(Originally published in TOURISM)
Many expectant couples are packing their bags and taking one last vacation before the baby arrives. More than half of expectant couples take 'pre-baby' vacations for rest and relaxation, according to an article in USA Today. The travel industry is paying attention. Leading names in travel and parenting now offer the first "Babymoon" vacation packages.
According to a recent survey by Liberty Travel (a large US travel agency) and BabyCenter®, the most popular online resource for new and expectant parents, 59% of new parents have taken a special vacation, or "Babymoon," that included an overnight stay away from home.
"Like Honeymoons, Babymoons have become another special vacation couples take and remember forever," noted Lisa Vachna, a Liberty Travel vacation specialist. "The survey confirmed how important this trip is for expectant couples, and also gave us insights on the special touches that are essential for a perfect Babymoon."
More than two million babymoons are taken by US parents-to-be each year, and 43% of couples are looking for rest and relaxation, while 41% take this trip as 'one final getaway for just us'. The survey also shows that 62% of Babymooners opt to do nothing or just relax, 59% prefer to shop, and 48% prefer sightseeing. The average Babymoon takes place during the second trimester. Typically, the Babymoon is from two to four nights long.
Many expectant couples are packing their bags and taking one last vacation before the baby arrives. More than half of expectant couples take 'pre-baby' vacations for rest and relaxation, according to an article in USA Today. The travel industry is paying attention. Leading names in travel and parenting now offer the first "Babymoon" vacation packages.
According to a recent survey by Liberty Travel (a large US travel agency) and BabyCenter®, the most popular online resource for new and expectant parents, 59% of new parents have taken a special vacation, or "Babymoon," that included an overnight stay away from home.
"Like Honeymoons, Babymoons have become another special vacation couples take and remember forever," noted Lisa Vachna, a Liberty Travel vacation specialist. "The survey confirmed how important this trip is for expectant couples, and also gave us insights on the special touches that are essential for a perfect Babymoon."
More than two million babymoons are taken by US parents-to-be each year, and 43% of couples are looking for rest and relaxation, while 41% take this trip as 'one final getaway for just us'. The survey also shows that 62% of Babymooners opt to do nothing or just relax, 59% prefer to shop, and 48% prefer sightseeing. The average Babymoon takes place during the second trimester. Typically, the Babymoon is from two to four nights long.
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