The Best Babymoon Destinations, Chosen by a Travel Advisor

We started with health. The CDC advises pregnant travelers to avoid areas with malaria where possible and to review Zika guidance before visiting the tropics, so every pick is malaria-free, and we flag where you should check mosquito-borne illness advice. We also favored good medical care, short transfers and gentle activities.

Then we looked for real rest: great spas, food you can enjoy, calm water and rooms worth lingering in. Read our babymoon planning guide alongside this list.

Many couples travel in the second trimester, roughly weeks 14 to 27, when energy often returns and the risks of travel are generally lower; your doctor or midwife has the final word. Airline rules for late pregnancy vary, and some require a doctor’s letter in the third trimester.

Cruise lines set their own limits; many won’t board guests who will be 24 weeks or more pregnant at any point during the voyage. On long flights, walk often, stay hydrated and ask your doctor about compression socks; our guide to preventing DVT explains why.

A beach babymoon is about doing very little: calm lagoons, shade, a spa and a short walk to dinner. A city babymoon suits couples who want food, museums and shopping for the nursery, with taxis and comfortable shoes for longer days.

A malaria-free safari is possible, but game drives are bumpy, so ask your doctor first. In all cases, check before using hot tubs, saunas or hot springs, and choose rooms close to the restaurants and pool.

Choose flexible or refundable rates and buy travel insurance that covers unforeseen pregnancy complications; many policies cover complications but not routine pregnancy, so read the terms. Our travel insurance guide explains what to look for.

Gigi picks seats with extra legroom, keeps connections short and chooses hotels with elevators and easy access. At Virtuoso partner hotels, you typically receive daily breakfast for two and a property credit, which is perfect for a prenatal-friendly spa treatment.