Momma Needs a Break: Why a Solo Spa Getaway Might Be Exactly What You Need
Let’s be real, sometimes the group text can wait, the laundry can pile up, and your out-of-office can be the best decision you’ve made all year. Whether you’re running a household, managing a team, or just feeling stretched too thin, taking a solo escape isn’t selfish, it’s self-care. And no, it doesn’t have to be a week in Bali (though we support that too). Even a short 2–3 day solo spa getaway can help reset your nervous system, clear your head, and remind you that you deserve rest, too.
More and more women are carving out time to travel solo, not because they’re alone, but because they need space. Space to breathe, to nap in peace, to enjoy an uninterrupted cup of tea (or champagne), and to remember what it feels like to be cared for. A solo spa getaway doesn’t mean being isolated. In fact, many of the best spa destinations offer the perfect balance: places where you can sink into total relaxation by yourself during the day, and then meet up for dinner, a yoga class, or a group soak if you feel like being social.
Think quiet luxury in the desert, cabins in the mountains with cozy fireplaces, or breezy beachfront resorts with hammams and hydrotherapy circuits. These are the kinds of places where you’re encouraged to show up solo, check in, and instantly feel welcomed, no plus-one required.
Resorts like Civana in Arizona and Lake Austin Spa Resort in Texas are especially friendly to solo guests, with activities you can join on your own terms. And if you’re the kind of mom who needs both alone time and a little connection, why not invite a friend to the same resort? You can do your own thing during the day, massage at 10, poolside book session at 2, and then meet up for wine and room service in the evening. It’s solo, but social. Together, but with space.
Even one or two days away, just you, your favorite book, a massage appointment, and a no-expectations dress code, can make a world of difference. These escapes are proof that moms, caretakers, and over-achievers of all kinds deserve the same TLC they give to everyone else.
So book the spa. Take the break. You’ve earned it. Just go!
