Why You Might Need a Mother-Daughter Trip More Than You Think

We’d barely dropped our bags in Paris before my daughter Annabelle started asking the big questions.

“Did Marie Antoinette really say let them eat cake?”
“Why did Monet paint the same thing over and over?”
“Do you think I could live in a houseboat on the Seine?”

It’s one of the things I love most about traveling with her—watching her curiosity unfold in real time. But this trip to Paris was about more than just art, pastries, and passport stamps.

It was about us. Reconnecting.

Because even when you’re together, it’s easy to feel like you’re missing each other.

I don’t know about you, but lately, I’ve been feeling the gap. The rush between school drop-offs and inbox catch-ups. The guilt of trying to do everything for everyone. The way the years fly by while your to-do list stays frozen in place.

And for moms like us—especially those with full lives, big goals, and a calendar that doesn’t quit—moments of real connection with our daughters can start to feel… rare.

So when I looked at our spring calendar and realized we had a window, I did something I haven’t always done in the past:

I said yes to slowing down.
To seeing the world through her eyes.
To taking a mother-daughter trip that was less about checking boxes and more about building memories.

And it changed everything.

But here’s the truth: it doesn’t have to be Paris.

It could be a weekend road trip. A day spent exploring your own city. Even a cozy night at home with devices off and a puzzle on the table.

The point is presence.

And presence doesn’t just happen—it takes intention.

That’s why I created the Mother-Daughter Bonding Guide.
Not as a travel planner. Not as a Pinterest-perfect checklist.
But as a way to help you pause long enough to ask:

• What do we want to remember about this season of life?
• What lights us up when we’re together?
• How can we find more space for joy—even in the chaos?

This guide walks you through those questions and more. It’s simple, heartfelt, and designed to get you thinking about what really matters, before time rushes on again.

Because as I was reminded walking through the Orangerie Museum with a sleepy, slightly grumpy 6-year-old who came back to life during an Impressionist art workshop later that day… it’s not always about the itinerary.

It’s about the moments that surprise you.

So here’s your invitation:

Give yourself a little space.
Give your daughter a little extra attention.
And give your relationship the fuel it deserves—whether through travel or time carved out at home.

👉 [Download the FREE Mother-Daughter Bonding Guide here]

Because bonding doesn’t have to be elaborate.
But it does have to be intentional.

And if you’re like me, you want to look back knowing you created more than memories.
You created connection.

Who is Christina?

Meet Christina Vieira, a Traveler, a Planner, and a Mom. She is also the owner of Showcase the World Travel, a modern travel agency that helps busy Moms take the vacation they deserve without adding “planning it all” to their to-do lists.  After all, Mom should get to enjoy their vacation too.

She specializes in Disney, the Caribbean, Europe, and has helped dozens of families have magical vacations that they will always remember. She loves traveling with her four-year-old Annabelle. Her favorite destinations include Walt Disney World, Wyoming, and Prague.