{
  "id": 11924918,
  "title": "My husband and I finally took a trip without our 5 kids. It didn't go at all how we expected.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/my-husband-and-i-finally-took-a-trip-without-our-5-kids-it-didnt-go",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T12:44:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/took-trip-without-kids-didnt-go-how-expected-2026-10"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "My husband and I planned an adults-only beach getaway for four days, leaving behind our five kids. However, the trip didn't go as expected. Despite not experiencing much relaxation, I missed my kids more than anticipated and enjoyed uninterrupted conversations with my husband. Our work and parenting responsibilities are constant, making it difficult to disconnect. I initially tried a nearby cabin retreat, but felt the need for sand and water. After careful planning, we managed to organize the logistics, but anxiety about emergency situations and the sitter's ability to handle the kids persisted. It took around 24 hours to calm down, which was nearly a quarter of the vacation. While I appreciated having time to think about my own needs, I found it challenging to disconnect completely due to messages and notifications. A few beachside cocktails and a nest of bunnies living near the beach provided some distraction, but it wasn't the same as a real vacation. The uninterrupted time with my husband proved to be the highlight of the trip, making it worth the effort. Despite various crises and distractions from my kids, the experience taught me the importance of uninterrupted conversations with my husband.",
  "summary": "I finally took the no-kids couple trip with my husband I'd been dreaming about. We planned our vacation carefully, but it didn't go the way I thought.",
  "key_points": [
    "Husband and wife planned adults-only beach getaway for four days",
    "Unexpectedly missed kids more than expected, enjoyed uninterrupted conversations",
    "Anxiety about emergencies and kids' safety persisted despite careful planning"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}