7 great babymoon destination ideas

If you think a babymoon is what you see when you’re changing a diaper, then you clearly missed the boat during pregnancy. The term “babymoon” originally meant a honeymoon that includes baby. But the meaning has since morphed, thanks in part to celebrities in bikinis baring pregnancy bumps. Now, a babymoon can be any romantic travel getaway before embarking into parenthood.

So if you’re expecting, and you haven’t planned a babymoon yet, we’ve selected the best bets for your romantic playdate getaway, before the term “playdate” takes on a whole new meaning, too. Here are some babymoon destination ideas to get that little bun in the ovenkicking.

San Juan, Puerto Rico

BARE THE BUMP

Atlantic City, New Jersey

Atlantic City offers beaches, boardwalks, and casinos enough to keep you relaxed and entertained as you pass those long months waiting for baby. There are plenty of celebrity-run restaurants to feed your appetite as you eat for two. After a glitzy night out on the town, spend a luxurious day in at the spa.

San Diego, California

If you’re pregnant and proud any time of year, head to San Diego. Here you can relax beachside or poolside, and choose to wear a bikini, flowing sarong, or oversized t-shirt and shorts depending on your mood. It’s all good. Choose a relaxing waterfront stay at Point Resort & Spa on Mission Bay, or a sumptuous spa & golf retreat at Rancho Valencia in Del Mar.

San Juan, Puerto Rico

If you want to follow in the pregnant footsteps of celebrities, head to the Caribbean. While any island will compliment your belly bump, you may favor shorter flights and close proximity to airports. Look no further than San Juan, Puerto Rico, where a short flight can transport you to another world.

San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

BRING THE BABY

Madison, Wisconsin

The whole state of Wisconsin is the place for understated babymooning, where everyday baby-wearing is the norm. In Madison, relax in an Edgewater lakeview suite and explore the local farmer’s market for fresh and healthy eats. Further afar, discover the peaceful golf & waterfront resorts of Lake Geneva, or the rural country charm of a cabin in Door County. For a fully immersive experience, head to the Wisconsin Dells and dive right in to familyhood – you won’t be alone.

Oahu, Hawaii

When you’re ready to test the waters with your baby, head to the Hawaiian island of Oahu, where there’s no shortage of hotels that welcome babies. The Kahala is a tried and true luxury favorite, before or after baby. Or book a family-friendly resort, such as Disney’s Aulani Resort, and you won’t be disrupting the other babymooners, you know, those couples enjoying their last romantic escape before parenthood.

San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

For the most baby-friendly culture, you just can’t get any better than Mexico. In San Miguel de Allende, you’ll find everything in the way of quaint charm, fine dining, and friendly locals to help you and the baby feel right at home away from home. Stay low-key at the intimate Casa Rosada, or go all-out celebrity style at the Casa de Sierra Nevada.

Cruising

If you never thought cruising was for you, think again. Not only is it convenient to always have a room to escape to, but some cruiselines charge only port fees for children under 3, and you can take advantage of deals like 3rd and 4th person sharing cabin travel free.

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