Mother and Daughter Getaways

Mother/Daughter getaway ideas for Mother's Day 2005 and beyond:

• The Mother/Daughter Special at Miraval, Life in Balance in Arizona helps you reconnect with horseback riding, hiking and spa treatments.
• The Eldorado Hotel & Spa in Santa Fe, New Mexico treats mothers and daughters to spa treatments and fireplaces.
• Explore the Da Vinci Code in Paris, London and Edinburgh with Sacred Journeys for Women.
• Spa inspired guest rooms at the Westin New York at Times Square.

Miraval, Life in Balance in Arizona
Mothers and daughters can reconnect at this luxury spa resort in the Sonoran Desert. Each day includes a spa treatment, three gourmet meals, unlimited activities like yoga, hiking, horseback riding, meditation and nutrition classes, and use of the swimming pool and fitness center. Valid May 1 - May 16, 2005; three-night stays start at $575 per room, per night for Mom's room and $288 (50 percent off) for Daughter's room. (800.232.3969 or www.miravalresort.com)

Eldorado Hotel & Spa in Santa Fe, New Mexico
The Spa Getaway at this four diamond hotel includes a deluxe room with a wood-burning fireplace, treatments at Nidah Spa, daily continental breakfast and a photograph by which to remember the experience. Valid through 2005; two-night stays start at $450 per room, per night. (800.955.4455 or www.eldordadohotel.com)

Explore The Da Vinci Code in Paris, London and Edinburgh
If Dan Brown's "The Da Vinci Code" sparked interesting mother/daughter conversations, consider the Da Vinci Tour Pilgrimage. The tour, organized by Sacred Journeys for Women, explores the ideal of the sacred feminine for twelve days in Paris, London and Edinburgh. September 7 - 18, 2005, contact for pricing. (888.779.6696, info@sacredjourneys.com, or Da Vinci Tour Pilgrimage)

Spa-inspired rooms at the Westin New York at Times Square
Thirteen special rooms share the 23rd floor with the spa and fitness center at the Westin Times Square hotel. Moms and daughters will have to take turns on the Kinjoy Shiatsu massage chair, but an aromatherapy air diffuser should keep the atmosphere calm. The rate includes a 20 percent discount on in-room spa treatments and a phone call to check on those at home. From $369 per night, ask for the MOMDAY rate. Throughout May 2005. (888.627.7149 or Westin New York at Times Square)