Go on an adventure with mom as a Mother’s Day gift.
The ideal gift for someone you love, according to recent survey data (pdf) from Sandals Resorts’ Institute of Romance, should be travel. With Mother’s Day just around the corner, there are plenty of travel ideas to pamper the mom you love.
Among moms that work remotely from home, 86% of survey respondents plan to take more time for romance and relaxation this year. Two thirds of the survey respondents also said that travel would be the ideal romantic gift with half saying that trying new restaurants or enjoying adventurous experiences is a top interest.
Even with costs at an all-time high, 58% said that inflation would not curtail their romantic travel expenses. Luckily, these hotel packages for families or romance-seeking couples offer savings or a host of goodies to boost their value.
Mother’s Day in the Big Apple
A view of Central Park from a guest room
At The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park, the hotel is offering a month-long Mother’s Day package that comes with overnight accommodations, a bespoke floral arrangement made by the hotel’s florist, a spa treatment, welcome treats and a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Champagne. In recent years, the hotel has made many property updates including its newly redesigned club lounge space. Guests can earn Marriott Bonvoy points during their stay.
Mom’s getaway package in San Diego
The rooftop swimming pool overlooking the San Diego skyline
Andaz San Diego is offering a mom’s getaway package that packs a punch with perks and treats. It includes a one-night stay in the Star Suite with rose petal turndown service, a bottle of Champagne and a stash of her favorite snacks. The benefits keep getting better with a private boat tour at sunset, poolside cocktails, wine-paired dinner on the rooftop, a spa credit and private photo shoot. For $7,499, the offer is not cheap, but it is certainly an activity-studded stay. And yes, members can earn World of Hyatt points during their stay.
Thrill ride over the city with Conrad New York Downtown
Helicopter tour over New York City.
This thrilling Mother’s Day package offers a birdseye view of the city from a helicopter ride over town. It also includes a welcome bottle of Champagne, floral bouquet and a dinner reservation. All guests can also take advantage of an add-on package to the standard rate that lets guests order welcome gifts prior to arrival including Champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries. All of this would also be eligible for Hilton Honors points sweetening the deal even further.
Brunch, Egyptian spa treatments and flower-making classes from Four Seasons
A couple overlooks the Nile River at the Four Seasons at Nile Plaza in Cairo.
Four Seasons properties around the world are rolling out the red carpet for moms this month. Over Mother’s Day weekend, moms can enjoy a flower-making class at Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis or aloe and bamboo body scrub and cacao butter massage at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort. The pampering continues across the globe with an afternoon tea and spa day at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay or a milk bath with rose petals plus aroma sensory massage at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza. A series of Mother’s Day brunches will take place at properties around the country, too, including Four Seasons Hotel Austin, Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley and Four Seasons Resort Hualalai.
Family discounts at Embassy Suites by Hilton Aruba
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The first Embassy Suites by Hilton property and second Hilton Honors hotel on the island, this new family-friendly resort is only six miles from the airport. It boasts the brand’s familiar favorites like complimentary, cooked-to-order breakfast, two-room suites for all guests, and evening happy hours with free drinks and snacks. The Family Summer Package from the resort is available for stays of at least three nights, starting at $1,249. It includes a welcome drink for the parents, island aloe farm tour and family sunset picture session. Couples can find their own version of the package that makes a few substitutions with bonuses like a catamaran discount, welcome prosecco in the room and a romantic picnic at sunset.
Tea-inspired spa treatments, hotel credits and discounts
The pool at the Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach resort
Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach is taking care of the moms that take care of us this spring with special deals over Mother’s Day. They include a Mother’s Day Spa Escape package with a 15% room discount plus a $150 spa credit. Be sure to reserve by May 10, but then promotion is available all month. Over Mother’s Day weekend, guests can also reserve a tea party experience with tea-inspired treatments like an Earl Grey antioxidant massage, jasmine tea herbal recovery wrap or green tea glow facial. There’s also a Mother’s Day brunch and special yoga classes on offer.
Hawaiian experience at Hyatt Regency Maui
The waterfront pool at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa
Celebrate mom with this three-night package at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, which includes suite accommodations, Regency Club access, a Mother’s Day breakfast, and a massage, facial and pedicure in the spa. in one of the resort’s most popular suites. The family is not left out with a host of other activities like a private penguin feeding, family photo shoot, stargazing session, private virtual golf and games session, and VIP table at the resort’s luau. The $23,000 price tag is not cheap, but it comes with a whopping pile of World of Hyatt points. Besides, the memories are worth the splurge.
SpongeBob Square Pants at Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts
Prepare for a summer of fun at Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts.
If you want mom to feel relaxed, her kids have to be happy and entertained. Both Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts properties, in Mexico and the Dominican Republic, will welcome even more activities for families. SpongeBob Square Pants and friends like Patrick and Sandy will be on hand at these all-inclusive properties. There’s so much to do for all ages including water parks, poolside music and dancing, character meet and greets, a Pajama Jam breakfast, Bikini Bottom tiki-themed beach parties and scavenger hunts. On Fridays throughout the summer, day passes will be available at a 20% discount.
Mother’s May package at Kixby in NYC
The hotel’s rooftop has panoramic views.
In Herald Square, New York boutique hotel Kixby is offering a Mother’s May package including a host of pampering benefits. For a minimum of two nights, the package includes a stay in the Lux King or Lux King Suite with plenty of gifts like a Frette waffle robe, bottle of Champagne, fragrance set from Malin+Goetz, gourmet chocolates and breakfast for two. Add to that the chance to visit the panoramic rooftop bar with views of the Empire State Building and neighboring Macy’s department store, and you have a romantic, low-key getaway.