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Would you go on holiday with your adult daughter?

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wanderlustdiaries · 13/05/2026 13:54

I’m in my 20’s, mum is in her 60’s.

I’ve asked her if she wants to go on a girls trip at the end of the year. 4 nights in a city in Europe (we’ve not chosen yet).

Would you do this? I don’t know if It seems a little odd to do or if it’s totally normal.

OP posts:
RisingSunn · 13/05/2026 13:55

Sounds lovely.

wanderlustdiaries · 13/05/2026 13:55

Should’ve done options - YABU - it’s weird

YANBU - totally normal thing to do

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Jumpystar · 13/05/2026 13:56

Totally normal! I guess if you had a bad or not close relationship then you wouldn’t but that’s the same for any people!

enjoy!

MissAmbrosia · 13/05/2026 13:56

I'd love it if my dd asked me to go away with her.

Lifesyoungdream · 13/05/2026 13:57

Yes my daughter and I would do it. Not sure why you would think it was odd.

BetterOffNow · 13/05/2026 13:57

I go away with my adult daughter every year, it's brilliant! She keeps me young and I'm more likely to do exciting stuff when I'm with her. Highly recommend it!

wanderlustdiaries · 13/05/2026 13:59

Jumpystar · 13/05/2026 13:56

Totally normal! I guess if you had a bad or not close relationship then you wouldn’t but that’s the same for any people!

enjoy!

We’re really close. I’m just not sure if we’re in that stage where I should be going and doing it alone (totally happy to travel alone!), but I think it would be lovely and she seems quite keen

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CeeceeBloomingdale · 13/05/2026 14:00

It completely normal, I go with my mum. My adult daughter goes with me. I work in travel and book loads of other mums and daughters too.

budgiegirl · 13/05/2026 14:01

but I think it would be lovely and she seems quite keen

Then that's all you need to know.

fluffiphlox · 13/05/2026 14:02

I used to go with my mum. Why is it odd?

jackstini · 13/05/2026 14:02

I’m 53 and went away for a few days with dd 19 - was lovely

Also just done a family break - mum, aunts, sister - 3 in 70s, 2 in 50s. Fab time!

Imanautumn · 13/05/2026 14:03

Absolutely!

wndqstn · 13/05/2026 14:03

I go away with my mum at least once a year! I’m in my early 30s, have kids (they come with us, husbands - her and mine- stay home). Before kids we’d just go away the 2 of us

Westun · 13/05/2026 14:10

Looking back some of the best holidays I’ve had was when I was early - mid 20s and went away a few times with my mum and aunt. It was in the space when she didn’t have to parent me (or be a grandparent) and we had a lot of good fun. We’ve had holidays since but with my own children in tow we still had a great time but with responsibilities the dynamics were different.

redskyAtNigh · 13/05/2026 14:12

If you both get on well and both want to then go for it.

I would find it a bit odd if, as a person in your 20s, you did everything with your mum, but one short break amongst (presumably) other things is totally normal!

Wampwhad · 13/05/2026 14:13

Just at the end of 2 weeks away with mine after meeting up with her on her travels. It’s been amazing!

zurigo · 13/05/2026 14:14

If you get on really well, then why not?

Oohanothername · 13/05/2026 14:14

Well... I'm mid to late 40s and I would absolutely NOT go away with my mum (early 70s) because we aren't close in that way, or close at all, really.

But I have a late teens daughter and we would (and do) go away together 100%, and will continue to do so, I hope. My favourite time is the time with her, we're close and like the same things.

So it depends

Jackiepumpkinhead · 13/05/2026 14:15

I holiday with my mum every year, at least once a year. It’s great.

MaturingCheeseball · 13/05/2026 14:15

For the dd it’s an all-inclusive holiday 🤪😭

Allmarbleslost · 13/05/2026 14:16

I would never in a million years do this with my mum but I very much hope that my daughters will want to do it with me!

Savvysix1984 · 13/05/2026 14:18

Totally normal!

Peonies12 · 13/05/2026 14:18

yes i've done this! it's a lovely thing to do!

Jellybunny98 · 13/05/2026 14:18

Normal to me! My sister & I have always done a holiday with our mum each year, now I have children and she is coming with all of us. We have a lovely close relationship and we all enjoy it!

Maddy70 · 13/05/2026 14:18

I go with my daughter frequently

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