Lately, I've been noticing more people signing off their Friday emails with wishes for a "restful weekend" versus a "nice weekend" or a "good weekend". A sign, perhaps, that everyone just wants to unplug from the noise?

The data says as much: in a recent Booking.com survey of Singaporeans' travel preferences for 2025, 62per cent of people said they were interested in longevity retreats, and two-thirds are considering dark-sky destinations for serene activities like stargazing.

If you're among those seeking places for quiet travel right now, here are five of the best options around the globe.

1. Grasslands National Park, Canada

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Why it's special: As its name suggests, this park in Saskatchewan (say "suss-catcher-one") is one of the last remaining areas of undisturbed grasslands in North America.

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