With tension around the upcoming presidential election thick in the air, most of us are vacillating somewhere between slightly uneasy and borderline insane. Which can only mean one thing: it’s time to book a vacation. A conflict-free, easy-on-the-soul, aesthetically pleasing, utopian vacation.
In the spirit of such unapologetic escapism, we’ve curated a few hotel stays to help you regulate, celebrate, or commiserate post-November 5, no matter what the outcome. Just find the mood that best suits your state of mind, grab your favorite cashmere wrap, throw in a few juicy novels, a couple of happy gummies, and get the hell out of town.
You Just Want To Ditch Your Kids So You Can Destress Over Spicy Margaritas and Fish Tacos
If your nerves are shot, and you’re fiending for a proper vacation, and you have very high standards, and kids, you know it’s hard to find that sweet spot—where sophisticated hotel’ing and kiddo-satisfaction co-exist. Until now. The Estates at Vidanta Riviera Maya is essentially a staffed luxury condo in the jungle, minutes from the beach, that comes with a butler, the option of a private chef, your own private plunge pools, VIP access to restaurants and beach clubs, and most importantly (for parents!) highly-vetted babysitting staff on call, and an enormous kids club called Joy Squad. Another parental pinch-me option lies a little further south at Banyan Tree Mayakoba, a sublime escape for families where kids can spend hours immersed at The Rangers Club making piñatas, taking Mexican cooking classes, and learning golf with the pros. Kids stay busy while parents stay chill.
You’re Sexy and Relaxed
With a ridiculously chic cliffside pool overlooking the hypnotic turquoise sea, The Rock House Turks & Caicos, one of the Leading Hotels of the World, is the place to be for unwinding with high-end, boutique-y, Caribbean vibes. To be fair, all the Leading Hotels of the World will take very good care of you no matter what your current condition is, but this hotel gem is particularly chill, dreamy, and drama-free.
You’re Mildly Depressed and Want Whiskey
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