Explore the north habour in the heart of Helsinki, Finland’s vibrant capital city. Photograph: iStock
Also while at the harbour, long-time and newfound wild swimmers can bathe in its waters at Allas Sea Pool, though there’s another just-about-warm outdoor pool for the less hardy. To complete the revitalising experience, warm up in its Finnish sauna – a must while in the world capital of saunas. Menorca is arguably the quietest and least developed of the Balearic islands, so while it’s previously been overshadowed by its more amenity-filled neighbours like Ibiza and Mallorca, perhaps a bit of sun and simplicity is what we need right now.
It all adds up to a break that frees us from the pressures of modern life, and isn’t that what’s needed from a holiday sometimes?Grab the rare chance to see Venice’s cobbled maze of squares, bridges and canals without too many tourists. Photograph: iStock