Spending the holidays with family can bring incomparable joy and everlasting memories. But once the season of menu planning, hosting, and gathering ends, it can also leave you in need of a recharge. Get the rejuvenation you need by taking a relaxing post-holiday vacation at one of these top warm weather winter travel destinations.

Miami, FL

Decompress after the holidays by spending some time in Miami, FL. With its white sandy beaches, distinct coastal vibe and excellent cuisine, the city is the perfect winter travel destination for chic relaxation.

Nothing soothes the soul like food and companies like Miami Culinary Tours take the stress out of planning the menu. Get a taste of the city’s culture on a food tour through historic Little Havana, where you’ll sip on mojitos while sampling tasty bites from a few local eateries.

Take a peaceful stroll through the jaw dropping grounds of the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. The unique Italian architecture combined with the expansive European-style gardens serve as a scenic escape within the city.

You'll find serenity in the sun at Bal Harbor Beach. It isn’t as popular as the larger beaches like South Beach so you can enjoy its manicured shores and turquoise waters in peace. While you’re in the area, indulge in some retail therapy at upscale shops like Fendi, Tom Ford and Neiman Marcus.

Cancun, Mexico

If the holidays left you stressed and tired, a stay in Cancun, Mexico will help you let your hair down and feel reenergized. Hear great music, meet new friends and dance your cares away with Cancun’s one-of-a-kind nightlife scene. Experience exciting nightclubs like Coco Bongo and Mandala Cancun with their live performances, balloon drops and extraordinary music. These venues guarantee a good time.

Quieter forms of rest and relaxation are available too. Take a reprieve from catering to your family by letting someone cater to you at an all-inclusive hotel like Hilton Cancun. Relax with your favorite beverage by one of the two infinity pools or receive impeccable service while dining at any of the12 restaurants.

Take advantage of Cancun’s idyllic beaches and let the relaxing breeze release your post-holiday woes. Choose one of the city’s quieter beaches like Playa Delfines to bathe in the sun while listening to the tide come in and taking in panoramic views of the city.

Los Cabos, Mexico

If your idea of unwinding includes sand, surf, and sun, then a getaway to Los Cabos, Mexico is the perfect winter travel destination for you. The beaches here aren’t known for swimming but offer plenty of other opportunities to relax.

Recharge your batteries while sailing across the cobalt waters of Cabo with a tour company like Cabo Adventures. Feel the ocean breeze across your face, snorkel with the fish or simply lounge on the deck with your beverage of choice. If you'd rather stay on land, potential excursions include horseback, camel or ATV riding.

The opportunities for respite extend into the city of Los Cabos too. Spend a quiet afternoon perusing the local art scene then indulge in some pampering at wellness centers like the eforea Spa at Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort. There, you’ll find luxurious spa treatments that use local ingredients and native rituals for the ultimate relaxation experience.

Tulum, Mexico

Fully embrace the spirit of restoration with a soothing getaway to Tulum, Mexico. From its naturally occurring healing waters to its range of holistic wellness treatments, the city embodies the meaning of relaxation and is a great place to unwind.

Tulum takes traditional spa visits up a notch with unique healing centers that focus on mind, body and soul. Just down the coast from Conrad Tulum you can experience the essence of organic healing at places like Yaan Healing Sanctuary where you will be immersed in relaxation treatments indigenous to the area. Perform Tibetan meditation chants while overlooking the jungle canopy of Tulum, undergo internal cleansing with sanctified water therapy or purge impurities in a temazcal (or sweat lodge) led by a shaman leader for a spiritual rebirth.

Take a dip in the area’s aquamarine cenotes like Dos Ojos. Dive or snorkel to spot marine wildlife or simply float atop the water. The ocean is equally rejuvenating, so head to beaches like Las Palmas to take a dip in the warm waters, rent a kayak, or simply do nothing at all for a relaxing day on the sand.

If water doesn't relax you, you can coat yourself in the healing mud of the Laguna Kaan Luum. The yellow earth from which the lagoon was named is said to heal the spirit and bring beauty inside and out.

Montoya Hudson is the founder of the popular blog, The Spring Break Family. She loves to share tips on travel, health and all things related to the family.