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Child-free week - where should I go?

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likeawreckingball · 30/05/2019 20:34

The last few years have been really stressful, including getting divorced and moving house. My ExH is taking the DC on holiday in August and I will have a week where I can go away for a break. But I can't decide where to go/what type of holiday to have! The main thing I need is to unwind and destress. I'd be grateful for any suggestions!!

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Loopytiles · 30/05/2019 20:36

Exciting! What’s your rough budget and how close to home or far away do you wish to travel? What do you enjoy doing?

moreismore · 30/05/2019 20:36

Budget?

Ragwort · 30/05/2019 20:36

Budget?
Overseas or UK?

leghairdontcare · 30/05/2019 20:37

Vegas!

MiddleClassProblem · 30/05/2019 20:38

What are things you love to do or use to love to do but don’t get to any more? Plus budget?

Notabedofroses · 30/05/2019 20:43

I would avoid anywhere with children, and choose something adult free. We were on holiday last year, and a couple next to us were having a child free holiday, and the mother spent the entire week crying because all of the families around them reminded her of her children, I felt really quite awful for her.

My advice would be to go for a city break, with sparkling lights and lots going on, New York or Florence. Somewhere you are likely to make new friends and really enjoy sans children.

Notabedofroses · 30/05/2019 20:44

Adult only - not adult free obv!!!

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likeawreckingball · 30/05/2019 20:58

Lol @notabedofroses! I think I'd like to keep it around £1k so probably rules out Vegas, New York etc. It's been so long since I had time to myself I'm open to new ideas about what might be fun. I like reading, spa, exercise. I think I would like something where I could meet other people but also have time to myself.

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OhHelpx · 30/05/2019 20:59

Rome!!

Maryjoyce · 30/05/2019 21:00

Go to a health spa maybe sounds good as meet new people plus things you like

WhoKnewBeefStew · 30/05/2019 21:01

Maldives

yearinyearout · 30/05/2019 21:25

Adult only Cruise. You can mix with people at mealtimes, see lots of interesting places, and relax on deck with a good book/go to the gym/spa.

ElizabethinherGermanGarden · 30/05/2019 21:49

Yoga retreat?

leghairdontcare · 30/05/2019 21:57

Does 1k include spending money? Or is that just for flights and hotel?

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likeawreckingball · 31/05/2019 09:43

Thanks everyone. Ideally 1k in total including spend. I don't mind not going for the full week and also happy with staying in the UK. I like the thought of a spa/yoga retreat of some sort, does anyone have any specific recommendations?

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