Top Getaways For Parents Near Las Vegas

The Daily Meal Staff|Sept. 27, 2014 7:00 am EST

Parents are used to doing the things their kids love to do, going places their children want to go and enjoying activities with the entire family. There may come a time, however, when parents need to get away for some quality adult time, and Las Vegas has just the answer. Whether it's a luxurious couples spa, a night at a bed and breakfast or a couple of nights nestled in the mountains near the city, parents can recharge their batteries and fuel a bit of the romance that it's so difficult to find time for when you have a family.

Bellagio
3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 693-7111
www.bellagio.com

The Bellagio is one of the most beautiful and opulent casino hotels in Las Vegas. Even though it is not one of the newest to the scene, this hotel has all of the amenities and so much more. Its Conservatory is a masterpiece, with outstanding seasonal exhibits that will amaze any guest, and the outdoor fountains are one of the best known free displays in Las Vegas. When you stay at the Bellagio in a suite or a villa for a night, a weekend or longer, you are treated to a "green" experience, where recycling and environmental conservation are practiced. There is even a roof-top herb garden that has won awards for its ingenuity. Comfort, amenities and excellent service all culminate with a visit to the Spa. Here, you can enjoy your choice of either a Couples Pampering Package or Couples Reflection. The Pampering Package ($350 per person) offers a private candlelit room, with champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries. The spa treatment includes herbal-infused massage for the feet, hands and legs. The Couples Reflection ($490 per person) features 3.5 hours of luxury: a side-by-side custom couples massage, aquatic therapy in a warm pool in the private aquatic couples suite plus a 50-minute facial and skin pampering experience. Locals' discounts may be available, so check when you make reservations.

Mount Charleston
The Resort on Mount Charleston
2275 Kyle Canyon Road
Mt. Charleston, NV 89124
(888) 559-1888
www.mtcharlestonresort.com

The Resort on Mount Charleston is the perfect retreat for couples looking for an escape that is close to home. Since it's only half an hour from the Strip, this is the ideal location for parents who want to get away for an afternoon, an evening, a night or even a weekend or more. The temperature is cooler, the air is fresher, the accommodations are ideal and it seems a lifetime removed from the hustle and bustle of the big city. Couples can hike, mountain bike, picnic or enjoy fine dining with all of the amenities at the resort itself. In winter, skiing can be found nearby and cozy evenings can be spent gazing at the snow-covered mountains. You can enjoy the treat of visiting the bar and lounge to play some billiards or imbibe in some adult beverages, and there is even a General Store that offers the convenience of picking up items you may have forgotten or treats to share in the comfort of your room. The Romance room special includes a standard room (one king size or two queen size beds), chocolate-dipped strawberries and champagne delivered upon arrival to your room, and late check-out at 1 p.m. If you prefer a suite, you have the pure luxury of your own kitchenette, a wood-burning fireplace and a private balcony overlooking Mt. Charleston. It doesn't get any better than this.

Milo's Inn at Boulder
Bed & Breakfast/Wellness Services
534 Nevada Way
Boulder City, NV 89005
(702) 294-4244
www.milosinnatboulder.com

If you truly want to get away from it all, take a short trip to Milo's Inn in Boulder City. This small inn is huge on amenities and features, from a romantic, vine-covered private patio with its own waterfall and lush flowers and outdoor fireplace (the perfect place to enjoy a quiet moment for two) to spa services available in your own room. The proprietors have thought of everything for your comfort and convenience. The Tuscan-inspired guest rooms have gas log fireplaces, double whirlpool tubs for two and dining tables just large enough to enjoy romantic dinners set to quiet music on the in-room stereo. You can even add floral arrangements, special occasion treats, wine and souvenir glasses when you make a reservation for instant romance.

The Palms
4321 W. Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(866) 942-7777
www.palms.com

For surprisingly reasonable costs, the Palms is one of the best adult retreats in Las Vegas. The suites and rooms have all of the amenities and are located in three towers on the property: the guest rooms in the Ivory Tower are sleek, stylish and ultra-comfortable, while the studio suites in Palms Place have outstanding views and luxury for four. The Salon Suite in the Fantasy Tower is pure indulgence, from the deluxe king-size bed to the Jacuzzi tub waiting for you to enjoy after a night on a town. Moon is, quite literally, a cut above all of the other clubs in Las Vegas. This penthouse club has an amazing feature: a huge retractable roof that opens up for a magnificent view of the stars. Imagine dancing on the color-changing tiles under the night sky in the sultry surroundings of this beautiful adult dance club. Or you may prefer the sensual Ghostbar, one of the best known celebrity haunts in Las Vegas. This club features intimate booths, 14-foot floor-to-ceiling windows and a sophisticated white, black and fuchsia color palate that someone meshes with the amazing views to provide comfort and a luxurious feel. The Palms is truly a well-deserved adult retreat from the kids, one that will be remembered for a long time as a "parents' getaway."

Sharon Damon is a preschool specialist, avid reader, passionate writer and creative baker/ cook. She has been a cooking instructor at a local Rec Center in Henderson, NV since 2011, and has written for Examiner and other publications since 2010. She knows her way around the keyboard and the kitchen! Sharon moved from a small city in Canada to Las Vegas 6 years ago, to marry the love of her life, and has since been swept up in the whirlwind known as Sin City. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.