Diane Lee

The concept of “babymoon tourism” has emerged as a significant niche within the broader tourism and health travel sector. Babymoon tourism refers to leisure travel undertaken by expectant parents, particularly during the second trimester of pregnancy, as a means of relaxation, bonding, and preparation for parenthood. While the phenomenon has gained popularity in recent years, scholarly research remains limited, particularly in terms of understanding gendered experiences, expectations, and motivations. Piyumi's research aims to address this gap by examining babymoon tourism through a gendered lens, exploring how expectant mothers and fathers experience, perceive, and engage with these travels, and how societal, cultural, and economic factors influence these experiences.