The upcoming Mother’s Day offers a perfect opportunity to thank mothers for their care and amazing support by gifting her a special holiday that is not just restricted to the weekend but also a longer and immersive experience designed around her favourite things.
To help plan the perfect holiday, Thomas Cook (India) Ltd., India’s leading omnichannel travel services company, and its Group Company, SOTC Travel have put together a list of top recommendations to give her the perfect gift this Mother’s Day.
From closer to home staycations, spa-cation, sea-cation, a leisurely weekend getaway to the cooler climes or a hill resort, relaxation at a beach resort or a wellness haven, the Companies have put together a list of immersive experiences for young mothers to seniors that she is sure to cherish for a long time! The extensive range of holidays offers ready-to-book and personalised products to a host of domestic and international destinations – with exclusive offers like Travel Now Pay Later, 0% interest EMI, Early Bird Discounts and special cashbacks on select bank cards.
Gift your mother a delightful holiday from a wide range of options including cruising on a houseboat with stunning views of the backwaters of Kerala, staying in the lush plantations of Coorg, a getaway into the picturesque snow-clad peaks and lively gardens of Kashmir, game drives across India’s leading national reserves (Gir, Corbett, Ranthambore, Binsar, etc.), boating over the clear waters of Umngot River near Dawki in Meghalaya, an aesthetic/cultural trip to ‘India’s Little France’ in Pondicherry, unwind on the picturesque beaches of Andamans, rediscover spirituality and local flavours in Varanasi.
For a quick weekend getaway, one can opt for staycations in villas with private chefs in drivable destinations like Auli, Kasol, Spiti, Dharamshala for North India; Matheran, Igatpuri, Silvasa, Daman for West India; Darjeeling, Siliguri, Digha, Mandarmani from East India; similarly Hampi, Ooty, Kodaikanal and Gokarna for South India.
Allow her to indulge in art and the unique architectural elements of the Louvre or go kayaking in the mangroves of Abu Dhabi; retail therapy in Dubai or the premium outlets of McArthurGlen in UK, Italy, Austria, France and Spain; give her a glimpse into the culture and cuisine of Thailand and Vietnam; take her on a historical trail in Jordan’s Petra; immerse in the most captivating sights of France or explore the quaint villages in the South of France; a culinary trail in Malaysia’s Penang and a masterclass with a local chef; safe and fun Singapore for a diversity of unique experiences for mothers to choose from – right from exploring the city on a Vespa or segway tours; rejuvenate in the haven of luxury as she unwinds in overwater villas or experiences fun water sports in the Maldives.
Cruises represent a great value proposition: an all-inclusive holiday packed with entertainment/activities across age groups, diversity of dining experiences and sailing to multiple locations with on-shore sightseeing tours – without the hassle of check-in/check-out, transfers, etc., thus making it an ideal option for mothers seeking a relaxed vacation.
On the domestic front, Thomas Cook & SOTC have emerged as top sellers of India cruises (Cordelia), with over 8000 customers booked from restart of travel. Other options include river cruises like the Brahmaputra River Cruise, the Ganges Heritage River Cruise, etc. The Companies offer a range of short-haul cruises: Singapore roundtrip via Malaysia on Genting Dream Cruises and Royal Caribbean Cruises; also Arabia and Dubai voyages covering Dubai-Oman-Abu Dhabi-Qatar on Azamara Quest and Middle East Costa Cruises sailings covering Dubai-Abu Dhabi-Muscat-Bahrain. European cruise options include Mediterranean cruises like Norwegian Cruise Line, Viking Ocean Cruises, Princess and Azamara covering Spain-France-Italy; an intensive voyage from Greece covering ports in Turkiye on the Azamara Pursuit; Scandinavian sailings of Norwegian Fjords and Cunard; also Celebrity Cruises to the exotic Canary and Azores islands.