***Babymoon destinations***

[Victoriasushi]

My husband and I are expecting our first child later this summer and I wondered if anybody had some good Babymoon destinations for perhaps a week or 10 days before I get too big. I would like somewhere relaxing pref. adults only but obviously not a long flight. We are hoping to keep an adults-only time even when the baby is here as I think it's incredibly important to a relationship. We have a budget of around £4,000 all in so any suggestions would be great. I previously posted in the wrong section and some mnts started to use obscene words and call me smug and boastful. Please don't do that. Any suggestions gratefully received.

Well I think you're getting a bit confused about the term babymoon. I think that's all about the snuggly newness af a newborn.

Anyway could you pop into a local travel agents and ask them? They probably are the best place.

Wherever you decide - have a great one.

Oh ignore the obscene words - it's MN - it's part and parcel of it all.

babymoon n. a planned period of calm spent together by a just-born baby and its parents; occasionally, time spent by parents without their baby; (hence) a vacation or holiday taken by a pregnant woman and her partner. Subjects: English
Editorial Note: The latter meaning is on the rise in the travel industry. Etymological Note: Sheila Kitzinger claims to have coined the word.

Did you mean that to be so curt?

No, a babymoon is a period spent in bed, at home with your newborn. It promotes bonding and helps to establish breastfeeding.

A last-holiday-ever-as-free-young-people is something else. Very nice and a good idea, but not a babymoon.

There is absolutely no need to be so rude.

Ah I see. I was going to say 'your bed'

Anyway, with regards to your holiday. You've not had your baby yet so don't let that influence where you go or what you do

Where would you like to go?

How about Santorini? B and SIL did a couply pre baby holiday there and said it was perfect and really not many children around at all. They went to a place recommended in the Mr &Mrs Smith guide.

Thanks ripishere. I am struggling to understand what I wrote in my post that deserved that.

Maybe its because chaos followed her here from her last thread and repeated the words of a previous poster which ended up a little more rude.

Babymoon is a very popular term for a holiday with dp before baby arrives, don't really understand the need to question this even if you don't agree, how helpful are you actually being?

Victoria I think you have been jumped on by people who saw the original thread and took a disliking to the fact it was in relationships. They must obviously make no mistakes in their lives .

I hope you have a lovely time although really do research weather in maldives right now as we were stuck inside for half of our honeymoon due to torrential rain.

Oh and it is possible to have plenty of adult time once you have a baby, your life is what you want it to be not what other people judge it should be based on their experiences.

Erm, no StrawberrytallCAKE.

I replied here and then went to locate and read the other thread.

Your assumptions about me are misplaced.

Fwiw I think chaos was being a bit pedantic posting on here just to query a word the OP used. Also not helpful saying just go to a travel agent. The whole beauty of MN surely is getting first hand recommendations about things. Rather than a travel agent who is trying to make a sale.

I have only heard babymoon used to describe a last holiday before baby arrives. A play on honeymoon which is also a holiday.

I guess it has two meanings but why is everyone focusing on that?

Sorry OP our babymoon was in the UK in a luxury hotel but not abroad so can't really give a recommendation.

I think the (perceived?) tone of the second post just got peoples backs up. It seems , erm, a bit, erm, well like an attack on the first replies to the OP.

FWIW I've only ever heard babymoon as a term for prolonged snuggling in the days and weeks after birth. Clicked on the thread thinking the OP was wanting to take her DC on holiday ASAP after the birth...

You don't want a long flight, but have posted in long haul travel so am a little confused.
Tuscany is very nice - but may be too hot for you in the summer. I would choose a spa hotel where you can relax.

Oh.

Thanks for clarifying that HeidHole.

I thought by putting the, word "think" twice in my sentence I was avoiding being pedantic and snipy - just thought I was pleasantly bringing something to the OP's attention.

And the mention of the travel agents - well I was aware that the OP's situation may be perceived by many as WAY out of their sphere of reference - and was, on a way, trying to deflect the OP from what could have been seen as showing off financially.

All in what I hoped was a pleasant manner.

Back to recommendations... you may like Anassa in Cyprus, where they have special massages in the spa which are safe for pregnancy. It's not adults-only, but it is quiet and really gorgeous, with views over one of the only nice beaches in the area x

Thank you for the tips and suggestion. I will think twice about posting on mn again the response and attitude of some women on here is utterly disgraceful. Let alone the disgusting language and thinly veiled bitchiness and jealousy.

Hi Victoria
We're sorry you've been upset by some of the responses of people on MN. Our Talk Guidelines are clearly displayed and we don't tolerate personal attacks.

Very best of luck with the impending arrival- do stick around, Mumsnet can be a great source of support when the baby arrives.
Oh and have a fab pre-DC holiday We went to Croatia if it helps any.

(usual HQ disclaimers about other holiday destinations being available apply)
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Thank you for the suggestion Olivia I only wish other MNters were as polite and friendly!

Oh.

Ignore everyone. Who cares what words or terms you've used to describe what you want to do?? We totally understand what you're looking for!!

I wanted to take a similar holiday before having baby & did consider Maldives as its hard to see now ever being able to take a relaxing holiday like that again (not that I'd want to really as you've got so much joy to look forward to with the arrival of your first baby - being a mum is the most incredible thing ever!), but i was a bit apprehensive about being stuck in a tiny chair on a longhair flight whilst being so big. We wanted to do something a bit different to the easy European hols we could still do with baby so we ended up going to morocco & had a fab time.

Wherever you go just make sure you find somewhere you can spend some time lying down relaxing as that's not going to happen for a while afterwards.

Enjoy your trip & good luck with the arrival of your baby.

Hi Victoria, do post again, I've had some great feedback on MN. I do agree though some people's tone is not what one would expect on this kind of forum. However, they are in the minority. Didn't think Travel/longhaul could be so controversial! Have a wonderful holiday wherever you choose.