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Adults-Only Hotels for the Ultimate Relaxing Vacation
Looking for a place where you can get away from it all and reconnect with your two favorite pals, peace and quiet? Somewhere idyllic and somewhat undiscovered with a vibe that’s equal parts breezy and dreamy? We’ve got...
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Looking for a place where you can get away from it all and reconnect with your two favorite pals, peace and quiet? Somewhere idyllic and somewhat undiscovered with a vibe that’s equal parts breezy and dreamy? We’ve got you covered. Here, in no order of preference, are 11 places to add to your list of relaxing adults-only escapes.
Reporter: Dylan Essertier
Located in the Mamanuca, a group of stunning islands easily accessed by helicopter, seaplane, or boat, this adults-only oasis blends breezy beach vibes with a bit of adventure. As if that didn't draw enough, there’s also the opportunity to embark on stunning nature walks, snorkeling excursions, and unwind at the property’s serene spa.
With unobstructed ocean views of three Hawaiian Islands, Hotel Wailea is a slice of The Aloha State at its finest. Did we mention all 72 rooms are surrounded by 15 acres of Zen-inspired landscaping, including lush tropical gardens and plenty of dramatic cascading waterfalls?
With its intimate vibe and unique location on a 77-acre oasis filled with hot springs, this hideaway is geared toward—surprise, surprise—spa life. Besides its natural hot springs, the hotel’s crowning jewel is its meditative grotto.
qualia’s highly-private location (the resort is tucked away in an exclusive precinct on the northernmost tip of Hamilton Island) is truly something special. But it’s the elegant lodgings—with luxe private balconies facing the Whitsundays or the spectacular tropical bushland—that will have you tempted to extend your stay.
This charming resort is all about elegant accommodations and serious beach views. There’s also plenty for your stomach to love, with modern Australian cuisine featuring the finest seasonal and locally-sourced produce available at the property’s Beach Club Restaurant.
With its 160 acres of forest on the rugged Pacific coast, it’s nearly impossible to leave after arriving at Ventana Big Sur. Highlights include: 15 glamping tents, an infinity hot tub overlooking a redwood grove, and meals featuring locally-sourced vegetables from the property’s own garden.
Set on a blissfully serene 300-acre plot in Vermont, Twin Farms is the perfect place to get back to nature. In fact, the hotel is so peaceful that it has long been a favorite spot for writers (including several Nobel Laureates). Added bonus: the property is sprinkled with apple trees.
With charming rooms and a lush private terrace that glows with candles come sunset, Hotel La Semilla gives its guests very little reason to ever step outside this romantic property.
Though it’s technically tucked within bustling Palm Springs, Sparrows Lodge feels a world away from any hustle or bustle. Go to enjoy endless offers to relax and renew, including sitting by the fire pit, browsing Sparrow Lodge’s collection of fine art, or for a stroll through the property’s vegetable garden.
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