There’s no better time than the end of a relationship to go somewhere new. Whether you want to hide away from the world with a good book, overhaul your lifestyle at a health retreat or have an adventure, here’s a guide from Expedia on the best post-break up hotels around the world for both men and women.
Ladies, put down the tub of ice cream, turn off Bridget Jones’s Diary and pack your bags.
Hideaway in Style in Mexico
No one has handled a break up more stylishly than Carrie Bradshaw. Follow in her footsteps and head to Mexico to hide away from the world in one of the most beautiful places on earth. The Banyan Tree Mayakoba’s villas sit along 10 km of freshwater canals on the Yucatan Peninsula, with electric boats on hand to whisk you to the beach, the bar and back. The enormous villas are perfect for a group of girlfriends.
Chiva SOM in Thailand
Lifestyle Overhaul in Thailand
Beat the break up blues at the award winning Chiva SOM health and wellness retreat in the resort town of Hua Hin. We’re not talking about a simple massage or two –choose from 200 different treatments, with 56 full time staff on hand to help you reach new levels of physical and emotional Zen. Your diet will get an overhaul too, but don’t worry, the healthy food isn’t too hardcore. Dark chocolate desserts and wine are served after 6pm.
A good book and London
If your answer to a breakup is to retreat into the pages of a good Jane Austen novel, make a beeline for The Langham in London, where a Book Butler is on hand to help you choose the perfect classic novel. The luxury hotel dates back to 1865 and has been host to the literary greats including Mark Twain and Oscar Wilde. The Book Butler delivers a book to your bedside at turndown so there’s no need to even leave your room.
Gentlemen, a good woman can break your heart but don’t let it get you down.
Hit the gym in Cape Town
There’s nothing like a good workout to release any pent up, post-break up energy and at The Westin Cape Town, you don’t even need to leave your room. Book into one of the Westin Workout rooms and a bike or treadmill will be installed next to your bed during your stay. You’ll also have dumbbells, resistance bands and a stability ball to keep you busy.
La Quinta Resort & Club
Work on your serve at Palm Springs
Break ups are often a time of reflection and re-evaluation – channel that energy into working on your game, on the court and greens at the sprawling La Quinta Resort & Club, A Waldorf Astoria Resortin Palm Springs. With a dedicated tennis academy run by former champion player Tom Gorman, and five public golf courses, you’ll come home with a few new techniques. And if that doesn’t keep you busy and your mind off your ex, there’s also a full fitness program including boot camp and suspension training.
Palate perfection in Shanghai
You won’t be drowning your sorrows at the Kerry Hotel in Shanghai, instead you’ll be savouring seriously good craft beer. Forget boring hotel lounges, inside the lobby of this swanky hotel is a microbrewery called The BREW. New Zealand native Leon Mickelson is the Master Brewer and he takes his handcrafted beers very seriously. Hop on a brewery tour, book into a tasting class and settle in to the six course beet degustation. You’ll forget your worries in no time.
The Kerry Hotel in Shanghai
Listopedia written by Lisa Perkovic
