We are emptynesters, which is to say that our three children are all grown up and out on their own. With that in mind we like to say that we celebrate life after kids. After putting in decades of child rearing years we can now say that this phase of our lives is our “adult time.” So taking an adults only getaway seems perfectly natural for us.
But it wasn’t so long ago that we were running ragged chasing children, so we easily remember that parents of youngsters need a break every now and then too. No parent should ever feel the least bit embarrassed or guilty about taking a vacation kid free, we all need some time just for ourselves so we don’t burn out.
Parents, or even people without kids, should embrace time as a couple, enjoy it, celebrate it, and then return home more relaxed, refreshed, and ready to get back to raising those kids with renewed vigor and energy. The same can usually be said about work. With that in mind, we have discovered an Adults only hotel in Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria that just might be the best way ever to make that getaway great.
Start the escape to Marina Bayview Hotel off right with a cocktail or snack while relaxing by, or even in, the pool while taking in the incredible sea views. Need to unwind even more? The Sunset Lounge with Jacuzzi and Bali Beds is just the place. There is even a sauna to enjoy while basking in the full panorama of the Atlantic ocean. Giving in to some proper pampering sounds pretty good to us, and all the well-being treatments we could want await in the Beauty Corner.
And here is something else great we learned, even if you are not staying at the hotel you can still utilize all of the facilities. So no matter where you are staying, it is easy to enjoy Marina Bayview Hotel with day pass in Gran Canaria that includes breakfast or lunch, or even both at the La Ballena Pool Bar.
We are happy to admit that our idea of a vacation is all about relaxation, but we still want to make sure to get a little exercise in. Nothing too intense, maybe just a visit to the gym, where we can continue to enjoy amazing sea views, or we could take advantage of discounts on green fees at Salobre Golf, or perhaps rent bicycles to do a little exploration of beautiful Gran Canaria.
We have always thought that bikes are a great way to check out a new place. While we ride around we like to look for ideas about attractions and activities that we will want to explore more in depth later. Lucky for us, Marina Bayview Hotel can help set up all sorts of those excursions around the island, so going dolphin and whale watching, or hitting some hiking trails, or getting out on to the water are all right at our fingertips.
Often an adults only vacation is to celebrate a special occasion such as a birthday or anniversary. Well Marina Bayview can help make the day, or night, with their Fall in Love and Be a Star packages that include decorations, tasty sweet treats, and a bit of bubbly.
On the more practical side, who doesn’t appreciate a hotel with free parking? And Wi-Fi is always free, and available over the entire grounds, that way we can all share our #marinaexperiences with anyone and everyone.
After an adults only getaway like this even us emptynesters might be ready to take on parenting again.
I said “might be.”
David & Veronica, GypsyNester.com
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