Vacations are meant to invigorate every ounce of a person's being; surely that doesn't mean poolside service forever. There should also be some room for some spiritual illumination.

If you're thinking about where you could go to have a bit of rest and relaxation but also some unusual experiences with the otherworldly, these places should be right up your alley.

1. Peace Village, Haines Falls, N.Y.: Start off somewhere serene and calm. It's a place to hear yourself think and converse with others who have incorporated a spiritual dimension in their lives. The gorgeous 300-acre property reflects and values all that is lovely about the mountains of upstate New York - that closeness to nature, all fresh air and serenity. Stay secure and protected in this supportive and mystical environment .

As one retreat guest puts it: "Peace Village is the spa for the soul!"

2. Sedona, Ariz.: This location is famous for its beautiful red rock landscape, truly one of the more breathtaking places in the country. Spiritually, it is also known as a "global power spot." Whether you're there to hike and soak in the sites or learn about alternative healing, Sedona will be perfect for you.

3. New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum: If your tastes run more towards the occult, this museum might be better for you. Featuring zombies and secret rituals, this place is both frightening and magnetic. For who can resist the gift shop love potions and voo doo dolls?

4. Mount Shasta, Redding, Calif.: A sacred spot for both "spiritual tourists" and Native Americans, Shasta is the place to be if you want to get in touch with your inner healer and experience a vision quest. It's also ideal for camping, skiing as well as mountain climbing, so you get the best that nature has to offer.

5. Gettysburg, Pa.: If ghostly jaunts are more you're thing, you're going to have an absolute ball in Gettysburg. Home of no less than 10 ghostly tours, it has perfected the genre to a t. Swing by Ghostly Labs where they promise to bring Civil War ghosts back to life.

6. Southern Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp, Florida: This town isn't just a camp, it's a full-on religious community that promotes an individualistic relationship with God. As a bonus, if you find yourself in need of a medium, every home in Cassadaga boasts one.