If you live in Europe or are there for a trip without kids this winter, a two-night getaway to Whitepod, an eco-luxury hotel in Switzerland, is the ultimate romantic escape. 40 geodesic tents (pods) perched over a valley overlook fantastic Alpine scenery. It’s definitely glamping – not camping – as each pod includes a wood stove, a cozy bed, and a complete bathroom. The tent stays toasty but one parent must stoke the fire all night long. Part of the fun!

We were lucky enough to escape to Bora Bora sans offspring a few years ago. Tahiti is a tropical fairytale with bright blue water, lush forests, fantastic flowers, and exotic local culture.

We stayed at the Bora Bora Nui Resort in an over-the-water bungalow. We enjoyed it, although, I can’t say the resort itself was as memorable as the overall scenery, i.e. you could stay just about anywhere here and be wowed.

If you didn’t know better and arrived in the city of Lugano on Lake Lugano, you’d think you were in Italy. You hear Italian, it looks Italian, and it tastes Italian. Surprise, surprise — the city of Lugano is part of the Ticino region of Switzerland.

We had an parents-only getaway to Lake Lugano this fall. The scenery is very striking with rugged mountains that rise right out of the lake.

My love for spa’s started after my second son was born. He cried for hours each night and I remember thinking that I needed to go somewhere very quiet! About a year later, I discovered the restorative and rejuvenating benefits of a spa vacation.

Miraval Arizona is one that consistently makes all of the “Top Destination Spas” list and my husband and I were lucky enough to be invited on a corporate trip to experience it first hand. My husband never been to a destination spa before and assumed they would …

Each winter, I go with a group of moms to Canyon Ranch for some much needed rest and relaxation. Although I say rest, those of us who like to exercise take multiple classes each day and push our bodies to the limit.

Meanwhile, we know that a long massage and soak in the hot tub await us at the end of the day. And, oh wait, that’s right, no cooking dinner, cleaning or doing the nightly rounds. A real getaway!

As much as we love family travel at Ciao Bambino, we know that parents-only getaways are essential for sanity. After an action-packed summer with kids, it’s particularly nice …

Raising a family takes an incredible amount of energy and emotion. This can be draining, so each year I carve out a few days to replenish myself.

Two and a Half Travelers offers pre- and post-baby travel advice. When Kristy Hall, the Founder, asked me to contribute to her blog, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to write about places I love without kids—a fun change of pace!