When planning for your next vacation think about past holidays that you have had away from home and all the things that you didn't like about it. Chances are you never gave much thought as to whether they had any health benefits to them. There are some wonderful destinations in the world though that can meet every extectation that you want from your holidays and give you extra by way of a healthy atmosphere to enjoy it in. This is especially important for seniors who want to travel.

Iceland
Okay now most people when planning a vacation especially if they are subjected to harsh weather want a warm destination. But at least once in our lifetime try a vacation at Iceland. They happen to be the one country that hasn't had any battles with the deadly H1N1 or avian flu. It also boasts of being one of those rare Countries that doesn't have major pollution problems. By the way if swimming is high on your list for holiday enjoyment then the kids won't be disappointed because there are numerous all year round outdoor heated swimming pools.

Austria
Something has to be special about Austria. They have an extremely low infant mortality rate. Obviously expectant Mothers are at very low risk.

Australia
If you are looking to spend many long years here on earth then you may want to take up residence in Australia. This country has one of the world's longest life expectancies. It is also recongized as being one of the rare places in the world that boasts of having the cleanest air in the world.

Finland
This is another country that can boast of the same attributes that Australia does. They have a low pollution rate and a very low infant mortality rate.

Calgary
Now Canada has its share of clean spots of the world as well. The healthy atmosphere of Calgary could be attributed to its close proximity of the Rocky Mountains. This city was voted as being one of the cleanest cities in existence in 2007.

For a little added boost to your health destinations try to find destinations that will offer you the opportunity to spend some time by cascading waterfalls. It is believed that there are ample negative ions within these areas. These ions are good for the health and particularly for your mood as they affect the bodies seratonin. You may even want to consider putting in a water garden in your own backyard so you can extend these health benefits albeit on a lesser scale but worth the investment. Spending many hours around a relaxing pond garden has a whole gambit of its own health benefits and you don't even have to leave home to enjoy them