Adult-Only Getaways You Can’t Miss for the Back to School Season

Adult-Only Getaways You Can’t Miss for the Back to School Season

As the hustle and bustle of the back-to-school season begins and parents bid farewell to their children, it’s the perfect time for adults to reclaim their well-deserved tranquillity. Embark on a blissful retreat tailored exclusively for grown-ups, where the stress of parenting takes a backseat, while relaxation and rejuvenation take centre stage. Leave the responsibilities behind and immerse yourself in an adult-only getaway designed to provide the ultimate haven of serenity.

Kivotos Santorini

Known to travellers as a love letter to the beauty of the island’s volcanic landscape, Kivotos Santorini is a leisure lover’s dream and the epitome of ethereal elegance.

The stunning property offers luxurious and stylish accommodation tailored to adult guests. From elegant suites with private pools to sophisticated villas with breathtaking views, each space is meticulously designed to provide comfort, privacy, and a touch of indulgence.

Witness the iconic Santorini sunset from the vantage point of Kivotos Santorini; the hotel offers breathtaking views of the sun dipping below the horizon, casting a magical glow over the island. It’s a captivating sight that sets the stage for unforgettable moments.

Its signature restaurant MAVRO, meaning “black”, takes its name from the hotel’s unorthodox colour scheme. The restaurant marries the rich culinary traditions of the Mediterranean with modern fusions and flavours, to deliver a selection of locally sourced, globally inspired menus which draw inspiration from the hotel’s celestial colour scheme.

For those looking to enjoy a different kind of getaway, Kivotos Santorini delivers an unforgettable experience.

A seven-night Bed and Breakfast stay for two adults, staying in a Double Room with Private Pool and flying out from London Gatwick is £2453/person saving £369. To book, visit TUI.

Jamaica

Jamaica is an irresistible destination for adult-only holidays, offering a tantalising blend of tropical beauty, stunning beaches, rich culture, delicious food, warm hospitality and endless opportunities for romance and relaxation. It’s also the number one destination in the Caribbean for Brits!

Adventurous? Jamaica is the destination for you. Climb the famous waterfall, Dunn’s River Falls, and witness one of the most beautiful spots on the island. Or explore the beauty of The The Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park (BJCMNP) and discover stunning sceneries, wildlife and learn about Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee, the globally renowned coffee!

Jamaica has some of the best beaches in the world, it’s known for its white sandy beaches and crystal-clear blue waters! With over 50 public beaches on the island to choose from, you can sunbathe together, enjoy a swim or even try snorkelling.

For a more romantic activity try bamboo river rafting on the Martha Brae. Alternatively, enjoy a candle-lit dinner at a fine dining restaurant such as Rockhouse, located among the volcanic cliffs of Negril or The House Boat Grill that is moored in the calm waters of the Montego Bay Marine Park Fish Sanctuary.

Luxury hotels, such as Secrets Wild Orchid in Montego Bay, offer adults a lavish and all-inclusive experience. Sandals Royal Caribbean is an alluring resort with stunning over-the-water bungalows, a haven for couples seeking unparalleled luxury. It was the first resort in the Caribbean to introduce over-the-water bungalows and it was also coined one of the Top Caribbean Resorts by Condé Nast Traveler.

Whether you seek relaxation on secluded shores or thrilling adventures, Jamaica provides the ultimate backdrop for adults to indulge in passion, create lasting memories, and discover the true meaning of paradise.

Staying for seven nights all-inclusive at Jewel Paradise Cove Adult Beach Resort & Spa in Jamaica costs £1,281 per person saving £436 total discount. Return flights with TUI are included, departing from London Gatwick Monday 2nd October 2023. For more information or to book, visit loveholidays.com . For more information about Jamaica click here.

Ras Al Khaimah

When time is of the essence and your well-deserved break needs to tick as many boxes as it can, then this Emirati haven is for you. Ras Al Khaimah is an extraordinary destination that woos its visitors with luxury accommodation, nature, and adventure.

With the balance of opulence, rolling dunes, postcard-worthy beaches, and rugged mountains, nature-loving couples will appreciate the local population of camels, the rare regal-looking oryx and colourful flamingos. Pretty urban villages blend with historic towns and seven millennia of history as you explore the northernmost Emirate as a couple.

Adults craving a little extra thrill can also rejoice in a plethora of outdoor activities. Choose from kayaking in the mangroves and meeting pink flamingos or understanding the intricacies of the ancient art of falconry. Take “getting some fresh air” to a new level and hike through the cloud-piercing Jebel Jais Mountain – the highest mountain in the UAE and fly at 150 kilometres per hour on the world’s longest zipline, Jais Flight.  Grown-ups looking to get a bird’s eye view of Ras Al Khaimah can experience Action Flight’s new hot-air balloon featuring awe-inspiring views of the Emirate’s breathtaking natural landscapes.

Each hotel in the Emirate has a unique personality and offers a vast range of packages to suit the individuality of each couples needs. The impressive luxury Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah stands magnificently in the pretty village of Al Hamra, the Cove Rotana has villa-style rooms dotted around tranquil lagoons, the Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert offers a luxury resort experience inspired by nature, culture, and tradition, Marjan Island is home to the Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island, and in the city, you will find the Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Beach Resort.

A seven-night stay at the 5* Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island on Bed & Breakfast basis for two adults, staying in a Deluxe Beach and Pool Room and flying out from London Gatwick from £988pp, bookable at Thomas Cook.

Nova Maldives

Located on the South Ari Atoll, Nova Maldives is a newly opened soft luxury resort for couples and adult groups focused on wellness and soul nourishment. Offering once-in-a-lifetime shared experiences, including snorkelling with whale sharks, manta rays and turtles, plus nighttime fluoro-snorkelling, the entire resort and its 76 overwater villas are powered by renewable, solar energy.

Nova Maldives’ esKape Spa offers a masterfully curated range of spa treatments for you to enjoy together, inspired by “Dhivehi Beys” rituals, with three blissful treatment rooms, a Thai Sala, relaxation room and a yoga pavilion, surrounded by the crystal Indian Ocean.

Connect with each other and this island’s spiritual nature through meaningful activities. Perfect for couples seeking something a little different, guests are invited to partake in Nova’s Coral Frame Sponsorship programme, planting your own coral frame in Nova’s house reef. You can even follow its real-time growth through annual online updates. Swim with the island nation’s gentle giants through Nova’s Safe Manta-accredited Tours for an otherworldly experience that you will both treasure.

Spend some quality time together through Nova’s couple-centric offering of holistic workshops on meditation, reiki, sound healing, group yoga, art and cooking classes, water aerobics and dance.

Offering an unparalleled couples’ retreat, grown-ups will feel at home at Nova Maldives.

A seven-night stay on Full Board basis for two adults, staying in a Beachfront Villa and flying out from London Heathrow from £5387/person, bookable at TUI.

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Typically thought of as being an easy to clean area of the home, hard floors have risen in popularity in recent decades. Globally, hard floors are the most common floor type,2 and research released today by Dyson has uncovered poor cleaning habits that mean hard floors are likely to be harbouring an array of hidden nasties. This comes as 32% of Brits – equating to 21.6 million people in the UK – will use the same dirty mop head for six months or more before replacing it. What’s more, one in 20 also admit to keeping the same mop for a year or longer, and one in 10 think it is acceptable to use the same mop 100 times, spreading dirt around their floors every time they use it. Cross contamination is a primary issue for most common and traditional mopping methods with germs and bacteria further being unknowingly spread around homes as Brits use dirty water to clean floors.3 45% only change the water to new water between rooms, whereas 41% wait even longer until it looks dirty. This could mean that floors are being washed with dirty water, adding more dirt rather than taking it away. Surprisingly, almost one in 10 (9%) even admit to not changing the dirty water at all when mopping. Over a quarter (28%) admit to mopping their floors once a fortnight or less while over half (53%) admit they don’t regularly clean behind appliances and leave dirt to build up for as long as six months at a time. image002.jpg On how to achieve a perfect barefoot clean feel after mopping, Geli Lee, Dyson Engineer and Home Cleaning Expert offers their top tips for eliminating dirt around the home: 1. Create a cleaning schedule to stay on top of dirt build-up. In the last year, there has been a 15% global reduction in the number of people who maintain regular cleaning schedules. 47% of the British public admitted to only being motivated to clean when they spot visible dirt or dust.4 Regular floor cleaning with a wet hard floor cleaner like the Dyson WashG1™ removes more stubborn dirt than vacuuming alone. It is important to have a debris free surface, clear any clutter from the floor or other surfaces. Choose the right machine: Different vacuums are designed for different floor types and home sizes. Some machines will be engineered with hard floors in mind and will struggle on thick pile carpets, for example. Choosing the right machine for your home will make a big difference to the ease and speed with which you’re able to clean your home. Clean your floors ‘little and often’. Washing your floors frequently in areas that receive more foot fall will help to stop dirt building up and getting trodden into your floor. Using a dedicated wet floor cleaner on hard flooring such as the Dyson WashG1 is helpful for this, as the versatile format means it vacuums and washes the floor simultaneously. Cleaning schedules have also become less regimented. In recent years only 41% of people claim to have a regular cleaning schedule, and 60% admit to cleaning reactively; being motivated to clean only when there is visible dirt or dust5. It’s perhaps not surprising, that a fifth of people are still concerned their floors are dirty after they’ve mopped them (22%) and one in four6 feel extremely worried about indoor dust at home. Geli Lee, Dyson Engineer and Home Cleaning Expert reveals why it is important to change the way we mop: “Cleaning your hard floors properly and regularly is important for maintaining a healthy environment around your home. Without a proper cleaning routine, dirt may unknowingly build up and spread around your home. It is evident from our research that current mopping habits mean British households aren’t cleaning their floors as effectively as they should. “From ignoring problem areas where dust and debris build up, cross contamination with dirty water to not replacing mop heads or inconsistent cleaning, current mopping behaviours may be making floors dirtier as opposed to cleaner. Moving away from traditional methods, wet floor cleaners like the Dyson WashG1 simplify the floor cleaning experience and provide a modern efficient and hygienic solution” To help take the guesswork out of mopping, the brand new WashG1 is Dyson’s first dedicated wet floor cleaner that tackles wet and dry debris in one go. Engineered for hygienic cleaning and maintenance, the WashG1 is revolutionising wet floor cleaning, removing the need for multi-products and multi-steps to achieve a barefoot clean feel around the home. To put the product to the test, Dyson have cleaned one of London’s most iconic landmarks The Victoria and Albert Museum. From cleaning the grand marble floors housing the most prestigious exhibits, to cleaning up leftover food in the Gamble Room Cafe, the WashG1 had a dirt busting tour of the museum leaving it spotless. Images can be found here. The WashG1 introduces Dyson’s engineering expertise to cleaning hard floors. With a 1 litre clean-water tank to cover flooring up to 290m2, the Dyson WashG1 uses a combination of hydration, absorption, and extraction technologies to remove wet and dry spills and stains simultaneously. The Dyson WashG1 is available to purchase now from Dyson.co.uk, retailing at £599.99.

Typically thought of as being an easy to clean area of the home, hard floors have risen in popularity in recent decades. Globally, hard floors are the most common floor type,2 and research released today by Dyson has uncovered poor cleaning habits that mean hard floors are likely to be harbouring an array of hidden nasties. This comes as 32% of Brits – equating to 21.6 million people in the UK – will use the same dirty mop head for six months or more before replacing it. What’s more, one in 20 also admit to keeping the same mop for a year or longer, and one in 10 think it is acceptable to use the same mop 100 times, spreading dirt around their floors every time they use it. Cross contamination is a primary issue for most common and traditional mopping methods with germs and bacteria further being unknowingly spread around homes as Brits use dirty water to clean floors.3 45% only change the water to new water between rooms, whereas 41% wait even longer until it looks dirty. This could mean that floors are being washed with dirty water, adding more dirt rather than taking it away. Surprisingly, almost one in 10 (9%) even admit to not changing the dirty water at all when mopping. Over a quarter (28%) admit to mopping their floors once a fortnight or less while over half (53%) admit they don’t regularly clean behind appliances and leave dirt to build up for as long as six months at a time. image002.jpg On how to achieve a perfect barefoot clean feel after mopping, Geli Lee, Dyson Engineer and Home Cleaning Expert offers their top tips for eliminating dirt around the home: 1. Create a cleaning schedule to stay on top of dirt build-up. In the last year, there has been a 15% global reduction in the number of people who maintain regular cleaning schedules. 47% of the British public admitted to only being motivated to clean when they spot visible dirt or dust.4 Regular floor cleaning with a wet hard floor cleaner like the Dyson WashG1™ removes more stubborn dirt than vacuuming alone. It is important to have a debris free surface, clear any clutter from the floor or other surfaces. Choose the right machine: Different vacuums are designed for different floor types and home sizes. Some machines will be engineered with hard floors in mind and will struggle on thick pile carpets, for example. Choosing the right machine for your home will make a big difference to the ease and speed with which you’re able to clean your home. Clean your floors ‘little and often’. Washing your floors frequently in areas that receive more foot fall will help to stop dirt building up and getting trodden into your floor. Using a dedicated wet floor cleaner on hard flooring such as the Dyson WashG1 is helpful for this, as the versatile format means it vacuums and washes the floor simultaneously. Cleaning schedules have also become less regimented. In recent years only 41% of people claim to have a regular cleaning schedule, and 60% admit to cleaning reactively; being motivated to clean only when there is visible dirt or dust5. It’s perhaps not surprising, that a fifth of people are still concerned their floors are dirty after they’ve mopped them (22%) and one in four6 feel extremely worried about indoor dust at home. Geli Lee, Dyson Engineer and Home Cleaning Expert reveals why it is important to change the way we mop: “Cleaning your hard floors properly and regularly is important for maintaining a healthy environment around your home. Without a proper cleaning routine, dirt may unknowingly build up and spread around your home. It is evident from our research that current mopping habits mean British households aren’t cleaning their floors as effectively as they should. “From ignoring problem areas where dust and debris build up, cross contamination with dirty water to not replacing mop heads or inconsistent cleaning, current mopping behaviours may be making floors dirtier as opposed to cleaner. Moving away from traditional methods, wet floor cleaners like the Dyson WashG1 simplify the floor cleaning experience and provide a modern efficient and hygienic solution” To help take the guesswork out of mopping, the brand new WashG1 is Dyson’s first dedicated wet floor cleaner that tackles wet and dry debris in one go. Engineered for hygienic cleaning and maintenance, the WashG1 is revolutionising wet floor cleaning, removing the need for multi-products and multi-steps to achieve a barefoot clean feel around the home. To put the product to the test, Dyson have cleaned one of London’s most iconic landmarks The Victoria and Albert Museum. From cleaning the grand marble floors housing the most prestigious exhibits, to cleaning up leftover food in the Gamble Room Cafe, the WashG1 had a dirt busting tour of the museum leaving it spotless. Images can be found here. The WashG1 introduces Dyson’s engineering expertise to cleaning hard floors. With a 1 litre clean-water tank to cover flooring up to 290m2, the Dyson WashG1 uses a combination of hydration, absorption, and extraction technologies to remove wet and dry spills and stains simultaneously. The Dyson WashG1 is available to purchase now from Dyson.co.uk, retailing at £599.99.

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