Destination Baby Showers

Travel lovers who are celebrating major life achievements enthusiastically have caught on to the trend of destination celebrations. From bachelor and bachelorette parties to weddings to honeymoons, parties abroad or in faraway cities have (nearly) become the default way to celebrate life choices. The latest craze to catch onto this travel trend is the destination baby shower.

Expecting parents are corralling their friends and family to spend a few days or long weekend in a new and exciting destination in order to prepare for the upcoming new addition. Locales that are near major shopping centers and also calm environments seem to be the most popular choices for a few days of peace before the big life-changing event.

One particular destination gaining popularity among expecting mothers is the Mall of America near Minneapolis, Minn. The 520-store shopping center is home to baby supply stores and clothing stores, as well as a few places for moms-to-be and their families to relax. Groups can have afternoon tea at David’s Tea and then dine at one of the mall’s 50 restaurants. After a day full of shopping and walking, the spa at the mall’s Radisson Blu hotel offers prenatal massages, facials and nail services to wind down from the day.

Regardless of how you prepare for your new arrival, a trip away may be an ideal way to escape the potential stress and anxiety that come with expecting a baby.