7 trips you should take with your mom this year

It may not be Mother's Day, but let’s be honest, you never need an excuse to take a trip with your mom. After all, what better way to celebrate your bond and sneak in some quality time with the leading lady of your life?

To help, we rounded up seven awesome mother-daughter getaway ideas, from braving the great outdoors in California to a yoga retreat in Riviera Maya to glamping in Santa Barbara.

1. Get in Touch With Nature in Tennessee

The idyllic natural landscape at Tennessee’s Blackberry Farm makes a perfect setting for mothers and daughters who are looking to escape the rush of city life. Enjoy farm-to-table cooking demonstrations, delicious fare in the acclaimed on-site restaurant called The Barn, canoeing, horseback riding, fly fishing, kayaking, or paddle boarding on Tellico Lake. Top off the memorable experience with some much-deserved pampering at The Wellhouse, the property's spa. 

2. Go Wine Tasting in Healdsburg

To quote Cyndi Lauper, girls just wanna have fun, and the little hamlet of Healdsburg in northern California is the perfect place to let your hair down. Taste crisp, biodynamic wines, bike among the majestic redwoods at Armstrong Redwoods Park, or enjoy a farm-to-table feast at Shed, a local favorite restaurant. Other highlights include the Hand Fan Museum, the only museum in the U.S. that solely displays hand fans. Then, make your way to Dragonfly Floral farm to admire the birds, butterflies, and dragonflies. Spend the night at the upscale Hotel Les Mars, which exudes elegance at every corner, thanks to high ceilings and exposed wooden beams. With only 16 rooms, the space is intimate enough for guests to receive special attention from staff. Plus, the rooms are equipped with fireplaces, making for a cozy spot to have deep, meaningful conversations.

3. Go Glamping in Santa Barbara

For the mother-daughter duo who loves the great outdoors, but hates roughing it, there's the 300-acre El Capitan Canyon, which is nestled among rolling hills 20 miles north of Santa Barbara. Guests can crash in cabins, tents, or yurts with electricity and wooden floors. Cabins even come with en-suite bathrooms. Cars are not allowed, but beach cruiser bikes are provided to guests to help them get around. And although it offers many of the modern comforts of a hotel, it still feels far enough from civilization.