Comments on: The case for adults-only vacations

By: George Alexandrou

George Alexandrou — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:32:07 +0000

The Four Seasons Maui is my choice for guests looking for luxury accommodations on Maui. Sitting one of the best beaches of the island, the resort exudes Hawaiian elegance and tranquility. The new adults-only pool overlooking the Pacific only adds to the appeal. Perfect for my honeymoon guests.

By: Di

Di — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:50:00 +0000

I, too, try to book vacations when children are most likely in school. I would love to know of some adult-only venues. My son is now an adult, however, he was disciplined as a child and taught manners and respect for others. We were offered discounts on a Thanksgiving cruise a couple years ago, but told the travel agent we would gladly pay extra to go when there are less children aboard. I agree that most parents take a vacation from parenting at home and on vacation.

By: Ed

Ed — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:52:01 +0000

No children vacations? Where do I sign up?>
My wife and I don’t have kids and we don’t want any…and yes, I am one of those who doesn’t like children…that’s why I don’t have any. And I don’t like it when those with children insist that I must suffer their fate.
I purchased a timeshare in Orlando and found out that when you fly to Orlando during the summer months, the plane if *FULL* of children…so as a rule, that’s the timeshare I either trade, or go to on the off season…
Ed

By: MarcW

MarcW — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:44:47 +0000

When perusing holiday options my first choices are usually private villas so that I have my own space, own pool and am running to my own schedule. If that option is not available then resorts and hotels that announce themselves as ‘family friendly’ are dismissed outright.

Don’t get me wrong, I am a father and also a grandfather and I dote on both. But my children are old enough to look after their own children and the responsibility is no longer mine. I work long hours and want to have my vacation time for myself. Yes this may seem selfish but travelling on public transport day in day out for commuting, I have more than enough exposure to other parents children so when I want a break from it all I want a break from it ALL.

So if adult only options were available I would be there in a heartbeat.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:22:46 +0000

Count us in for adult only vacations! We have 4 grown children and are thrilled to be empty nesters. Hubby and I only travel when school is in session to lessen exposure to ear piercing screams. We took a recent cruise and out of 2900 passengers, only about a dozen children that we rarely saw or heard. Was something we noticed right away. Not anti kids (obviously) but parents don’t seem to “parent” these days. If anyone has a list or can provide some names of adult only resorts in the US or Caribbean, would be most appreciative! Not necessarily interested in the “sexy” resorts (although we are open minded), just more adult friendly options.

By: KG2V

KG2V — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:36:40 +0000

Hey, I have kids, but I can totally understand this – there are times and places where children should NOT be – sorry little ones (thinking of my 2).

I think the SF author Piers Anthony put it sweetly in a bunch of books meant for tweens/teens “The Adult Conspiracy”. The whole series (I remember it as a teen myself) was about growing up, and becoming a member of the Conspiracy

Down time away from “the kids” (well, Kids are baby goats, but) is important

By: sherri

sherri — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:57:14 +0000

I love adult only resorts and have 3 kids. It is nice to have dinner and relax by pool or beach with not one crying or screaming kid. The hallways are so quiet except for the occasional drunk. Stick with the upper resorts and have less young adults that party all night and scream down halls.
Adult only is the way to go!

By: Christine

Christine — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:39:42 +0000

Adult-only vacations? Absolutely. Sign me up. I chose not to have children for a reason. I don’t like being subjected to them when on vacation trying to relax. This isn’t mean, this is just personal preference.

By: Dawn

Dawn — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:29:39 +0000

Tim – thank you! You must have never flown Austrian Airlines! I have. On a return flight to DC, a soon as we hit cruising altitude, 10 orphans (I say ‘orphans’ as the parents were no where to be seen) from ages 4 to 12 began running up and down the aisles, screaming and laughing, hitting seats and stepping on feet. After 1.5 hrs (I’m not kidding!), I hit the flight attendant button. A female flight attendant with the voice of Ahnuld Schwarzenegger arrived after another 1/2 hour (again… not kidding) and said, “Yez, may ah help yoo?” I said, “Could you please do something about these kids running up and down the aisles?” She said, “Vell, ah see vaht I cahn doo.” and walked away…. and… did…. NOTHING! After another 2 hours of this, I hit the call button again. Another female flight attendant strolled down the aisle and asked if she could help me. I asked again. Her reply? “Vell, it ferry hahd to trahfel vit shildren.” Ummm.. what? I said, “No it’s not. Not when you’re parenting them! Listen, I don’t care one bit about these kids. What I do care about is when we hit an ‘unexpected pocket of turbulence’ (as we are often reminded to keep those seat belts fastened even when the seat belt light is not illuminated). And if we hit that turbulence and one of those kids becomes a missile and hits ME! that’s what I care about! MY SAFETY! Her reply? “Vell, I see vat ah can doo….” And she did?….. NOTHING!

Worst… flight…. EVER!!!!!!

By: Paulette Baker

Paulette Baker — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:35:37 +0000

As a parent of a grown child, I’m all for adults-only venues. I strenuously object having to put up with behavior from other people’s kids that my daughter wouldn’t have dreamed of attempting — one reason I avoid places like Disney World and any restaurant that has “Family” as part of its name or advertising. (Note to overdoting or oblivious parents/grandparents: We don’t actually find the antics of your “little darlings” cute — we’re either too polite or afraid of getting arrested!) We did a lot of both short- and long-distance auto trips when she was younger, but she stayed with Grandma whenever I went to Bermuda.