Gabriel Rickles
Few things bring people closer than travel. Exploring new places and sharing “remember when” moments are even better when it’s just a daughter and her mom. Think about stories you’ll retell at family dinners and bonding that only come from getting a little lost together and laughing about it. Here are 15 places that mothers won’t regret visiting with their daughters.
St. Lucia
Wake up to the ocean breeze and the smell of ripe mango, then decide—mud baths or hiking the Pitons? St. Lucia lets you switch between adventure and indulgence without missing a beat. Even a lazy morning becomes memorable when it’s shared with laughter and coffee overlooking the sea.
Paradise Valley, Montana
Let the stillness do the talking. Mornings here mean hot springs and elk sightings; evenings end with marshmallows and a sky so clear you’ll enjoy counting the stars. Conversations flow more easily by the fire, and the peace gives both of you room to hear each other fully.
Quebec City, Canada
You’ll lose track of time wandering Old Quebec, where everything feels like a fairy tale in French. Window-shop along Rue du Petit-Champlain, compare croissant flakiness and pause for mulled wine on a snowy square. The cold brings you closer, and the shared joy of discovery warms you both.
New York City, New York
This trip is made for nostalgia and new memories. Browse vintage stores or just ride the subway with nowhere to be. Whether you’re recreating your mom’s favorite afternoon in SoHo or finding your own secret spot in Central Park, the city keeps giving you things to share.
Sonoma, California
Here, the mornings stretch slowly, and the afternoons unfold with lavender facials and chilled rose. It’s not about wine knowledge but about winding down together. Wander through vineyards and browse local pottery shops. Let the silence between sips say what doesn’t need to be said out loud.
San Miguel De Allende, Mexico
Pick out embroidered blouses at the artisan market, then toast with hibiscus margaritas as the sun dips behind the Parroquia. San Miguel is best explored without a plan. Between galleries and garden cafes, you’ll find rhythms that make you both feel lighter and closer.
Charleston, South Carolina
Every corner of Charleston invites a moment worth pausing for—whether it’s beneath a canopy of moss-draped oaks or in a kitchen serving the best she-crab soup you’ve ever tasted. Antique shops and ghost tour giggles turn a quiet weekend into something quietly unforgettable.
San Sebastian, Spain
Lunch here means popping into three places for five plates—and never once checking your phone. It’s your chance to split plates of garlicky shrimp and laugh when you both reach for the last croqueta. In San Sebastian, meals stretch into hours, and those hours feel like gold.
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Catch the sunrise from a hammock, then decide between ziplining through a jungle canopy or soaking in volcanic mud. Guanacaste doesn’t make you choose between adrenaline and stillness. With windblown hair and side-by-side massages, that’s what makes the trip worth remembering.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
The first gasp comes when you see Garden of the Gods. Maybe the second will be when you reach the top of Pikes Peak. Add a high-elevation picnic and a deep-tissue massage to soothe the hike, and you’ve got a getaway that balances bragging rights with bonding time.
