http://www.triporati.com/blog Sharing stories about the world and travel Wed, 15 May 2013 00:51:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 en http://www.triporati.com/blog/2009/03/07/baby-moons/ http://www.triporati.com/blog/2009/03/07/baby-moons/#comments Sun, 08 Mar 2009 01:24:02 +0000 http://www.triporati.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/baby_moon_by_notsogoodphotography-custom1.jpg http://www.triporati.com/blog/2009/03/07/baby-moons/ Darya Mead http://www.triporati.com/blog/?p=1866 About six months ago I got a note in the mail about some long forgotten frequent flyer program miles expiring and I ordered Cookie Magazine – a newish glossy for ‘stylish’ moms. Sounded pretentious and  I barely have time to read my mail, but I ordered it (it was free) and occasionally I find good or fun information. Yesterday, I read a brief article about Baby Moons; a pre- baby vacation for expectant parents. It is a tad irritating that there is a name for it, but I think all parents at least think about a last hurrah travel plan before baby changes your life. I know one couple who climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, another who backpacked around India and yet another who opted for an all-inclusive pampering holiday in the Caribbean. It’s hard for me to think back that far, before my boys and their travel companionship, but I think my husband and I took a killer backpacking trip in the Sierras with 3 other couples.  Whatever your fancy, the three destinations highlighted interested me…  Iceland, Bermuda and Napa, California. I’ve been to Iceland and Napa and love both.  For a true getaway, despite the fact that the country is in financial ruin, Iceland has an otherworldly quality. You feel utterly cleansed after a few days there; perhaps ready to be a parent.

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