With Mother’s Day just around the corner, you’re probably searching for the perfect gift. You might be contemplating whether to give mom a new dress, an upgraded kitchen appliance, or another fine piece of jewelry she can add to her collection. But such a gift does little to relieve the daily stress of work and family life. Between putting in late hours at the office, cooking, cleaning, and helping the kids with their homework, mom is probably in serious need of a breather. A Mother’s Day spa getaway could be just what the doctor ordered. Each spa is an oasis of calm and tranquility in its own right, a world in sharp contrast to the hustle and bustle of the vibrant city beyond its walls. For the weekend of May 7-9, let mom know that worries of any kind are to stay behind at home. No matter where you’re traveling to, the spas housed in the hotels highlighted below make perfect places to relax, replenish and rejuvenate on Mother’s Day weekend. We also touch upon on-site fitness centers where mom can squeeze in time for a workout.

1. New York City – Affinia Dumont: If mom is a serious fitness enthusiast, she’ll feel right at home in this luxurious Midtown East property. A Fitness Suite Hotel, Affinia Dumont boasts 241 spacious suites, each complete with fitness-related amenities, and a VIP Fitness Suite that has its own private exercise studio with steam room. If mom needs advice on staying fit, she can get great tips from the onsite fitness concierge, who provides body assessments and body-mass-index-measurements free of charge. Guests can enjoy complimentary Experience Kits, which come in three types (Walking Tour, StayFit and BYOB), are delivered in baskets, and, depending on the Kit received, include goodies ranging from iPod Shuffles and towels to picnic blankets. The second floor is home to Oasis Day Spa, where a relaxing massage, facial, manicure or pedicure sets the tone for a stress-melting weekend in the Big Apple. The spa offers a number of options to suit your budget and mom’s preferences, including its Total Body Wellness Deluxe and Total Body Wellness packages.

2. Los Angeles – Luxe Hotel Sunset Boulevard: Perched at the intersection of Brentwood and Bel Air, this chic boutique hotel’s spa offers a wide array of treatments designed to refresh and rejuvenate the mind, body and spirit. Mom can do away with those painful knots by indulging in a Be Well Massage or detoxify the face with a soothing Be Well Facial. Many of these revitalizing treatments can be enjoyed right by the swimming pool. Also located in the Spa Level building is the hotel’s well equipped fitness center, where mom can take advantage of treadmills and exercise bikes to maintain her fitness routine. If you’re bringing a big group along, the Luxe Spa can organize a customized Spa Party that comprises skin and body treatments, catering and much more. How’s that for a stress-free Mother’s Day celebration?

3. San Francisco – Westin St. Francis: If you’re planning on spending Mother’s Day weekend in the City by the Bay, The St. Francis Renewal and WestinWORKOUT at the historic Westin St. Francis offers a refreshing alternative to the standard downtown San Francisco day spa experience. Mom can choose from a range of massage therapies, body treatments, skincare services and nail services. Additionally, WestinWORKOUT features a bevy of treadmills, stairmasters and steam rooms to melt all of mom’s concerns away. If the kids will be tagging along, be advised that guests must be at least 16 years of age to utilize spa services and facilities. While mom immerses herself in tranquility and relaxation, the youngsters can stay entertained at the Westin Kids Club.

4. Las Vegas – The Venetian Las Vegas: If you’re thinking about taking mom to sizzling Las Vegas, she’ll likely be floored by the sheer number of restaurants and shops that line the Las Vegas Strip. Sooner or later, however, she might come to want some respite from the always-lively pulse of Sin City, and that’s where the Five-Diamond all-suite resort’s Canyon Ranch SpaClub and Fitness Center comes in. Invite mom to indulge in a massage or facial, try the 40-foot rock-climbing wall, or take a fitness class inside this 134,000 square-foot haven of rejuvenation. She can also awaken the senses at Aquavana, a complete European-inspired suite of thermal spa cabins, tubs and aquathermal bathing experiences. The spa’s numerous accolades speak for themselves; among them are being named Best Day Spa by the Las Vegas Review-Journal six of the last seven years and garnering a four-star rating by Mobil Travel Guide six years running.

Without a doubt, a spa getaway is not your run of the mill present, and you can rest assured that mom will thank you for it. That said, break the mold this Mother’s Day and coddle mom with a soothing spa experience she won’t soon forget!