Planning your next holiday, and already tearing your hair out at the prospect of a week managing the whole family? You’re not alone – and a family holiday isn’t the only option. More and more people are making peace with the fact that not everything has to be an all-family affair; put simply, adults-only travel is taking off once again.
You shouldn’t feel bad about taking time for just the two of you as parents, especially if your children are young enough to be exhausting – and young enough not to appreciate a good getaway, either. An adults-only escape could be just the rest you need, and doesn’t even need to be purely about getting away as parents! Here, we’ll explore what it means to take a trip without your kids in tow, as well as some handy tips on picking the right places to go.
The Perks Of A Child-Free Zone
But first, let’s acknowledge what a child-free holiday actually looks like. Without your children with you, you are free to select destinations that don’t allow children – meaning quieter times poolside, later nights for you and your travel companions, and a set of experiences and activities catered just for you. How many enriching experiences have you tried and failed to engage your kids for? Now you can visit the ‘boring’ stuff without any worries whatsoever.
Who Are Adults-Only Trips Really For?
So far, we’ve focused on parents of young children as the primary target for a good adults-only getaway – but this is far from the only demographic that would benefit from an adults-only trip. Not only do newlyweds and long-suffering parents of little ones get the best of such a trip, but so too do the empty-nesters, the solo travellers in search of quietude, and the group travellers either leaving children at home or hoping to enjoy their destination without the sound of children screaming in the near distance.
What To Look For In The Perfect Resort
So what makes for an ideal adults-only holiday? A good place to start is the accommodation; a good child-free resort location will give you the chance to enjoy the best treatment, without children coming first. This means peaceful spas, uninterrupted fine-dining experiences and experience-led activities that don’t have to cater to everyone. A great example in Greece is the Ixian Grand, an adults-only resort with all the trappings and no kids to share them with.
Destinations That Cater To The Grown-Up Getaway
The classic British getaway aims for sun and sea, but if you’re committed to an adults-only holiday, your options have just widened considerably. With no kids in tow, you and yours could make the most of touring a farther-flung country like Japan – where experiences like onsen, ramen stalls and late-night streets are much more accessible!
What are your thoughts on adult only holidays? Let us know in the comments below, we’d love to hear both sides of the fence!
