Do nothing at all for one or two weeks and melt away on the beach? We got you! Below are a few places where this works perfectly.

Costa Rica – Start planning, folks! Go into the jungle, balance over suspension bridges, see volcanoes, visit waterfalls, spot wild animals, hot springs tackle, stretch out on the most beautiful beaches and wait until the sun rises on the nicest ones beach club dancing. Precisely. There is something for everyone in Costa Rica. From luxury lodge hotels to trendiest hostels to of course the most beautiful beaches!

Isla Holbox, Mexico – When we think of Mexico, we quickly think of the beautiful beaches, the enchanting blue sea and not to forget: the beautiful sunsets. A lot of hearts are going that way from Barts Boekje. Closing tip from flip, sleep a night Der Casasandra! A golf cart will pick you up at the ferry, and about 10 minutes later you will be on the other side of the island. As if in a cozy (too beautiful!) village, the different huts are on stilts next to each other and you reach the different rooms with stairs - they are beautiful!

Curaçao – This is the ultimate place to do absolutely nothing, because the island is a gift. Beautiful beaches, the best parties, everyone who understands you, good food and, importantly, no one who ever worries about anything. We love coming here!

The sounds of birds around you, the beautiful greenery and the breathtaking waterfalls. For you – nature lovers – this is truly a moment of complete relaxation. Here we go!

Iceland  – No sun, sea and sand, but a winter wonderland full of geysers, volcanoes, glaciers and other natural beauty.

Edinburgh, Scotland – There is always a magic about this land vibe. Here it is as if you have gone back to the Middle Ages. Or suddenly found yourself on a Game of Thrones film set. It has plenty of sights, tiny alleys, the most cozy pubs and is surrounded by an impressive landscape. Nature really takes center stage in this place!

Dalarna, Sweden – Sweden's package is quite complete. The peace, the friendly people, the delicious food and then of course you have the beautiful nature! Dalarna is located in the center of Sweden. A beautiful area with lots of forests, beautiful lakes, hills and mountains, charming villages and cozy towns! This place is the perfect spot in nature for both summer holidays and winter sports.

We can't tear ourselves away from the Alps in the summer. A large part of the Barts Boekje team travels there (frequently). We unanimously agree that Arosa, in Switzerland, is one of the finest places to hang out in the summer. The traditional holiday resort in Graubünden is situated at an altitude of around 1800 meters, right at the end of the romantic Schanfigg Valley. Upon arrival, a surprisingly compact mountain village awaits between the Obersee and the Untersee, enclosed by peaks reaching nearly three thousand meters. A rare kind of Alpine village that never feels rushed, not even in the high season.

For hikers (see, that’s what Kim and Isa from Barts Boekje are focusing on), the options are almost overwhelming: there are some 200 kilometers of trails around Arosa alone, including the fifteen-kilometer-long Zehn-Seen-Wanderung. If you prefer to gain altitude without exertion, the cable car takes you to the Weisshorn, where a 360-degree panoramic restaurant stands at 2653 meters with views of more than four hundred peaks (Madiana is won over!). Halfway up lies the Arosa Bärenland, a sanctuary where rescued bears have found a new home at two thousand meters—an outing that is particularly impressive with children (though Jorien and Maartje enjoy it with small ones!).

A practical bonus: anyone staying overnight in Arosa receives the Arosa Card. With this, the mountain lifts, the lido on the Untersee, and the boat and pedal boat rentals on the Obersee are free. The village bus and the Rhätische Bahn between Arosa and Lüen-Castiel are also included—one of the most beautiful train journeys in Europe—for zero euros.

Arosa in the summer