Little getaway 🫶 Date without our kids

Adults only, WHY? Because as a couple we needed some time alone too. after approximately 8 months my husband and I didn't have a date alone without our kids, and we decided to go and have some fun alone. A little getaway far away from the city and without our beautiful kids, we love them but we need for sure some time alone. We loved it, we enjoyed the hotel, we got a little spice and we were back home around 8 pm. No bad for the kids and good for our relationship. I feel every couple needs this. The hotel has with private beach, pool, hot tub, restaurant, bar and a lot activities to do.

🚗 1 hour 45 min from Miami in our car

🏩 Islander Resort (amazing for families or just for couples) This resort has everything you need.

💰Price: We use Resortpass to get a day pass for the hotel $50 per adult amazing.

#getaway #spouses #couplegoals #marriageadvice #marriage #marriagetips #lifeinyour30s #keywest

👍Pros: having a date without kids

- reconnect with your couple

- do stuff you can't do with kids around

- enjoy yourself

- enjoy intimacy

- relax

- put all your attention and your spouse

- talk

- recharge

Islander Resort
2024/3/7 Edited to

... Read moreIt’s easy for life to get busy, especially with kids, and those precious moments just for two can feel like a distant memory. Our recent adults-only getaway truly reminded us how vital it is for couples to carve out time to reconnect through simple, cherished moments. It wasn't just about escaping; it was about rediscovering the quiet joy of being together without everyday distractions. What exactly are these "simple moments" that make such a difference? For us, it was everything from uninterrupted conversations over breakfast, where we truly listened to each other without a child asking for juice, to just being in each other's presence. There’s something incredibly therapeutic about lounging by the pool, perhaps with a refreshing drink in hand, and knowing your partner is right there beside you, either reading a book under the palm trees or simply enjoying the blue sky. We even found ourselves just watching the waves together, a quiet embrace in the resort's swimming pool, feeling completely at peace and connected. Dinner was another highlight. No rush, no cutting up food, just a chance to savor a delicious meal. I still remember the tasty fried shrimp we had at a place like Capt Craig's Restaurant – it’s amazing how much more you appreciate good food and conversation when you’re not multitasking. These are the moments where you can truly put all your attention on your spouse, remembering the person you fell in love with beyond the roles of 'mom' and 'dad.' These simple shared experiences are the building blocks of a strong relationship. They help you relax, recharge, and rediscover that intimacy that often gets sidelined. It's not always about grand gestures; sometimes, it's just the shared laughter over a silly joke, or the comfortable silence of knowing someone understands you without words. If a full-blown getaway isn't on the cards, don't despair! We discovered great options like using a Resortpass for a day pass at amazing places like Islander Resort. It allows you to enjoy all the amenities – private beach, pool, hot tub – for a fraction of the cost, making those simple moments of connection more accessible. Prioritizing this time, even if it's just an hour-long coffee date or a walk together, can make all the difference. It's about consciously choosing to invest in your relationship, because a happy couple makes for a happy family.

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