Start with a comfortable base
Editorial suggestion: choose where you want to unwind, then check the journey from your accommodation. A short distance on a map can still involve hills, changes or infrequent services. Consider exploring one area in depth instead of moving your luggage every day.
One anchor for the day
Build the day around the walk or performance you most want to experience rather than a chain of reservations. Include meals, travel and an indoor alternative for wet weather. The cities below are editorial starting points, not a promise that every place will be quiet or uncrowded.
Make movement a small part of the trip
An evening performance, a class suited to your experience and a walk with music are different ways to add rhythm. Distinguish taking part from watching and check the actual schedule and level. For a restful trip, consider keeping a late performance separate from an early departure the next morning.
