{"id":45128,"date":"2019-05-20T15:53:28","date_gmt":"2019-05-20T05:53:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/?p=45128"},"modified":"2019-05-14T08:35:44","modified_gmt":"2019-05-13T22:35:44","slug":"holidays-for-breakup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/holidays-for-breakup\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 lastminute holidays for getting over a break-up"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ending a relationship is rough. It doesn\u2019t matter whether you\u2019re the dumper, the dumpee or if it was entirely mutual. Commiserating over a few ales \u2013 or binge-watching Netflix with four litres of ice-cream \u2013 might seem like the only way of easing into your newly single status.<\/p>\n<p>But why not do something to make you feel better <em>and<\/em> broaden your horizons (or at least make your ex a bit jealous)? Here are our top five holiday destinations for nursing a broken heart back to health.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Destinations-In-Tasmania.d11200.Hotel-Destinations?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.MAY-19-BREAK-UP-HOLIDAYS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=MAY-19-BREAK-UP-HOLIDAYS-BLOG\" target=\"_blank\">Tasmania<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Perfect for: Seeking solace in the wilderness<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Do you just want to be alone? Are you tired of well-meaning friends telling you everything will be fine?<\/p>\n<p>A trip to Tassie is just what you need. The Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area (WHA) covers about 20% of the island, making it perfect for alone time. There\u2019s heaps to explore, with over 1,000 kilometres of gorgeous bushwalking tracks.<\/p>\n<p>For serious serenity, stay at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Destinations-In-Tasmania.d11200.Hotel-Destinations?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.MAY-19-BREAK-UP-HOLIDAYS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=MAY-19-BREAK-UP-HOLIDAYS-BLOG\" target=\"_blank\">Lake St Clair<\/a>. You\u2019ll have easy access to the famous Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair and Walls of Jerusalem National Parks. Amazing!<\/p>\n<p>Make the most of the incredible wilderness with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/things-to-do\/cradle-mountain-canyoneering-experience.a376680.activity-details?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.MAY-19-BREAK-UP-HOLIDAYS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=MAY-19-BREAK-UP-HOLIDAYS-BLOG\" target=\"_blank\">Cradle Mountain canyoneering experience<\/a>, or explore the remote west coast on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/things-to-do\/7-day-port-davey-yacht-cruise.a370746.activity-details?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.MAY-19-BREAK-UP-HOLIDAYS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=MAY-19-BREAK-UP-HOLIDAYS-BLOG\" target=\"_blank\">week-long yacht cruise<\/a>. Who knows? You might even find your soulmate on the way.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 1058px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/a.travel-assets.com\/travel-assets-manager\/9e7b2a22-0894-44a9-babf-2def84c1ca41\/anz_18131_1048px_1.jpg\" width=\"1048\" height=\"699\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Who needs your ex when you can hang out with this little guy? Cradle Mountain, TAS.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Koh-Phangan-Hotels.d6051159.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.MAY-19-BREAK-UP-HOLIDAYS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=MAY-19-BREAK-UP-HOLIDAYS-BLOG\" target=\"_blank\">Koh Phangan, Thailand<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Perfect for: Dancing away your cares<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Once upon a time, a group of tourists decided that the full moon at Koh Phangan was the most beautiful in the world. They threw a beach party to celebrate and what started as a small event now attracts crowds of up to 30,000 people every month. The fun starts at dusk, as travellers party to reggae, trance and techno and fire-eaters entertain the crowds.<\/p>\n<p>Koh Phangan is THE place to cut loose and let off any post-breakup steam. Plus, you\u2019ll also get some Insta-worthy pics to make certain people \u2013 we\u2019re not saying your ex \ud83d\ude09\u2013 green with envy.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 1058px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/a.travel-assets.com\/travel-assets-manager\/9e7b2a22-0894-44a9-babf-2def84c1ca41\/anz_18131_1048px_2.jpg\" width=\"1048\" height=\"700\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Koh Phangan \u2013 the ultimate beach party.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Iceland.d79.Destination-Travel-Guides?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.MAY-19-BREAK-UP-HOLIDAYS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=MAY-19-BREAK-UP-HOLIDAYS-BLOG\" target=\"_blank\">Iceland<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Perfect for: Thawing out a frozen heart<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Has a heated break-up left you feeling ice-cold? Why not head somewhere chilly where you can snuggle up in bed or beside a fireplace with a good book and a mug of hot chocolate?<\/p>\n<p>And when it comes to chilling out, there\u2019s nowhere better than Iceland. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Reykjavik-Hotels.d6054688.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.MAY-19-BREAK-UP-HOLIDAYS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=MAY-19-BREAK-UP-HOLIDAYS-BLOG\" target=\"_blank\">Reykjavik<\/a> is the capital and it\u2019s home to some seriously cool stays. Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Reykjavik-Hotels-The-Swan-House-RTUR-Apartment-Hotel.h17247149.Hotel-Information?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.MAY-19-BREAK-UP-HOLIDAYS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=MAY-19-BREAK-UP-HOLIDAYS-BLOG\" target=\"_blank\">The Swan House<\/a> for stylish apartments in an amazing location.<\/p>\n<p>If Iceland is famous for two things, it\u2019s the Northern Lights and volcanoes. So why not <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/things-to-do\/secret-lagoon-thermal-pool-northern-lights-tour-with-dinner.a473581.activity-details?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.MAY-19-BREAK-UP-HOLIDAYS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=MAY-19-BREAK-UP-HOLIDAYS-BLOG\" target=\"_blank\">make the most of both<\/a>? Soak in the Secret Lagoon\u2019s mineral-rich volcanic hot springs, feast on traditional Icelandic cuisine, then take off on a hunt for an incredible sky-high light show. Ex? Schmex!<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 1058px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/a.travel-assets.com\/travel-assets-manager\/9e7b2a22-0894-44a9-babf-2def84c1ca41\/anz_18131_1048px_3.jpg\" width=\"1048\" height=\"699\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Is this for real? Uh, yuuup! The Blue Lagoon, Iceland.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Hawaii-Island.d180074.Destination-Travel-Guides?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.MAY-19-BREAK-UP-HOLIDAYS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=MAY-19-BREAK-UP-HOLIDAYS-BLOG\" target=\"_blank\">Hawaii<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Perfect for: Guaranteeing you\u2019ll get a lei<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Want to make absolutely sure you don\u2019t bump into your ex (or any of your mutual friends and acquaintances)? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Hawaii-Island.d180074.Destination-Travel-Guides?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.MAY-19-BREAK-UP-HOLIDAYS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=MAY-19-BREAK-UP-HOLIDAYS-BLOG\" target=\"_blank\">Go to Hawaii<\/a>. Its 137 gorgeous islands are smack in the middle of the Pacific, making them the most geographically isolated island chain on Earth. More fun facts: Hawaii is also the only US state that grows coffee \u2013 an aromatic blend that is one of the most expensive in the world. It has no snakes (like your ex \ud83d\udc0d), billboards or gambling.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s hard to feel sad when you\u2019re walking on some of the whitest sand in the world. Or trekking up mountains, of which Hawaii has <em><strong>plenty<\/strong><\/em>. In fact, the Hawaiian Islands are actually just the exposed tops of the world\u2019s largest mountain range. Mauna Kea is the highest peak and, measured from its underwater base, is over 10,000m tall \u26f0\ufe0f \ud83d\ude32<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 1058px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/a.travel-assets.com\/travel-assets-manager\/9e7b2a22-0894-44a9-babf-2def84c1ca41\/anz_18131_1048px_4.jpg\" width=\"1048\" height=\"699\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Did we mention it snows up there too? Mauna Kea, Hawaii.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>But the best thing about Hawaii is you\u2019re guaranteed to get a lei. Leis are a symbol of affection, friendship, love or honour, and are meant to make you feel warm and welcome. What better way to bind up a broken heart?<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Gold-Coast.d6130105.Destination-Travel-Guides?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.MAY-19-BREAK-UP-HOLIDAYS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=MAY-19-BREAK-UP-HOLIDAYS-BLOG\" target=\"_blank\">The Gold Coast<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Perfect for: Adrenaline junkies and beach babes<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>There\u2019s more to the Goldie than sun, surf and shopping. Not that there\u2019s anything wrong with sun, surf and shopping \u2013 you do need a new, post-breakup wardrobe, after all.<\/p>\n<p>If soaking up some sun is your way of thawing out after a frosty relationship finale, the Gold Coast\u2019s 70km of gorgeous coastline is just what you need. It\u2019s home to more than 30 beaches, so you\u2019re bound to find your little patch of paradise. Plus it\u2019s a perfect excuse to wreck your ex by posting pics of your bangin\u2019 beach bod.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 1058px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/a.travel-assets.com\/travel-assets-manager\/9e7b2a22-0894-44a9-babf-2def84c1ca41\/anz_18131_1048px_5.jpg\" width=\"1048\" height=\"699\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Plus if you\u2019re lucky you\u2019ll catch a sunrise like this. Gold Coast, QLD.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>And if a shot of adrenaline is what you need to blast through the break-up blues, the Gold Coast\u2019s got you covered for that too. Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/things-to-do\/treetop-challenge-high-ropes-adventure-park-tickets.a439794.activity-details?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.MAY-19-BREAK-UP-HOLIDAYS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=MAY-19-BREAK-UP-HOLIDAYS-BLOG\" target=\"_blank\">High Ropes Treetop Challenge<\/a>, take a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/things-to-do\/jetboat-express-ride.a570649.activity-details?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.MAY-19-BREAK-UP-HOLIDAYS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=MAY-19-BREAK-UP-HOLIDAYS-BLOG\" target=\"_blank\">jetboat ride<\/a>, or have a go at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/things-to-do\/gold-coast-skydive.a474959.activity-details?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.MAY-19-BREAK-UP-HOLIDAYS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=MAY-19-BREAK-UP-HOLIDAYS-BLOG\" target=\"_blank\">skydiving<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever you do to get over the break-up blues, remember that you\u2019re an amazing, awesome, lovable person. Take this time to do something special and wonderful for yourself. You deserve it!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.MAY-19-BREAK-UP-HOLIDAYS-BLOG.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=MAY-19-BREAK-UP-HOLIDAYS-BLOG\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Plan your lastminute getaway<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ending a relationship is rough. 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