Hatchelorette refers to short getaways pregnant women take with their friends or family
Pregnant women are increasingly choosing hatchelorette trips over traditional baby showers, and the travel industry is taking notice by offering custom packages for moms-to-be.
What is a hatchelorette?
The term hatchelorette was coined in 2018 by writer Laura Lane in PureWow. It refers to short getaways pregnant women take with their friends or family. These trips focus on relaxation and include spa treatments, poolside lounging, and mocktails.
Travel industry adapts
Social media has fueled the trend, inspiring many women to forgo traditional baby showers, which typically involve at-home gatherings centered around child preparation.
In response, hotels are catering to expecting guests with prenatal massages, mocktail menus, and wellness activities.
For instance, the Four Seasons in Jackson Hole, WY, offers non-alcoholic wine, mocktails, and prenatal massages. The Thompson Hotel in San Antonio provides pregnancy-safe belly masks and lotions to help relieve leg aches.
Doctors at Johns Hopkins Medicine suggest nearby staycations for pregnant women. If flying, they recommend traveling in the second trimester (14–28 weeks) for a safer experience.
