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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.

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JustChillin70 · 13/05/2026 14:41

Why would it be weird to go away with any family member? I’ve been away for a long weekend with my daughter, who is 25 and she has not long come back from a week’s holiday with her nan, who is 81. Last year all three of my children and my niece (aged between 20 and 28) went on holiday with mum for a week and this year two of my children, my niece and their partners are off for a week with her again.

Speakofthedevil · 13/05/2026 14:59

What's weird about it? Provided you're close and get along. We're going to the South of France for a month in August, DD13, Me 38, and my mum 59. Nothing weird about it.

BeHappyHazelCat · 13/05/2026 15:00

I’ve had some wonderful holidays with my Mother which started when I was in my 20s. It really grew our relationship into something more grown up which still flourishes today. I look forward to more in the future - and holidays with my daughter when she’s an adult!

Go for it, and have a wonderful time.

SonyaLoosemore · 13/05/2026 15:01

Normal? Who cares? Go ahead if you both want to and have fun.

Alwayswonderedwhy · 13/05/2026 15:03

Yes, definitely! My daughter is only 18 and likes going on city breaks with me. I hope she still has time and wants to do it in her 20's.

BunnyLake · 13/05/2026 15:05

I’m in my 60s I would go if I had a dd (as long as it wasn’t raves in Ibiza). Heck I’d even go away with one of my sons if they asked. I think it's lovely.

Lomonald · 13/05/2026 15:06

I go away with my Dds once a year usually a short break, why would you think it is weird @wanderlustdiaries

TheDenimPoet · 13/05/2026 15:07

I don't understand the thing people seem to have about spending time with your parents. Why is it fine to live with friends, partners, go on holiday with them, socialise with them etc ... but not when they're related to you?

If you get on with someone, and enjoy spending time with them, why wouldn't you?!

MeetMeOnTheCorner · 13/05/2026 15:08

@wanderlustdiaries Why not? I’ve done this. We just agree where and go! Long weekend type trip - not 2 weeks.

Oooohthatsfancy · 13/05/2026 15:09

Do it. You only get one mum and it will be amazing to make great memories.
Don't let anyone or anything put you off if that’s what you want to do.

I went to Poland with my son, I’m 52 and he is 19 and we had a wonderful time.

Doctordoolittle · 13/05/2026 15:09

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.

I go with my Mum all the time and we always have! I’m in my 30s and she in her 60s ☺️

UrsulaBelle · 13/05/2026 15:11

I've been away with my DS when he was 19. He has two younger brothers who were still 'young enough' to go on a 'family holiday' with my exH but DS was over 18. 🙄So DS and I went to Prague and had a lovely time!

LinenSummer · 13/05/2026 15:13

I go away with my young adult daughter every year. She loves mini breaks with my money me!

Bristolandlazy · 13/05/2026 15:15

Of course, I do go on holiday with my daughter whose in her twenties. Have fun.

grimgrinningghost · 13/05/2026 15:17

Me (54) and my DD (24) do a city break just the two of us every year. It’s so nice, as we live in different cities, to spend quality time together away from everyone to have a good old catch up. We love it and I wouldn’t change it for the world.

Pollyanna123456 · 13/05/2026 15:18

I'm in my mid-30s and sadly lost my mum a few years ago. I went away with my mum a lot in my 20s - two big trips and lots of girls spa weekends. They are some of my fondest memories with her - do it! Life is short!

TheLadiesTiara · 13/05/2026 15:18

I absolutely would. I wouldn’t go with my own mother (we’re not close) but I would 100% love to do this with my daughter.

Bryonyberries · 13/05/2026 15:19

I went on many holidays with my mum as an adult and would happily go on holiday with my adult daughters.

Defender90 · 13/05/2026 15:21

Absolutely normal and lovely I would say.

Sadly Mum has passed but I took Dad away for his 70th on a city break and we had a lovely time.

asparagusffern · 13/05/2026 15:22

Absolutely! I go away with my dc all the time, sometimes on their own or as a family, they are all in their 20s. It's lovely to spend time away with them

I also go away with my mum, in her 80s, that's fun too but requires a little more patience!

ClaredeBear · 13/05/2026 15:23

Completely normal. I did this with my daughter a couple of years ago. Have a lovely time!

almondflake · 13/05/2026 15:24

It can be a great holiday , I’m 61 and go every year with my 2 daughters aged 36 and 23 .
We don’t have rules we just chill , eat and drink and wandering around the shops , beaches and bars . We all enjoy having coffee in bars, sleeping late , there’s no fixed plans because we all work full time and it’s like a reset break for us .
We don’t share rooms though so tend to get villas or apartments with 3 bedrooms . We’ve been to Greece and Portugal and absolutely loved our times together .

Windywho · 13/05/2026 15:24

Totally normal, I’ve been doing it since my 20s and still do trips with my Mum
and I am 50

cramptramp · 13/05/2026 15:26

Totally normal. I’ve done it with my daughter.

robinsnest1967 · 13/05/2026 15:27

I am late 50s , my daughters early/mid 20s and we go away at least once a year together!