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04-30-2008

 


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Tuesday, April 29, 2008

A Mother's Day To Be Remembered

While a wonderful dinner for Mom on her special day can be memorable, giving her a travel experience will be remembered forever. Here are a few packages available this year.

Ka'ana Boutique Resort, Belize
The Mayan empire revered motherhood and worshipped Ix-Chel, the Mayan goddess of childbirth and healing. Located in Belize's Cayo District, Ka'ana Boutique Resort is continuing to celebrate motherhood throughout the month of May with the Ix-Chel Mother's Day Escape Package, which includes round trip transfers from Belize International Airport, luxury Casita accommodations, chilled bottle of champagne upon arrival, daily meals, private wine tasting in the Ka'ana wine cellar, romantic candlelight dinner at La Ceiba, Ka'ana signature couples massage, tour of the Belize zoo (where one can see the mystical black jaguar up close), one full-day "Private Tour" of a Mayan ruin of choice (Tikal or Caracol), and daily half-day "Private Tours" of excursion of choice (including caving, tubing, horseback riding, canoeing, etc.) Ka'ana Boutique Resort sits in a valley just beneath the ruins of Xunantunich, near cultural, historical and eco-adventure attractions. Rates for the package start at $1,605 per person for a 3-night/4-day stay and are valid from May 1 - June 1, 2008. For mothers who choose to escape with their kids, the Ix-Chel package also welcomes kids to stay free with parents. For more information, visit www.kaanabelize.com.

Rooms at Ka'ana are tranquil -- perfect for mom.


Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort
In honor of the 100th anniversary of Mother's Day, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is encouraging guests to celebrate with a vacation for the mother less recognized, the Mother-In-Law. Valid May 1- May 31, 2008, the package is priced at $625 per night and includes accommodations in two guest rooms, breakfast for six guests, and one Swedish Massage for Mom-In-Law. For relatives who need time away from each other after a day of bonding, rooms can be arranged in the Swan or the Dolphin, two distinctive buildings connected by a causeway. For information and reservations, visit www.swandolphin.com or call 800-227-1500. When booking, please ask for MINLAW rate plan.

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