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1. SUBJECT: Babymoon like Kate Middleton
Hi XXX,
With all eyes on Kate Middletonʼs baby bump, a number of world-class resorts and spas are offering
expecting couples a slew of rejuvenating options before the arrival. Given that expecting mothers are
approved for travel through 36 weeks, soon-to-be parents can enjoy their own celebrity retreat from
Puerto Rico to Arizona with dedicated babymoon experiences and services including:
Packages: “Indulge with a Babymoon” – includes specialty pregnancy pillow, a $50 Craving Credit, $100
AWAY Spa credit, and more at the W Retreat & Spa – Vieques Island.
Spa Treatments: Mother-To-Be treatments that relieve stress on joints, alleviate aches, reduce swelling,
and nourish the skin at locations from Tucsonʼs The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa to CasaMagna
Marriott Puerto Vallarta in Mexico.
Iʼm happy to share additional examples from around the world, details, and images if this is of interest for
your upcoming coverage.
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Stephanie Perry
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The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa in Arizona
Set in the foothills of Arizonaʼs tranquil Santa Catalina Mountains, The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa is
the perfect desert get-away for any parent-to-be. Expecting mothers can indulge in Elizabeth Arden Red
Door Spaʼs pregnancy massage, offering relaxing benefits from relieving muscle aches and joint paints to
reducing swelling and nourishing skin. With the babyʼs wellness in mind, parents can take advantage of
the newly launched Westin Fresh by The Juicery – an assortment of nourishing juices and smoothies
curated by health experts. Each custom blend (such as carrot, honeydew, melon and turmeric), along with
AZuL Restaurantʼs menu chock-full of SuperFoodsRx dishes, packs a punch of revitalizing goodness full
of pre-natal nutrients and antioxidants. With an exclusive adults-only pool and swim-up bar (only for the
upcoming dad!), numerous waterfalls and five pools, the iconic resort provides a Vitamin D escape for
parents from $199 nightly.
Acqualina Resort & Spa in Florida
Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach is a place where the charm of a Mediterranean villa meets
elegance on the beach and is a recipient of the coveted Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Award and the
AAA Five Diamond Award. A seaside luxury haven located on 4.5 beachfront acres in pristine Sunny Isles
Beach, Acqualina Resort & Spa features 98 impeccably appointed guest rooms and suites and 188
residencies with breathtaking views of Atlantic Ocean. For babymooners, Acqualina offers a Maternity
Massage at Acqualina Spa by ESPA, a deeply nourishing body massage designed to target areas prone
to stress and tension during or after pregnancy. This special massage is designed for moms-to-be after
the first trimester and designed to alleviate muscular aches, while helping to relax, nourish and restore.
Acqualina Resort & Spa also offers a Babymoon Package that includes accommodations (a three-night
minimum stay), one 80 minute Maternity treatment at Acqualina spa by ESPA, one 80 minute Deep
2. Tissue treatment at Acqualina spa by ESPA, one ESPA Pink Hair and Scalp Mud, internet Access, and a
welcome Amenity. Starting rates range between $636 and $846 per night.
Hilton Orlando in Florida
Mere minutes from world-renowned attractions and entertainment options, expecting parents staying at
Hilton Orlando can join in on the fun at neighboring theme parks or experience “new Orlando” complete
with art, theater and shopping. When theme park exhaustion sets in, moms-to-be can soothe aching
muscles and ease tension with the “Momʼs To Be” full-body massage at the on-site spa for $120. Soon-to-
be dads can relax on five acres of recreational playground boasting a winding lazy river, two resort pools
complete with a waterslide, 9-hole golf, bocce ball courts and more. Boasting nightly rates starting at $99
nightly.
The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey in California
Located in Los Angelesʼ only AAA Five-Diamond waterfront hotel, the Spa del Rey has just launched a
new babymoon experience for soon-to-be moms featuring a relaxing and nurturing Motherhood Massage
and a Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey onesie for the coming little one. To help ease swelling, Foot Scrubs
are offered as an added enhancement, and guests can also choose a Hot Oil Scalp Massage featuring
warmed Fijian Organic Coconut Oil for a complete out-of-body experience. If both parents are looking for
pre-baby pampering, the Coupleʼs Suite is available for side-by-side treatments. Per Spa del Reyʼs focus
on harmony with nature, only the highest quality organic and vegan products are used, such as Mama
Mioʼs natural pregnancy skincare– ideal for both mom and babyʼs wellbeing.
PUERTO RICO
W Retreat & Spa, Vieques Island
Intimately located eight miles off the coast of Puerto Rico, W Retreat & Spa – Vieques Island invites
expecting couples to “Indulge with a Babymoon” with a curated series of pampering amenities on island
time. From $50 in Cravings Credit for inevitable late-night snacking to a $100 AWAY Spa credit for
couples to unwind, relaxation is at the forefront. Other elements include two fruitful smoothies daily, an in-
room calming essential oil amenity, specialty pregnancy pillow, daily oceanfront breakfast for two at Sorcé
terrace, late check-out, and a complimentary room upgrade. To take advantage of this experience, please
direct readers to note the WBBYMOON code when booking three or more nights starting at $554 nightly.
Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Beach Resort & Spa
To melt away the pregnancy stress, expecting moms at Puerto Ricoʼs Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Beach
Resort & Spa are encouraged to connect with their baby on a deeper level at the Mandara Spa. Moms-to-
be can enjoy the “Nurturing Mother-to-Be Massage,” 50-minutes of massage techniques adapted to each
stage of pregnancy. The newly multi-million dollar room renovated resort boasts a new “Grand Romance”
package for honeymooners to partake in private dining under the stars, indulge at a poolside cabana, sip
on champagne, experience a nightly turndown service, revel in unforgettable Puerto Rico adventures, and
more.
St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort
St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort, Puerto Rico is a tropical oasis for expecting parents as itʼs a luxurious
nature-filled retreat at the foot of El Yunque National Rainforest. The property is located on a former
coconut plantation, comprised of hiking trails running along 483-acres of nature reserve and ideal for
moms looking to stay fit outdoors in a tranquil setting. The resort offers St. Regisʼ legendary Butler
Service who can answer any and all needs for the expecting parents from midnight snacks to book pre-
natal harmony treatments as the Remède Spa that includes warm stress relieving oils with essence of
sweet almond and jojoba.
Sheraton Puerto Rico
3. Sheraton Puerto Ricoʼs Zen Spa provides an ideal destination for an expecting mother with its array of
Mother-To-Be treatments to relieve stress on weight-bearing joints. Mothers can choose from minty
mocha, honey bee and coconut vanilla oil scents to assist with their pregnancy munchies and cravings via
aromatherapy. Expecting parents that need some alone time can book the “Spa for Her, Casino for Him”
experience that includes $50 Casino Gaming Card for him and for her, a body massage, cleansing facial,
manicure/pedicure, relaxation lounge access and 20% saving on additional treatments when she needs
the extra pampering before the arrival.
CARRIBEAN + MEXICO
CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa in Mexico
The Rebirth Therapy and Mother-To-Be Massage allow expecting moms to relax and indulge at
CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallartaʼs Ohtli Spa. Fusing the latest in spa treatments with Huichol tribal
traditions, these babymoon therapies are specifically designed to relax, revitalize, and embrace mothers
and babies in a spiritual union.
Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort in Costa Rica
Set on a 1,100-acre rainforest, Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort overlooks the Pacific Ocean
adjacent to Herradura Beach. The resortʼs prime location amidst the beach and the rainforest embraces a
variety of nooks for the ultimate relaxation, complimentary Spanish lessons for those who want to teach
their children a new language and a “La Iguana Experience” hike where a resort guide leads guests
throughout the property for the chance to spot toucans, scarlet macaws, monkeys and sloths. On-site,
mothers can indulge in Prenatal Massage that focuses on reducing discomfort and swelling.
Biras Creek Resort in the British Virgin Islands
Recognized as the ultimate romantic getaway in the Caribbean, Biras Creek Resort is the most luxurious
location for honeymooners, babymooners and couples celebrating special occasions. From watching the
sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean from your patio, divulging in water sports, enjoying the horses on
property, spending a lazy day in a hammock on the white sand beach, and finishing the day with superb
cuisine, Biras Creek (a 31-room resort) offers an intimate, relaxing escape. The seven-night “Ultimate
Romance” package can be modified for babymooners to feature accommodations, all meals, fresh-
squeezed juices (instead of champagne), a sunset sail, one off-site excursion, two thirty-minute pre-natal
massages and complimentary airport transfers from Virgin Gorda or Beef Island. Starting rates at $4,500
for the 7-night package.