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.
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.
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, has developed into a prime babymoon destination in the USA.
Upon entering one of our elegant Great Range Rooms, overlooking Mirror Lake and the surrounding 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.
Details on our babymoon package can be found at https://mirrorlakeinn.com/our-package/babymoon-packages/
If you select a babymoon Northeast 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.”