Great things to do on a mother daughter trip

Hi Frugalistas!  Sometimes I travel alone.  Sometimes we travel as a family.  But what I love to do is take mother-daughter holidays (vacations) with my daughter MissG.  Here are my top tips for great things to do on a mother daughter trip. Guaranteed to make your mother daughter trip a successful, memorable and meaningful experience for you both:

Do something luxurious

Going to the spa is a fabulous experience you can share with your daughter.  Good resorts will have double rooms suitable for mother-daughter treatments.  Many resorts and timeshare properties will also offer specialised treatments suitable for even quite young girls – MissG had her first mani-pedi at age 9 on a mother daughter trip to Bali.  A spa treatment during our most recent trip to Port Douglas in Queensland was a given.  She’d had such an enjoyable experience the first time round, it was on her “must do” list.

Do something cultural

Regardless of where you are visiting, make time to participate in and understand the local culture.  I really believe this is particularly important when your daughter is young.  Even if it is just a cultural show put on by your resort, or a similar show designed for tourists, participate.

On a visit to the local market in Bali we came across a stall selling Hindu offerings, used to bless homes and businesses alike.  We had seen them around the streets, and even at the gate to our resort.  We bought one and took it back to our hotel room.  While we didn’t add any fresh food, or incense like the local versions, MissG loved “our” offering.

Do something decadent

Drink cocktails and/or mocktails together.  Doing something “girly” is also important, and what is more girly than putting on a pretty outfit and hitting the bar for a local cocktail before dinner?  A great way to end a special trip.  If cocktails aren’t your style, how about a special afternoon tea, or just a simple ice cream together?

Do something adventurous

In Port Douglas we went on a trike tour.  We helmeted-up and hit the highway for great trip around the local sites.  It was MissG’s first time on a motorbike, and she loved it – the highlight of her trip!

Do something cute

Even big girls (and their mothers!) love cute things.  Is there somewhere where you can pat or cuddle some of the local fauna?

One of the things we also like to do on mother-daughter trips is take photos of MissG’s stuffed toys.  She chooses a special friend to accompany her on her trip, and we include the toy in some of our activities and in our photos.

Do something you will both remember

Creating memories is one of the most important things you can do on a mother-daughter trip.  Creating memories can be as expensive or as cheap as you like.  Our latest special memory?  MissG handfeeding kangaroos, and one of them putting its front paws on her leg while it fed – completely at ease.  She was thrilled, and at $2.00 for the packet of roo food, so was I!

Do something simple

Sometimes the cheapest activities can be the most memorable and meaningful.  A walk on the beach costs nothing.  Finding shells, talking and just “being” with your daughter, completely present in the moment (put those phones and cameras away!) can be a great way to connect and enjoy each others’ company.

Go shopping

Of course!  But again make it meaningful.  Head to the markets, mix with the locals.  Buy a special gift for those you’ve left at home that you choose together.  Buy something special for your daughter that she will remember your trip by.  It doesn’t need to be anything expensive, just something that will make her smile, and remember that special time she spent with her Mum…….one bag travel

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