For most of us, the sound of the alarm every morning, the hooting of the cars in traffic and the horn of the evening train can drive us crazy. Let’s not forget the unforgiving deadlines and the belittling boss. When life has this kind of pressure, the only thing left to do is to get a map, pick a serene place in the middle of nowhere and start packing. Peace is something you need and here are some of the best getaway places we recommend for you where you can go and recharge your juices for a more fulfilling life in the workplace and at home with family and friends.

Tutwa desert lodge, Northern Cape

Also known as the green Kalahari, we feel this heaven in Northern Cape is the right place to allow you to experience the conflicting gifts of nature which are hot days and cold nights. The green oasis is surrounded by the orange sands of the Kalahari Desert. With the serenity comes the experience of mingling with nature and seeing a wild game and fishing activities in the Orange River. It is topped up by the elegant suites which offer amazing local and international cuisine and mouth blowing recipes.

Kosi forest lodge and Thonga Beach Lodge, Natal

There’s nothing as beautiful as waking up to the chirping of birds and whistling of the wind. Isimangaliso Westland Park is home to natures’ beauty having coastal dunes, swamp forests lake systems and numerous wildlife. The area is best to escape because of no electricity and limited cellular network. You’ll enjoy living in creatively traditional thatched huts and bamboo covered bathrooms allowing you to connect totally with nature.

Treehotel Harads, Sweden

Do you feel like you need some fun with somewhere and want to enjoy its feet from the ground? Then tree hotel is the place for you. Its room’s tower several feet (some even 20ft) above the ground like mature tree houses fitted with state of the art equipment such as saunas. Activities are lined out for you if you are tired of enjoying the view 20ft above the ground. You can comfortably enjoy moose safaris, white water rafting and even dog sledging.

Pioneer cabin, British Columbia, Canada

Canada tops the list when it comes to seclusion, quietness and real wilderness. I know you might be thinking that you’ll be staying in a logged cabin; well you thought wrong, Pioneer offers you the contemporary cabin made of glass and with luxurious sophistication in style so that you can sip in the view at any time as you watch the deer running through the snow. Outdoor activities include hiking, canoeing and water rafting. The Blaeberry River a door step away, you can also choose to fish and have your supper straight from nature.

La Casa Pequena, Oaxaca, Mexico

This beautiful small house is the exact place to retreat alone or with your partner.  With a private beach, private pool and vegetation surrounding the mini villa the place is the exact place to retreat and search the soul. La Casa stunning design makes anyone who enters her chamber never to want to leave.

Seascape, Annandale, New Zealand

Seascape is a top class luxurious waterfront destination facing the sea. With floor to ceiling windows for the view, it comes with outdoor deck with fireplaces, modern bathrooms and an outdoor spa bath. Activities also involve paddling the kayak in the blue sea, and you may be lucky to see the famous Hector dolphins.

We have suggested one of the best places you can save your brain from the insanity of the busy and stressful urban life by directing you to places that are inconceivable and will bring out your epic side and spice up your life. Make the step, save up, buy a ticket and head to the place you found most exciting. Enjoy.