In recent years, “babymoons,” which simply means a vacation that takes place in the months before having your first baby, have become somewhat of a trend. Any experienced mom will tell you that getting as much relaxation and rest before the big day is essential. A babymoon offers that chance, and it’s become so popular that there are even some resorts around the world that offer special babymoon packages that cater to moms-to-be.
If you’re concerned about flying, while the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists says that flying is safe during healthy pregnancies, it’s always a good idea to speak with your doctor first. Among these destinations, you’ll find fabulous exotic places as well as many that are closer to home for those that would rather not hop on a flight.
Disclaimer: It is always best to discuss your specific travel plans with your doctor prior to your journey.
White Elephant - Nantucket, Massachusetts
The island of Nantucket sits 35 miles off the coast of Cape Cod. While it was once the whale capital of the world, today this charming destination is best known as a postcard-perfect vision with idyllic beaches, sailboat and yacht-filled harbors, shingled homes, and cobblestone streets. It retains a laid-back charm that makes it perfect for relaxing, and the White Elephant helps take things a step further. More of a resort than just a hotel, White Elephant offers a variation of accommodations via sleek rooms, suites, cottages and lofts. However, the hotel itself sits on Nantucket Harbor, is easily walkable to Children’s Beach, and the views are devastatingly gorgeous.
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Rooms, suites, cottages and lofts with Nantucket Harbor views
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Walkable to Children’s Beach and downtown Nantucket
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On-site spa, pool, complimentary bicycles and in-town vehicle service
L'Auberge de Sedona - Sedona, Arizona
One of the top hotels in Sedona, L’Auberge de Sedona is one of the best when it comes to welcoming expecting parents. This stunning resort sits alongside Oak Creek and is surrounded by Sedona’s fiery red rock formations that provide a kind of mystical glow to enhance your stay. No matter what time of year you go, you’ll enjoy a fairly mild climate. Even the summer temperatures are much cooler than you’ll find in places like Phoenix and in the winter, it’s crisp and cool with nearly always bright blue skies. L’Auberge encourages parents-to-be to relax and pamper themselves in the tranquil atmosphere where the sounds of the creek offer an ideal backdrop for morning meditation. Unwind in one of the luxury cottages and lodge-style guest rooms, which include panoramic views of Sedona’s Red Rock vistas from private balconies and cozy fireplaces.
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Luxury cottages and lodge-style guest rooms with private balconies
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On-site nature spa, pool and fitness center
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La Galerie Art Program
Post Ranch Inn - Big Sur, California
A top beachfront hotel on California’s coast, Post Ranch Inn is a world-renowned gem that sits 1,200 feet above the glistening Pacific Ocean, built right into the cliffs on the Big Sur Coast. The luxurious babymoon retreat offers the chance to enjoy gentle nature hikes, morning yoga classes, relaxing spa treatments and late-night stargazing sessions – all with the roaring waves of the ocean as your backdrop. Rooms include a large soaking tub, a complimentary mini-bar in case you get cravings, and a wood-burning fireplace for cuddling up with the one you love. Dining is at the legendary Sierra Mar, one of the most spectacular restaurants on the planet.
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Morning yoga classes and spa treatments on-site
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Rooms with large soaking tub, free mini-bar and fireplace
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Farm-to-table, cliffside dining at Sierra Mar
Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa - Bath, England
Bath is just an hour by train from London’s Paddington Station. It was named for its natural hot springs that served as ancient Roman baths 2,000 years ago. It’s the only spot in the United Kingdom where you can bathe in naturally hot spa waters and original Roman-style baths. The town is filled with beautiful Georgian architecture as well as numerous historical and cultural sites. By staying at the Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa, you’ll not only enjoy the best Bath has to offer but an incredibly relaxing stay in the 17th-century manor that’s set on 500 acres of parkland, surrounded by manicured lawns and walled gardens. It also houses an indoor and outdoor hydrotherapy pool, five thermal cabins, and a saltwater plunge pool.
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Five-star rooms, suites and country cottages
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Natural hot spring waters and original Roman-style baths
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Indoor and outdoor hydrotherapy pool and saltwater plunge pool
Lucknam Park, Thickwood, Chippenham SN14 8AZ, UK— +44 1225 742777
Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa - St. Lucia, Caribbean
If you’re looking for the opportunity for lots of romance and relaxation, it’s hard to beat St. Lucia with its lush emerald green mountains, golden beaches and dazzling clear waters. Despite its incredible natural beauty, it remains one of the lesser-visited islands, offering a more tranquil experience. You can enjoy all-inclusive pampering at Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa, a relaxed resort on the Atlantic coast set among tropical gardens. Stay in the adults-only Harmony Wing with its spacious suites with ocean views and visit the Sanctuary Spa for a soothing massage to relieve aches and pains. You’ll also have the chance to snorkel the sapphire blue waters and enjoy nightly entertainment too.
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All-inclusive resort with unlimited meals, activities and more
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Adults-only wing with oceanview suites
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On-site spa, pool and beach
000, Vieux Fort Lighthouse, St. Lucia, St Lucia— +1 877-252-0304
The Westin Kierland Resort - Scottsdale, Arizona
The Westin Kierland Resort in Scottsdale offers a perfect getaway for babymoons. Not only can parents-to-be take advantage of the full-service spa, top-notch dining and shopping, spectacular grounds with swimming pools and a golf course, but it also offers guests a great way to be lazy and stay cool with its 900-foot winding lazy river.
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Suites with private balcony or terrace and signature Heavenly Bed
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Full-service spa and golf course
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Swimming pools and Adventure Water Park lazy river
6902 E Greenway Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85254, USA— +1 480-624-1000
Naples Grande Beach Resort - Naples, Florida
One of the best couples resorts in Florida, The Naples Grande Beach Resort sits on the powdery shores of the Gulf of Mexico and is home to a luxury spa offering massages that are sure to relax and rejuvenate you. Soak up the sun and enjoy swimming and aqua-biking or head to the historic downtown where you’ll find charming outdoor cafes, antique shops, art galleries and charming promenades. Right next door is a protected 200-acre Mangrove Estuary, where nature is abundant. Stroll the little over half-mile-long boardwalk or take an open-air tram ride through the estuary.
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Beach access with chaise lounges and umbrellas
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Luxury spa and golf course on-site
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Stroll or take open-air tram through Mangrove Estuary next door
Jumby Bay - Antigua, West Indies
Jumby Bay is a private island hideaway. Though it takes just eight minutes to cross the aquamarine-hued expanse of sea by boat from Antigua to get here, you’ll feel as if you’re worlds away. Not only will you enjoy the ultimate tranquil relaxation, but breathtaking scenery and even in-room massage. Coupled with the stress-melting effects of the fresh air, gorgeous water, and friendly smiles everywhere you look, this place is sure to make you forget all of your cares and even reduce the tension that comes with an impending delivery date. Jumby Bay is all about laid-back luxury. There are no cars, casinos, malls or billboards. A visit here is about relaxation whether you’re on the beach, walking the winding trails, and taking in the natural surroundings. The island is also home to the Hawksbill Project for turtle preservation and a protected bird nesting site.
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Private island with on-site spa, pools and beach
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Suites, villas and private residences
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All-inclusive packages available
Royal Palms Resort & Spa - Phoenix, Arizona
The aptly named Royal Palms Resort & Spa treats expecting moms like royalty. The resort’s Alvadora Spa, rated the No. 1 spa in Phoenix by USA Today, offers the chance to experience therapies that incorporate calming Vichy showers or cascading outdoor 8-foot waterfalls showers and heavenly couple’s hot stone massage among other fabulous treatments. This laid-back retreat at the base of Camelback Mountain also boasts a sparkling outdoor pool with private cabanas and an on-site restaurant serving farm-to-table freshness.
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Top-rated spa with Vichy and waterfall showers
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Pool with private cabanas
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Pet-friendly suites
5200 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018, USA— +1 602-283-1234
The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island - Amelia Island, Florida
Amelia Island is located just off the coast of northeast Florida, offering 13 miles of unspoiled beaches, pristine waters and lots of wildlife. You’ll also find plenty of old-fashioned Southern hospitality throughout – just what a mom-to-be really needs. Enjoy a fantastic prenatal massage at the spa or dine at The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island’s renowned on-site restaurant Salt showcases more than 40 salts from around the world, while Ocean Bar & Grill offers a perfect place to kick back in the sunshine with smoothies and sandwiches and In-Room Dining is ready to serve you desserts and late-night selections within the comfort of your luxury room or suite.
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Oceanfront suites with private balcony and standalone tubs
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On-site spa and renowned on-site restaurant
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18-hole championship golf course
4750 Amelia Island Pkwy, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034, USA— +1 904-277-1100
Lavender Inn & Spa - Ojai, California
Lavender Inn & Spa is a fantastic bed and breakfast that is located about 30 miles inland from Santa Barbara and offers all types of amenities for parents-to-be. At the on-site day spa, they offer massages and facials, while massages outside in the private Garden Massage Gazebo are very popular. The inn is right next door to Ojai Baby, a boutique clothing store for little ones.
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Continental breakfast included
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On-site day spa with private garden massage gazebo
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Use of pool at Ojai Athletic Club
Hana-Maui Resort - Maui, Hawaii
Some say that Hana-Maui Resort is the ultimate babymoon paradise in the U.S., set among the rolling grass fields and palm trees that overlook Kaihalulu Bay. This is your chance to truly relax without the blare of the television, the ring of an alarm clock. Reconnect with nature and your partner with the chance to slow down and notice the little things like the cool towels scented with lemon water and the traditional glass of Pog (guava, passion fruit and orange juice) that you’ll get when you arrive. But you don’t have to sit back and do nothing unless you really want to. Choose from activities like easy coastal hikes that wind through lush rainforests leading to magnificent waterfalls, outdoor yoga classes and lei-making and ukulele classes.
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Rooms designed without clocks, radios or TVs
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Indoor and outdoor spa
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Yoga, Lei-making and ukulele classes
COMO Parrot Cay, Turks and Caicos
At Parrot Cay’s private island resort, you can get in lots of quality alone time on the picture-perfect white-sand beaches before baby makes three. The award-winning luxury resort sits on 1,000 unspoiled acres and a mile-long beach. All rooms, suites and beach villas boast soothing interiors, and guests can also enjoy complimentary prenatal yoga classes, a spa menu with pregnancy-specific treatments and gourmet eateries along with a variety of excursions. Dine on a gourmet lunch inside a tiki hut on the beach,or join a private boat charter or a snorkeling trip to explore the nearby reefs off the island. You’ll find lots of other dining options, too, with a diverse choice of restaurants and menus that feature seafood and other dishes using ingredients that are fresh, local and organic whenever possible.
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Rooms, suites and beach villas on private mile-long beach
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Free prenatal yoga classes
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On-site spa with pregnancy-specific treatments
Parrot Cay, TKCA 1ZZ, Turks and Caicos Islands— +1 649-339-7788
Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort - Amelia Island, Florida
If you’re looking for Southern charms and beautiful beaches for unwinding, it’s hard to beat Florida’s Amelia Island. At the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort, tucked between the dune-swept beaches of the Atlantic and natural salt marshlands in the Intracoastal Waterway, you’ll have access to a wealth of resort amenities, including a lavish spa, multiple restaurants, shops, a health and fitness center, swimming pools, tennis, and golf. The spa is ideal for relaxation with signature therapies that include local ingredients like salt, honey and regional blossoms.
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3.5 miles of secluded beach and adult-only pool
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Lavish spa on-site with local ingredient-inspired therapies
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36-hole championship golf course
39 Beach Lagoon Rd, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034, USA— +1 904-261-6161
Half Moon - Montego Bay, Jamaica
Set across 400 acres with two miles of private, pristine white sandy beach, this Half Moon is ideal for couples looking for fun in the sun. It boasts an incredible number of pools, some that are private or semi-private. It also features a huge 68,000-square-foot spa that offers a special pregnancy massage to improve circulation and ease back and hip pain while providing lots of pampering to expecting moms by using unique pillows for an extra comfy, relaxing environment. The property also hosts Jamaica’s only overwater bungalows, and you can order a massage service in your very own to enjoy while gazing out at the sea.
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Private white, sandy beach and private pools
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Overwater bungalows, villas, cottages, rooms and suites
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On-site spa with pregnancy massage
Rose Hall St James Jamaica WI, Montego Bay, Jamaica— +1 800-626-0592
Ko'a Kea Hotel & Resort - Kauai, Hawaii
If you’re looking for an enchanting Hawaiian escape for two, head to Ko’a Kea Hotel & Resort in Kauai, where its elegant rooms feature chaise lounges and are adorned in alluring Hawaiian hues. Step out onto your private balcony and take in the beautiful tropical views, then cool off in the outdoor pool, dine on upscale cuisine in the on-site restaurant or treat yourself to body treatments at the luxurious five-room spa. Walk hand-in-hand along the shoreline or explore Kauai’s top attractions nearby.
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Oceanfront rooms with private balconies
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On-site spa, yoga and fitness studio
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Reserve a Tesla for your stay
Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley - Park City, Utah
While Park City may be famous for skiing, that’s not the only thing to do here. Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley is one of the best ski resorts in the U.S. and ideal for mountain relaxation, with every suite boasting a private deck, spacious living room, dining area and a full kitchen – you can even ask the concierge to have it pre-stocked with your favorite items. Stay in the Luxury Bedroom to enjoy 700 square feet of space with a jetting tub, private deck, hot tub, and fireplace. Enjoy sitting next to the fire with a tasty mug of hot chocolate, catch a flick in the movie theater or attend one of the many festivals and events held here, like the famous Sundance Film Festival or Deer Valley Music Festival. The resort also offers a complimentary guest shuttle that will take you to the city’s historic Main Street, lined with interesting shops.
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Suites with private deck, jetted tub and full kitchen
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On-site spa and wellness studio
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Complimentary guest shuttle to historic Main Street
Breitenbush Hot Springs - Willamette National Forest, Oregon
Nature lovers will love this beautiful, holistic hot spring resort in Oregon’s Willamette National Forest. You can nourish your body, and your baby, with vegetarian cuisine and melt stress away by taking part in daily well-being programs, including meditative guided hikes on trails with names like “The Gorge,” “Spotted Owl,” “Emerald Forest,” and “Inner Path.” The treks lead to ancient forest cathedrals, passing cascading rivers and spectacular mountain vistas. In addition to permanent stays, short getaways are always available, too, allowing visitors to enjoy yoga, massage, performances and the more than 20 miles of hiking trails, as well as soaking in the soothing natural geothermal hot springs.
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Holistic hot springs in Willamette National Forest
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Meditative guided hikes and vegetarian cuisine
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Digital detox with no cell service or WiFi
Punta Placer - Oaxaca, Mexico
Say goodbye to the real world when you step into Punta Placer. This intimate resort offers beachfront bungalows in the tiny village of San Agustinillo and allows guests to completely disconnect with no TVs, no Wi-Fi and no cell reception. You’ll completely forget about your smartphone when you’re swimming with sea turtles, hiking in the rainforest and enjoying a massage that will make you feel like melted butter. The delicious meals are sure to delight as well, with the cooks preparing fresh, healthy and traditional coastal, French and Mediterranean fare. When you’re ready for bed, the sounds of the waves gently crashing right outside your door are sure to lull you into an especially peaceful night’s sleep.
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Beachfront bungalows with no TVs, WiFi or cell reception
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Tours, massage and yoga available
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Cooks on-site to prepare food
Buttermilk Falls Inn & Spa - Milton, New York
The Buttermilk Falls Inn & Spa offers a fabulous escape on a 75-acre Hudson River estate with a variety of lodging options, including elegantly appointed rooms in the 1764 Main House and unique private cottages. It also hosts a farm-to-table restaurant, an organic kitchen garden and orchard, and a world-class spa. Henry’s at the Farm sources right from the garden, orchard and beehives as well as nearby Millstone Farm which offers the opportunity for guests to get a glimpse of the country lifestyle. Relax with a maternity massage at the spa, which is a soothing massage designed for expecting mothers in their second or third trimester and utilizes side posturing and angling for comfort.
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Private cottages and rooms in 1764 Main House
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Farm-to-table restaurant and organic orchard
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World-class spa with maternity massage
