Looking for a 'peaceful' holiday destination? This is the place to book

dailyrecord.co.uk:

If you want a holiday with deserted beaches and massive amounts of chill time, there's a destination that offers just that - but it's not in Europe.The ease of a holiday in Europe and the vast number of destinations we can choose from means it's a go-to for Scots when booking up.

But that also means it can be hard to escape from the crowds and then there's the stress of getting a sun bed at the pool. If you're looking for complete peace on your break, one country came out tops. How much would you pay for a holiday? Have your say in our poll. Australia has been crowned as the most peaceful retreat in a global survey of 76 destinations as part of BookRetreats Global Relaxation Index.

The vast country has a crowd density of just 3.4 people per km squared. When you compare this with Italy’s 198.3 and Mauritius' 626, Australia is clearly a quieter option, reports the Express.

And while it involves a much longer flight than a short hop to Europe, when you land you'll have stunning beaches, other-worldly deserts and bustling cities.