Kick back on National Hammock Day

July 22 marks National Hammock Day, and while we don’t need another made up holiday, sussing out the best hammock hotspots the world has to offer doesn’t sound like such a bad idea.

From the city of Paris to the Caribbean, hotels know that everyone appreciates relaxing on a hammock, especially on vacation, with a refreshing mojito and a stellar view.

Here are some faves to add to your wishlist:

Generator Paris in Paris, France

The hip European hotel brand offers affordable, comfortable accommodations with funky design and vibrant public spaces.

With nine properties in Europe, each Generator highlights its location’s history, incorporating local cuisine and art to create a one-of-a-kind experience.

As the brand’s newest and largest property, Generator Paris features a vibrant urban garden, rooftop bar with views of Montmartre and Sacré-Cœur, regular live music events, art installations and a Parisian café.

Those staying in the private premium rooms enjoy a private outdoor terrace with a hammock that overlooks all of Paris and has private access to the hotel’s rooftop.

The BodyHoliday in Saint Lucia

“Give us your body for a week and we’ll give you back your mind.”

This is the promise The BodyHoliday makes to you when you visit Saint Lucia’s all-inclusive health and wellness resort.

From relaxation, restorative beauty, exercise and good diet, the property gets guests into shape through a number of avenues, both mental and physical.

The Caribbean property also takes their hammock game up a notch by offering guests water hammocks, in addition to the regular net hammocks on the beach. The water hammocks let guests cool off in the Caribbean Sea without the worry of staying afloat.

Villa Aquamare, British Virgin Islands

On Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands, Villa Aquamare hangs a breezy hammock on the balcony of each one of its private villas, facing the white sands and blue waters of the Sir Frances Drake Channel.

Hotel Las Alamandas, Mexico

Mexico’s Las Almandas, located in Costalegre, offers gorgeous “casas”, or suites, with a Mexican Hacienda flair, and colourful, crocheted hammocks that overlook sweeping beaches that roll down into the Pacific Coast.

Taj Exotica Resort and Spa, Maldives

On its own private motu in the Maldives, this romantic island resort has the finest luxuries on offer, water sports and gourmet cuisine.

Did we mention this cushioned nap-enhancer on the deck of its sunset-facing Beach Suites? Yes please.

Four Seasons Koh Samui, Thailand

Your private hillside villa already boasts an elegance and tranquility unheard of in most parts of the world. But if you can drag yourself down to the waterside, you’ll be rewarded with this hammock, suspended over the ocean on the hotel’s quiet beach.

Amanpulo, Pulo, Philippines

All of the 40 casitas, or twin-roofed bungalows are nestled in among the treetops, on the beach, or overlooking the Sulu Sea, and a massive 29 of them come with private hammocks.

You want food, a cocktail, some reading material or your laptop? It can all be delivered to your hammock.

Not into sharing a hammock or taking turns? Ask if another hammock can be set up at your casita.

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