The Hotel Palomar Lobby, copyright Kimpton Hotels

We’re starting the week with the Hotel Palomar in Washington D.C. A Kimpton Hotel located close to both Georgetown and Dupont Circle, this boutique property is firmly ensconced in the contemporary art scene. The hotel has 335 guestrooms and suites with flat-screen TVs, complimentary WiFi access, and a fitness center. If you arrive in the evening, you may be in time to enjoy the complimentary evening wine reception – a perfect way to start your romantic getaway. (more…)

All of a sudden, the daughter has developed a fascination with sea life. It’s not that she didn’t like the aquatic species before, but all of a sudden, there’s been increasing talk of whales, seahorses and the like, which often crescendos to pleas to go and see some soon.

Of course, given that we want to shut her up please her, we’ve been looking up cool aquarium trips where we could indulge our desire for luxury travel while visiting a fish or two. We posted one a while back from England, and also told you about the seahorse farm in Hawaii, but figured we could surely tackle this request in the continental U.S. Here are some hotel packages we’ve found (that as always, are in destinations and/or hotels where you’ll have a good time too).

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Seattle’s Alexis Hotel, a Kimpton Hotels property, offers a babymoon package that, while not over the top in amenities, makes for a cute getaway while waiting for baby to arrive. The hotel is also conveniently located within just a few blocks of the famous Pike Place Market, a nine acre waterfront public market with goodies like fresh produce, arts and crafts, and of course, coffee. Take advantage of the area’s nightlife and art galleries – it might be a while before you see those again!

The babymoon package includes:

• Overnight accommodations for two in a Guestroom or Suite
• Massages for both the mother-to-be and the father-to-be
• The perfect belly rub — tourmaline hydrating cream
• Complimentary in-room movie
• $15 gift card for Babies ‘R Us

Alexis Hotel guestroom, copyright Kimpton Hotels

Note: If you’re an avid reader, try to reserve the Author’s Suite, where you’ll be surrounded by a wide selection of classics and bestsellers, some of them signed.  The suite also boasts upgrades such as a wood-burning fireplace and jetted tub. The antique writing desk may inspire you to put pen to paper yourself – you can jot down words of love and wisdom for baby while you’re still getting enough sleep to remember any!

To reserve this package, call the hotel’s VIP line at 206.516.5093.