
The arrival of spring means planning for that big summer vacation. For many expectant parents, that trip may be their babymoon – their final shot at hitting the road before burp clothes and baby bottles.
Like any vacation, the choices in babymoons are endless. While Mr. P and I spent ours at Cardinals spring training in Florida, other options abound, especially for those who wish to veg out.
According to Stephanie Turner, president and CEO of Brentwood Travel, “I would recommend a relaxing trip – perhaps to a resort or spa. Staying in the U.S. or Canada might be recommended. However, with so many direct flights to Mexico now, this destination would be nice also (during the right time of the pregnancy and not during the hot summer). I would probably look at California. There are spas out west that are good for couples and especially pregnant women.”
Other great babymoon options, remarked Turner, include Amelia Island, Savannah, New Orleans, Toronto, Vancouver, Boston, Newport Beach and New Hampshire.
When planning your trip, just keep a few things in mind:
Take it from me – once your little one makes his or her arrival, those weekend trips become as rare as a good night’s sleep. Contact a travel agent and start planning that romantic babymoon today!
And just out of curiosity, if you took a babymoon, where did you go? And what places would you recommend for parents-to-be?
By Nicole Plegge, Lifestyle Blogger for SmartParenting
Metro East mom Nicole Plegge has written for STL Parent for more than 12 years. Besides working as a freelance writer & public relations specialist, and raising two daughters and a husband, Nicole's greatest achievements are finding her misplaced car keys each day and managing to leave the house in a stain-free shirt. Her biggest regret is never being accepted to the Eastland School for Girls. Follow Nicole on Twitter @STLWriterinIL
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