Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2024: The Most Engaging Weekend Getaways For Moms

27.04.2024 - 16:19 / forbes.com

Celebrating Mom this Mother’s Day is an opportunity to show how much people love and appreciate her. Gift ideas abound from flowers and chocolate to jewelry and clothes. But, what if you could give the gift of memories with her? Even if time is limited, there are lots of creative hotel packages for entertaining weekend getaways to celebrate with her or for her to enjoy on her own or with friends. These are some of the limited-time deals available for Mother’s Day this season.

In honor of Mother’s Day and National Pet Month, Kimpton Hotel Eventi has a special package for Moms that like to travel with their dogs. The deal is available throughout the month of May and includes a welcome bottle of Champagne and a play date with the hotel’s director of pet relations (who just happens to be a 20-pound Boston Terrier). There is also a guided dog walk for a tour of the neighborhood with the general manager and a photo shoot with a local photographer for Mom and her four-legged friend. And instead of a charcuterie plate, the hotel created a “French-inspired barkuterie board, with gourmet canine treats.” Rates start at $449 and are eligible to earn IHG One Rewards points.

Only available for Mother’s Day weekend between May 10-13 at The Ritz-Carlton New York Central Park, this Mother’s Day package includes afternoon tea, a bespoke floral arrangement from the in-house florist and a flower-arranging class. The package starts at $1,695 per night, and guests are eligible to earn Marriott Bonvoy points during their stay.

Kimpton Taconic Hotel in Manchester, Vermont has a “play around in the mud” package for Moms this Mother’s Day. The melting snow in the area often leads to plentiful mud, and the hotel wants to make the best of it. This special package is all about playing in the mud and includes a two-hour Land Rover Driving Experience across muddy hill climbs and rocky terrain plus spa time for a Dead Sea mud mask and rejuvenating facial serum. The products for this treatment are from a mother-daughter brand based in Vermont, Hazel & bee Organics. There’s also a $50 food and beverage credit. Rates vary by date, but they are all eligible for IHG One Rewards points. The package is available through May 31.

Another Kimpton is getting creative with a special package for Mother’s Day. This IHG One Rewards-earning deal includes discounts to fitness classes and spa services, an in-room bath setup with bottle of wine and late checkout. Moms are encouraged to bring along their pet pooch for a fun weekend, too. The package, available through the end of May, comes with a “barkuterie” and charcuterie platter to enjoy in the room plus a cannoli for dessert. Your furry friend will receive a cannoli-inspired dog treat, too.

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