CHICAGO, April 22, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) \u00ad\u00ad Orbitz.com\u00ae recently surveyed moms on luxuries they miss since becoming a
\nparent. Results show that nearly 75 percent of moms feel guilty about taking a kid\u00ad-free vacation, with 2 out of 3 saying the guilt of being away keeps them from ever traveling without their children. 1<\/p>\n
The survey also revealed when moms take a kid\u00adfree vacation their biggest indulgences are sleeping in and enjoying a quiet dinner. On the flip side, dads confessed to romance as being their number one indulgence on kid\u00adfree getaways.<\/p>\n
\u201cSometimes moms just need a little break,\u201d said Jeanenne Tornatore, senior editor of Orbitz.com and mother of three small children. \u201cWe weren\u2019t surprised to see that moms feel guilty taking a trip without the kids. Hint for all those looking for the perfect Mother\u2019s Day gift \u2013 a couple nights of relaxation away from home is all moms may need to recharge their batteries.\u201d<\/p>\n
MOTHER\u2019S DAY GUILT\u00ad-FREE VACATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n Orbitz.com editors compiled a list of affordable guilt\u00ad-free getaways for moms in need of a relaxing kid\u00ad-free escape this Mother\u2019s Day and beyond. Visit www.orbitz.com\/mommyguilt and enter promo code \u201cMOMMY-GUILT\u201d to save $50 on flight and hotel packages. Guilt\u00ad-free getaways handpicked by Orbitz editors:3<\/strong><\/p>\n San Juan, Puerto Rico \u2013 Flight and hotel packages from $599 per person in May on Orbitz:<\/strong> Late spring and summer are two of the best times of the year to get a deal in the Caribbean and Puerto Rico is no exception. Spend an afternoon exploring the architecture and shops of Old San Juan, go on a bio bay night kayak tour, sail on the San Juan Bay on a custom racing boat, try their luck at the casinos at night. The best part: no need for a passport or currency converter.<\/p>\n Chicago, Ill. \u2013 Flight and hotel packages from $259 per person in May on Orbitz:<\/strong> As the windy city thaws out from a long winter, now is the time to stay at top\u00adnotch hotels for a fraction of what vacationers will pay in just a month. Mommies longing a kid\u00ad-free getaway won\u2019t want to miss Chicago staples like the Architecture Tour on the river, tea at the Drake Hotel and an afternoon shopping the Magnificent Mile.<\/p>\n Montreal, Quebec \u2013 Flight and hotel packages from $594 per person in May on Orbitz:<\/strong> Head north of the border for a weekend strolling the cobblestone streets lined with galleries, boutiques and bistros. Just like the French, Montrealers are known for their style, and the city offers retail destinations to match. Start at the Eaton Centre mall downtown then wander west on Rue Sainte\u00ad-Catherine and pop in at the more than 1,200 upscale chain stores and independent boutiques that line the street.<\/p>\n GUILT\u00ad-FREE GETAWAY ON US<\/strong><\/p>\n This Mother\u2019s Day, Orbitz\u00ae is treating one lucky mother to some me\u00adtime. Visit facebook.com\/orbitz for a chance to win one of six guilt\u00ad-free vacations.4 Visit the Orbitz Blog for tips on preparing for a getaway without the kids.<\/p>\n Terms and Conditions<\/strong><\/p>\n 1 The Orbitz.com mother\/father\u2019s day surveys were fielded on 3\/18\/16 and 3\/29\/16 respectively via Google Consumer Surveys to 500 adults aged 18 or older.<\/p>\n 2 Book a qualifying 4\u00adnight flight + hotel vacation package between April 11, 2016 12:00AM CT and June 30, 2016 11:59PM CT, for $1000 or more for travel between April 11, 2016 and September 30, 2016, via Orbitz and instantly receive $50 off the hotel portion of your booking through the use of the promotion code. Limit one discount per hotel room and one promotion code per booking. Discounts are not redeemable for cash for any reason. Promotion codes cannot be resold. Any attempt at fraud will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Void where prohibited, taxed or restricted. Orbitz reserves the right to change or limit the promotion in its sole discretion.<\/p>\n 3 Lead package prices were accurate and available on Orbitz.com on 4\u00ad15\u00ad16 and are subject to change.<\/p>\n 4 Visit https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Orbitz\/ and click the Orbitz \u201cPromotions\u201d tab in order to enter. Users must provide a valid email address, agree to T&Cs, and submit the form. Winner will be chosen at random and receive a prize of a trip for two to one of the following destinations of his or her choice: San Juan, Puerto Rico, Charleston, South Carolina, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Nashville, Tennessee, Chicago, Illinois, or Carmel, California. The prize includes two round trip economy class flights to the chosen destination and $500 in Orbucks. 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