By Sara Liss
Resorts Expert, about.com
While the flowers and breakfast in bed are always nice, why not sweep mom off her feet this year with a spontaneous getaway? From an adults-only retreat in Barbados to learning to salsa in San Juan, below are seven luxury escape ideas that will let her indulge.
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Where to go: The House - Barbados
What
mom will love: No kids. Mom can escape her duties with an adults-only
getaway to this beachfront barefoot oasis on Barbados' famed Platinum
West Coast. With complimentary daily champagne breakfast, Jet Lag
revival massage, 24-hour ambassador service and a picture perfect view,
this boutique-style escape is the ultimate over-the-top way to say
"thanks."
Book it now: Visit www.thehousebarbados.com. Rates start at $657.
Where to go: CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa, Anguilla
What
mom will love: The 5-star resort exemplifies Caribbean luxury from its
private villas and award-winning spa to the pristine white sand beach
boasting views of neighboring St. Maarten.
The island is a favorite of celebrities and
professional athletes alike, and mom will definitely feel like a star.
Best of all, no cooking required! With five world-class dining venues,
an onsite hydroponic farm and wine-tastings held in its 3,600-bottle
wine cellar, CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa is a mecca for foodies and
wine enthusiasts.
Book it now: Visit cuisinartresort.com and book the “Suite Escapes” offer to stay five nights for the price of four.
Where to go: Marriott Stanton South Beach - Miami, FL
What mom will love: Beachfront
pampering. Mom can bask in the sun and let loose at this boutique-style
SoBe resort with the “Mother of the Year” package, which includes a
Swedish massage, 2 drinks from Starbucks, two beach lounge chairs &
umbrella, cocktails and lunch by the beach and a day of valet parking.
She deserves it.
Book it now: Visit marriottstantonsouthbeach.com. Rates start at $246/night plus $180 for the package (purchase at check-in).
Where to go: San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino - San Juan, Puerto Rico
What mom will love: Getting
loose and learning to salsa with the San Juan Marriott's complimentary
lessons. By night she can show off her moves at the Red Coral Lounge,
the resort’s lively lobby bar, with the hottest live
music Wednesday-Sunday evenings (6-10 p.m.). If you've got the tots in
tow, they can join in too. Salsa lessons are offered every Saturday at 1
p.m. on the pool deck.
Book it now: Visit www.marriottsanjuan.com. Starts at $209/night.
Where to go: The Resort at Longboat Key Club - Sarasota, Florida
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What mom will love: Being treated like a VIP. The resort's Jet Away for the Day package includes
a private jet rental from any Florida airport to the resort, spa
treatments, limo transport, dinner, golf, tennis and of course, the
sunny skies on a pristine beach. Bringing the kids? No problem. They can
hang at Camp Loggerhead for their own mini-vacay.
Book it now: Visit www.longboatkeyclub.com/jetaway. Package starts at $8,500.
Where to go: Westin Playa Bonita, Panama
What mom will love: Relaxation
and healing therapies. Give your mom the gift of indulgence with Westin
Playa Bonita’s Sensory Spa Experience, which includes five spa
treatments ranging from 50 minute aromatic and hot stone massages to a
25 minute scalp massage and facial exfoliation. In addition, moms will
have daily access to the Hydrothermal Area featuring alternating
hot-and-cold treatments that form a powerful and therapeutic element of
the spa journey.
Book it now: Visit www.westinplayabonita.com. Rate starts at $240.
Where to go: JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa, Cancun, Mexico
What mom will love: Spa,
spa and more spa. Cancun offers sunshine, bright blue Mexican-Caribbean
beaches, and plenty of family fun year-round, but come May 11th, it’s
all about mom! The resort's Spa Pampering
Getaway package spoils rockstar moms with the best of the best at the
resort’s 35,000-square-foot Mayan-inspired spa, including two 50-minute
Swedish massages, one facial, one manicure, one pedicure, daily $100
resort credit and ocean view accommodations.
Book it now: Visit www.jwmarriottcancun.com and use promotional code Z85. Rates start at $369 per night.
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Where to go: South Carolina’s newly-renovated The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa
What mom will love: This
resort offers an array of Lowcountry adventure excursions for the
active mom from zip lining to kayaking and total relaxation such as
Heavenly Spa treatments and beach yoga of those needing a time out.
This Mother’s Day the resort is offering “buy one room, get a connecting room for the kids for FREE” package with rates starting as low as $248. Families can enjoy activities such as kayaking, zip lining, s’mores making, outdoor movies and more.
Promo code: MOMBOGO | To book, consumers can visit: http://www.westinhiltonheadisland.com/mothers-day
Package must be booked by May 10 for stays available through May 12 with a minimum two night stay.
