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Breakups can be hard, but sometimes for the best. It stings and while you may just want to sit at home and be in your feelings, it’s all the more reason to get out there and go on an adventure. It’s about seeing a new place but also learning something new about yourself along the way. Surprise yourself with what you’re actually capable of, way outside of your comfort zone and perhaps 3,000 miles away.
Maybe it’s a new hobby like scuba diving that you want to try, or simply laying on a tropical beach with a cocktail in-hand for seven straight days. You can never go wrong with treating yourself. Here’s some of our sweet escapes to visit after a breakup; solo – or with friends. Safe travels!
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Whether traveling with a group of friends or heading out on a solo adventure, Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa is the perfect private beachfront oasis to beat the post-breakup blues with unbeatable views and both relaxing and thrilling on-site activities that embrace the Caribbean setting.
Situated on a picturesque crescent bay in St. Barth’s, guests can check-in to one of the boutique hotel’s 44 luxurious rooms and suites each with a terrace and several with heated private plunge pools and direct beachfront access. Clear your head with a beachfront yoga class, or get on the water with a variety of water sports.
Did you know that Alaska is more than double the size of Texas? If you think Texas is big, you probably haven’t been to the “last frontier”. An adventure bucket list destination for many, it will certainly be a trip of a lifetime. You can’t drive to Alaska from the United States, and their capital, Juneau, is only accessible by boat or plane. The best way to see the natural beauties of this state including Glacier Bay National Park is on a Holland America cruise ship.
With Holland America it’s not exclusively a cruise. Take a train ride (equipped with glass ceilings and a lunch cart) to Denali National Park where if you’re lucky you might see some grizzly bears – from a safe distance of course. To be so far away from the happenings of American society may give you a different perspective on things once it’s time to return to reality.
With a 12 minute car ride up the winding hill to the resort, Jade Mountain is an oasis unlike any other. Each of the suites only have three walls, opening out to mother nature, with in-suite infinity pools, chromatherapy whirlpools and unobstructed views of the iconic Pitons that you can’t see anywhere else on the island.
Jade Mountain offers a Singlemoon Experience for travelers that want to experience all that St. Lucia has to offer…solo. From private yoga classes to meals in-suite and scuba diving, hiking the Pitons with a major domo and more, you might not want to come home. If you venture up north, be sure to visit the beach at Ti Kaye!
Los Angeles is the place where people go to chase their dreams. Finding inspiration in any stage of your life isn’t hard to find here, from trekking up to the Hollywood Sign, watching the sunset over Griffith Observatory or even learning to surf in Venice.
The Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows is truly a retreat from the everyday. Located a short walk to the Santa Monica Pier, this property takes luxury to a whole new level. Stay in one of their bungalows next to the pool and enjoy a delicious farm-to-table meal at FIG.
Head somewhere tropical with a margarita in hand without leaving the country. Oahu, one of Hawaii’s eight main islands has the best of both worlds – from the city Waikiki to all that Mother Nature has to offer.
Pack your boots to hike Manoa Falls, Makapuʻu Lighthouse, and Kuli‘ou‘ou Ridge Trail. For some relaxation after a day’s adventure, treat yourself to a massage at Nalu Spa at Turtle Bay Resort. At the Byodo-In Temple, all religions are welcome to meditate and simply relax. Center yourself with nature, place, and spirituality.
Cheers to new beginnings in the place where champagne was invented. For a dreamy post-breakup getaway filled with wine and wellness, there’s no better place to go than Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa – the Champagne region’s first-ever wellness destination located just 45 minutes from Paris.
Bubbly will be flowing immediately upon arrival with a bottle of Champagne in-room and a personal ‘Champagne Concierge’ available to escort you, top-down in a chic convertible, to exclusive tastings at all the nearby Champagne houses. After a long day of pampering and sipping away an ex, guests can slip into the best sleep of their lives with the ‘Royal Sleep Experience’ package featuring French beauty brand AIME’s sleep & glow essential oil and melatonin set, an in-room meditation box, satin face mask, luxurious linens, a candle massage, and a dedicated bedtime menu with soothing ingredients to clear the mind.
It’s no secret that Miami is the hottest city for breakup revenge. While the best nightlife is in Miami Beach, head to the most upscale part of the city and venture to Bal Harbour for some serious shopping.
Bal Harbour Shops is an open-air mall where you can spot celebrities from Kayne West to David Beckham and dine at luxe restaurants in town like Makoto paired with some serious shopping at stores like GUCCI, Chanel and more. Check-in to St. Regis Bal Harbour for the ultimate pampering.
Whether you’re looking to flaunt your revenge bod or rekindle your own inner flame, a getaway to Mexico’s beautiful beach hideaway the Thompson Zihuatanejo is in order. Made famous by the movie The Shawshank Redemption, Zihutanejo came to symbolize a place of redemption where friends would reunite post lockdown.
So kick off the old ball and chain and book the “Redemption Package” where guests of this gorgeous boutique hotel – nestled right outside the charming fishing village – can eat and drink like kings and queens and “get busy living” in a big way. Redeemers will have access to a personal activities concierge to wait on them hand and foot and will find a daily lux array of wellness treasures awaiting them in their suite, complete with a private plunge pool where a bucket of (Dufresne) beers will be delivered to them daily at Happy Hour.
Whether it’s a solo adventure or with friends, turn up the fun for some nonstop music, bars and restaurants in Austin! Spend the day at Zilker Park with an afternoon at Barton Springs Municipal Pool. The pool is filled with water entirely from nearby natural springs and is the scene throughout the Summer.
Stay downtown at Hotel ZaZa, adorned with 120 commissioned water-color celebrity portraits throughout the halls. If you don’t want to venture out during the day, there’s a rooftop pool perfect for some R&R. With the property located on 4th St., you won’t be far from an endless amount of nightlife and live music – you might even find a mechanical bull to ride.
Say bonjour to the city of love! No better place to be single and ready to mingle, sit outside of a cafe with the best croissant you’ve ever tasted with a coffee with no plans other than getting lost in the streets of Paris. The Louvre, the Eiffel Tower sparkling on the hour every night, shopping at Boulevard Haussmann and the Grands Boulevards…possibilities are endless.
You don’t need to break the bank to get away with French Bee. With direct flights from Newark to Paris Orly Airport, it’s a sweet escape for a weekend getaway or even a one-way ticket. Foquet’s Paris is not only an exceptional hotel stay, but the place for dinner, a relaxing spa treatment or drinks on their rooftop bar, Le Marta.
Whether it’s the Summer for hiking or the winter to hit the slopes, Denver will put you at ease for a weekend trip. Explore craft breweries or jam out during a concert at Red Rocks solo. The Kimpton Monaco is located perfectly downtown for a night out or just chilling out. Just remember it may take some adjusting when you arrive – this city is literally one mile high!
Not every break up is a sad one, and we love to see you thriving. Learn something new about yourself from wherever the adventure takes you. Leave past relationships in the past and prioritize yourself – and yes – that does mean you should pamper yourself and book that flight!
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