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Let’s be honest. When summer break arrives, teachers might just enjoy some quiet, kid-free time to themselves. As much as you may adore your students, you’ve earned some good time surrounded by adults rather than children. All-inclusive adult only vacations are an excellent option! Spend time with adult family members, friends, or, if you don’t want to leave the profession entirely behind, your fellow teachers.
If this sounds like the kind of summer you have in mind, look no further than these relaxing, budget-friendly vacations for grownups only.
1. Catalonia Royal La Romana: Bayahibe, Dominican Republic
Start your vacation by checking into a spacious suite that even includes a pillow menu! Nightly rates are less than $300 and include meals, snacks, limited alcoholic beverages, pools, entertainment, and, of course, access to a beautiful beach. You can even take a free scuba diving lesson!
2. Royalton CHIC Punta Cana: Dominican Republic
For around $300-$400 a night, you can enjoy dining, entertainment, and sleeping options that allow you to relax and not worry about a thing. Dine at one of the seven restaurants, book a spa session, take a swim in the huge pool, or relax on the beach.
3. Sandals Ochi: Ocho Rios, Jamaica
With prices starting at less than $200 per night, this luxurious resort has 11 bars, a beach club, and 16 restaurants. You can also enjoy nature by going scuba diving, kayaking, snorkeling, or playing a round or two of golf. Activities, meals, snacks, drinks, and tips are all included in the price.
4. Jade Mountain: St. Lucia
This resort is unique because it is situated on the side of a cliff. Some of the rooms even have a view of the Pitons, spires of a legendary volcano. Book a suite with an infinity pool and enjoy plenty of fine dining, relaxing on the beach, and entertainment.
5. Secrets Huatulco: Mexico
The secluded golden sandy beach is reason enough to book a stay at Secrets Huatulco, but your stay will also include nine restaurants, five bars, a spa, dancing, live music, parties on the beach, 24-hour room service, and beautiful sunsets.
6. Secrets the Vine: Cancun
If your budget is less than $500 per night, this luxurious resort is just the ticket. Enjoy views of the ocean with a private balcony or sit on the beach and soak up the sun. When hunger strikes, you have a choice of seven restaurants. Enjoy a round of golf or take dance lessons to round out your vacation.
7. Sandals Regency La Toc: Castries, St. Lucia
Relax after a long school year with a stroll on the white sandy beaches or take a swim in one of the three pools. You’ll also have access to nine restaurants, eight bars, tennis, scuba diving, and a variety of water sports. Your room includes a minibar, and your stay also includes free transfers between resorts for even more fun!
8. Punta Cana Princess: Dominican Republic
This is one of your cheapest options with nightly rates starting at less than $200. This 5-star resort boasts five restaurants, three bars, tennis courts, a sauna, a spa, and access to dance classes and water sports. Your stay also includes nightly entertainment and a swimming pool.
9. Sanctuary Cap Cana: Dominican Republic
As if the white sandy beaches and turquoise waters aren’t enough to choose this destination, the resort also has six pools, bike tours, beach volleyball games, and yoga classes. Enjoy five restaurants and plenty of entertainment as well.
10. Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya: Mexico
This tropical paradise features beautiful beaches and plenty of palm trees. Your stay includes several dining options, a fitness center, pools, but you might spend most of it in one of the hammocks or relaxing on one of the loungers on the beach.
Leave your classroom behind and enjoy some rest and relaxation without a kid in sight!
