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Azores Getaways for Mum to Be

November 16, 2017

Looking for some unforgettable moments before your bundle of joy arrives? Head to one of these exclusive Azores getaways at WHITE Exclusive Suites & Villas and Santa Bárbara Eco-Beach Resort.

The Azores Islands consists of 9 islands, divided into three geographical groups:

the Eastern Group: Santa Maria and São Miguel

The Central Group: Terceira, Graciosa, São Jorge, Pico and Faial

The Western Group: Corvo and Flores

The Azores, along with the archipelagos of Madeira, Canary Islands and Cape Verde, constitute the biogeographic region of Macaronesia, a name which means “fortunate islands” for those who live there and visit them.

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AZORES GETAWAYS

Our new Azores getaways for expecting couples looking for an unforgettable babymoon have all the ingredients you can wish for. Babymoon amenities include a Gift for Baby, a Welcome Basket, extra pillows for expectant’s mom’s comfort and a Prenatal Massage at Santa Bárbara Eco-Beach Resort. Both resorts are on the island of São Miguel.

BABYMOON PACKAGE AT WHITE EXCLUSIVE SUITES & VILLAS

This old manor house has preserved the features of the Azorean vernacular architecture of the building while transforming it into a genuine and unique space in the region. Babymoon Azores at WHITE includes

In Suite Welcome Basket
Early check-in subject to availability when at the Hotel
Complimentary upgrade to the next Suite category (upon availability)
Gift for Baby
Extra pillows for the expectant mom´s comfort
Outdoor heated pool available all year
Courtesy shuttle to/from airport (from October until March)

Valid until 1st of December 2018

WHITE is just a 15 minutes drive from the Ponta Delgada Airport (airport code = PDL).

Azores Babymoon at WHITE - Junior Suite — Azores Babymoon at WHITE – Junior Suite

BABYMOON PACKAGE AT SANTA BÁRBARA ECO-BEACH RESORT

Santa Bárbara Eco-Beach Resort offers the best experiences from both worlds, between the contemplation of the mountain sheltering the famous Lagoa do Fogo and the relaxing Santa Bárbara beach, with over half a mile of sand.

Enjoy an infinite number of experiences that will fill you with the mystic of “living the Azores”.

In Villa welcome basket
Early check-in subject to availability when at the Resort
Complimentary upgrade to the next Villa category (upon availability)
One Pregnancy Massage for mum to be
Gift for Baby
Extra pillows for the expectant mom´s comfort

Valid until 1st of December 2018

Santa Bárbara Eco-Beach Resort is just a 20 minutes drive from the Ponta Delgada Airport (airport code = PDL).

Azores Babymoon at Santa Bárbara Eco-Beach Resort - Restaurant — Azores Babymoon at Santa Bárbara Eco-Beach Resort – Restaurant

Azores Babymoon at Santa Bárbara Eco-Beach Resort - Pool — Azores Babymoon at Santa Bárbara Eco-Beach Resort – Pool

Milestone Pregnancy Cards

November 16, 2017

How about winning the Milestone Pregnancy Cards Set for Mum to Be? Or give it go a pregnant friend or pregnant partner? Now you can with BabyMoon’s Survey.

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Milestone Pregnancy Cards Survey

To better understand your wishes, we would like to ask a brief moment of your time to fill in our BabyMoon® Travel Survey. Through completing this Survey you will provide us with useful feedback to help us further improve the Babymoon concept.

Your response is highly appreciated and therefore we will give-a-way the Milestone Pregnancy Cards Set once every month.

milestone pregnancy cards

30 photo cards to capture the miracle of your pregnancy and the first weeks of your newborn baby. Our award-winning set that expecting parents can use to capture their pregnancy and first weeks of their newborn baby. From the first pregnancy test, the first kick, the growing belly, pregnancy cravings and the baby’s room to the first outfit, presents and cards and favourite toy. The set also includes two cards to make a hand and footprint. All those moments and highlights too precious to ever forget.

Details :

Don’t let special moments become distant memories
Make your pregnancy unforgettable for yourself and your little one
Simply fill in the date and take a picture together with the card to create a lasting memory
This set contains 30 cards to mark your pregnancy and newborn pictures, each one beautifully illustrated
Milestone Baby Cards are produced in the Netherlands. Printed on FSC certified paper using Vega-Fast ink: an ink based on vegetable oils

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Romantic Weekend Breaks

November 14, 2017

BabyMoon® Travel selected a Top Five of romantic weekend breaks for expecting couples. Whisk your pregnant-self away for one of our romantic weekend breaks and spend an unforgettable time together on your pre-birth getaway.

ROMANTIC WEEKEND BREAKS

1. PARIS

Our number one in our top five of romantic weekend breaks, Paris. Paris is a most desired and magical destination for expecting couples. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Eiffel Tower, stroll along the Seine River and dream about becoming a family.

Experience classic Parisian elegance at the newly refurbished Hilton Paris Opera. Set in the lively Opéra quarter, this luxurious hotel is close to Paris’ top attractions and shopping. The famous department stores of Galeries Lafayette and Printemps are a five-minute walk away.

BABYMOON PACKAGE at Hilton Paris Opera

Paris Babymoon at Hilton Paris Opera includes :

Luxurious Accommodations
Breakfast in Bed
Prenatal Cravings Voucher to spend at ‘Le Pain Quotidien’
‘Sugar Baby’ Mocktail at Le Grand Salon for mum-to-be
Gift Bag for Mommy & Baby
10% discount at La Vallée Village

Executive Corner Room at Hilton Paris Opera

Pregnant in London - Hyde Park Winter Wonderland — Pregnant in London – Hyde Park Winter Wonderland

2.LONDON

What’s not to love about London and now is a magical time to visit with its Christmas lights and ice skating rinks.

BABYMOON PACKAGE at The Connaught

Babymoon London Package, including :

Luxurious Accommodations
Daily English Breakfast for two
Late check-out until 2 pm
‘Nurturing New Life for Pregnancy’ at Aman Spa, a selection of choices

Nurture, Mother-to-be Spa Treatment – 1 hour 30 minutes, Soothing foot soak, gentle body exfoliation, relaxing massage and refreshing facial boost

Uplift, Mother-to-be Spa Treatment – 45 minutes, Supporting Massage for specific areas such as aching backs and heavy legs

Pre-Natal Reflexology – 90 minutes with 45 minutes follow-up consultations, addresses the more commonly associated pregnancy discomforts such as sore feet, swelling, backache
and heartburn. Customised for each trimester, provides a health boost to the foetal environment during pregnancy.

babymoon london — London Babymoon at The Connaught

Spanish Steps Rome – Photographer: Massimo Grassi

3.ROME

Italy’s capital city is unlike any other. From the Pantheon to the Vatican, you will fall in love with Rome.

The Eternal City is just a short haul flight away from many European cities. Rome is just a 2,5 hours flight from London, or 2 hours from Paris and 1,5 hours from Munich.

This luxury urban resort in Villa Borghese Gardens is one of the most desirable premises in Rome within walking distance from extraordinary venues as the Spanish Steps and Via Veneto.

BABYMOON PACKAGE at Aldrovandi Villa Borghese

Aldrovandi Villa Borghese Babymoon Offer includes :

Luxurious Accommodations
Daily Breakfast Buffet for two
Mocktail for Mum-to-Be at the Garden or American Bar
Baby Gift with the Best Wishes from Aldrovandi Villa Borghese

babymoon rome — Rome Babymoon – Aldrovandi Villa Borghese – entrance

image source: w110.bcn.cat / Fountain Magica Barcelona

4.BARCELONA

Barcelona has it all for expecting couples, from a pre-birth shopping spree to fine dining. Or go to the Barcelona icon The Magic Fountain of Montjuïc. Every weekend there is a performance that portrays a wonderful fairytale.

BABYMOON PACKAGE at Monument Hotel

Stay at the five star Monument Hotel where mum-to-be will be treated with a body massage by Valmont, Lavender Blossom in the room, relaxing cocomat pillows and a bubble bath with candles and music.

The Babymoon Barcelona Offer for Expecting Couples at Monument Hotel includes :

Stay in one of the exclusive Deluxe Rooms or Junior Suites
One (1) Relaxing Body Massage for Mum-to-Be by Valmont
Bubble Bath, Candles and Music
Relaxing Cocomat Pillows
Lavender Blossom in the room

5.AMSTERDAM

Our last but not least in our Top Five of romantic weekend breaks, Amsterdam. With its picturesque canal network, rich history and vibrant cultural scene, the capital of the Netherlands is one of the world’s most unique city destinations. Amsterdam, a city with more than 800,000 bicycles, the ‘Venice of the North’ is the ultimate destination for expecting couples.

BABYMOON PACKAGE at Andaz Amsterdam, Prinsengracht

The Babymoon Offer for Expecting Couples at Andaz Amsterdam, Prinsengracht includes

Luxury Accommodations
Upgrade to next room category, based on availability
Daily Buffet Breakfast for Two
Facial for Mum-to-Be – 60 minutes
Fresh Smoothie for Mum-to-Be at the Spa – after spa treatment
Exclusive Miffy ‘Mommy-to-Be’ in-room amenity

Check out BabyMoon® Travel’s review of their recent stay at Andaz Amsterdam, Prinsengracht

Fotograaf : Edwin van Eis - Ice Skating in front of Rijksmuseum — Ice Skating at Rijksmuseum / photographer Edwin van Els

Amsterdam Babymoon at Andaz Amsterdam, Prinsengracht - Deluxe Room — Amsterdam Babymoon at Andaz Amsterdam, Prinsengracht – Deluxe Room

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Abu Dhabi City Guide for Babymooners

November 13, 2017

Enjoy our Abu Dhabi City Guide for Babymooners with our Top 5 of Things to do on your Abu Dhabi Babymoon.

Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, Babymoon - Poolview — Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, Babymoon – Poolview

ABU DHABI CITY GUIDE TOP 5
1.STAY

at the award-winning Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, on a one-kilometre stretch of private beach overlooking the strait that separates Abu Dhabi Island from the mainland. The hotel is conveniently located next to a souk, a traditional Arabian market built in a modern setting offering a variety of shops under one roof.

Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi is home to the award-winning CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La, glamorous fine-dining, a rooftop pool and a private beach.

The Babymoon Spa Indulgence Package includes

USD 100 spa credit per stay (not applicable to retail)
Daily breakfast buffet
Best available room rates
Double GC Award Points for Golden Circle members
Wi-Fi internet access

WEBSITE SHANGRI-LA HOTEL, QARYAT AL BERI

Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, Babymoon - CHI, the Spa at Shangri-La — Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, Babymoon – CHI, the Spa at Shangri-La

2.INDULGE

with a Spa Credit of USD 100 to use at CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri.

CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La draws inspiration from the origins of the Shangri-La legend, a place of personal peace, enchantment and well-being. All massages and treatments are based on authentic natural healing methods found in traditional well-being practices shared by many Asian cultures. Indulge yourself in CHI’s ancient healing philosophies and rituals to relax and rejuvenate both your body and mind.

A speciality massage such as the Mother to Be Massage is one to be remembered and well-deserved for mum to be.

MOTHER-TO-BE MASSAGE
Tailored specifically to the needs of mothers-to-be and their changing bodies, this treatment is administered by therapists who are trained to adjust their techniques to each guest’s personal needs to reduce stress and promote overall wellness.

CHI, The Spa recommends speaking to the Spa Therapist prior to the treatment to get a personalised advice on the most suitable treatment.

3.SHOP

Children’s Lane Abu Dhabi
A whimsical place for an unforgettable pre-birth shopping spree. Here you will find anything from custom baby and children’s nursery and room furniture, luxurious bedding and accessories, toys, skincare products, impeccably tailored clothing, and personalised gifts. You will be spoilt for choice.

Children’s Lane is also the only Abu Dhabi retailer of the Paris baby carré brand Atelier Choux. Atelier Choux is BabyMoon’s preferred BabyMoon® Survey partner and brand.

Level 1, Futouh Al Khair Family Mall

Nest for Kids

Nest for Kids offers you an exquisite shopping experience from outstanding brands. Focussed on trendy, high-quality products that create a sense of comfort for you, your baby and your home.

Level 1, Abu Dhabi Mall

4. SEE

The newly opened Louvre Abu Dhabi is the first museum of its kind in the Arab world. Louvre Abu Dhabi is a universal museum that is a cultural beacon, bringing together different cultures to shine fresh light on the shared stories of humanity.

In addition to the 23 galleries, the museum features exhibitions, a Children’s Museum, a restaurant, a boutique and a café.

Saadiyat Cultural District

Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, Babymoon - Souk with Abra — Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, Babymoon – Souk with Abra

5. TAKE AN ABRA

Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri is connected by a winding waterway featuring Arabic traditional boats, known as abras. You lie back, utterly relaxed, while the abra slowly meanders throughout the verdant garden scenery.

The boat drops you at the hotel’s souk, a traditional Arabian market. Then you browse through the enticing variety of shops selling traditional artefacts, paintings, jewellery and clothes.

Finally, a post-shopping stroll along the private beach finds you just in time to catch the sunset. Majestic orange rays spread their soft light across the glittering canal and the white beach, entrancing your soul.

Abu Dhabi City Guide - Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, Babymoon - Beach — Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, Babymoon – Beach

We hope that both you and your loved one enjoyed our Abu Dhabi City Guide Top 5. We wish you an unforgettable Abu Dhabi Babymoon and a happy and healthy birth.

Rixos The Palm Dubai Pampering Babymoon for Mum-to-Be

November 10, 2017

Rixos The Palm Dubai Pampering Babymoon for Mum-to-Be. Enjoy an unforgettable Dubai Babymoon at this five-star beach resort at the tip of The Palm Jumeirah’s crescent

Rixos The Palm Dubai - Babymoon — Rixos The Palm Dubai – Babymoon – Beach Cabana

This luxurious resort features 230 luxurious sea view rooms and suites, a private beach with sun loungers, private cabanas and motorised water sports, three swimming pools and is home to Anjana Spa, Reef Diving Centre, Italian-inspired L’Olivo, Aegean Restaurant, A La Turca Restaurant and a dynamic selection of bars, lounges and a patisserie.

BABYMOON HIGHLIGHTS RIXOS THE PALM DUBAI :

ANJANA SPA

Traditional Turkish hammam rituals
Steam room, sauna & ice fountain
Shower and cloakrooms
Private Couples Suite
Separate male & female treatment rooms
Aerobics Studio

COCOON MASSAGE – A 45 MINUTES SPECIALITY MASSAGE FOR EXPECTANT MOTHERS

This massage is specially developed for expectant mothers – gentle, comforting and toning. It aims to improve the blood circulation and to relax the muscles to soothe the legs and back of the mother to be. Ideal for expectant mothers seeking a little ‘me’ time.

PATISSERIE ISTANBUL

This lobby lounge offers every pregnancy craving you might have. Enjoy the Cravings Credit for Mum-to-Be to spend at Patisserie Istanbul (Turkish tea/coffee served with a platter of assorted cookies, macaroons or pastries)

I-CHILL BEACH LOUNGE

Enjoy the views of the glittering skyline of Dubai and Palm Jumeirah from the pristine beach as you savour the rich flavours of your delicious virgin Mocktail.

BABYMOON WITH KIDS

Having your babymoon with your whole family? As one of the most child-friendly hotels in Dubai, where they know that happy children bring nothing but joy to parents. Let your little ones enjoy a thrilling holiday full of new friends, fun and games. Activities available at the Rixy kids club include Rixy disco, magic shows, cooking classes, handicrafts, treasure hunting, beach and pool games, talent shows and more.

Babysitting services are also available at an additional cost.

Age group: 4―12 years

Children under the age of 4 may visit Rixy Kids Club if they are accompanied by a parent or guardian.

BABYMOON PACKAGE

Overnight Accommodations
‘Cocoon Massage’ speciality massage for expectant mom at Anjana Spa
Mocktail for Mom-to-Be at I-Chill Lounge
Cravings Credit to spend at Patisserie Istanbul (Turkish tea/coffee served with a platter of assorted cookies, macaroons or pastries)

Valid until 1st of June 2018

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Babymoon Getaway at Shangri-La Hotel Qaryat Al Beri

November 9, 2017

Enjoy those last moments before your bundle of joy arrives and take a babymoon getaway in Abu Dhabi. Stay at the award-winning five star Shangri-La Hotel Qaryat Al Beri. This luxurious retreat is located within the acclaimed Qaryat Al Beri complex, on a one-kilometre stretch of private beach overlooking the strait that separates Abu Dhabi Island from the mainland.

The hotel is conveniently located next to a souk, a traditional Arabian market built in a modern setting offering a variety of shops under one roof.Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi is home to the award-winning CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La, glamorous fine-dining, a rooftop pool and a private beach.

The hotel is connected by a winding waterway featuring Arabic traditional boats, known as abras. You lie back, utterly relaxed, while the abra slowly meanders throughout the verdant garden scenery.

Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, Babymoon - Exterior — Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, Babymoon – Exterior

Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, Babymoon - Beach — Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, Babymoon – Beach

BABYMOON GETAWAY HIGLIGHT : CHI THE SPA

The Babymoon getaway Spa Indulgence Package includes

USD 100 spa credit per stay (not applicable on retail)
Daily breakfast buffet
Best available room rates
Double GC Award Points for Golden Circle members
Wi-Fi internet access

SHANGRI-LA HOTEL QARYAT AL BERI

Jean-Georges Gourmet Pizza to-go

November 9, 2017

A Jean-Georges takeaway pizza? Yes, really, and it’s topped with black truffle and fontina cheese and tucked into a box with a jovial illustration on the front.

It’s all part of the informal gourmet dining experience now to be found at Jean-Georges at The Connaught, the hotel’s neighbourhood restaurant. Expect eclectic imaginative menus with signature Jean-Georges wit, humour and flavour.

ABOUT JEAN-GEORGES

Jean-Georges at The Connaught, created by world-renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, is a meeting place for both guests and The Connaught’s neighbourhood. It overlooks fashionable Mount Street, in the heart of Mayfair, and offers informal gourmet dining, all-hours, in a relaxed, contemporary setting. Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner are all served here, along with a carefully-curated menu of tasty cocktails; and their extensive wine list is drawn from The Connaught’s 6,000-bottle cellar.

The Connaught, London

Expecting a baby and looking for a babymoon in London? then head to London’s chic Mayfair at stay at the five star The Connaught. The Connaught occupies a quiet corner in the heart of Mayfair Village – one of the most exclusive and fashionable districts of London and with Oxford Street, the West End and the airports all easily accessible, The Connaught is the perfect London base for your babymoon. Over the years their spectacular service, exquisite restaurants and unparalleled facilities have received many awards.

BABYMOON PACKAGE THE CONNAUGHT

Expect breathtaking luxury hotel suites from some of the world’s best designers; Michelin-starred cuisine from Hélène Darroze and Jean-Georges at The Connaught; pampering and wellness at the luxury Aman Spa, and Afternoon Tea at the Coburg Bar.

The Connaught, London created a blissful babymoon experience for expecting couples :

Babymoon London Package, including :

Luxurious Accommodations
Daily English Breakfast for two
Late check-out until 2 pm
‘Nurturing New Life for Pregnancy’ at Aman Spa, a selection of choices

Nurture, Mother-to-be Spa Treatment – 1 hour 30 minutes, Soothing foot soak, gentle body exfoliation, relaxing massage and refreshing facial boost

Uplift, Mother-to-be Spa Treatment – 45 minutes, Supporting Massage for specific areas such as aching backs and heavy legs

Valid until April 1st, 2018

Babymoon Getaways : Florence

November 8, 2017

With so many babymoon getaways to choose from, we would like to highlight one perfect babymoon destination for this Autumn season, Florence. Although a bit hot in the summer months, especially when pregnant, Florence is a perfect babymoon destination in the colder autumn season.

Babymoon Ideas : Pregnancy City Guide Florence

Babymoon Getaways: Florence

Florence’s current temperatures range from 11º to 16º Celsius with sunshine. Treat yourselves to a well-deserved babymoon getaway at the luxurious Villa Cora. Located inside a centuries-old park that overlooks the Boboli Gardens, on the hills just outside the historical centre of Florence.

Escape to this luxurious 44 rooms and suites Villa with its large outdoor pool, blissful Spa Bené, top cuisine and a rooftop terrace with breathtaking views of the city.

Villa Cora created a pampering Florence babymoon offer for expecting couples :

Florence Babymoon Package includes :

Accommodation for two with a minimum stay of 2 nights, starting from Superior category
A Romantic Breakfast in Bed for two
A 50 minutes Couple’s Relaxing Massage, while enjoying a non-alcoholic cocktail
Cigar for dad-to-be to save for the Big Day
One romantic candlelight dinner for two (three-course meal, wines excluded)
Farewell Gift from Villa Cora

Babymoon Getaways: FLORENCE – VILLA CORA BABYMOON OFFER

WEBSITE VILLA CORA

GETTING THERE

Firenze / Peretola Airport (FLR) (Amerigo Vespucci)
Villa Cora is approx. 30 minutes from the airport

BABYMOON HIGHLIGHTS

Ponte Vecchio, the bridge of jewellers. It is very much photographed, typically, surmounted by the Vasari Corridor.

Shoe Museum Museum Salvatore Ferragamo (Entrance: Palazzo Spini Feroni)

The museum is devoted mainly to the Ferragamo company’s history, the life of its founder, Salvatore Ferragamo and his creations.You may book your visit in Italian, English, French or Spanish. Audio guides are available in Italian, English, French and Japanese.

For more babymoon activities, the best addresses for your pregnancy cravings and where to shop for baby, check out our Florence City Guide

Florence Babymoon Villa Cora Babymoon Getaways — Florence Babymoon Villa Cora