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Say Happy Mother’s Day With One-of-a-Kind Getaways!

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Ah, Mother’s Day. The time of year when we try just a little bit harder  to show how grateful we are for all the times she held our hand when we were sick, protected us from the monsters under our bed, turned simple pancakes into an iconic mouse, or magically made everything better with a kiss. Cards are wonderful (who doesn’t love letters?) and flowers are lovely, but is there really any better way to say thank you than with a memorable getaway you both will cherish for years to come. We think not.

With this in mind, we give you four escapes tailored to different styles that are sure to show your favorite lady just how much you care.

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Spa Escape: Treat you mom to a relaxing and rejuvenating getaway—you know she deserves one. The Body Holiday LeSPORT in St. Lucia offers a tropical, all-inclusive stay that even comes with a 50-minute body treatment.

Wine & Dine: Toast to motherhood with a wine getaway. The Riverbend Inn and Vineyard in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada, boasts a cozy escape in the heart of wine country. The inn also produces and serves its own varietals, so you don’t even have to leave the property to sample the local wines.

Adventure: Take mom for the adventure of a lifetime. The Parador Resort & Spa in Costa Rica sits on a 12-acre rainforest near the Manuel Antonio National Park and white-sand beaches like Playa Biesanz, making it a luxurious home base for exploring the countryside.

Cultural Getaway: Talk history, art and politics with your mom during a trip to the nation’s capital. The George, a Kimpton Hotel, provides an eclectic and artistic escape, with a prime Capitol Hill location ideal for seeing city sights.

A Secret River That Begs to be Shared

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When one thinks of vacationing in Mexico, images of piña coladas and spring breakers often come to mind. And though it is a popular party spot (and we’re certainly not opposed to a well-mixed margarita), there’s another side to Mexico. A perfectly peaceful, naturally beautiful side.

One such spot that caught our eye is Rio Secreto in sunny Playa del Carmen. Close to popular (and swoon-worthy) resorts including Azul Fives Hotel by Karisma, Rio Secreto consists of over 7 miles of underground caverns and river systems. The ancient, pristine passageways also boast some of the most dramatic mineral formations in the world. Breathtaking beauty you’ll remember forever or a pesky hangover? We’ll take the former.

Rio Secreto, Playa del Carmen

Photo courtesy of Rio Secreto