Mother's Day Gift Guide 2024: The Most Engaging Weekend ...

Give mom a weekend getaway to enjoy alone or with family.

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Celebrating Mom this Mother’s Day is an opportunity to show how much people love and appreciate her. Gift ideas abound from flowers and chocolate to jewelry and clothes. But, what if you could give the gift of memories with her? Even if time is limited, there are lots of creative hotel packages for entertaining weekend getaways to celebrate with her or for her to enjoy on her own or with friends. These are some of the limited-time deals available for Mother’s Day this season.

Moms and mutts celebrate in New York

A dog photo shoot can be a special gift.

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In honor of Mother’s Day and National Pet Month, Kimpton Hotel Eventi has a special package for Moms that like to travel with their dogs. The deal is available throughout the month of May and includes a welcome bottle of Champagne and a play date with the hotel’s director of pet relations (who just happens to be a 20-pound Boston Terrier). There is also a guided dog walk for a tour of the neighborhood with the general manager and a photo shoot with a local photographer for Mom and her four-legged friend. And instead of a charcuterie plate, the hotel created a “French-inspired barkuterie board, with gourmet canine treats.” Rates start at $449 and are eligible to earn IHG One Rewards points.

Mother's Day at The Ritz-Carlton New York Central Park

Treat Mom to breakfast in bed at The Ritz-Carlton Central Park.

Ritz-Carlton

Only available for Mother’s Day weekend between May 10-13 at The Ritz-Carlton New York Central Park, this Mother’s Day package includes afternoon tea, a bespoke floral arrangement from the in-house florist and a flower-arranging class. The package starts at $1,695 per night, and guests are eligible to earn Marriott Bonvoy points during their stay.

Play around in the mud with Mom in Vermont

The exterior and front porch of the hotel

Kimpton Taconic Hotel

Kimpton Taconic Hotel in Manchester, Vermont has a “play around in the mud” package for Moms this Mother’s Day. The melting snow in the area often leads to plentiful mud, and the hotel wants to make the best of it. This special package is all about playing in the mud and includes a two-hour Land Rover Driving Experience across muddy hill climbs and rocky terrain plus spa time for a Dead Sea mud mask and rejuvenating facial serum. The products for this treatment are from a mother-daughter brand based in Vermont, Hazel & bee Organics. There’s also a $50 food and beverage credit. Rates vary by date, but they are all eligible for IHG One Rewards points. The package is available through May 31.

“Take a MOMent” Package at Kimpton Palomar Philadelphia

Treat yourself to a relaxing spa treatment.

Kimpton Palomar Philadelphia

Another Kimpton is getting creative with a special package for Mother’s Day. This IHG One Rewards-earning deal includes discounts to fitness classes and spa services, an in-room bath setup with bottle of wine and late checkout. Moms are encouraged to bring along their pet pooch for a fun weekend, too. The package, available through the end of May, comes with a “barkuterie” and charcuterie platter to enjoy in the room plus a cannoli for dessert. Your furry friend will receive a cannoli-inspired dog treat, too.

Relax in LA for the weekend

Hotel Indigo in Los Angeles wants to pamper Moms for the night

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Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown has its own Mother’s Day package starting at $349. It includes a $50 food and beverage credit, welcome glass of bubbly, a charcuterie board, parking and of course, overnight accommodations. Waiting in the room is a $100 gift card to The Things We Do, and once home, there IHG One Rewards members can look forward to earning points for their stay.

Mother's Day brunch at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills

The rooftop pool at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills

Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills

If you’re already in Los Angeles, why not treat Mom to a special brunch at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills. There are two brunches: one is a three-course, chef-designed brunch at Espelette and the other is a buffet in the Astor Ballroom with a sushi bar, carving stations and Bloody Mary bar all accompanied by live music. Both of these are on Mother’s Day, but on weekends throughout the month of May, a special afternoon tea will be offered with live music. You can make an overnight stay out of it by redeeming Hilton Honors points, too.

Breakfast in bed, by a private chef, at Club Wyndham

Use the code WELOVEMOM when making a booking.

Club Wyndham

Nine Club Wyndham resort properties across the U.S. are partnering with private chef network Take a Chef to offer breakfast in bed, from an expert. Anyone who books a qualifying stay over Mother’s Day gets a free meal code to redeem with the private chef group. Through May 5 via, rentals via the ExtraHolidays website receive a Take a Chef credit good for a complimentary farm-to-table meal. Be sure to use the code “WELOVEMOM” during the booking process. Participating properties include Club Wyndham Cypress Palms in Orlando, Club Wyndham Branson at The Meadows, Club Wyndham Park City in Utah and Club Wyndham Smoky Mountains in Sevierville, Tennessee.

Fish to Fork Mother’s Day weekend at Omni Amelia Island

A Mother's Day fresh fish extravaganza

Omni Amelia Island Resort

Omni Amelia Island Resort in Florida will host its 8th annual Fish to Fork weekend over Mother’s Day (May 9-12) and is a great getaway for moms that love the outdoors (or fresh seafood). Starting at $2,188, the package includes two nights of in an oceanfront room, Friday night Fish to Fork dinner for two, Saturday Fish to Fork lunch for two, plus a pair of tickets to the weekend’s main event.

Moms golf for free at Omni Mount Washington Resort

Sporty moms are getting pampered with free stuff on Mother's Day weekend.

Omni Mount Washington Resort

This Omni resort in New Hampshire is near the highest peak in the northeast, and on Mother’s Day, moms can golf for free with another round of paying golfers. It can be a full weekend getaway considering the resort is also offering Mother's Day bingo, Mommy and Me yoga, Mother’s Day arts and crafts and a special brunch. And moms staying at the resort for the weekend, they can also dine for free at brunch on either Saturday or Sunday with the purchase of another adult.

Get away to Fiji and beyond

Fiji Airways is hosting its biggest Pacific sale ever.

Fiji Airways

For something a bit longer than a weekend, Fiji Airways is hosting its biggest sale to the Pacific ever, which gives hard-working Moms and their loved ones the chance to visit tropical Pacific islands at a discount. Travelers can visit paradise in Fiji or go beyond to its network of destinations including Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore. Even if just planning an international business trip, a free stopover in Fiji could be a relaxing gift to share. The sale lasts through May 17 with roundtrip tickets to Australia and New Zealand for under $900.

Free tattoos for moms visiting NYC

Unscripted Ink is the tattoo parlor offering free tattoos to moms this Mothers Day.

Unscripted Ink

At Untitled at 3 Freeman Alley, a New York City boutique hotel, moms can visit the hotel’s onsite tattoo parlor for some free ink. The special Mother’s Day package also includes a bouquet of flowers and a wind-down kit to relax in the evening. Use code “MAMALOVE” when making the reservation for a Mother’s Day she will remember forever.