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TripAtlas.com’s top picks for Mother’s Day and girlfriend’s getaways
What better way to treat mom or escape with your girlfriends then a shopping getaway to New York City or relaxing at a spa while sipping wine looking out to the warm and calming waters of the Caribbean Sea. TripAtlas.com can help make mom and girlfriends happy with some suggestions on what to do and where to go. Here are 5 of TripAtlas.com’s Girlfriend and Mother’s Day Getaways:

1) Sand, Sea & Spa Getaways at Hanalei Colony Resort, Kauai. Simply mention the word Hawaii and immediately you evoke images of relaxation, fun, and spectacular scenery. Discover Kauai’s north shore at the luxurious Hanalei Colony Resort, with its sweeping views of Hanalei Bay and Kauai’s lush green mountainside. The resort is offering a “Girlfriend Getaway” package for girlfriends, sisters, moms, and daughters with 5-7 nights’ accommodation in their luxurious condo-style suites. Included in the package is half day at the Hanalai Day Spa, where one can indulge in a range of Ayurveda treatments, and a Na Pali coast boast tour or horseback riding excursion.

2) Shopaholic Weekends in New York City - With the downturn in the economy retailers more than ever need your help - so go shopping! New York City is a mecca for visitors and shoppers - not just the high end retailers but those hard to find eclectic boutique shops that sell just about anything. Shop by day and relax by night at the famed The Plaza Hotel with their Shopaholic Weekend package. The package includes one night at the Plaza, complimentary consultations with New York’s best jewellery and skin-care experts, dinner for two at The Oak Room and signature drinks at the celebrity haven and uber-chic Rose Club. Valid until the end of 2009 with rates from $795 US per night based on double occupancy.

3) Weekend Retreats, Victorian Style in Niagara Region- To retreat back in time but not in comfort or relaxation, closer to home is picturesque Niagara region in Ontario. Whether it is a book lovers, girl’s getaway or Niagara culinary getaway, the Keefer Mansion Inn in Thorold, Ontario is your home base for culture and entertainment. They have a number a packages with its Victorian styled rooms, offering continental breakfasts, dinner at its French influenced restaurant, and an itinerary designed specifically for your themed getaway. The Inn is located just 15 minutes from Niagara Falls and less than 30 minutes from the famed Niagara wine region and the quaint town of Niagara-on-the-Lake.

4) Jamaica Jammin’ with the Girls - Sun, surf, and sand - the perfect tonic for a memorable and fun girlfriend’s getaway. The Grand Lido Braco resort in Jamaica is offering a 5-day, 4-night super-inclusive Girlfriend Getaway package starting at $916 US per person. These packages include a number of fun extras like cooking classes, windsurfing lessons and pampering spa treatments. Noted for being one of the best Caribbean resorts they are noted for its welcome baskets of champagne, beauty products and complimentary spa treatments.

5) Exclusive & Private Island Retreat - St. Vincent & the Grenadines - Every once in a while you just want to chill with your most trusted and loyal friends or treat mom to something really special. Why not a getaway to Young Island Resort, a private island resorts on one of the small chain of 32 islands in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Their Girlfriend Getaway package from $900 US per person will guarantee relaxation and great female bonding. The package includes accommodation in your own private cottage, round-trip airfare, an one-hour massage, a scuba diving course and various water sports. Vicky Karantzavelou - Tuesday, April 21, 2009