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Mums the word with Costa treats

Forget breakfast in bed on Mother's Day - treat your Mum to a whole week or more of unadulterated pampering.

Allow her to sit back, relax and enjoy being waited on hand and foot, only exerting energy to take a dip in the pool or to go ashore and explore an exotic city or palm-fringed beach.

Here's a selection of the best Mother's Day cruises, all departing on March 13:

Costa Luminosa - Jewels of the Emirates

7 nights from only £499- save £230
Palaces, pristine beaches and the excellent shopping of Dubai make Costa's seven-night tour of Dubai-Muscat-Fujairah-Abu Dhabi-Dubai the perfect Mother's Day experience. Back on board, Mums can showcase their new designer wardrobes and gold jewellery in one of the ship's four restaurants, 11 bars, theatre, casino or disco. Costa Luminosa, launched last year, also boasts a 4D cinema, a roller skating track, the latest generation golf simulator with a real outside putting green, a Grand Prix driving simulator produced from an original GP car and the exclusive 3500 sq m Samsara Spa wellness Centre.

Costa Romantica - Jewels of the Indian Ocean

14 nights from only £999 per person - save £450
The azure seas and tropical delights of the Indian Ocean make this 14-night cruise an unforgettable trip, and the perfect holiday for Mums in need of some serious rest and relaxation. Travelling from Mauritius to the Seychelles, Madagascar and Reunion, there are plenty of chances to unwind with a good book on a stretch of pure white sand, fringed with sub-tropical vegetation, making work and chores seem a very long way away.

Costa Classica - Treasures of the Far East

14 nights from only £819 per person - save £310
This 14-night cruise is a round trip from Hong Kong, taking in the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore and Vietnam on a unique cruise that offers something for everyone. Nature-lovers will enjoy Borneo's exotic wildlife and unspoilt landscapes; shopaholics can replace their entire wardrobe with exquisitely bespoke clothing from tailors in Hong Kong and Singapore; history buffs can learn about the ancient traditions of Vietnam; and sunworshippers can enjoy the stunning beach resort of Sanya Hainan Island, known as China's Hawaii.

All prices are based on a cruise-only basis, including all meals, entertainment and activities. Flights and transfers can be added for an additional charge.

Costa, voted best cruise operator in China, has some fabulous offers on Far East fly/cruises

Treasures of the Far East
14nts on Costa Classica
To 6 Nov 2010
Featuring: Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, Vietnam and China
Fly+cruise from £1469pp

Jewels of the Far East
14nts on Costa Allegra
20 Feb to 20 Mar 2010
Featuring: Vietnam, China, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore
Fly+cruise from £1549pp

Land of the Rising Sun
14nts on Costa Classica
27 Mar 2010
Featuring: China, Taiwan and Japan
Fly+cruise from £1819pp

Land of the Rising Sun II
14nts on Costa Classica
10 Apr to 19 Jun 2010
Featuring: China, South Korea, Japan and Taiwan
Fly+cruise from £1549pp

Far Eastern Discovery
14nts on Costa Classica
20 Nov 2010
Featuring: Hong Kong, Vietnam, Thailand and Singapore
Fly+cruise from £1589pp