{"id":1279,"date":"2015-05-07T05:46:41","date_gmt":"2015-05-07T05:46:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/mothers-day-holiday-travel-ideas\/"},"modified":"2022-07-11T17:29:15","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T17:29:15","slug":"mothers-day-holiday-travel-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/experience\/mothers-day-holiday-travel-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Mother\u2019s Day Holiday Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you out of ideas for what to give your mum for Mother\u2019s Day? Do you want to make it extra special for her this year? A holiday might be just what she\u2019s after! Here are some ideas for sending her on a well-deserved break:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Alone Time for Mum<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Mums are always doing things for other people and rarely have time for themselves. So why not send mum off this Mother\u2019s Day to have some blissful alone time? Or if she prefers, give her an opportunity to meet new friends and encounter new experiences.<\/p>\n<p>[metaslider id=1307]<\/p>\n<p>For mothers in need of some fresh air and inner peace, a yoga retreat in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Ubud.d6049367.Destination-Travel-Guides\">Ubud, Bali<\/a> would be the ideal gift. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Bali-Hotels-The-Ubud-Village-Resort-Spa.h1498156.Hotel-Information\">The Ubud Village Resort &amp; Spa<\/a> is a top-rated Balinese hotel, situated among serene rice fields and close to the centre of Ubud. It offers daily yoga classes and has an excellent day spa menu, perfect for a mum in need of some pampering and time to herself!<\/p>\n<p>More adventurous, active mothers, who thrive on big city hustle and bustle, will find their heaven in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Hong-Kong-Hotels.d178263.Travel-Guide-Hotels\">Hong Kong<\/a>. This busy metropolis has everything in one compact place \u2013 great shopping and dining options fringed with quaint fishing villages and beautiful walking trails on nearby Lantau Island.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget, Hong Kong is the home of dim sum, with some of the best served at Man Wah in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Hong-Kong-Hotels-Mandarin-Oriental.h6095.Hotel-Information\">Mandarin Oriental Hotel<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[metaslider id=4312]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>A Mother and Daughter Journey<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>For a mother and daughter pair, consider somewhere new that you will both enjoy, such as Taroko Gorge in Taiwan. This beautiful national park on Taiwan\u2019s east coast is popular with trekkers and nature lovers. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Hualien-County-Hotels-Silks-Place-Taroko.h486564.Hotel-Information\">Silks Place Taroko<\/a> is the only resort of its kind in the national park and is surrounded by the beauty of the gorge.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4319\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Silks-Place-Taroko-Hotel-Spa.jpg\" alt=\"Silks Place Taroko Hotel Spa\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Silks Place Taroko Hotel Pool<\/em><\/p>\n<p>From here, there are walking trails to explore or you can easily hire a driver for a full gorge tour together, visiting The Eternal Spring Shrine, Swallow Grotto and Buluowan recreation area, where you can both learn about the culture and art of the Taiwanese Aborigines.<\/p>\n<p>If shopping is all you are both after, then maybe a trip to Dubai and its many luxury malls will satisfy a mother and daughter\u2019s shared shopaholic ways. This fast growing international city is home to an extended range of luxury brands \u2013 leave no handbag unturned or shoes untried!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Jumeirah-Emirates-Tower-3.jpg\" alt=\"Jumeirah Emirates Tower Guest Room\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As luxury is key for this holiday, splurge and stay at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Dubai-Emirate-Hotels-Jumeirah-Emirates-Towers.h486304.Hotel-Information\">Jumeirah Emirates Towers<\/a>, where its sumptuous Talise Spa can take care of your sore post-shopping feet at the end of the day.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>An All-Girls Getaway<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Does your mother have a group of friends who are also mums and deserve a restful long weekend together? Arranging an all-girl getaway would be a great gift that the whole crew of mums would appreciate.<\/p>\n<p>[metaslider id=4326]<\/p>\n<p>A great place to start is the idyllic Malaysian island of Langkawi. Not only is it a world-class beach holiday destination, but being a duty-free island, it\u2019s also a shopper\u2019s paradise.There are plenty of accommodation options here, but with a spa, great pool area and fantastic views, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Langkawi-Hotels-The-Andaman.h54225.Hotel-Information\">The Andaman<\/a> at Datai Bay might just be one of the best. Rooms can accommodate up to three adults, so mum can easily spend time with her girlfriends on this trip.<\/p>\n<p>[metaslider id=4313]<\/p>\n<p>For mums with friends who aren\u2019t all that fussed about going to the beach, a city break with plenty of cafes and shopping destinations could be in order. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Bangkok.d178236.Destination-Travel-Guides\">Bangkok<\/a> has everything that makes city-loving mums happy: culture, shopping, great cafes and restaurants and stunning rooftop bars.<\/p>\n<p>The exceptional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Bangkok-Hotels-Banyan-Tree-Bangkok.h43964.Hotel-Information\">Banyan Tree Bangkok<\/a> hotel has classically designed rooms with modern touches, not to mention one of the city\u2019s best rooftop bars. After a day of shopping and cafe hopping, the mothers can lounge with a cocktail at the bar and gossip the night away while admiring the views across the whole of Bangkok, a perfect end to any stylish city holiday.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>A Trip with the Whole Family<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Families who like to travel together will f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Bohol.d6138623.Destination-Travel-Guides\">ind their adventure on the island of Bohol in the Philippines<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[metaslider id=4334]<\/p>\n<p>Check out the deliciously named Chocolate Hills, see the cute tarsiers in a protected conservation area in Loboc or fly down a zip line at the nearby Loboc Eco-tourism Adventure Park.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, take the family out along the beaches of <strong>Panglao Island<\/strong>, where you can dine on both regional and international cuisine. Stay at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Bohol-Hotels-Eskaya-Beach-Resort-And-Spa.h1929165.Hotel-Information\">Eskaya Beach Resort and Spa<\/a> where childcare facilities are available so mum can get that much-deserved massage after a fun day out.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4342\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/yogyakarta-plaza-hotel-5.jpg\" alt=\"yogyakarta-plaza-hotel-5\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For families with older children who enjoy a bit of culture and history, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Yogyakarta.d1718.Destination-Travel-Guides\">Indonesian city of Yogyakarta<\/a> will delight the whole crew. Check in at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Yogyakarta-Hotels-Jogjakarta-Plaza-Hotel.h34594.Hotel-Information\">Jogjakarta Plaza Hotel<\/a>, which is designed in traditional Javanese style, then begin your cultural journey with a visit to the 18th century<em>kraton<\/em> (Sultan\u2019s palace).<\/p>\n<p>Explore a nearby <em>kampong<\/em> (village), shop for batik cloth and artworks, taste the fantastic local cuisine and don\u2019t miss the famous Borobudur Temple Compound.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you out of ideas for what to give your mum for Mother\u2019s Day? Do you want to make it extra special for her this year? A holiday might be just what she\u2019s after! 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