Mom's do it all! I've always known that, but as a new Mother I have a new, and much expanded appreciation for all that Mother's do. So as this Mother's Day approaches, I'm pondering how I will honor and celebrate my Mother.
My mother is very difficult - make that extremely difficult - to buy a gift for, no matter what holiday it is. I've never been able to buy the "typical" Mother's Day gifts of jewelry, chocolate, flowers, etc... for her. According to her, she has everything she needs and truly does not want anything. While she does enjoy a good massage, that has been my gift of choice for several years running. This year I want to do something special to let her know how much I appreciate her and everything she has done for me.
My answer - a Destination Spa Vacation for her & I together. She loves to travel, wants to spend more time with her only daughter, and as mentioned above she really enjoys a good massage. Remarkably, she has never joined me on one of my trips so this is perfect.
Many of the Destination Spasoffer Mother/Daughter packages and/or theme weeks throughout the year. Spending a few days together while you relax, exercise, dine, and enjoy each other's company is a great way to strengthen the special bond that Mothers share with their daughters.
Right now, the following have special packages in honor of Mother's Day:
Rancho La Puerta (Baja Mexico)
Mother's Day For A Week!
May 9-16, 2009
Includes :
A week at Rancho La Puerta includes accommodations, all meals, snacks, beverages, access to the facilities, over 50 fitness classes a day, evening programs, and scheduled transportation to and from the San Diego Airport.
Restrictions :
Offer based on shared occupancy, one week stay. "Lead" guest receives double (or triple rate); second (or more) guest receives 25% off same rate. Some restrictions apply (i.e. may not be combined with some other specials). We ask that mothers and daughters be related by blood, adoption or marriage (includes daughters-in-law and/or mothers-in-law).
RegPrice : $2,890
Discount : 25%
PriceAfter : $2,167.50
Cal-a-Vie (California)
May Getaways! Mother's Day to Graduation Retreat
May 10-17, 2009
Mother & Daughter Special Rate Weeks: Mother pays full price, daughter pays half price!There's always a reason to escape to Cal-a-Vie Health Spa - Mother's Day, Graduation celebration, girl friend getaway, Mom & Daughter bonding - and with our special Mother & Daughter packages you'll create lasting memories from fun fitness classes, spa pampering, delicious spa cuisine and quality time. An experience you'll never forget!
Includes :
Cal-a-Vie Health Spa May specials include 3 meals per day, all fitness classes, nutritional lecture, cooking demonstration, therapeutic spa treatments, shared occupancy and round trip airport transportation.
Restrictions :
This special may not be combined or used in conjunction with any other promotions, membership or group stays. It is subject to change without notice and is based on space availability.
Canyon Ranch (Arizona)
Mother & Daughters Save at Canyon Ranch
May 1 - October 31,2009
When a parent and child age 14 or older share an accommodation, one pays full package rate with package services included, and the other saves 25% on the nightly rate and receives a $130 allowance toward services. Additional children save 50% on the nightly rate (services not included). Simply mention Mother & Daughter when you make your reservation. Fathers and sons save, too!
Your Canyon Ranch in Tucson stay includes:
. Gracious accommodations
. Three gourmet meals daily, plus always-available healthy snacks
. Generous allowance for spa, sports, and integrative wellness services
. More than 40 fitness classes and activities a day
. Unlimited access to truly incredible facilities
. Round-trip transfers to and from Tucson International airport, or complimentary valet parking
. The kindness, warmth and expertise of our caring staff
Restrictions :
Four-night minimum. This special may not be combined or used in conjunction with any other promotions, group, homeowner or membership stays, is subject to change without notice and is based on space availability.
Spa Eastman (Quebec, Canada)
Two gifts for Mom!
Offer a $200* or more gift certificate to your mom and we will offer her a gift including spruce and grapefruit re-mineralizing cream, bath mineral crystals and bath moor mud (value of $50).
You can buy it on-line (here) or by phone at:
Spa Eastman, Eastman: 1 800 665-5272.
Spa Eastman Montréal: 514 845-8455.
Spa Eastman Nuns' Island: 514 766-4000.
Spa Eastman's Gift Certificates are accepted in our three locations.
This special offer is valid until May 10th only.
* To receive the gift, the gift certificate must be used between May 6th, 2009 and November 10th, 2009.
I'm not sure when we are going to go, but before next Mother's Day, I plan to treat my Mother to a special Destination Spa Vacation. Now on to my Mother In-Law's gift... I trust all of you will do something special for the Mothers in your life!
