Lake Placid – What exactly is a babymoon? In its simplest explanation, a babymoon is similar to a honeymoon, except there’s an extra person involved.

Whereas a honeymoon occurs immediately after a couple exchanges vows, a babymoon enables the couple to enjoy some private time together as they prepare for the arrival of a new baby. Consider it a much-needed pre-arrival vacation, recommended in the second trimester. And of course, a Lake Placid babymoon, centered at the Mirror Lake Inn, comes with built in luxury.

Prior to completing any babymoon plans, we recommend consulting with your doctor on the timing of the trip, the destination, and the kinds of activities that make sense. On our seven-acre property, you will enjoy low-impact, high comfort luxury. A flat, scenic three-mile walk around Mirror Lake begins at our front door. It brings you through our Main Street where you can rest in parks, sit on benches and take in a myriad of shops and restaurants.

As you consider the shared responsibilities to come – diaper duty and feeding among them – a brief getaway prior to birth has come into vogue in recent years. However, the definition of babymoon, according to healthline.com, is wide-ranging.

“Some couples plan a babymoon before the birth of their first child, to have one last vacation as a couple,” says Healthline. “But, of course, there’s no rule that says you can ‘only’ take a babymoon with your first baby — or only if you’re part of a couple. You can do it for each pregnancy, or totally on your own, if you like.

“You can plan a week’s vacation or go shorter with a weekend getaway. The idea is to enjoy a romantic, relaxing time with your partner, or a refreshing, fulfilling moment alone, no matter where you are.”

As a family-owned resort, the Mirror Lake Inn in Lake Placid has been keen to understand what lies ahead for the parents and parents-to-be. The hotel, a AAA Four Diamond luxury property in Upstate New York the past 42 straight years, has developed into a prime Upstate New York babymoon destination.

Upon entering one of our elegant Great Range Rooms, overlooking Mirror Lake and the surroundings Adirondack High Peaks, mom and dad are greeted with chocolate-covered strawberries and sparkling waters. The babymoon package includes a $75 nightly credit that can be used in our Four Diamond The View Restaurant; in our fun and hip pub, The Cottage Café on Mirror Lake; or in our world-class European spa/salon. Our restaurants would be happy to serve one of their outstanding mocktails.

Details on our romantic babymoon package can be found at https://mirrorlakeinn.com/our-package/babymoon-packages/.

Lodging with deep-soaking tubs and fireplaces await your stay.

If you select a babymoon Adirondack getaway with us, we can guarantee that you will have ample time to relax, enjoy your time together, observe and appreciate our natural and pristine surroundings, and then return home prepared for life as parents.

To summarize Healthline, “A babymoon is an excellent time for expecting parents to reconnect and relax before a new baby arrives.”

We recommend checking with our spa staff for pregnancy-friendly Lake Placid activities as well as pre-natal massages.