From the Tetons to the Caribbean, 6 getaways for grown-ups

In an undated image provided by Hyatt, the all-inclusive, adults-only Hyatt Vivid Grand Island in Cancún, Mexico. Set between Nichupté Lagoon and the Caribbean, this 400-suite, all-inclusive resort is the first Hyatt Vivid property, an adults-only brand meant to appeal to a new generation of travelers seeking a casual vibe. (Hyatt via The New York Times)

By Stephanie Rosenbloom

If a hotel full of children is not your idea of a vacation, why not try a getaway just for grown-ups? From posh city hotels to tropical resorts, these new and recently expanded adults-only escapes beckon solo travelers, couples and friends with nature hikes, classes like pottery and macramé, spa treatments, tequila tastings and perhaps the greatest luxury of all: peace and quiet.

— SEDONA, ARIZONA

Mii amo

After being closed for two years, this long-standing escape amid the red rocks of Sedona has reopened following a $40 million renovation and expansion. Part of the Relais & Châteaux hotel network, the hotel’s new additions include the Hummingbird at Mii amo restaurant, where you can enjoy seasonal local produce. There’s also a 3,300-square-foot movement and fitness studio; a reflexology path designed to massage and engage acupressure points on your feet; an expanded spa, where you can get a massage with CBD oil and try reiki or hypnosis; and a yoga lawn.

Choose from 16 renovated casitas and seven new casita rooms and suites. All of the property’s 23 rooms have fireplaces, outdoor spaces and heated bathroom floors. The new suites have soaking tubs from which you can take in the views.

Visits to the resort, which in the past have been offered for three-, four- or seven-night packages, can now be booked for up to 10 nights. Included are accommodations, food and drinks, treatments, and activities such as hikes and fitness classes. Prices from $4,100 per person for a three-day package.

(Note: At Mii amo, as with some other adults-only properties, the definition of adults includes older teenage guests. Check with your hotel for details.)

— CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA

86 Cannon Charleston

You’ll be welcomed with Champagne when you arrive at this 10-room-and-suite hotel in the city’s Cannonborough Elliotborough area, north of the French Quarter. The hotel, spread across four buildings from the 19th to early 20th centuries, recently expanded, adding a fifth building as well as gathering places and accommodations.

The new building, a two-story pink pool bungalow, has a suite on the top floor with vaulted ceilings and French doors that lead to a wrought-iron balcony overlooking the hotel’s saltwater pool. Or consider another new accommodation option: the Charleston king, which has 10-foot ceilings, a porch and a fireplace. There are several communal spots where you can crack open a book and hang out, including a library, a cafe, a courtyard garden and piazzas. Look forward to wine and cheese pairings in the afternoons, and chocolates in the evenings. Reservations also include European continental breakfast and free bicycles. Prices from $379 a night for a loft king; from $579 a night for the new bungalow suite.

— CANCÚN, MEXICO

Hyatt Vivid Grand Island

Set between Nichupté Lagoon and the Caribbean, this 400-suite, all-inclusive resort is the first Hyatt Vivid property, an adults-only brand meant to appeal to a new generation of travelers seeking a casual vibe. The resort has a contemporary atmosphere where you can take a Spanish class, make pottery, try meditation, enjoy live music and attend mezcal tastings. Three pools include a 295-square-foot rooftop infinity pool. The nearby Ennea Beach Club has yet another pool, as well as a snack bar and restaurant, and access to Playa Delfines, the white sand beach with the “Cancún” sign that’s a popular photo spot. Plenty of places will sate your appetite, including restaurants with cuisines as varied as Mexican, Italian, French and Japanese, along with half a dozen bars.

Even the smallest suites are roomy at about 570 square feet, and all have balconies with water views. Stay in a Vantage Club suite for additional amenities like soaking tubs and espresso machines, and to use the Vantage Club lounge where continental breakfast is served, as well as hors d’oeuvres in the afternoon, desserts and spirits. A grand opening rate of $350 a night, per person, is available for the remainder of 2024.

Also worth noting: Hyatt just introduced Casa Zamna in Tulum, a 21-room-and-suite, all-inclusive luxury addition to its Zamna Beach Club, about 15 minutes from its adults-only Secrets Tulum Resort & Beach Club, where you can also use the spa and restaurants. Prices from $605 a night, per person.

— CABO SAN LUCAS, MEXICO

Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos

This new all-inclusive boutique beachfront hotel with views of the Sea of Cortez offers 79 contemporary suites in soothing tones, each more than 900 square feet. Inside you’ll find Mexican art and a living area with a sofa, along with a terrace that has a hot tub or plunge pool. Some suites have fire pits. All rooms have welcome bottles of wine and mezcal. Go for a swim in the infinity pool, then head to the spa for treatments like “ocean sounds,” a massage that incorporates vibrating bowls.

A seaside breakfast can be had at the hotel’s Del Mar restaurant. Later, visit LOTO Robata Grill for Japanese cuisine, including grilled seafood. For cocktails, ceviche and views of the sea or stars, depending on the time of day, there’s Roca Snack & Bar, which takes its name from the area’s rock formations. If tequila and mezcal are your beverages of choice, check out the Agave Tasting Room. For craft cocktails, stop at 51 Bar, where, in the mornings, you can grab coffee, breads and pastries. Prices are from $626 a night, per person, in double occupancy, and include meals, beverages (alcohol, too), nightly entertainment, 24-hour in-suite service, taxes and gratuity. At the nearby sister property, Grand Velas Los Cabos, guests may use the amenities at no additional charge, including its pools and dining options, such as Cocina de Autor, which was awarded a Michelin star.

— JACKSON, WYO.

Hotel Yellowstone

This 36-suite luxury boutique hotel, with breathtaking views of the Teton Range, opened its doors last month, describing itself as the first adults-only hotel in Jackson Hole. Inside you’ll find tranquil suites that are modern and spacious, with balconies, fireplaces, furniture from Restoration Hardware, and bathrooms with soaking tubs (many with views of the Tetons).

You won’t be far from the boutiques and restaurants of Jackson’s Town Square, and you’ll be about 20 minutes from Grand Teton National Park. Whether returning from a rigorous day of hiking or shopping, you can relax at the hotel’s spa with a massage or facial, or indulge in a package like the Cedar Series for men, which includes a “bourbon and coffee sugar scrub” and a “sage deep tissue massage.” In the Himalayan salt room, relieve your stress and congestion by breathing air infused with micronized salt particles, or go for a swim in the heated indoor pool. Hit Jackson Hole for dinner and drinks, or pull up a chair at the hotel’s Olivia’s Restaurant and Bar for flatbreads, burgers, seafood and cocktails against a backdrop of soaring mountains. Prices from $1,499 a night, which includes daily breakfast at Olivia’s (in-room breakfast is an additional cost).

— HATTERAS ISLAND, NORTH CAROLINA

Edgecamp Pamlico Station

This 14-suite boutique hotel just opened in the Outer Banks with whimsical 700-square-foot rooms designed by Jonathan Adler. Each has water views, a wood-burning fireplace, living room, kitchen, record player and wellness-themed amenities like yoga mats, resistance bands and, for those with tight muscles, a Therabody massage gun. Beyond your suite, a wellness center with a sauna and hot tub awaits. In-room treatments from local therapists can also be arranged, as can private exercise classes and yoga on your deck or on the beach.

The area’s outdoor pleasures include surfing and kite-surfing. If you prefer to stay on dry land, go for a ride in a dune buggy or bicycle. The hotel is not far from sights like the Cape Hatteras Light Station, the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island and the Wright Brothers National Memorial, the site of the first powered flight. Prices from $244 a night in September with a two-night minimum stay.