Couples Travel

The Best Vacations for Couples

When you’re on your second margarita before noon, nothing kills the buzz faster than the sounds of contagious laughter coming from other people’s kids splashing around in the shallow end with Mom and Dad (thus making you feel like a selfish a-hole for leaving your own brood behind). Take it from us: Kid-free zones are made for a reason—guiltless third margaritas being one of them. Here are our favorites.
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    Courtesy Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

    Four Seasons, Lanai

    Float in the aptly named adults-only Retreat pool at this recently renovated resort with views of Hulopoe Bay.

  • Courtesy The Peninsula House

    The Peninsula House, Dominican Republic

    Cognac comes in Baccarat crystal, tables are dressed with French linens, and antique furniture meshes with contemporary art. Could you ask for a more adult space?

  • Courtesy Post Ranch Inn

    Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur

    Your new reality: sitting in a clifftop hot tub, drinking a crisp chenin blanc, and watching the sun set over the Pacific. Tomorrow? Complimentary yoga and a visit to the on-site shaman.

  • Courtesy Rockhouse

    Rockhouse, Jamaica

    Everyone who’s anyone comes to this oceanside retreat (stylish West Enders, international music producers, local Rasta men). That’s the charm of the place: You’ll see almost anyone... except kids under 12.

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  • Courtesy The Standard

    The Standard, Miami

    Come here for a good, near-naked scrub at the hammam (one of the best outside Turkey).

  • Courtesy Travaasa Austin

    Travaasa, Austin

    This little oasis on the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve has a great spa (healing rituals alongside more traditional treatments), organic food, and hiking. It’s also less than 20 miles from kick-ass BBQ.

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