Parents' Day Off

As parents, we know we need to put the oxygen masks on ourselves first, but putting that wisdom into practice is sometimes easier said than done. Life, as they say, really does have a tendency to get in the way of things. If you're not sure how, when or where to take that first breath, Miraval is the place to start. Book a few nights at one of these luxurious adults-only resorts, and you will return lighter, renewed, more clear-headed and — if you've done it really well — completely transformed.

With properties just outside of Tucson, Austin and the Berkshires, Miraval Resorts seek to remove every aspect of daily life that weighs us down. Its all-inclusive model means that from the moment you land, you never have to pull out your wallet, you won't have to choose which dessert (have both!), and you can wear anything from your sweaty workout gear to your fluffy robe anywhere on the property (even dinner!). Forgot a hair tie? They've got them at the spa. You barely have to pack — ahem, think — for this trip. 

From yoga, to slacklining, to hiking and photography, Miraval offers a lineup of complimentary experiences that are a feast for your mind, body and spirit. With the start of each class, instructors urge you to ponder, "What do you hope to achieve here today?" — a question so simple, you wonder why you don't ask it of yourself more often.

Stroll, wander, explore and reflect. Devices are prohibited in most areas on the property. Will the phone police come and get you? Of course not. But why miss out on all that decompression, rejuvenation and revitalization?

With views like this, you'll forget you even have a phone.

And speaking of views, if there's a pretty one, Miraval makes it impossible not to enjoy it. Just bring your journal with you wherever you go, and be prepared to lose track of time in the best way possible.

Whatever you don't have time for at home, chances are good its waiting for you at Miraval.

Maybe it's because I'm a child of the 80s, but I find myself returning to Ferris Bueller's wisdom more than I ever thought I would: life really does move fast, and if you don't stop to look around once in a while, you really could miss it. We all need a day off now and then — and if you're going to take one, take it at Miraval.

Don't forget ... Whereabout Travel Co. offers discounted fees for all-inclusive vacations. Make sure you get the most out of your parents-only escape, and let us curate your experiences, meals and everything in between. A calmer, more focused version of you is waiting.