Mother's Day is a special occasion to celebrate and honor mothers, grandmothers, and mother figures in our lives. What better way to show your appreciation than with a surprise travel gift that will help her explore with spontaneity + ease? Flowers, chocolates, and cards are lovely, but they can be short-lived, while a travel gift can create lasting memories and enrich your mother's life.

Celebrate Mom with an adventure she’ll never forget!

Quality Time Together

One of the greatest gifts you can give your mother is your time and attention. Traveling together allows you to disconnect from the distractions of everyday life and spend quality time together. Whether it's a weekend getaway or a week-long vacation, traveling with your mother gives you an opportunity to catch up on each other's lives, share experiences, and strengthen your bond. When you're away from home, you're more likely to engage in meaningful conversations and create memories that will last a lifetime.

New Experiences

Traveling to new destinations provides a wealth of new experiences. From trying new foods to visiting historic landmarks and cultural attractions, travel broadens our horizons and expands our knowledge. By giving your mother a travel gift, you're giving her an opportunity to learn and explore new things. Skip all the planning with a spontaneous getaway, or choose a You Pick Trip destination that aligns with her interests, such as a history tour of Boston, MA, culinary tour of New Orleans, LA, outdoor adventure in Moab, UT, or relaxing weekend in Charleston, SC.

Relaxation + Self-Care

Mothers are often so busy taking care of others that they forget to take care of themselves. A travel gift can provide an opportunity for your mother to relax and practice self-care. Whether it's lounging on a beach, soaking in a hot spring, or enjoying a spa day, travel can help your mother recharge and rejuvenate. By taking her on a vacation, you're giving her permission to unwind and prioritize her own well-being.

Creating Memories

When it comes to gifts, experiences are often more memorable than material possessions. Traveling with your mother allows you to create lasting memories that you'll both cherish for years to come! You might head up the Arch in St. Louis, MO, go swimming in San Diego, CA, or take a sunset cruise along Lake Michigan in Chicago, IL. These experiences will stay with you and your mother forever, and you'll have plenty of stories to tell + photos to share!

Appreciation for New Cultures

Traveling can also provide a sense of appreciation for the unique + diverse cultures, landscapes, and people around the US. By sharing these with your mom for Mother’s Day, you're giving the gift of seeing the world in a new light. She'll gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the country we live in and the diversity of life it holds. This newfound appreciation can help her cultivate a more mindful and empathetic worldview.

Breaking Routine

Sometimes, we get stuck in a routine, and it can be hard to break out of it! By giving your mother the gift of travel, you're providing a break from her usual routine and from not having to plan that break! With Pack Up + Go, our Planning Team will book travel, accommodations, and dinner reservations, and provide dozens of recommendations curated to her interests, so that she can enjoy getting to know the destination with ease. Traveling allows us to step outside of our comfort zones and experience new things. It can be a chance to try new activities, taste new foods, and meet new people. Breaking out of routine can be invigorating and provide a fresh perspective on life.

Making up for Lost Time

If you and your mother haven't had the chance to spend much time together recently, a vacation with Pack Up + Go can be a way to share quality time together and build new memories. Whether you've both been busy with work or live far apart, a vacation can provide an opportunity to reconnect and strengthen your relationship. If you and Mom are departing from different places, not to worry. The Pack Up + Go Team will plan a Trip for you that takes into account both departure airports and choose a destination that works for both of you. We’ll handle the logistics, you handle the fun!

Mother-Daughter Trip Reviews

Don’t just take it from us, our travelers know that taking a Pack Up + Go Trip is a great way to get away with mom for a personalized, stress-free vacation that will allow you to just focus on having a great time!

“My daughter and I enjoyed celebrating her high school graduation with a special surprise trip. We loved all the planned activities and the list of suggestions was helpful. We probably wouldn’t have thought to visit Scottsdale on our own but we now know it’s a place we’d return for a visit.”

Travelers: Delia + Willow 

Destination: Scottsdale, AZ

“Pack Up + Go was exactly what we needed for our mother-daughter trip! The planning (or lack of planning) was so easy. Chicago had so much to offer AIRE Ancient Bath House was AMAZING! So glad that was recommended. The Pendry Hotel was so nice and in the perfect location where we could walk to most things. Dinner reservations were taken care of and the restaurant pick was delicious.”

Travelers: Catherine, Stephanie + Donna

Destination: Chicago, IL

“Relaxing to have travel details streamlined! Such a fun experience talking about the upcoming Pack Up and Go trip…we had to keep everyone updated on where and what we were doing! Enjoyable experience for our annual Mother-Daughter Trip.”

Travelers: Susan + Audrey

Destination: Atlanta, GA

“Our trip was a mother-daughter trip to celebrate my travel-loving daughter's 16th birthday. The accommodations were perfect, and I loved how Pack Up + Go listened to our strong preference to be somewhere that was very easy to get around once we arrived. The timing of our flights allowed us to maximize our time at our destination, which was so appreciated for a quick getaway. All the recommendations were age appropriate and very appealing to both my daughter and I. Cant wait to let them plan another trip for us!”

Travelers: Taylor + Quincy

Destination: Denver, CO

“My daughter has been volunteering for 1/2 of her life so it was important to her that we found a way to give back to the community we were visiting. We met amazing people through working at the Food Bank. As a mother and daughter, we often get pulled in so many different directions when at home. This trip was so fabulous to be with one another and experience something new together. We LOVED seeing whales on the whale sighting cruise.”

Travelers: Tricia + Clare

Destination: Seattle, WA

“This was the perfect mother-daughter trip! Everything was seamless and not stressful in any way!”

Travelers: Robyn + Jessica

Destination: Washington, DC

Travel is the perfect Mother's Day gift because it provides an opportunity to spend quality time together, create new experiences, show your appreciation, and promote relaxation and rejuvenation.

So, this Mother's Day, why not surprise your mom with the gift of travel? Pack Up + Go offers both gift cards, as well as, offering full vacation experiences for you to enjoy together. It's a gift that will undoubtedly create lasting memories and strengthen your bond for years to come!