Springtime is the perfect time to start planning your girls getaway or to book a trip for a Mother’s Day gift. Whether you’re looking for a shopping weekend, a cultural experience, an adventure through the wild, relaxation and renewal or just a quiet weekend in the country, we’ve got you covered.
tripatlas.com/new has put together 5 Great Ideas for a Mother’s Day and Girls Getaway to some of the top hotels, resorts and islands on this side of the planet. From island and beach getaways to country inn stopovers or city-slicker shopping madness, we’ve put a great list together for ultimate girls getaways or Mother’s Day gifts for 2009.
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5 Great Ideas for a Mother’s Day & Girls Getaway
Sand, Sea & Spa Getaways at Hanalei Colony Resort, Kauai. Explore the magnificent North Shore on Kauai at the Hanalei Colony Resort, found at the “end of the road” in Kauai, Hawaii’s Garden Isle. The remote property offers sweeping views of Hanalei Bay and Kauai’s lush green mountains. The Girlfriend Getaway package for girlfriends, sisters, moms and daughters offers 5-7 nights accommodation at the resort’s condo-style suites; a half-day at the wonderful Hanalei Day Spa, offering the best in Ayuervedic treatments like luxurious wraps, massages and body polishes; as well as a Na Pali coast boat tour or horseback riding excursion. A package for 2 begins at $2540 USD for five nights. Go to www.hcr.com for more.
Shopaholic Weekends in New York City. Go for an experience of a lifetime with a a shopping getaway to the Big Apple. Stay at the Plaza Hotel and take part in their Shopaholic Weekend in New York package, including luxurious accommodations, world-class shopping and entertainment. Guests receive one-night at the Plaza Hotel, complimentary consultations with New York’s best jewellery and skin-care experts, dinner for two at The Oak Room and signature drinks for two at the uber-chic Rose Club, a favorite amongst celebrities. Valid until end of 2009 with rates beginning at $795 USD per night based on double occupancy. Go to www.fairmont.com/theplaza for more.
Weekend Retreats at old Victorian mansion in Niagara, Ontario. For a book lovers getaway, a girl’s night out or a Niagara culinary getaway, be sure to consider Keefer Mansion Inn in Thorold in the famous Niagara region in Ontario, Canada – just two hours away from Toronto. Packages include weekend accommodations in Victorian-styled rooms, continental breakfasts, dinner at its French-influenced menu and an itinerary of activities to fit your themed getaway. Just 15 minutes from the world famous Niagara Falls and 30 minutes from one of Canada’s top wine regions, Niagara on the Lake, packages start from $192 to $350 CAD. Go to www.keefermansion.com for more.
Girl-friendly Private Island Retreat in St. Vincent & Grenadines. A getaway to this private island resort on one of the small chain of 32 islands in St. Vincent and the Grenadines is the perfect destination for a girls getaways or a Mother’s Day gift. Young Island Resort’s Girlfriend Getaway package awakes the senses and allows for maximum female bonding. The package from $900 USD/person includes accommodations in your own cottage, round-trip airfare, a 1-hour massage spa treatment, a scuba diving course and water sports. A delicious treat for the girls or with mom! Go to www.youngisland.com for more.
Spend 5 days in Jamaica with the girls. Girlfriend Getaway packages at Grand Lido Braco in Jamaica are starting at $916 USD/person for a 5-day & 4-night super-inclusive escape to paradise. Packages include fun extras like cooking classes, windsurfing lessons and pampering spa treatments. Perfect for gal pals of all ages, the Grand Lido Braco is not only noted as one of the world’s best Caribbean hotels but welcome baskets of champagne, beauty products and complimentary spa treatments come as part of the package. Go to www.superclubs.com for more.