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What You Can Do This Mother’s Day!

Garima Goswami, 05 May, 2016 01:31 PM
    Mother’s Day is almost here and if you haven’t already decided on any surprises yet, here are some ideas to look into. 
     
    Yoga & Spa
    Vida Spa at YYoga is offering a complimentary Yoga session for moms and moms-to-be. The space is influenced by the teachings of Ayurveda, so you can enjoy an experience from the past.  You can identify your Dosha, which is basically dividing personalities into three categories- Vata, Pitta and Kapha, and accordingly receive a spa treatment. 
     
    Miraj Hammam Spa is perfect if you need to gift your mother a spa experience in a totally different cultural setting. In the midst of Middle Eastern vibe, you can opt for a steam chamber followed by massage and exfoliation. Mother's Day special brings you Black Moroccan Soap exfoliation in Jerusalem gold marble steam room, followed by a 30-minute full body massage with aromatic essential oils & aromatherapy facial. Gift certificates are available until May 15th.
     
    Manicure & Pedicure
    Making a second appearance on the list, Vida Spa will exceed your expectations. From the ambience to the staff and excellent treatments, you are sure to make a memorable date with your mother here. 
     
    Le Petit Spa has earned the respect of Vancouverites to become a trusted name. Their Mother’s Day special extends through the entire month of May offering a 15% discount on any treatment for you and your mother. 
     
    Zip-lining
    The brave-hearted duo can venture out for a Zip-lining experience in Whistler. Enjoy the gorgeous ride to Whistler, the beautiful village and from there head out to Cougar Mountain to take a SuperFly Zip-lining tour. It lasts for about three-hours and what’s best is that they are offering a Mother’s Day discount bringing down a $129 deal to $99. What fun!
     
    Brunch 
    Thinking of treating your Mom over Brunch. The options are endless. Hard Rock Casino has assembled an exciting evening with live entertainment from Dal Richards. Seatings are at 10:30am, 11:00am, and 1:00pm featuring buffet lunch, live action stations and non-alcoholic beverages. 
     
    Trafalgars Bistro, boasts a reputation of being the greenest restaurant in Vancouver. The restaurant has installed a Green Good composting system on-site, thus eliminating any organic waste going to the landfill and 99% of their remaining garbage gets recycled. 
     
    High Tea
    Secret Garden Tea Company can be a nice and cute outing with your mother. They are replacing their regular High Tea with a special Mother’s Day High Tea this weekend. An exciting menu includes Secret Garden egg pinwheels, roast beef tenderloin, prawn cake sliders, scone with raspberry jam and Devonshire cream and much more. Vegetarian and gluten free options are also available. 
     
    If you are looking for a charming High Tea space, Soffee Café is your answer. An intimate family owned café, the nostalgic décor and exciting menu offers certified Fairtrade organic espresso beans from five different regions, along with exclusive premium Kusmi tea leaves from Paris. Delicious homemade pastries, desserts and meals are made with organic ingredients. 

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