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Babymoon: EXCELLENCE PLAYA MUJERES Is Absolutely Gorgeous!
Gorgeous mama-to-be was on a babymoon vacation recently and she’s shared with us her amazing experience from her trip to Mexico.
Enjoy!
At what week of pregnancy did you take this trip?
I was 23 weeks pregnant during my vacation.
Your babymoon destination and why?
We went to Playa Mujeres Mexico. We chose this because of the resort – it was adults only and was known for its amazing food! We are both foodies so it seemed like the perfect fit. The beaches were so gorgeous with fine white sand and clear turquoise waters! A plus – it doesn’t break the bank.
How long was the plane trip and how did you cope with flying during pregnancy?
I was asleep most of the flight, to be honest. The flights themselves weren’t long it was the layovers that were lengthy. I believe the total flight time (between two flights) was five hours.
How long was your babymoon vacation?
It was one week!
How would you describe your babymoon experience?
It was amazing. It was relaxing. We had perfect weather and the best food. I loved the luxurious treatment and pampering I received at the resort. My boyfriend got me a lovely prenatal massage that was heavenly and we did many excursions. Every night was like a date night!
Fun things to do at this destination
For anyone visiting this area of Mexico a tour of Chichen Itza (Mayan Ruins) is a must. We also took a catamaran ride to Isla Mujeres. And went swimming in a cenote (a sinkhole within a cave that contains groundwater) it was BEAUTIFUL!
Which of these activities did you enjoy more?
Swimming in the cenote was definitely lovely! This and Chichen Itza were my two favorite excursions. I really enjoy experiencing history – such as the Mayan ruins.
Things to know about this destination
For pregnant women traveling here, I would be mindful that some areas in Mexico do have outbreaks of Zika virus – even currently. There were no mosquitoes in this area of Mexico but in other areas they are rampant. I would suggest to do your research to best protect you and your baby!
Some of the amenities you enjoyed?
Room service! All-inclusive is lovely in that you can order whatever you’d like. I definitely ate like a queen while I was there! Eating for two had me eating well haha!
The funniest thing that happened to you during your babymoon?
I blame my horrible pregnancy brain for this. Haha, I can’t remember a specific funny moment!
5 essentials to pack for your babymoon and why?
Especially for a beach babymoon – I would say these are 5 essentials
Sunscreen!
Comfortable maternity swimwear. Laying on the beach with a baby belly is no fun if you have a fussy swimsuit.
Dresses! For me easy of wear was huge. I loved being able to just throw on a cute summer dress and go. Maternity shorts? Meh. No thanks.
A good tinted moisturizer. For my makeup-wearing ladies, this was a must! I love to wear makeup but a full face in that Mexico heat? No thanks. The tinted moisturizer had me feeling pretty without all the cake.
An insulated water bottle. This was a lifesaver for me. It kept my water cool while on the beach and made sure I was hydrated.
Would this have been a good babymoon destination at a different time of the year?
I’ve heard mosquitos are rampant in the summer months so I’d do my research! Also. Be mindful of the heat. I’m sure this would be lovely during the summer if those two factors checked out.
5 Keys to a fantastic babymoon?
Relax!
Indulge! Get a massage. Explore. Just because you can’t drink while pregnant doesn’t mean there are more fun things you can do.
Enjoy alone time with your partner. Do things you both find fun that you might not be able to do when the baby comes.
Sleep. I don’t know about y’all but I had a lot of sleep to catch up on.
If your location permits it and you’re like me – shop! Shopping alone is relaxing and finding pieces from new and exotic places is fun.
On a scale of 1 – 10 with 10 being the most positive, would you recommend this destination to other expectant mamas?
If you’re heading to an area in Mexico that is NOT at risk for Zika this location is very accommodating for future mamas. I’d give it a 9!
Thank you for sharing your honeymoon adventure with us!
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Bertrand Mukendi’s Babymoon – Beautiful expecting mama, Bertrand Mukendi and husband recently went on a babymoon vacation to Sardinia, a large Italian island in the Mediterranean Sea. She some of her babymoon adventures with us!
Enjoy!
At what week of pregnancy did you take this trip?
I was between 28 to 30 weeks
Your babymoon destination and why?
We travelled to Sardinia, a large Italian island in Mediterranean Sea, because its great weather and its gorgeous beaches
How long was the plane trip and how did you cope with flying during pregnancy?
The trip took two hours and 45mins, I slept most of the journey as the flight was little uncomfortable.
How long was your babymoon vacation?
We were at Sardinia for 7 days.
How would you describe your babymoon experience?
As we have two other children, we wanted to go somewhere to chill relax, and have romantic time to reconnect and Sardina was just the perfect destination!
Fun things to do at this destination
There is so much to explore on this italian Island, mountain views, walking, massages and of course swimming. The sweeping views of the sea and the coast are certainly impressive.
Which of these activities did you enjoy more?
We most enjoyed doing nothing (LOL) but chilling by the pool and going to the beach!
Things to know about this destination
Sardinia is gorgeous island, full of overwhelming hospitality, outrageously good food, awesome white beaches and clear blue sea. It is certainly a beautiful place to visit, lovely people and awesome weather.
Funniest thing that happened to you during your babymoon?
The funniest thing to happen on this trip was that we found out our hotel was four hours drive from the airport, so we decided to get the train there but as we didn’t know the area, we ended up going the wrong direction. We rod around a few trains till the train service ended and we were back at where we started! ( Lol! ) . We had to abandon our plans of getting to our hotel and checking in to another hotel till the morning, we laughed about it and surprisingly no one wanted to kill the other person so it was all good fun and we got to explore Sardinia further. My belly and I did a lot of running and walking that day (Lol!)
5 essentials to pack for your babymoon and why?
– – Pregnancy pillow- you want to have a good night’s sleep
– – Maternity swimwear you want to be comfortable and show off your bump
– – Comfortable footwear always a good idea
– – Sunscreen to protect you and your growing bump
– – Compression stockings to avoid swelling of the feet during the flight
5 keys to a fantastic babymoon?
– – Agree on a destination
– – Plan your days
– -Chill out loads
– -Make it romantic
– -And enjoy every second
On a scale of 1 – 10 with 10 being the most positive, would you recommend this destination to other expectant mamas?
Are you looking for a brilliant Italian break without the noise and stress of the mainland? Sardinia has some of the Mediterranean’s most seductive beaches, yet within tootling distance of some great restaurants, agreeable bars and the soothing evening, it’s just an amazing place to visit.
Congratulations mama and thank you for sharing your babymoon experience with us! Find more of Bertrand on her Instagram page
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Babymoon: Everything About HAWAII Was Perfect! – Laura “prbossbabe” Gimbert.
Laura “prbossbabe” Gimbert and husband who are expecting a babygirl, recently had their babymoon in Hawaii. She shares some her babymoon adventures with us. Enjoy!
At what week of pregnancy did you take this trip?
I was 31 weeks pregnant at the time.
Your babymoon destination and why?
We decided to travel to Maui, Hawaii, for our babymoon mainly because we wanted a tropical destination where we could relax yet explore and have a bit of adventure too (in a safe-pregnant way!). We also needed to stay national, as I couldn’t fly internationally during my third trimester, and it’s safer to stay local anyways, just in case. We live in Los Angeles and the flight to Hawaii is direct, and pretty easy, not like we were coming from the East coast, so it just all made sense!
How long was the plane trip and how did you cope with flying during pregnancy?
The flight from Los Angeles to Maui was five hours (four hours on our return trip) so it was very easy. I never got to the point where I was uncomfortable. I made sure I drank a lot of water before and during, as well as walked up and down the plane at least once an hour during the duration of the flight, which helped with circulation & inflammation. I also stretched well before and after, and bought healthy snacks to bring on board, so I had good healthy food to rely on (nuts, fruit & yogurt mainly).
How long was your babymoon vacation?
Exactly a week! Perfect time to see everything, relax fully, and get back to reality purely refreshed.
How would you describe your babymoon experience?
Exploring the Island all day to come back to a luxury 5 star hotel (Four Seasons Maui), get pampered at the SPA and have a great room service experience with my husband every night, for a week: perfection!
Fun things to do at this destination
The Island is just stunning, so my favorite thing to do was just get lost & explore it all. We rented a jeep convertible and beach hopped, discovered local places and had amazing fresh fish everyday. I loved watching the sun set in a different location every night, it was magical. And nothing beats an amazing prenatal SPA session at the Four Seasons after the whole day cruising around!
Which of these activities did you enjoy more?
Definitely discovering spots on our own and cruising around the Island with the jeep, sunshine on our face, wind in our hair, and good music! So fun and a great bonding time with the hubby.
Things to know about this destination
The main resorts, including ours, are located in Wailea, which is amazing, but I’d totally recommend renting a car and exploring the rest of the island. North Shore is perfect for surfing (if your husband is looking for a bit of action, giving you an excuse to lay, tan & read a book, ha!). Makena, Big Beach & Lahaina are my favorite beaches. I’d also recommend doing some pregnancy shoots while you are there, nothing beats that scenery, you wont regret it!
Some of the amenities you enjoyed?
Staying at a luxury resort also makes the trip way better, we enjoyed all of the hotel’s amenities including their 5-star breakfast buffet, their adult-only ocean-front infinity pool, their SPA services (I got the best pregnancy massage!), the amazing suite… and overall unbeatable hospitality service. You feel pampered and like a princess, which is exactly what you need before welcoming the newborn!
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Funniest thing that happened to you during your babymoon?
I got stuck in a rip current (nothing major, VERY close to the sand). With my bump I felt a bit less agile than normal, and I was laughing so hard I just couldn’t get out of the water. Luckily only my husband saw that, he was laughing harder than me! Ha.
5 essentials to pack for your babymoon and why?
— Cute dresses: comfy but that show off your bump
— A good camera: you’ll want those memories for life!
— Good sunscreen, after sun & lotion (with the growing belly, you’ll want to take extra care of your skin to avoid stretch marks & sun spots)
– -Great books: any type of books are good of course, but I’d definitely recommend also starting to read pregnancy & delivery books, as it’s the perfect down-time to do so.
— Prenatal vitamins & vitamin C: I take vitamin c when I travel to keep my immune system strong, specially while pregnant, since it weakens and I tend to have less greens.
Your babymoon was during the fall season, would this have been a good babymoon destination during the summer months for instance?
Hawaii is the perfect destination year-round since the weather is always great! I would just avoid going during big holidays (like Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc) as the islands get fully-packed then.
5 Keys to a fantastic babymoon?
— Book some SPA sessions before hand
— Book ONE nice dinner before hand (everything else I recommend going with the flow and doing tons of room service!)
— Book a NICE hotel/resort, it’s SO worth it!!!
– -Book a convertible (feeling the wind & sunshine on your hair is such a nice feeling on vacation!)
– -Relax!!!
On a scale of 1 – 10 with 10 being the most positive, would you recommend this destination to other expectant mamas?
10! It’s just perfect, enough to do and explore, yet the best place to relax at.
Thank you for sharing your honeymoon adventure with us! Find more of Laura on her Instagram page.
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Babymoon in Vegas By Onyi Azih.
A “babymoon” is a somewhat new concept, but totally worth it! It’s a chance to plan out one last vacation before a newborn turns your world upside down. I enjoyed my most recent babymoon in Vegas! You can read all about it here.
Why Vegas?
1. Vegas is preggo friendly! We had such a great time; from the service to the food, the attractions, shows and deals, they’ve got all you need. There is still plenty of fun to be had without drinking. Not to mention, I actually felt relieved to temporarily trade Houston’s sweltering humidity for Nevada’s dry heat… call me crazy.
2. People are drawn to the bump! Cutting lines, being approached by celebrities, getting called to the stage at shows. These are just a few examples of the special treatment I got that almost made me want to stay pregnant… Almost!
3. With all of the legitimate concern about the Zika virus, my top priority was vacationing somewhere with low risk for infection. As recent as June 2, 2017 Las Vegas mosquitos have tested negative for Zika. You can find out more about the Zika virus and infected locations here.
4 Keys To A Fantastic Babymoon
1. GO WHERE YOU ARE COMFORTABLE. I for one knew that I was not up for a long plane or car ride while preggo. Cramped spaces, feet swelling, no space to lay flat. No thanks! Close destination please!
2. DRINK WATER. The number one reminder my midwife had about my Babymoon: Drink plenty of water. Not only because I was headed to the desert but during pregnancy, fluids are even more precious than usual. Your body needs water to form amniotic fluid, produce extra blood volume, build new tissue, carry nutrients, help indigestion and flush out your wastes and toxins.
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3. DO WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY. You may notice I had my face beat and attempted to slay whenever we went out in Vegas. That’s just me! I love when I get the chance to dress up and wear heels since I rarely wear make on a regular day. But not everyone feels up to it during pregnancy and THAT’S OK! Just do what feels right
4. PAMPER YOURSELF. Schedule that massage, eat the best foods, try not to let any stress touch your pretty little head. There are many sleepless nights ahead of you, do your best to relax now.
There you have it. Try not to stress over the planning process, this time is all about you.
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About the Author: Onyi is a young Physician Assistant and mom of 2. Her blog Sincerelyonyi.com was created to document her journey balancing life as a working mom, empowering women in medicine, and helping other Millenials maintain a marriage that flourishes. You can find more of Onyi on her Instagram account!
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