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.    Let me know what you think! Best, Stephanie Perry    SEND DETAILS ONLY IF REQUEST USA    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

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  

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.