A short escape has a secret advantage: with less time, you waste none of it. There's no temptation to "get to things later" — you simply do the things that matter and skip the rest. One or two well-planned nights by the bay can leave you as refreshed as a longer trip, provided you arrive ready to relax rather than spend the first day winding down.
Arrive already relaxed
The first hours set the tone. A few small choices mean your break starts the moment you check in, not the next morning.
- Request early check-in: more daylight to enjoy on the day you arrive.
- Pre-book the essentials: a sunset table and a spa hour, so nothing eats into your time.
- Pack light: less to carry, less to think about, faster to the beach.
- Sort logistics in advance: parking, directions and dinner all handled before you leave home.
Choose a few things, do them well
Resist the urge to fit everything in. Pick the moments that matter most and give them room.
- One great meal: a single memorable dinner beats three rushed ones.
- One slow morning: breakfast on the terrace with nowhere to be.
- One signature experience: a swim at sunset, a spa treatment, a walk along the bluffs.
Let us tee it up
On a short stay, time spent arranging things is time you don't get back. Tell our assistant when you're arriving and what you'd love to do, and it will line up check-in, dining and a treatment so your break begins the second you walk in.