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5 Mother-daughter trips to take that won’t drive you crazy

The best way to spend quality time together

12.05.2017

By WanderLuxe

5 Mother-daughter trips to take that won’t drive you crazy

If there’s anyone who deserves a dose of luxury, it’s mum. And if just another beach weekend won’t do, make this gift a little more special with these bond-worthy (we do not guarantee anything) travel ideas for two.

 

1. A wellness week away: Bhutan

amankora bhutan

Bet you were expecting Bali! We love Bali, we really do, but it’s a destination we’d pick for a whole family getaway. Bhutan, while not exactly Disneyland for kids, is a quiet place to reflect and get some headspace. Check into Amankora in Paro for a digital detox, along with a spa in every lodge, your own chef and a horse as your porter; and more importantly, spiritual journeys to temples and monasteries.

 

2. All the dramatics: Greece

mother daughter getaways - greece

Mama Mia, here you go to Greece! While the Meryl Streep-Amanda Seyfried flick was filmed in Skopelos, we’re bigger fans of Santorini. If Mum is a party animal, perhaps head to Mykonos for the wild beach parties. One of our favourite hospitality brands, Grace, has villas in both Santorini and Mykonos where  luxe standars are met with stunning locations high up from the ocean, stunning Caldera views and personalised ‘The Bespoke’ service to cater to any of mum’s diva demands. (Pierce Brosnan not included.)

 

3. More beach, fewer crowds: Sri Lanka

sri lanka beach mother daughter getaways

So you and mum want a beach getaway with none of the debauchery and drunk teens? Say no more. Sri Lanka has a collection of clean, unspoilt beaches where you’ll have plenty of space to frolic about. You might have just missed the whale-watching season (from November to April) in Mirissa on the West Coast but the East Coast is still ever so welcoming for beach wandering, tea trails and hikes this time of year. If you and mum can tear yourselves away from the golden sands and lush landscapes, might we recommend dinner in Colombo’s Ministry of Crab? 

 

4. Surprise, surprise: Reykjavik, Iceland

Reykjavik northern lights

Okay, so it’s going to take a lot of planning to get to Iceland in time for Mother’s Day, but the lights are slowly dimming down and will take a break till the next solar moon in 2024. If mum and you do manage to make the trip, you’ll have vacationed just like Jay-Z and Beyonce, and for what it’s worth, Kanye West. We don’t think Mum wouldn’t be too impressed by that list but it’s hard not to be in awe of the Northern Lights, volcanoes and geysers. Can you picture it already: mum asking you to take a picture of her standing still, with the lights dancing in the background?

 

5. The ultimate trip: The Maldives

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Just for honeymooners? Hardly. Give the staff a break from making elephants out of bath towels and treat mum to a paradise escape for two. Think: Dinner on a sandbank, massages for two in a beachside cabana, movie nights under the stars — they’re all great experiences that are perfect for the time off your mum deserves. Oh, and there’s kayaking in a glass-bottomed kayak too!

 

This story was originally posted at WanderLuxe by The Luxe Nomad

Dream a little, travel a lot. That’s our philosophy. We’re full-time nomads with a passport in one hand and laptop in the other, traversing the globe to find the best hideaways, eateries, and local scenes. And on our luxury villa and apartment booking portal TheLuxeNomad.com, you’ll know you’re always up for your best trip yet (with the best rates).

 

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