THERE are sounds I want to hear on a girlie getaway.

The clink of ice swishing in a chilled glass, the gentle lap of waves on a shore. The ching of a till and definitely some of that whale music as I relax in a spa.

6 Barcelo Illetas Albatros in Majorca’s capital Palma is the perfect getaway for adults

What I don’t want to hear are squeals, or any other childlike noises.

That’s why I’m sitting on the roof of the Barcelo Illetas Albatros in Majorca’s capital Palma, sipping a gin flavoured with citrus and admiring a serene bay as the sun sets.

This adults-only paradise exists to indulge big kids such as me.

6 It has access to its own beach in a cove overlooking the bay of Palma

Best of all, it’s not going to cost me a fortune. I am here to find out how far you can escape from the daily grind, just a few hours from the UK.

It could cost as little as £88 a day — half that if you share with a pal.

The Illetas Albatros is perfect for a grown-up urban beach break. It has access to its own beach in a cove overlooking the bay of Palma, as well as an infinity pool complete with Balinese beds and hot tubs. It is 15 minutes from this charming Mediterranean port’s buzzing centre.

6 Build up the energy to explore the city too

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The 4H hotel’s rooms, renovated in 2010, may not be huge but are chic and calming, with rainfall shower, 200-thread cotton sheets and free wifi.

And they know how to treat the ladies. Bathrooms feature not just a hairdryer but straighteners, full-body mirror and even make-up remover alongside the traditional toiletries.

Splash out around £210 a day on a deluxe seafront room and there’s even a hot tub on the balcony.

6 Check out the Cathedral La Seu Credit: Getty Images

It comes with a bath menu where, for £60, you can have it decorated with rose petals then soak while sipping bubbly and eating chocolate-covered strawberries.

Or you treat yourself to a sprunch. This genius £30 extra involves a three- course meal in the hotel’s Blue restaurant, with half bottle of cava, before relaxing in the spa.

It was tempting to just collapse by the pool but it would be a crime to visit Palma and not explore this city.

6 Stroll around the shady, cobbled streets of the Old Town Credit: Alamy

You can stroll around the shady, cobbled streets of the Old Town and window-shop in Passeig del Born, where Mulberry, Burberry and Louis Vuitton sit side by side with independent boutiques.

Girlie breaks always fizz along better with a tipple. So head to the Bodegas Son Puig for a wine tour and sample the wares while enjoying the gorgeous grounds.

But somehow, I think most girls would be happy staying close to the hotel pool for much of the time.

6 It's a great trip to pamper yourself for a day or two Credit: Shutterstock

There are yoga and Pilates classes — or blow-out breakfast buffets for the likes of me, who ditch the diet as soon as the plane takes off.

So, just for a day or two, pamper yourself. No more Dora The Explorer on repeat while the kids jostle for attention. Pack them off to the grandparents and enjoy the sound of silence. With a cocktail or two.