9 travel gifts your mum actually wants this Mother’s Day

You’re an adult now, and your mum knows it. That handmade macaroni picture frame probably won’t cut it anymore. This Mother’s Day, give the wanderlusting woman on your list Mother’s Day travel gifts she actually wants. Follow our guide to pick the perfect present for the lovely ladies in your life.

The sleep-deprivation special

Perfect for new mums

Babies change everything, as the new mum in your life knows all too well. Give her the rest she deserves, without the separation anxiety of a far-away holiday. Send her to a spa within the city to spend the day and get properly pampered. She will appreciate not leaving her new bundle of joy for long while she recharges. Wonderful options in Australia include:

Sydney

• The Darling: treatments start around A$80
• Hyatt Spas: treatments start around A$20
• Ayurve Day Spa: treatments start around A$15

Melbourne

• Natskin: treatments start around A$40
• Orchid Day Spa: treatments start around A$10
• Endota Day Spa: treatments start around A$15

The ultimate Sunday brunch

Perfect for mums who do all the cooking

We know you mean well, but that burnt piece of toast you made and called ‘breakfast in bed’ doesn’t quite compare with some of the amazing options you can find outside your kitchen … and it certainly doesn’t make up for 15 years of school lunches. Blow your mum’s socks off by taking her in search of the ultimate breakfast. You can’t go wrong in any of these breakfast havens:

Washington D.C.

Nobody does brunch like America’s capital. Bottomless brunch is a way of life in this political city. Take a seat and look around, because Michelle Obama might be celebrating her day alongside you.

• Howard Theatre Gospel Brunch: brunch buffet starts around A$55
• Kangaroo Boxing Club: brunch entrees start around A$10
• Farmers Fishers and Bakers: bottomless brunch starts around A$40

Brussels, Belgium

Waffles. Enough said.

• Les Filles: brunch buffet starts around A$25
• Gaudron: brunch options start around A$10
• Maison Dandoy Tea Room: brunch waffles start under A$20

London

Brekkie never tasted as good as beans on toast. Take a tour of famous English breakfast locations, and be sure to include these must-try diners:

• The Breakfast Club: entrees start around A$2
• The Wolseley: entrees start around A$8
• Hawksmoor Guildhall: full English entrees start around A$30

The girls’ night out

Perfect for mums who just want to forget about you for a minute

While you are undoubtedly a ray of sunshine in your mum’s life, sometimes she just wants to forget you exist. If your mum is in need of some serious girl time, give her a gift she can share with others: a ladies’ holiday. Give her some space with any of these getaways:

Las Vegas

If mum’s got a keen eye for the slots, give her a Las Vegas getaway. She and her friends can enjoy gambling, shows and poolside fun in Sin City.

Paris

A shopper’s paradise, Paris is the ultimate city for ladies of culture. Art museums, historical sights and wine tastings will keep mum and her friends busy from morning ’till night.

Rio de Janeiro

Rio takes beach relaxation to a whole new level. Mum and her friends can lay out during the day and explore the city at night in this culturally vibrant tourist mecca.

The thrill-seeker’s delight

Perfect for mums who know YOLO

Your mum is hip – or at least she thinks she is – and lets that FOMO drive her to do some truly awesome things. Get moving on the adventure that is life while ticking a few things off your bucket lists with these adventurous options (as long as you purchase the right travel cover, of course).

Lusaka, Zambia

This faraway world of unparalleled beauty holds its own as an adventure mecca. Try these adventure sports in Zambia:

• Safariing: safaris prices vary
• White water rafting: trips start around A$195

Auckland, New Zealand

Adventure sports are a way of life for Kiwis. Take the short trip to New Zealand and try out these wicked awesome options:

• Bungee jumping: jumps start around A$155
• ZORBing: your chance to roll down a hill starts around A$40
• Skydiving: jumps start around A$290

No matter what you purchase your mum this Mother’s Day, it’s really the thought that counts. Show your mum she matters by taking away the stress of planning her holiday. Consider cover when booking travel options for a truly blissful Mother’s Day getaway.