The most reliable way to get two hours alone is to build it into the booking, not to hope for it on the day. Choose one or two methods from this guide, confirm them in writing, and treat the time as fixed. Even one hour a day makes a family trip feel kinder.
We cover this in our occasions topic, where trips mark a family change. If you are still choosing a place, see familymoon destinations for kids and couples.
Which five methods give us time alone?
| Method | Best suited for | Limit to check |
|---|---|---|
| Resort kids club | Ages the club accepts | Hours, age band, supervision |
| Hotel sitter | Evenings, younger children | Rate, language, sitter background |
| Adjoining rooms | After the children sleep | Noise and door type |
| Grandparent or relative | Families travelling together | Fair hours, their own rest |
| Nap-time window | Toddlers | Short, and the day must fit |
Pick the one that fits your children’s age and your own comfort. Two methods together, such as a club in the morning and adjoining rooms at night, give a better safety net.
How does a kids club really work for couple time?
A club gives a clear block in the day, such as morning or late afternoon. Ask the resort for the programme in writing, not just the brochure line. Note the hours, the age band and whether snacks are included.
Do a first visit together so the child sees the room and the staff. Keep the first session short, then lengthen it. Children settle faster when the first try is calm.
When is a hotel sitter the better choice?
A sitter suits an evening dinner or a spa session when the club is closed. Ask the hotel for its own sitter service rather than a stranger. Confirm the rate, minimum hours and what the sitter will and will not do.
Meet the sitter before the evening. Keep your phone on and stay close to the property the first time.
Do adjoining rooms really help?
They do, but only after the children are asleep. A closed door gives you a place to talk and be quiet without waking them. Ask whether the connecting door is soundproofed and lockable from both sides.
Our guide to connecting rooms and noise lists questions to ask, and connecting rooms or a villa compares layouts.
What does a day look like with two hours alone?
- Breakfast together, then a pool or beach morning.
- Kids club or grandparent time from late morning, you two have a quiet coffee or spa.
- Lunch together, then the children nap.
- A short outing in the afternoon.
- Early dinner, then the children sleep and you have an hour on the balcony.
Build the day around the naps, as in our nap-time itinerary.
What should we do next?
- Choose two methods and note which ones your children accept.
- Decide the number of hours a day that is enough.
- Send us your children’s ages and dates. We will check club hours, sitter options and room layouts with the resorts, and show you the total for the whole family.