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Top 10 chill-out destinations

Forget hot city sightseeing, queuing for museums, and Everest Base camp before breakfast and enjoy a good old-fashioned relaxation on a chilled out holiday. It’s all about taking in the view rather than climbing a mountain, lying back with a good book over dashing around art galleries, and time by the pool instead of hours spent on guided tours. Check out 10 chill-out destinations, courtesy of i-escape.com

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Fountainhead, Andalucia, Spain

The Chill-Out Factor: If utter peace, privacy and intimacy, coupled with superb food and wine, is your idea of chilling out then this mountain retreat in Fountainhead, Andalucia, Spain is definitely the one for you. With just four totally private suites, each with their own plunge pool and terrace, this place feels wonderfully quiet and decadent.

Cost: B&B from £198 per room per night based on two sharing.
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Borgo San Pietro, Tuscany, Italy

The Chill-Out Factor: Arrive at this beautiful country retreat in Borgo San Pietro, Tuscany, Italy and you’ll find little incentive to ever leave! This place mixes medieval grandeur with contemporary chic and is located in quiet isolation just outside a small village.

Cost: B&B from £294 per room per night based on two sharing.
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Levendis Estate, Ithaca, Greece

The Chill-Out Factor: This remote retreat on Odysseus' mythical island of Ithaca is the perfect place to recharge the batteries. Levendis Estate offers four rustic cottages, sweeping sea views, a cliffside infinity pool (see below) and an overwhelming sense of escapism!

Cost: £496 per cottage per night based on two sharing.This includes car hire, private transfers from and to Kefalonia airport or Patras, seasonal produce from vegetable and herb gardens, daily fresh bread, daily maid service, use of library (maps, guides, children's books), use of pool, summer house and BBQ area.
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Son Gener, Mallorca

The Chill-Out Factor:This charming and chic finca and spa is all about calm, space, and natural serenity. Set in peaceful organic gardens, Son Gener feels a million miles away from the worries and strife of everyday life. Take in the views over olive groves to the distant sea, listen to the tinkling of goat bells, tuck into delicious organic food and chill out in the wonderfully romantic bedrooms.

Cost: B&B from £262 per room per night based on two sharing.
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Adrere Amellal, Egypt

Chill-Out Factor: Adrere Amellal is a desert eco-lodge 5 miles outside the oasis town of Siwa, which is on the edge of the Great Sand Sea in Egypt. With no mod cons (no electricity, no TV), but beautiful rooms, this place offers a real escape from the modern world - Prince Charles came to stay a couple of years ago. Just revel in the magnificent setting with desert excursions and amazing night skies.

Cost: All inclusive from £373 per double room per nightbased on two sharing.
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Xaloc Resort, Isla Holbox, the Yucután, Mexico

The Chill-Out Factor: Xaloc Resort is a collection of charming beachfront bungalows on the unspoilt island of Holbox - a working fishing community untouched by tourism. No mobile phone access or cars, just sunset-perfect white beaches and total peace - this island is all about relaxing.

Cost: B&B from £45 per room per night, plus tax, based on two sharing.
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Capella Lodge, Lord Howe Island, Australia

The Chill-Out Factor: The beautiful Capella Lodge is situated on a remote Pacific island off the coast of Australia – a 2-hour flight from Sydney or Brisbane. Enjoy the the spectacular setting, super-calm atmosphere, empty beaches and it’s half board, so you don’t need to stress about cost once you’re there

Cost: From £847 per suite per night based on two sharing – this includes breakfast, 3-course dinner, sunset drinks and canapes, selected wines with dinner, all non-alcoholic beverages and island airport transfers.
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Friday's Place, Poovar Island, Kerala

The Chill-Out factor: An eco-friendly retreat, Friday's Place is located on a backwater island surrounded by tranquil canals in Kerala, southern India.Come here for the full Robinson Crusoe experience. Enjoy the back-to-nature vibe, the organic food and the Ayurvedic massages.

Cost: From £105 per cottage per night based on two sharing. This is on a full board basis.
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Pousada Picinguaba, near Parati, Brazil

The Chill-Out factor: An exceptional hideaway on the edge of unspoilt Atlantic rainforest, Pousada Picinguaba is located in the tiny fishing village of Picinguaba, which is halfway between Rio and Sao Paolo. No TVs, no internet and no mobile phone connections – real escapism. It’s all about the fabulous views and unspoilt surroundings.

Cost: B&B from £293 per room per night based on two sharing.
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The Datai, Langkawi, Malaysia

The Chill-Out Factor: The stylish 5-star resort is sandwiched between a private white-sand beach and 750 hectares of virgin rainforest, on a quiet, almost traffic-free island off the north western coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The Datai caters to your every need and is all about being pampered. Enjoy luxurious rooms,an open-air spa, private beach, a choice of eateries on site and an 18-hole golf course.

Cost: £313 per room per night based on two sharing.
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