Stumped on a Mother’s Day gift? Give mom a lifetime of memories by whisking her away for a relaxing and rejuvenating vacation in beautiful Jamaica. The island’s hotels, resorts and attractions have made it easier to celebrate the joys of motherhood with special packages created with mom in mind.
“A Jamaican getaway is the ideal way to reward mothers for their unconditional love and care,” said John Lynch, Jamaica’s Director of Tourism. “Many of the island’s hotels and resorts celebrate the occasion with sensational deals offering relaxing spas, luxurious accommodations, and with over 150 attractions, moms can explore the captivating beauty and culture of the island with their families.”
Hotel and Resort Specials
Sunset Beach Resort & Spa in Montego Bay and Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort & Spa in Ocho Rios are honoring mothers with the Sunset Resorts Mother’s Day Package. The package features a Mother’s Day brunch, spa treatment specials, a US$100 resort credit, a room upgrade based on availability, VIP service and a special amenity gift for all mothers. Book now through April 30, 2010 for travel May 6 – 11, 2010.
Foote Prints Hotel offers a special One in a Million Mother rate for two people for only US$68, inclusive of complimentary full breakfast. This beachfront property in Negril also provides a full-service ReggaeSpa offering Swedish, Deep Tissue, Hot Stone Massages, Reflexology, Manicure, Pedicure, Body Scrub and Facials to pamper mom for her special day. Book now for travel between April 15 and December 15, 2010.
Franklyn D. Resort & Spa and FDR Pebbles Resort offer a double dose of Mother’s Day celebrations with the Moms Stay Free and Babymoon Package promotions. Moms Stay Free when traveling with their family from May 1– June 4, 2010. The Babymoon Package allows moms to celebrate new arrivals with a family retreat. From April 9 – June 30, 2010, mom and all the kids stay free while Dad picks up the tab. The resort will reimburse Passport fees of $85 on arrival for babies that are no more than 3 months old. Dad must also accompany the family. Both FDR Resorts offer two-bedroom suites, which translate to more comfort for vacationing families. The properties are the only resorts in the Caribbean whose prices include a dedicated Vacation Nanny for each family. At Franklyn D. Resort & Spa, prices for the Moms Stay Free and Babymoon Package promotions start from US$310 per night, and US$ 230 per night at FDR Pebbles Resort.
Attractions
Island Routes Caribbean Adventure Tours is celebrating Moms with a two-for-one Mother’s Day Chill Out special offer on their best luxury catamaran cruises in Jamaica. From a Sesame Sail Away Cruise for the whole family to a romantic Sunset Sail, the Mother’s Day Chill Out is the perfect gift all moms will appreciate. This offer is valid for each paid adult booking on an Island Routes catamaran excursion for travel May 1 through May 31, 2010. Booking code “Mom” must be specified to qualify for the offer. Sample specials include :
- Sesame Sail Away Cruise – US$39.00 for adults ($49.00 for children up to age 12) from Negril or Ocho Rios, includes a continental breakfast and refreshments.
- Lover’s Rock Sunset Sail (minimum age 18) – US$69.00 from Montego Bay, and US$72.00 from Ocho Rios or Negril, includes premium brand drinks, hot and cold hors d’oeuvres.