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Babymoons” are the hottest new travel trend — “pre-baby” vacations (to give prospective parents time to relax and reconnect before birth) — or “post-baby” getaways (to give new families time to bond).

Of course, we’re in favor of any excuse to take a vacation on the Monterey Peninsula. If you have a bun in the oven (or even if you don’t) either of these two properties have “rest” and “relaxation” written all over them.

Stoke up the wood-burning fireplace, snuggle under a fluffy duvet, and enjoy the serene ocean views from this 3br/2ba Carmel cottage (just a short stroller ride to downtown Carmel and the beach).

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You might never leave the master bedroom of this charming, two bedroom Cape Cod bungalow. Decorated in cheery blue and yellow, with plush carpeting underfoot, the cozy master suite features a fireplace and French doors that open to a private sunbathing deck.

The living room, with walls of windows overlooking a lovely flower garden, is the perfect spot to watch a movie, listen to music — or sing lullabies.