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Pregnant in AMSTERDAM

October 12, 2015

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 your once-in-a-lifetime babymoon.

Pregnant in Dutch = ‘zwanger’

Amsterdam Babymoon at Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam — ©Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam

1. Stay

Celebrate your pregnancy and spend your babymoon at Amsterdam’s only Forbes Five-Star Hotel, the Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam.

Explore the diverse shops of Nine Streets, grab a bite, and admire the modern collections at the Stedelijk Museum.

AMSTERDAM BABYMOON AT WALDORF ASTORIA AMSTERDAM

Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability (excluding signature suites)
Daily full breakfast for two guests per bedroom served in the restaurant
$100 USD Equivalent Resort or Hotel credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full. Not applicable for Spectrum restaurant or Spa retail products)
Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability
Complimentary Wi-Fi

2. Explore

The things to do in Amsterdam are endless. So whether you’re here for two nights or seven, here are some great activities to do while on your Babymoon in Amsterdam.

Soak up some culture in Museumplein. Visit Rijksmuseum with over 8,000 pieces to see, like Rembrandt’s greatest work, The Night Watch.
Take a Canal Cruise
Discover Amsterdam’s Parklife. Amsterdam is home to over 30 parks. You’ll never be short of a picnic spot in Amsterdam. More than just leafy escapes from the urban hustle, parks are at the heart of Amsterdam culture.
Spend the evening in a former tram depot. Located in the newly hip Oud-West area of the city, De Hallen is a center for arts, crafts, fashion, and food in a recently refurbished industrial building dating from 1902.
February / March, the Nine Months Fair
For five days every year, Amsterdam’s fairground, the RAI Amsterdam is transformed into a paradise for (new) parents.

3.Indulge

Indulge with a pampering Prenatal Massage at the award-winning Guerlain Spa at Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam.

4. Prenatal Shopping

With everything from multi-story department stores and exclusive boutiques to antiques and contemporary Dutch design, Amsterdam inspires even the most discerning shopper.

For You & Your Baby

Petit Bateau, Van Baerlestraat 19
The French brand is a great start to stock up on high-quality onesies, made of the softest cotton, perfect for your baby.
Noppies Maternity Wear Store. Here it’s all about you and your growing belly.
Club CINQ, inside Conservatorium Hotel, Van Baerlestraat. I think that this might be the smallest children’s boutique in the world.
De Winkel van Nijntje (also known as Miffy, Scheldestraat 61)) Holland’s most beloved bunny. Here you’ll find everything for your baby, including books, toys, clothes, bags, and even linens for your nursery. Stop by for fun and useful gifts and souvenirs.
Department store De Bijenkorf on Dam Square.

5. Pregnancy Cravings

Stach, Haarlemmerstraat 150. Grab a refreshing cup of tea, a healthy fruit juice, a delicious sandwich, or a ready-to-eat meal: at this eatery, you can always find something healthy for you! Everything is high quality and fresh produce is delivered daily.
Puccini Bomboni, Staalstraat 17. No sugar, no butter, no fondant, no artificial additives. But with lots of chocolate and special ingredients such as pepper, rhubarb, tea, and calvados. Self-made according to traditional methods. Chocoholics from far and near come to the Staalstraat (or the shop at Singel 184) to stock up on their favorite flavors.
Tea in the City, Beethovenstraat 23. Are you a tea lover? then head to Tea in the City. You’ll fall in love with the beautiful storage tins of Betjeman & Barton.
Try Typically Dutch Food. From mini pancakes to croquettes from a vending machine, Don’t go home without trying at least one of these traditional Dutch foods such as Bitterballen, Stroopwafel, Poffertjes, or a Tompouce.

BabyMoon® Travel Tips :

I Amsterdam City Card

The I Amsterdam City Card is the smartest and most affordable way to explore Amsterdam.

It gets you free entry to all the best museums and attractions, unlimited use of GVB public transport (so you can go wherever you like for free), great discounts, free giveaways, and special offers – all included in one single card.

And it doesn’t stop in Amsterdam. Get out of town and discover the charms of the surrounding area, including historic Haarlem, the harbor village of Enkhuizen, and the Amsterdam Castle Muiderslot. But also the perfectly preserved Zaanse Schans, and picture-perfect Volendam and Marken.

Pregnant in LONDON

October 9, 2015

A London Babymoon for Mum-to-Be. BabyMoon® Travel proudly offers pampering maternity breaks at London’s top luxury hotels, such as the Mayfair five-star hotels Claridge’s and The Connaught as well as Covent Garden-based One Aldwych and Rosewood London. And in Knightsbridge The Berkeley and on Regent Street, Hotel Café Royal.

LONDON BABYMOON

The question is not why to go on a babymoon to London but How To Babymoon In London. A city as diverse as London is the perfect destination for expectant couples.

1.Babymoon Stay

At Hotel Café Royal

What’s included?

Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
Complimentary full English breakfast for two guests per bedroom daily
$100 USD equivalent Hotel credit to be utilised during your stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability
For Junior Suites and above: Complimentary minibar (soft drinks and snacks)
For Grand Junior Suite category and above: One-way airport transfer (2 guests)
For Regent Suite and above: Round trip airport transfers (2 guests)
Welcome arrival amenity
Complimentary Wi-Fi

Make your London Babymoon even more unforgettable with this add-on Babymoon Celebration. This package is available from £265.00 per stay and can be further customised to your wishes.

A bottle of So Jennie (0% Sparkling wine)
60-minute Ultimate Pre-Natal Massage
Hotel Café Royal Lion Teddy

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London Babymoon at One Aldwych – Covent Garden

Want to see our complete portfolio of London babymoon, come visit our BabyMoon® Travel website.

2. Pre-Baby Shopping

Seraphine Maternity Stores

Kensington Boutique, 179 Kensington High Street
Battersea Boutique, 102 Northcote Road
Marylebone Boutique, 45 Marylebone High Street

La Coqueta Kids (Spanish Designer Clothes for Baby and Children) Showcasing the entire collection from 0 months to 10 years.

Flagship Store in Notting Hill:
61 Ledbury Road

Pregnant in London - Biscuiteers — Biscuits New Baby Boy or Girl Biscuit Tin

The Biscuiteers is your address for beautiful, hand-iced, personalized biscuits, chocolates, cakes and cupcakes. Have a pregnancy craving pause at The Biscuiteers Boutique and Icing Cafe in Notting Hill.
194 Kensington Park Road. And if you already know if you’re having a boy or girl, then definitely get the New Baby Girl or Boy Biscuit Tin, it’s too hard to resist.

Hamley’s
188 – 196 Regent Street
Hamley’s is one of the largest and most famous toy shops in the world. Six huge floors packed full of toys and games, is one of London’s most popular tourist attractions, welcoming in excess of five million visitors each year.

Harrods
Here awaits the world-famous Harrods on Brompton Road, Knightsbridge. Harrods is one of the largest department stores in the world. Offering inspiring baby products, from exclusive Harrods branded plush bears, and Christian Dior baby shoes to the newest Balmoral Pram.

Pregnant in London - Electric Cinema — Electric Cinema – interior two locations

Mercato Mayfair

Or head to try dishes from around the world at the impressive and newly opened food market “Mercato Mayfair”. This marketplace is located inside an old church.

Here, ingredients are fresh, artisanal and sustainably sourced as far as possible. Two levels of food stalls and bars are accompanied by a rooftop terrace.

St Mark’s, North Audley Street, London

3. Unique & Comfy Movie Nights in London

The ideal cinema experience for expectant couples can be found in the two locations of Electric Cinema.

Electric Cinema

Shoreditch location: 64-66 Redchurch St, Shoreditch

As part of the Soho House Group, the Electric Cinema Shoreditch provides an unrivalled level of comfort and style for up to 50 cinema-goers. What better way to enjoy the film than from plush armchairs with cosy cashmere blankets? With a fully licensed deli bar and coffee station on the ground floor, you’ll find a range of draught beers, wines and cocktails (or non-alcoholic drinks for mum-to-be), light meals and snacks, and excellent coffee, to enjoy before or during the film.

Perfect for expectant couples? there’s more space for a more comfortable cinema experience with leather seating, footstools and tables for food and drink. In addition, two 2-seater sofas are also available at the rear of the theatre, perfect for a romantic night out.

Portobello location: 191 Portobello Road (Notting Hill)

The interior of the Electric Cinema Portobello reflects the cinema’s long history. Sixty-five leather armchairs with footstools and side tables offer unparalleled comfort. In addition, there are three 2-seater sofas at the rear of the theatre and six double beds in the front row providing a unique cinema experience. Individual cashmere blankets complete the picture.

4. View

The view from The Shard is the premium visitor attraction at the top of Western Europe’s tallest building, and London’s newest landmark, The Shard. For tickets, visit Tickets The Shard VisitLondon.com

5. Watch

Choosing a musical isn’t easy with so many theatres and popular musicals playing in London right now. We’ve picked a few :

Mary Poppins
Six
Disney’s The Lion King
Mamma Mia!
Come From Away

VisitLondon.com

Pregnant in VIENNA

October 8, 2015

PREGNANT IN VIENNA

Vienna, one of the most romantic, cultural and majestic cities in Europe. The ultimate destination for a once in a lifetime babymoon. Expecting couples will be amazed by the diversity of the city, the luxurious shopping streets, the cultural program, cuisine, impeccable service and luxurious hotels.

Vienna is easily reachable by plane, train or car. Vienna International Airport (VIE = airport code) is about 16 km east of Vienna.

The Official Travel Guide for Vienna

Vienna.info

BABYMOON ACTIVITIES

Vienna boasts 50 theaters, including four opera houses and several stage musical theaters, 150 museums, numerous galleries, and renowned drama, music and dance festivals. All this ensures an extraordinarily rich cultural program throughout the year, making the city one of Europe’s leading cultural centers.

Highlight for expecting couples

Prater park with the famous Giant Ferris Wheel
The Naschmarkt, Vienna’s multinational fruit and vegetable market which also features a flea market every Saturday.
Make your babymoon extra memorable and take the ‘must do’ Fiakerfahrt
Visit Empress Sisi’s former summer residence. This baroque complex contains an enchanting park, the Palm House, the Gloriette and a Zoo (with Panda’s, too cute for words)
Spend an entire day at Schönbrunn: visit the show rooms with a “Grand Tour with Audio Guide,” admire the splendid Bergl Rooms, and stroll through the “Labyrinth.”
Relax in one of Vienna’s beautiful inner-city parks or gardens. Vienna is one of the greenest cities in the world. More than half of the metropolitan area is made up of green space. Such as Stadtpark or City Hall Park.

Pregnant in Vienna, In a traditional horse-drawn carriage on Michaelerplatz — ©WienTourismus / Peter Rigaud Legend: In a traditional horse-drawn carriage on Michaelerplatz

Pregnant in Vienna — ©WienTourismus / Popp & Hackner Legend: Museums: Volksgarten with Kunsthistorisches Museum and Naturhistorisches Museum Wien

Pregnant in Vienna, Naschmarkt — ©WienTourismus / Peter Rigaud Legend: Naschmarkt

WEATHER IN VIENNA

Each year there are 67 days with temperatures of 25°C and over, and 50 days with temperatures below freezing. Westerly weather systems prevail, the average air temperature is eleven degrees and precipitation is 600 mm/year.

PRE-NATAL SHOPPING SPREE

In Vienna, the main – and most exclusive – shopping streets of Kohlmarkt, Graben and Kärntner Strasse form a pedestrianized area, which is known locally as the Golden U.

This luxury hotspot took on an extra dimension in 2014 when the neighboring Goldenes Quartier (taking in Tuchlauben, Bognergasse, Seitzergasse, and Am Hof, where Park Hyatt Vienna is located) officially opened for business. Kohlmarkt is lined with international brands such as Burberry, Cartier, Chanel, Chopard, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Salvatore Ferragamo, Tiffany & Co and Tommy Hilfiger.

The roll call at the Goldenes Quartier is no less luxurious. Located in a complex of heritage-listed historic buildings stretching between Tuchlauben and Am Hof, this new development is home to an impressive line-up of big names including Bambini (children’s fashion), Bottega Veneta, Brioni, Roberto Cavalli, Church’s, Brunello Cucinelli, Emporio Armani, Etro, Kiton, Alexander McQueen, Miu Miu, Mulberry, Pomellato, Prada (its largest store in Europe), Saint Laurent Paris, Sergio Rossi, Valentino, Louis Vuitton (including the second largest LV Maison store in Europe), and 7 For all Mankind.

Just opposite the Goldenes Quartier, a raft of exclusive stores including Akris, Vivienne Westwood, Agent Provocateur and Jimmy Choo are taking Tuchlauben by storm. A few streets further on is Hermès which has been a fixture in the capital for many years, just like Versace.

PREGNANCY CRAVINGS

Demel (est. 1786) Kohlmarkt. Sweet Treats, Eye-Catching windows, high art of confectionary.
©WienTourismus / Peter Rigaud Legend: Coffeehouse: Demel art of confectionary.
A few buildings down is the equally illustrious Meinl am Graben, with its delectable delicacies.
On Graben 30, Altmann & Kühne awaits with its fine pralines, lovingly packaged in little boxes
Café Sacher Vienna offers the perfect chance to sample a typical Viennese coffee-house atmosphere and of course to treat yourself to a slice of the legendary Original Sacher-Torte. Philharmonikerstrasse 4
Or for chocolate cravings, visit Xocolat Manufaktur at Servitengasse 5

PRE-BIRTH SHOPPING FOR MOM & BABY

Boutique Mimi, Mariahilferstrasse 22. Maternity Wear for Mom
Mama & Kind, Goldschmiedgasse 10. Maternity Wear and Baby’s Fashion
Boutique Bébé Maternity Wear, Viriotgasse 6.
Unter Umständen, Windmühlgasse 15. Maternity Wear
Kärntner Strasse is home to one of just a handful of department stores in the city. Split across several floors, the Steffl department store offers fashion, fragrances and accessories.
The nearby Ringstrassen Galerien is a spacious, indoor shopper’s paradise containing 70 shops and restaurants.
Mama und Kind Vienna interior
Department store Peek & Cloppenburg has moved into a new building created by British architect David Chipperfield on the famous shopping street.
Luxury Children’s boutique Bambini Fashion has two stores in Vienna, one located inside Steffl Department store (4th floor), the other at Tuchlaubenhof 7, Goldenes Quartier.
Mariahilfer Strasse, Vienna’s longest shopping street. Vienna’s number one shopping destination and partly pedestrianized. This large thoroughfare features broad sidewalks and has attracted hundreds of shops and flagship stores carrying international brands, with a particular focus on fashion, footwear, accessories and interior design. There are also countless eateries, including cafés, ice-cream shops, fast food restaurants and pizzerias.

Pregnant in Vienna - Bambini Fashion — Pregnant in Vienna – Bambini Fashion

GETTING AROUND IN VIENNA

Vienna offers a great public transport system. Vienna’s subway system is well-equipped for guests with disabilities and special needs. All subway stations and trains are almost entirely wheelchair-accessible. Almost all stations have “guiding strips” for the visually impaired, showing the way to stairs, escalators and elevators.

Further, “Low floor” vehicles operate on almost all streetcar and bus lines in Vienna to make it easier for people with restricted mobility to board and alight.

Flying While Pregnant

October 6, 2015

FLYING WHILE PREGNANT

Is it safe to fly while pregnant? At BabyMoon® Travel, we’ve heard this question many times. It is often thought that you can not fly at all during pregnancy. Some expectant mothers are concerned about radiation in planes and others would like to know if they can fly when expecting twins.

We have compiled a list of the top 9 questions we’ve heard the most and added some personal experiences too. We hope it will be helpful when you decide on your destination for your babymoon.

1. What is the safest time for a pregnant woman to travel?

According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the safest time for a pregnant woman to travel is during the second trimester (18 through 24 weeks).

2. When is the safest time to fly during pregnancy?

Travel by air is usually safe for mothers-to-be. However, once you are 36 weeks into your pregnancy, flying is not recommended. Flying during the first week following delivery is discouraged as well, both for you and your baby.

3. When is the safest time to fly during a twin pregnancy? Can I fly when expecting twins?

If you are expecting more than one baby, consult your physician first. If you have had complications, you always need to have permission to fly from your physician.

In general, the safest time to fly during a twin pregnancy is before 32 weeks, when you are having an uncomplicated twin pregnancy.

With British Airways you cannot fly when you are at the end of the 32nd week and pregnant with more than one baby.

4. What should I bring with me to the airport?

After 28 weeks you must carry confirmation from your doctor or midwife (such as a letter or certificate, in addition to your pregnancy record) confirming your approximate due date and that there are no complications with your pregnancy.

Note from the creator of BabyMoon® Travel, Ilonka Molijn. “During my first pregnancy I was very happy to have brought my doctor’s papers with my due date on it. I looked like 9 months pregnant instead of 5 months. The airline staff at Verona airport in Italy asked about my due date because they were confused. So I would advice to always bring your confirmation with your due date with you, even if you are not even close to 28 weeks of pregnancy.”

5. What discomfort can I experience when flying pregnant?

Swelling of your legs due to fluid retention (oedema)
Ear Problems. The changes in air pressure in the plane can cause you to experience problems in your ears, often combined with a blocked nose.

Note from the creator of BabyMoon® Travel, Ilonka Molijn. “I experienced swelling of my feet when flying home from our Maldives honeymoon. I didn’t even know that I was pregnant and found out later at home. We had a stop-over in Zurich and there my shoes didn’t fit me anymore. Bringing an extra pair of sandals or slippers in your carry-on bag can come in handy too !”

6. What is DVT and what is the increased risk when flying pregnant?

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that forms in your legs or pelvis. The risk of a DVT increases with the length of your flight. It also increases if you are having additional risk factors such as a previous DVT or if you are overweight.

Always check your risk with your doctor before flying.

7. What is considered short and long-haul flights?

Short haul flights < under four hours
Medium and Long haul flights > over four hours

8. Do you have tips for pregnant women in the air?

•wear flat and comfortable shoes
•place a pillow against the lower back to ease strain
•try to walk every two hours, this will help combat swelling and discomfort
•keep hydrated and avoid coffee and tea. Drink plenty of water, at least one litre for every two hours in flight
•keep your seatbelt low around your hips, not around your abdomen

9. Is it harmful to me and my baby to fly?

With an uncomplicated pregnancy, flying is not harmful to you and your baby.

According to the British Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, there is no evidence that the changes in air pressure and/or the decrease in humidity have a harmful effect on your or your baby. There is also no evidence that flying will cause miscarriage, early labour or your waters to break.

Anyone who flies is exposed to a slight increase in radiation. Occasional flights are not considered to present a risk to you or your baby.

The Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists put their useful advice in this handy pdf leaflet called Air Travel and Pregnancy.

BabyMoon Travel’s Tip: Complete Guide to Travelling when you’re pregnant by CompareTravelInsurance.com.au

Babymoon in Baden-Baden

October 2, 2015

BABYMOON IN BADEN-BADEN, GERMANY

Baden-Baden – the outstanding spa town resort – stands for relaxing spa breaks, a very upscale cultural program, excitement at the most beautiful casino in the world, shopping at its best, culinary highlights with the famous traditional Baden-Baden and gourmet cuisine in the most beautiful setting of a small charming town.

Tourist Office Baden Baden Baden-Baden.de

GETTING THERE

Baden-Baden is easily located, just about 25 minutes from Strasbourg, 90 minutes from Frankfurt, 4 hours from Munich, 5 hours from Paris and Brussels and 6 hours from Amsterdam.
The nearest airports are Frankfurt and Stuttgart.

Babymoon in Baden Baden, Villa Stéphanie - Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa, — Villa Stéphanie

PRE-BABY BREAK

Take a pregnant pause at Europe’s finest Destination Spa, Villa Stéphanie. An elegant Park Villa entirely dedicated to spa retreats for beauty, detox and medical care.

Recreation Days for the expecting couple :

Two (2) nights in a Villa Stéphanie Superior room with a wonderful view overlooking the famous Lichtentaler Allee
Brenners Breakfast Buffet
Warm welcome with mineral water and fruits in your room
Optional a 60-minute Aroma Oil Massage or a 60-minute Classic Facial for the mom and dad-to-be
A Pedicure for mom-to-be
Access to Europe’s finest destination spa with fitness centre, large indoor pool in Roman style, 500 square meter sauna, plunge pool, ladies spa, daily fitness activities free of charge as for example yoga for the mom-to-be
Complimentary access to salon Villa Stéphanie with coffee, tea, soft drinks and snacks included
Shopping Voucher to spend at an exclusive baby boutique in Baden-Baden
One Baby Gift: A Brenners Baby Bib

For bookings, please visit baby-moon.eu/baden

Baden Baden Shopping — Copyright: Baden-Baden Kur & Tourismus GmbH

BABYMOON ACTIVITIES

For babymooners, there are a lot of leisure activities in Baden-Baden, such as :

a romantic horse-carriage ride alongside the world-famous parks and gardens “Lichtentaler Allee”
a visit to the Mount Merkur including a ride with the funicular railway “Merkurbergbahn”
a visit to the Museum Frieder Burda or Fabergé Museum
a ride in the sightseeing train through the city
a night in the “most beautiful casino in the world” (Marlene Dietrich)

Babymoon in Baden Baden — Copyright: “Baden-Baden Kur & Tourismus GmbH”

PRENATAL SHOPPING

Expectant mothers will be amazed by the world-class fashion brands, the peak of exclusivity. Baden-Baden’s cosmopolitan ambience is simply fascinating, creating feel-good moments one after the other.

Where ? Baden-Baden’s fashion boulevard – the Sophienstraße and Lichtentaler Straße,

Whether it’s silk scarves and belts from Hermès, stylish bags from Longchamp and Gucci, fine cashmere, tailor-made clothes for men from Scabal, Ermenegildo Zegna or Brioni, valuable watches including all luxury brands from Cartier to Chopard, legendary handcrafts from the Meissen porcelain factory, or the finest quality handmade shoes – the town of Baden-Baden cultivates the shopping experience, giving it a special touch that allows secret wishes to become true.

HIGHLIGHTS

Pregnant Mom

TEAS. Be amazed by the enormous collection of teas and stock up at TeeGschwendner
Lange Strasse 17
FASHION. Wagener Galerie, Lange Strasse 44, Shopping Mall
PREGNANCY CRAVINGS. Café König, Lichtentaler Strasse 12, best coffee house and chocolate speciality store in Europe with 40 different chocolate bars and 30 types of pralines
SHOES. Antora Selection & Antora Shoe, Lichtentaler Strasse 7. Exclusive collection of brands such as Valentino, Alberta Ferretti, Loro Piana, Michael Kors, Azzedine Alaïa, Etro, Balenciaga, Chloé, Manzoni24, and Jimmy Choo.
BÄR, Manufacturer of comfortable shoes at Sophienstr. 14

Father-to-Be

SHOES. Visit the store with the bespoke shoes from Vickermann und Stoya, adding a new dimension to your footwear through its high-quality workmanship and valuable materials. Merkurstrasse 3–5
WATCHES. Tourbillon Boutique, Sophienstrasse 3a. A homage to the traditional art of Swiss watchmaking. The brands of the Swatch Group are united here, such as Breguet, Harry Winston, Blancpain, Glashütte Original, Jaquet Droz, Omega and Swatch. Watch lovers can expect an extraordinary selection of timepieces, which are considered some of the most renowned in Haute Horlogerie.

Babymoon in the Algarve

September 29, 2015

Babymoon in the Algarve

The entire Algarve coast enjoys Mediterranean temperatures that vary from 15ºC in winter through to 30ºC in summer. Making the Algarve an ideal year-round babymoon destination. During the year, the Algarve invests in making beaches attractive so that visitors can feel good in safe, pollution-free beaches.

To prove it, there is a growing number of award-winning beaches every year hosting the Blue Flag, set by the EU. This guarantees that clean sand, water quality, standards of environmental management and safety are respected.

Official Algarve Tourist Office VisitAlgarve.pt

PRE-BABY BREAK AT BELA VISTA HOTEL & SPA

Take a pregnant pause and celebrate your pregnancy at this intimate boutique hotel retreat by the sea.
Overlooking the indescribable cliff of Praia da Rocha in Portimão, the BELA VISTA Hotel & Spa is 45 minutes from Faro International Airport and 2 hours from Lisbon International Airport

Babymoon in the Algarve, BELA VISTA Hotel & Spa — BELA VISTA Hotel & Spa

BELA VISTA Hotel & Spa – Babymoon Offer includes :

♥ Private Check-in & Welcome drink at arrival
♥ Pregnancy Massage – 55 minutes
♥ Access to Bela Vista Spa by L’Occitane Circuit
♥ Extra pillows for the expectant mom’s comfort

For bookings & information, please visit Babymoon in the Algarve

BABYMOON TIP!

Make the most of your Algarve babymoon and book a private hypnobirthing class to prepare for birth. The class will be given by Hypnobirthing Specialist Madelon Cabrita in the privacy of your hotel room or at another private space in the hotel or resort where you are staying. For Information & Bookings, please visit baby-moon.eu/hypnobirthing

BABYMOON ACTIVITIES: in and around Praia da Rocha

The excellent water sports options at Praia da Rocha such as kite surfing, jet skiing, water skiing or diving are best to avoid while pregnant. Though, nature walks, evening entertainment, or even discovering an unforgettable gastronomic route, are all excellent options for the expecting couple.

Find out, for instance, the Alvor, a fishing village of narrow streets along the river and with a coastline that stretches for 200 kilometres in its various beaches.

The markets are also known as great attractions and take place in almost all locations. Emphasis on Quarteira market, every Wednesdays and the Loulé market on Saturdays. Or attend an exciting running on the race track of Portimão,

Babymoon in the Algarve - Almond Balls — image: FoodGawker.com

The nights are warm and the animation doesn’t stop. Find out the diversity of bars and restaurants offering you the most delicious snacks. Do not miss the irresistible traditional almond, fig and carob sweets. They are unique!

For more tips see the reception of the Bela Vista Hotel & Spa. They would love to make you feel the Algarve in all its fullness.

PRE-NATAL SHOPPING

If you choose to do some pre-natal shopping for you and your baby, you will find the largest shopping centre in the western Algarve only 15 minutes away from the BELA VISTA Hotel & Spa.
Aqua Portimão Shopping Center (Centro Commercial Aqua)

Aqua Portimão Shopping Center features a total of 117 stores, 9 anchor stores and over 20 restaurants spread over three floors. When you go shopping for your baby, Mayoral, Nanaya, Chicco and ZIPPY are all excellent options.

In the city centre of Portimão, you can experience a wide range of traditional stores.

Unique Babymoon Destination – Chic Gstaad

September 21, 2015

Unique Babymoon Destination – Chic Gstaad

Take a maternity break to the fresh Swiss Alps and stay at the majestic and legendary Gstaad Palace. Gstaad Palace offers a tempting 2 nights Babymoon Offer with homemade chocolates on arrival, a Pre-Birth Gift for Baby and a 100.00 CHF Spa Voucher Per Room.

Gstaad Palace is the most legendary hotel of the Bernese Oberland. In the heart of the Bernese Alps, the Gstaad Palace is set on a hill overlooking the beautiful Saanenland. For more than 100 years, the Gstaad Palace has been exemplary for tradition, luxury and hotel experience at the highest level. Gstaad is a year-round and unique babymoon destination.

Gstaad in the Saanenland region is well-known to almost every traveller, in the same way as St Tropez or The Hamptons. The mix of Alpine authenticity, serenity and understated luxury makes it one of the best-known holiday destinations in Switzerland. In spite of its great fame, the village has remained down-to-earth.

The region has a further 9 chalet villages alongside Gstaad, located at an altitude of between 1,000 and 1,400 metres.

Over a thousand cultural and sporting events are available to visitors every year, including top events with an international reputation. In addition, visitors will find outstanding shopping facilities along the traffic-free promenade and an airport in Saanen.

Unique Babymoon Destination - Gstaad Palace — Unique Babymoon Destination – Gstaad Palace

SHOPPING

Elegant boutiques and international flagship stores, professional sports shops, fine jewellery stores to smaller retailers selling a range of regional produce. Expecting couples will find the wide range of shops for fun-filled shopping days in the holiday region of Gstaad.

The grand centrepiece of Gstaad shopping is the impressive Gstaad pedestrianised promenade. Further places for a relaxed stroll or wander include the historic centre of Saanen and Zweisimmen’s picturesque Bahnhofstrasse. A wealth of local farms sell home-made delicacies, like sausages, Alpine cheese or air-dried meat, directly from the farm for a genuine Alpine shopping experience.

car free promenade of Gstaad – Copyright of “Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus”

Tourist Office Gstaad

Pregnancy Friendly Activities On Your Babymoon

September 18, 2015

Pregnancy-Friendly Activities On Your Babymoon. What are the best and most relaxing activities to do while on a babymoon?

Pregnancy Friendly Activities at InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa — Pregnancy-Friendly Activities at InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa

Activities to Avoid

Some activities are best to avoid, like scuba diving, some amusement park rides, waterslides, horseback riding, hot tubs, saunas, contact sports, skiing and snowboarding.

Activities at high altitudes can be risky too because there’s less oxygen available to you, which means you’ll tire more easily. It also means your baby will get less oxygen, which can negatively affect growth and development. Therefore avoid altitudes higher than 8,500 ft. (about 2,500 meters) above sea level.

Activities to Embrace and Enjoy

Many hotels came up with great ideas for relaxing and pregnancy friendly activities for the expecting couple. Activities such as a romantic horse-drawn carriage ride through a park, a picnic lunch on the beach, a sunset cruise or river cruise on the Seine, healthy cookery classes, prenatal yoga sessions, watching in-room movies, pre-birth shopping with a personal shopper, breathing exercise classes for the couple and massage instructions for the partner.

Relaxing & Romantic Activities for the Expecting Couple

Horse Drawn Carriage Ride in Vienna
Couple’s Massage Instructions, connect as a couple and learn basic massage techniques – 1.5 hours at Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur, California, USA
Yummy Mummy Treatments: Sweet Release ritual for mind and body, beginning with meditative breathing exercises to relax your body from the inside out at InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa, Fiji
Pre-Birth Shopping Day for the baby-to-Be with Personal Shopper at Puento Romano Beach Resort, Marbella
Prenatal Yoga Sessions
Tai-Chi and Yoga on the Beach
SHA Academy Activities: Talks, Yoga, Tai Chi, Walks, Healthy Cookery Classes at SHA Wellness Clinic, Alicante, Spain
Swimming
Romantic strolls at a slow pace
Take a tour around the city with a private car or limousine
Watch movies in the comfort of your hotel room

babymoon

Pregnant in Dutch = ‘zwanger’

1. Stay

2. Explore

3.Indulge

4. Prenatal Shopping

5. Pregnancy Cravings

BabyMoon® Travel Tips :

I Amsterdam City Card

LONDON BABYMOON

1.Babymoon Stay

At Hotel Café Royal

2. Pre-Baby Shopping

3. Unique & Comfy Movie Nights in London

4. View

5. Watch

PREGNANT IN VIENNA

The Official Travel Guide for Vienna

BABYMOON ACTIVITIES

WEATHER IN VIENNA

PRE-NATAL SHOPPING SPREE

PREGNANCY CRAVINGS

PRE-BIRTH SHOPPING FOR MOM & BABY

GETTING AROUND IN VIENNA

FLYING WHILE PREGNANT

The Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists put their useful advice in this handy pdf leaflet called Air Travel and Pregnancy.

BabyMoon Travel’s Tip: Complete Guide to Travelling when you’re pregnant by CompareTravelInsurance.com.au

BABYMOON IN BADEN-BADEN, GERMANY

Tourist Office Baden Baden Baden-Baden.de

GETTING THERE

PRE-BABY BREAK

For bookings, please visit baby-moon.eu/baden

BABYMOON ACTIVITIES

Babymoon in the Algarve

PRE-BABY BREAK AT BELA VISTA HOTEL & SPA

BABYMOON TIP!

Unique Babymoon Destination – Chic Gstaad

SHOPPING

Activities to Avoid

Activities to Embrace and Enjoy

Relaxing & Romantic Activities for the Expecting Couple

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