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by Brettani Shannon
You're all decked out and ready for a perfectly romantic sunset walk on the beach before your intimate gourmet dinner. Everything is going perfectly as your love goes in for a movie moment kiss when you hear, “Eew, look Jennie, they're kissing!” like a game of telephone coming from the kid clan burying each other in the sand. Dinner is interrupted by a screaming child being forced to eat creamed spinach, and the toast on your private veranda is corrupted by teenagers running rampid around the hotel.
If you are parents of little ones yourself, vacationing with other people’s kids can pose an additional challenge - enjoying yourself without your kids. You’ve left the babes with grandma and the two of you are ready for a week of sleeping in, sex and adventure, but when you get to the hotel, it is full of family vacationers and you can’t help but miss your own. The pitter patter of tiny feet around the pool and the giggles in the hallways can be enough to make you want to pack your bags and rush back home. What you need is to escape into an adults only mecca of romance and relaxation. Kick back or rev up on a getaway that is entirely about you and your love.
There’s nothing quite like the experience you’ll have at an adults only hotel. Take it easy and replenish your spirit, or let your inhibitions take flight and your adventurous self arise. Here are five great destinations for your romantic adult getaway.
Red Setter Inn
Greer, AZ
Voted one of the best bed and breakfasts in the world, this luxury-meets-rustic wonderland Bed and Breakfast is a match for anyone’s style. Nearly 2000 square feet of outdoor redwood decks are perfect for bright mornings and sleepy afternoons with your love. With mild summers (temperatures peaking at around 70 degrees,) guests never tire of backpacking, boating, and exploring the forests in Greer, and with eight feet of annual snowfall, you can expect a breathtaking winter getaway experience as well.
The log cabins and log post beds, breathtaking view from your window, and tranquil atmosphere make this the perfect setting for a private hideaway for you and your love, but the pure country inn is also a great place to get acquainted with like-minded couples or travel as a group. Your stay in the luxurious cabins will include full gourmet breakfasts for two, snacks, and sacked lunches daily. Enjoy fly fishing equipment and lessons on their private ponds, mountain biking, telescopes for stargazing, binoculars for wildlife viewing, snow shoes, cross county skiing, Wi-Fi, DVD’s, board games, and preferred dining at the 373 Bar & Grill all included in the price of your stay.
"The Red Setter Inn - comfortable, masculine feel of an exclusive hunting lodge that perfectly reflects its setting; a remote White Mountain Hamlet." – Phoenix Magazine
Canyon Ranch
Tuscon, AZ
“In glamorous hotels and on the world’s greatest ocean liner, Canyon Ranch® luxury day spa facilities add a healthy, rejuvenating dimension to your leisure or business travel. You’ll find fully equipped gyms, fitness classes, extraordinary thermal experiences, delightful facials, body treatments and - the hallmark of any Canyon Ranch experience - life-changing health and wellness opportunities. Savor a taste of Canyon Ranch in an extraordinary day spa you’ll never forget. Re-energize, relax, linger awhile. You’ll leave with a new appreciation for just how great you can feel.” – Canyonranch.com
Cooking demonstrations, fitness classes, spa therapies, hiking, biking, lectures, gourmet dining, and luxury accommodations are just the beginning at Canyon Ranch. Let the more than 60 health professionals at Canyon Ranch help you customize your experience with focused programs like Life Enhancement, Peak Performance, Optimal Living and more. For the spontaneous, you can always play it by ear and and just drop in on any of the group activities.
The Lodge at Woodloch
Hawley, PA
“The first true luxury destination spa to open in over 10 years is here: The Lodge at Woodloch. This extraordinary respite for mind, body and spirit is nestled in Pennsylvania’s lake region — just 90 miles from NYC and easily accessible from anywhere in the Northeast. You will find superb amenities with every conceivable choice for contentment and challenge available to you. A stay at our luxury spa resort offers the opportunity to learn and grow, strengthen and beautify, relax and reflect. It’s all possible at The Lodge at Woodloch — where every day is a fresh awakening.” – Thelodgeatwoodloch.com
This award winning resort features 75 acres of woodland gardens, docks and waterscapes, a library, gourmet restaurant with cooking demonstrations and chef hosted dinners, an art studio for painting, photography, and other creative art classes, a private championship golf course, tennis courts, a 15 acre lake, and much more to keep you entertained all day long. After a day of fun, soak in the outdoor rock spa that cascades into the enchanting pool surrounded by rich forest.
The Lodge is a wellness spa whose philosophy of “Awakening” is sure to inspire healthy life changes for you both. Experience guided mind and body exercises, relaxation techniques, and spa treatments here for a fresh start to the rest of your life.
Canoe Bay
Chetek, WI
“Canoe Bay’s 280 acres of beautiful hardwood forest shelter three spring-fed lakes…and your perfect romantic getaway. Each of our 23 lodging options is designed just for the two of you, and offers the ultimate in comfort and relaxation. Whether you choose the intimate charm of a room, the more private elegance of a cottage, or the legendary luxuries of Edgewood, excellence awaits you. At the Lodge, dig into our wonderful library of current and classic hardcover titles. Or keep up with your workout routine upstairs in the Fitness Center. Bring a laptop and check e-mail via Wi-Fi. The Inn is the go-to spot in the evening, where you’ll find the best food in the region served in our lakeside Dining Room. Sneak a peek, too, at our red wine collection on display in the gorgeous Wine Cellar Room. And, just steps away, there are two guest rooms.” – Canoebay.com
Stone fireplaces, plush feather beds, huge windows with mountain and water views in each lodge room are just the beginning. Romantic lighting, double showers, whirlpools, wet bars, audio/video systems, kitchenettes with dinnerware, and private decks are a few of the other features to choose from when reserving your room, cottage or villa at Canoe Bay. Packages include add-ons like dinner or breakfast delivered to your room, wine, fresh floral bouquets, gifts to take home like cozy fleece throws and Canoe Bay mugs, massages, and room upgrades.
The Greenhouse Inn
New Orleans, LA
A beautiful mélange of home comfort and private hotel bliss, the Greenhouse Inn is made for quiet romance. Every room is named after a tropical flower, and each one offers its own unique romantic experience. Soak your worries away in the clothing optional outdoor spa with a waterfall that cascades into the romantic pool surrounded by lush greenery and fabulous blooms. Enjoy a holistic weekend with Don Hellman, the French Quarter and Jazz Festivals, or get your party on with New Orleans’ famous Mardi Gras celebration before retreating back to the serenity of your shabby chic accommodations.
