More Mother's Day Getaways

It is easy to make Mother’s Day a mere afterthought. Most moms are willing to settle for spending a long Sunday afternoon with their children, and will make no complaint about doing the same thing year after year. But there is a better way to show your mom just how much you love and appreciate her. This year you can forego the usual buffet or brunch and surprise her with a weekend getaway.

Yes, your schedule is packed. But when are you ever not busy? This year, you should make a small sacrifice that your mother is likely to cherish for years.

Last-minute overseas resort vacation packages can be easily booked. In fact, the travel industry is leaning more and more toward these kinds of arrangements. You can find great deals to cities all over the country.

1. Washington, D.C. 
Washington is more than America’s seat of government. It is also an extraordinarily rich center of history and culture. The Washington, Jefferson, and Lincoln memorials are awesome to behold. Trips to the National Air and Space Museum and the National Gallery will fill your mother with wonder. Indeed, these are great places for family’s to enjoy, and they cater for such visitors. 

2. Boston 
It is the birthplace of American democracy. It is the city in which the revolution that shook the world began. Every American should visit Boston at least once in their life. You should give your mother the opportunity to do so on Mother’s Day. Monuments and museums dedicated to the city’s rich colonial and revolutionary history are plentiful. And you will also be able to enjoy great dining and shopping. 

 

 3. Annapolis 
The small colonial city of Annapolis is a 45-minute drive from Washington. The state capitol of Maryland is also the site of the United States Naval Academy, which contains a beautiful campus that is a National Historic Site. Downtown Annapolis is packed full of restaurants and bistros in which can be found the some of the best seafood in the country. 

4. Hawaii 
It is a stretch, but it is still doable for a long weekend. A trip to Hawaii is a journey to paradise. There is no end to the recreation, fun, and pure relaxation to be had in Hawaii. If your mother likes beaches and sun, she will love to visit Hawaii. Miles of sandy white beaches are there for enjoyment. Excursions to the island’s many geological formations are also great fun. 

5. New York City 
It is nearly impossible to have a bad time in New York City. From the moment you arrive in the city, you will feel as though you have stepped into a large village. Each neighborhood is filled with its own distinct style and atmosphere. The Statue of Liberty, The Empire State Building, the summer events in Central Park, the wide variety of museums, concerts, plays, and other cultural events make New York City one of the most interesting places to visit in America
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Mother's Day Getaways

Mother's Day Getaways 

It is easy to make Mother’s Day a mere afterthought. Most moms are willing to settle for spending a long Sunday afternoon with their children, and will make no complaint about doing the same thing year after year. But there is a better way to show your mom just how much you love and appreciate her. This year you can forego the usual buffet or brunch and surprise her with a weekend getaway.

Consider first what your mother likes to do. Does she like to cook, play golf, or sight see? Would she appreciate being pampered at a health spa or does she love nothing more than the company of her family? It is quite easy to plan a trip that gets her out of the house and out of her usual routine for a while and allows her to enjoy the things she loves most.

Here are 5 of the top Mother’s Day weekend getaway destinations:

1. Atlanta

The city is large and spread out. But it has a unique blend of southern charm and cosmopolitanism. Since 1996, the year it hosted the Olympic Games, Atlanta has become an increasingly rich and diverse city. It has come of the best restaurants, bistros, and cultural venues in the South. The Centennial Olympic Park is worth visiting. It hosts millions of visitors each year. A summer concert series is also run in the park. Atlanta is also the birthplace of Martin Luther King Jr., and it contains a number of museums dedicated to his memory, including his childhood home on Auburn Street.

2. Chicago

The great economic and financial powerhouse of the Midwest is more than a place for business. Chicago is a city filled with history. You can book your mom a reservation at its famous Blackstone Hotel, which is an ornate beaux arts building from the early 20th century. You, your mother, and the rest of your family can see the natural history exhibits at the Fields Museum, which is less than a mile away.

3. Seattle
In many ways, Washington’s largest city gave birth to modern American music and culture. It is where the new sound that formed what became known as alternative rock first emerged. It is also where the first Starbucks opened and remains the headquarters for the most successful café chains in history. A number of historical and commemorative sites have been established over the last decade. Visiting them would make for a great day out. And the city still makes the finest brew of coffee in America!


4. San Francisco

Modern, diverse, rich in cultural heritage and activities, San Francisco is the crown jewel of California. The city is known for its highly egalitarian social scene and its thriving innovators and entrepreneurs. Even if it is only to see the beautiful Golden Gate Bridge and ride the famous street trolleys, a trip to SF is worth it. There are plenty of other things for your mom to enjoy. Day trips to the infamous Alcatraz run regularly. You can also accompany her on a stroll through Fisherman’s Wharf and Pier 39, in which there is great seafood and plenty of activities.

5. Los Angeles

If your mother loves movies and has always been enamored of film stars, then you should take her to the center of the movie world. In Los Angeles, one has a high chance to come across some of the biggest names in show business right on the street. You can take your mom to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, so that she can see the stars of the biggest names that have ever been on film. A visit to the famous Grauman’s Chinese Theatre will also please her.

6. Washington, D.C.

Washington is more than America’s seat of government. It is also an extraordinarily rich center of history and culture. The Washington, Jefferson, and Lincoln memorials are awesome to behold. Trips to the National Air and Space Museum and the National Gallery will fill your mother with wonder. Indeed, these are great places for family’s to enjoy, and they cater for such visitors.