North Americans are so focused on family travel, but its beneficial for couples with children to vacation alone. There are numerous advantages, and the boutique properties travel PR firms like ours represent offer the kind of peace and tranquility that is ideally suited for rekindling the connections moms and dads so sorely needed.
Unplugging from the demands of work, helping with homework, and the constant monitoring required with children – and especially teens – is essential. Too many feel obligated to take the kids with them and mental health practitioners universally recommend couples do this.
While its great to go to a resort in the Caribbean, or overseas to Europe or a far-flung destination in Asia you’ve always wanted to see, nearby inns and bed and breakfasts offer a less costly alternative. A long weekend at a hotel with a spa and golf course is ideal, and usually within driving distance.
Here are a few suggestions:
- Gurneys Resort, Montauk, Long Island, NY – Just a three-hour drive from metro New York, this timeless and beautifully situated property offers a perfect getaway overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Take advantage of the whale watching and fishing, and try some couples massages.
- Castle Hill Inn, Newport, RI — This hideaway just envelopes you in comfort, and it just doesn’t get better than curling up by the fire with poetry by Yeats or Keats. Nestled on a hill overlooking the ocean, it’s a fine place to bond with your loved one, and you certainly won’t find many kids around! Off-season the rates are affordable, and the food at this Relais and Chateaux property is topnotch.
- Glasbern Inn, PA – This historic property dating back to the mid-1800s, boasts an organic farm, five kinds of livestock, and truly spacious rooms. The friendly staff is anxious to please and happy to lay a fire for you to cuddle up beside and rekindle your affections.
- Trip Advisor – This bible of the traveler offers reviews on B & B’s by region, so make sure you check that out. These tend to be less expensive than inns and often have special packages.
- Buttermilk Falls Inn and Spa, Milton, NY – This Hudson River Valley is on 70 acres and features trails, organic orchards and lots of wonderful livestock. There are peacocks and llamas to feed on your strolls through the woods. For foodies, the restaurant is unbeatable. And the area is rich with attractions with numerous historic sites.
A wonderful resource is the Historic Hotels of America brochure, or visit their website and find the getaway that suits you best. Most of these properties are romantic, and lend themselves to couples of all ages.