A holiday to the beach is not only relaxing but has some great health benefits too. Not convinced? Read on and see why you should indeed plan a beach holiday ASAP!

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Enhanced Wellbeing
The calm and serenity of the beach provide the ideal combination to help you de-stress be it at a Maldives beach villa or indulging in spa treatments by the ocean. This has a positive effect especially if you are stressed out and just need to find some inner peace which makes for a healthier and happier you.
Improved Physical Fitness
The beach offers lots of opportunities for fun active pursuits which have the added advantage of increasing your physical fitness. If you are staying at an island resort the likes of Finolhu Baa Atoll Maldives you can look forward to snorkelling, swimming and surfing which provide a great cardio workout too.
Salt-filled Goodness
The sea air and fresh salt water in actual fact enhance your health. Sea water which is rich in minerals is known to assist in exfoliating the skin and helping to rid the body of toxins. The sea air complements this by helping to boost one’s ability to absorb oxygen.
Re-establish Connections
Good health also encompasses healthy relationships which can have a positive effect on our wellbeing. A beach holiday is perfect if you want to enjoy a “digital detox” and spend quality time reconnecting with those you love.
Roland Lefevre is a travel writer who specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe. Google+