Vacation Packages for Overworked Momsby Michele Cheplic | More from this Blogger 01 Aug 2008 08:05 PM Perhaps it's because the new school is fast approaching and kids will be heading back to class after being home with mom all day or maybe hotel marketing people simple know that the words "slave labor" and "mother" are easily interchanged. Regardless of the reason, lodgings around the country are running some outstanding deals on travel packages that cater to women who need a break from their chaotic lives. Take a look: PALM SPRINGS The snazzy Parker Palm Springs is offering a great deal on a "Rest and Rejuvenate" package. It includes two nights in a king room, breakfast daily, two 30-minute spa treatments (reflexology, Swedish massage, manicure/pedicure), lunch in your robe at the spa, a round of cocktails, dinner at an on-site restaurant, and s'mores around the outdoor fire pit. In addition, a selection of chick flicks, popcorn, and snacks will be delivered for an in-room pajama party in you want to take advantage of the getaway with your favorite gal pals. The package price is $595 per person and the offer is good through December 22, 2008. CHICAGO The "Sofitel and the City" package offered by the upscale Sofitel Chicago Water Tower features one night in a suite, a welcome bag from Bloomingdale's (with certificates good for 15% off anything in the store, coupons for cosmetics, a free makeup lesson at the Laura Mercier counter, and free cappuccinos at the café), either a manicure and pedicure or a facial at Equinox, a round of cocktails and dinner at the hotel's restaurant, breakfast either in bed or at the hotel's cafe, and a 3 p.m. check out for just $455 per room per night. The offer is good through December 31, 2008. FORT WORTH The Doral Tesoro Hotel & Golf Club in Forth Worth, Texas is running a Western-themed weekend package called "This One's for the Girls." For just $395 per room you will receive a night at the hotel (which features a pool, restaurant, and a 18-hole golf course) plus poker and line-dancing lessons, mechanical bull riding at the Stockyards, tickets to the National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame, an evening turndown with cookies, omelets for breakfast, and a Martina McBride CD to take home. The offer is good through December 31, 2008. Related Articles: Family Travel: Something for Mom in Massachusetts Family Travel: Something for Mom Red Hot End of the Summer Travel Deals Texas-Sized Travel Deals for $2 Sizzling Savings During the Dog Days of Summer Summer Family Road Trip--Indiana and Georgia Saving Money on Summer Escapes Family-Friendly Summer Travel Bargains Summer Travel 2008-Gas Tank Getaways Part 2 Summer Travel 2008--Gas Tank Getaways Summer Travel: Unique Ways to Save Money on Gas Saving on Summer Travel-It is Possible Part 2 Saving on Summer Travel--It is Possible Kid-Friendly Hotels Getting Friendlier Learn more about Michele Cheplic  Michele Cheplic was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii, but now lives in Wisconsin. Michele graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Journalism. Relevanttravel tags User Comments No comments on this article yet. Be the first to comment! Community Tags chicago, palm springs, Texas, travel deals Discuss this article
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