This year, Mother's Day is celebrated around the world on May 11th, making it a special occasion to celebrate motherhood and pay tribute to mothers. Children all over the world will be thinking about the best gifts they can give their mothers on Mother's Day. A great way to show your moms true gratitude is with a relaxing spa experience that will help them fully dedicate themselves.
With three-quarters (75%) of Croatian travelers saying that spending time with family is a key motivation for their trip*, families can head to a peaceful location to treat moms to an incredible spa treatment. Whether you want to enjoy a healing mud bath, relaxing massage, or soaking in mineral thermal springs, there’s a wide range of treatments for everyone. With that in mind, Booking.com shares four spa destinations that are perfect for relaxing and pampering on Mother’s Day.
Tuhelj, Croatia
Located in the mountainous region of Hrvatsko Zagorje, Tuhelj is known for its thermal springs and wellness facilities. Tuhelj offers a wealth of natural beauty and thermal waters, ideal for relaxation and revitalization. Known throughout Croatia for the exceptional quality of its thermal waters, visitors can enjoy a number of wellness treatments, including massages and healing mud treatments. Tuhelj is the perfect place to enjoy nature and relax in peaceful surroundings.
Where to stay: Rural holiday home RAJSKI MIR is a charming holiday home located in the Zagorje village of Tuhelj, just a few minutes driving from the popular Terme Tuhelj. This recently renovated house perfectly combines peaceful nature with modern amenities, making it an ideal place to relax on Mother's Day. When not enjoying the nearby thermal pools and wellness facilities, guests can relax in their own private sauna or enjoy the hot tub on the spacious terrace. The house also includes a spa bath, walk-in shower and air conditioning.
Budapest, Hungary
Travelers can explore Budapest's historic beauty with their mothers this Mother's Day and relax body and mind in the soothing mineral baths of the city's 118 springs. Whether you plan to admire the opulent Art Nouveau surroundings of the Gellért Turkish Baths or take a dip in one of the 18 swimming pools, of the Széchenyi thermal bath, there are many ways to relax in Budapest's thermal waters. Travelers can enjoy hydrotherapy with refreshing mineral-rich water from deep underground springs, whose revitalizing properties have been used for centuries. After a relaxing day at the spa, visitors can celebrate Mother's Day with a drink in the city's unique bars housed in once-abandoned buildings, followed by a delicious dinner and a taste of traditional Hungarian cuisine.
Where to stay: travelers can enjoy a five-star facility Corinthia Hotel Budapest, located on the Grand Boulevard in the heart of the city. There, guests can enjoy complimentary access to its luxurious Royal Spa, making this the perfect stay for the 28% of Croatian travelers who consider a spa a top priority when going on vacation.* Guests can relieve stress in the saunas, steam rooms and hot tubs, clear their minds with an energetic workout in the fitness room or relax in a mud or seaweed bath. To end Mother's Day, guests can enjoy a fine meal in the hotel's fantastic restaurant, which serves mostly organic and locally grown food, with a selection of gourmet Hungarian, Asian and international cuisine.
Pré-Saint-Didier, Italy
In the heart of the Aosta Valley in northwestern Italy lies the town of Pré-Saint-Didier, home to an incredible thermal spa with water temperatures of up to 37 degrees Celsius. The waters of the Pré-Saint-Didier thermal spa are rich in iron and perfect for an invigorating Mother's Day. Visitors can relax in the outdoor pools and enjoy the beautiful view of the highest mountain in the Alps. Travelers who want to learn more about the famous Italian cuisine can visit Lasagna Masterclass in Aosta, where they will learn how to prepare this delicious delicacy in an authentic way.
Where to stay: in Pré-Saint-Didier there is an idyllic alpine facility QC Termemontebianco which boasts a fantastic view of Mont Blanc. The iron-rich waters of this spa hotel are perfect for skin care and circulation, and the contrast between the warm thermal waters and the snow that falls in winter or the lush green landscapes in spring will allow you to create unforgettable photos from your Mother's Day vacation. Moms can try refreshing waterfalls, healing saunas and hydromassages to relax surrounded by mountains. After waking up refreshed, travelers can enjoy a breakfast buffet, which includes croissants and pancakes, and end the day with local and Mediterranean cuisine, including perfectly prepared pasta.
Aix les Bains, Francuska
This thermal spa town in the Haute Savoie region of the Rhône-Alpes region is located on the shores of Lake Bourget, the largest and deepest natural lake in the country. It is famous worldwide for the exceptional quality of its thermal waters and its beautiful spas with hammams and saunas, so travelers can treat their mothers to a beneficial hydrotherapy that has incredible beneficial effects, including muscle relaxation. This picturesque town has also been an inspiration for many artists, and has become famous for world-famous writers such as Xavier de Maistre, Honoré de Balzac and Alexandre Dumas.
Where to stay: Les Suites du Lac is a charming bed and breakfast overlooking the beautiful Bourget Lake, located not far from the charming town centre of Aix-les-Bains and its beaches. All suites are decorated in a minimalist and contemporary style, offering panoramic views of the peaceful lake and the nearby gardens, which guests can admire from the terrace equipped with sun loungers. After a soothing and invigorating day at the spa, guests can celebrate Mother's Day at the property with delicious dishes such as beef carpaccio and rich risotto.
*This independent research was commissioned by Booking.com and was conducted on a sample of 42.513 respondents from 33 different markets (2000 from the US, 1008 from Canada, 2000 from Mexico, 1000 from Colombia, 2000 from Brazil, 1000 from Argentina, 2000 from Australia, 1000 from New Zealand, 2000 from Spain, 2000 from Italy, 2000 from France, 2000 from the UK, 2000 from Germany, 1000 from the Netherlands, 1000 from Denmark, 1000 from Sweden, 1000 from Croatia, 1000 from Switzerland, 1000 from Belgium, 1000 from Ireland, 1000 from Portugal, 1000 from Israel, 2000 from India, 1000 from China, 1005 from Hong Kong, 1000 from Thailand, 1000 from Singapore, 1000 from Taiwan, 1000 from Vietnam, 1000 from South Korea, 1000 from Japan and 500 from the United Arab Emirates). To participate in the survey, respondents had to be at least 18 years old, have traveled at least once in the past 12 months, plan to travel in 2023, and be the main decision-maker or involved in the decision-making process when planning the trip. The survey was conducted online in January and February 2023.
