2009 Mother's Day Getaways
- United Vacations - various cities - free nights, special perks
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Split Rock Resort, Poconos PA
On Lake Harmony with 500 acres, and an indoor water park. Mother's Day Package includes brunch, spa treatment, family challenge activities, scrapbooking session, and more.
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1000 Acres Ranch Resort, Stony Creek, NY
Package includes three meals daily, horseback riding, pony rides for children six and under, nightly entertainment, indoor heated pool and jacuzzi, country dance lessons, full use of the ranch facilities.
- Great Wolf Lodge Poconos
Great Wolf Lodge is a big name in indoor waterpark resorts, with signature features such as Grand Lobby with clock tower and story time, Cub Club for crafts, Aveda spa. Look for a return of]Mothers Day Spa Package.
- Disney World: Mother's Day Brunch
An annual event, in the beautiful World Showcase area of the Epcot theme park, where the Flower and Garden Festival is in bloom this time of year. (Reportedly, this event is canceled for 2009; however, Mother's Day Weekend at Disney World will still be a prime time, with special events and flower displays for the Flower and Garden Festival, especially Disney character topiaries, and free Flower Power concerts with bands from the 60's and 70's.)
- Lots more Mother's Day Ideas in Florida - from About's Florida for Visitors site
- New Mexico: Hyatt Regency Tamaya
This resort has a unique location on 500 acres on a Native American Pueblo, activities such as Family Yoga and Stories under the Stars, and Camp Hyatt for kids. Typically, "Mother's Day Weekend at Tamaya" gives Mom special perks.
- San Diego: Del Coronado Hotel
It's classy, it's a landmark, and it's kid-friendly: The Del has beach (31 acres), kids' and teen programs, "Family Activities" such as Sunset Sailing, Kids Nite Out --all at a price, of course. The Del Coronado has been named "One of America's Ten Best Family Resorts." If you visit on Mother's Day, enjoy the Champagne Brunch -- pricy, but deluxe (and free for kiddies under 6).
- Mother's Day Getaways in Mexico
About.com's Guide for Mexico Travel highlights special packages and getaways.
- Ten Great Ways to Say "Thank-you" on Mother's Day
The GORP website has suggestions that range from spas to hikes to eco-lodges to wine-tasting
- Mother-Daughter Vacations
Click for suggestions from horse-riding to spas. (Note: not all the suggestions here are for Mother's Day.)
See also: Gift ideas for Travelin' Moms
Happy Mother's Day!
