enjoy a little more relaxation, finding an ideal location that is near the areas that you wish to explore is an important part of your holiday. This means you don’t have to worry about making your way back to your accommodation after a long walk, a gig and a quiet meal down by the beach.

So if you are after a dream holiday, whether it is to relax in luxurious accommodation and get away from city life, enjoy the outdoors or take in some of the country’s most beautiful waterfalls, we know a great place to visit. Considering you get the chance to take in the culture of the south coast and enjoy a holiday where you’ll never run out of thing to do, Great Ocean Road accom is reasonably priced and affordable.