https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:13:07 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/solo-vacation#post-2927309 Fri, 29 Jul 2022 13:02:33 +0000 karenbme 2927309@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@KT326: Don’t feel guilty! I’m sure your husband has things he does that are just for him, too. If you really want a couples getaway, is it possible one of your family members would visit/babysit for a night or two? My MIL is driving up from 3 hours away for DH and my anniversary this year so that we can go to a fancy restaurant/get a nice hotel room for a night. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/solo-vacation#post-2927308 Fri, 29 Jul 2022 12:04:12 +0000 KT326 2927308@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@agold: I looked that place up, it definitely looks like a dream getaway! A little out of budget for now but someday!</p> <p>@HappyBaker: a cruise sounds like a great idea! There are actually quite a few short ones that leave from SF.</p> <p>@Chuckles: that sounds amazing. I wish I had traveled before getting married/having kids. DH and I have a trip to Italy on our bucket list.</p> <p>@JJ2626: r@karenbme: That's what I'm looking for. Somewhere I can just relax, maybe get a massage, go for walks alone. I've been looking at Morro Bay and Monterey/Carmel.</p> <p>I'm having a hard time not feeling guilty though! Every place I look at I think it would be a great vacation for me and DH. And while I would love to do a trip just the two of us, all of our family has moved out of the area and we lost all of our babysitters. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/solo-vacation#post-2927305 Thu, 28 Jul 2022 19:35:02 +0000 karenbme 2927305@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In my early/mid-20s I did lots of solo traveling mostly in Europe. But I’m east coast based so it was a quick flight. At this point I would love to go someplace quiet with soft bathrobes and fancy food where I could read a book and get a massage (and if I weren’t pregnant have a big glass of wine). No suggestions on locations near SF, but I’m sure it’s something you could find in Napa or somewhere in the PNW if you’re open to a short flight (the San Juan Islands are gorgeous and so peaceful). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/solo-vacation#post-2927303 Thu, 28 Jul 2022 17:19:57 +0000 JJ2626 2927303@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did a few days alone in Santa Barbara and it was great. Mix of pool/beach/walking around. I think Mendocino or Santa Cruz could also be fun solo! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/solo-vacation#post-2927302 Thu, 28 Jul 2022 14:13:38 +0000 Chuckles 2927302@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Before kids, I went to Paris by myself (I'm near Chicago). I think I went for a whole week. It was awesome, and I loved being able to do whatever I wanted and be on my own schedule. And I think I'd appreciate that 1000 times more now that I have kids. But I did end up spending a boatload of money calling DH (then just long- term boyfriend) in the evenings because I wanted someone to talk to. The idea of a 3 day solo vacation now sounds unbelievably amazing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/solo-vacation#post-2927301 Thu, 28 Jul 2022 13:30:07 +0000 HappyBaker 2927301@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! Pre COVID I would take a yearly solo vacation but I’m on the east coast so not super helpful to you in terms of locations. I did do a cruise solo and LOVED it. I did 3 nights and it was a perfect reset for me and nice that everything was all in one spot / paid for in advance. I also really enjoyed doing DC alone to do museums at my own speed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/solo-vacation#post-2927297 Thu, 28 Jul 2022 12:43:14 +0000 agold 2927297@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Can you manage a few nights at the Post Ranch Inn? Its close to you and a dream getaway. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/solo-vacation#post-2927296 Thu, 28 Jul 2022 11:17:53 +0000 KT326 2927296@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Has anyone done a solo vacation? Where did you go? How long were you gone?</p> <p>I'm tapped out. The last 2.5 years have been a total drain on me. I don't have any girlfriends that can take a trip with me anytime soon. DH travels for work a couple times a month and I just need a break. I WFH and have had the kids with me all summer. </p> <p>Once school starts I really just want to take a long weekend somewhere but I'm stuck on where to go. I live in the SF Bay Area so I have a lot of options. I just can't choose one! Help! </p>