Top 3-5 Babymoon Destinations in Mission BC

A. What is a babymoon

Whether you’re expecting your first little one (or your second or third) your life is about to be flipped upside down — in a good way! You and your partner are preparing to tag-team diaper duties, late-night feedings, and maybe day care drop-offs.

So between the excitement and nervousness of a new arrival — and mentally preparing for the chaos soon to occur — a pre-baby vacation (aka babymoon) might be just what the doctor ordered.

Never heard of a babymoon? Here’s what you need to know about enjoying a little bit of calmness before the birth of a new little one.

B. When is the best time to take a babymoon

Taking a vacation before your little one arrives can be a relaxing, adventurous, or romantic way to connect with your partner. Here's how to plan a safe and comfortable babymoon.

A babymoon is basically a last hurrah before little one comes. The name is a play on honeymoon, but instead of a vacation you take after getting married, a babymoon is a vacation you take before your little one arrives. It's both an homage to your life pre-baby and a way to celebrate the onesie-filled road ahead.

If you're welcoming your first little one with a partner, a babymoon allows you to share some romantic one-on-one time together – something you'll crave when you have a demanding new family member. If this is a subsequent pregnancy, a babymoon offers your family a moment to cherish how far you've come together. It can be a time to bond, relax, have an adventure, tick off an item on your bucket list, or just be free to be on your own luxurious schedule.

Babymoon destinations

Ideas for where to go on your babymoon and what to do are limited only by your imagination – and what your healthcare provider cautions against. Before planning any trip, make sure to get clearance from your doctor, and check with the Centers for Disease Control's (CDC's) travel advice for pregnant women.

Destinations overseas can be exciting. Tropical beaches, unfamiliar cuisine, centuries-old towns, and historic attractions are alluring. But keep in mind your comfort level on long and perhaps cramped flights, and consider whether you'll have the energy to do everything you'd like.

Locations closer to home can be memorable too. You can even rent a home in a nearby town and act like a tourist in your own backyard.