10 Airbnb tips for facing (and overcoming) Blue Monday

Reconnect with nature by immersing yourself in the landscape: this accommodation in Vals, Switzerland, has been completely carved out of the mountain and furnished with designer furniture. It is ideal for a detox break in which to regain strength and energy. Among the pluses is a whirlpool bath with a breathtaking view of the surrounding mountains.

Link to the Caves Category: www.airbnb.com/grotte

Just climb to the top of this old water tank in Warwickshire, UK, to see the world from a different perspective. A unique place that retains many features of the original building. A spiral staircase leads up to the living area in the cistern on the top floor, from where there are spectacular views of the surrounding countryside.

Link to the Towers Category: www.airbnb.com/torri

In this strongly contemporary house, the only obligation is to unleash creativity! It is a quiet retreat in NorthNew York where you can find inspiration in the artist’s studio or other rooms lit by large windows and skylights. Will the muse of art or literature sparkle your inspiration?

Link to Creative Spaces Category: www.airbnb.com/spazicreativi

If you want the thrill of a mini-sized on-the-road experience, this 1968 caravan is for you. The small interior of the vintage Sprite 400 is balanced by the huge surrounding space that includes forest, private beach and cliff, where you can venture out for adventure. Where? In Middelfart, Denmark.

Link to Campers Category: www.airbnb.com/camper

Take a look at the Historical homes Category to learn something new. You will also find this 18th-century villa in the Chianti area: a place where art dialogues with culture, surrounded by vineyards and gardens in an idyllic and enchanting setting for your holiday discovering Italy’s incredible historical and cultural heritage.

Link to the Historical homes Category: www.airbnb.com/dimorestoriche

The best way to start the day? Waking up to a breathtaking view, so breathtaking that an entire category is dedicated to it. The eye sweeps towards the horizon and the sea, the air is laden with salt and the scents of Mediterranean vegetation envelop us in this minimalist-designed accommodation overlooking the bay of Calvi, France.

Link to the Breathtaking View Category: www.airbnb.com/vistamozzafiato

Is an extraordinary experience missing from your to-do list? On board this yellow submarine in New Zealand you can set your imagination free by immersing yourself in the joyful atmosphere of the well-known song or the adventures of the great captains. If you are looking to push your limits, why not start with the WOW Category?

Link to the WOW! Category: www.airbnb.com/wow

If you want to almost literally touch the sky with your finger, the Top of the world category is just right for you. Here you will find this accommodation, located 3,650 metres above sea level in Machachi, in the mountains of Ecuador, where on a clear day you can see up to 7 volcanoes and at night a sky studded with stars!

Link to the Top of the world Category: www.airbnb.com/incimaalmondo

Forget the to-do list and take some time for yourself within the warm walls of an accommodation such as this lodge in Dalasýsla, nestled in unspoilt surroundings in the mountains of western Iceland. It is the ideal place for a break from hectic life where, if you are lucky, you might even enjoy the magnificent spectacle of the Northern Lights.

Link to Off-the-grid Category: www.airbnb.com/luoghiremoti

Want to spend quality time with someone you love? Check out the Spaces to Play category, where you can find accommodation with areas perfect for having fun with your loved ones, such as this accommodation in Okinawa, Japan, with a room dedicated entirely to play with a wooden playhouse and two-storey slide.

Link to Play Category: www.airbnb.com/spazipergiocare