With so much of the world still confined to home, there’s one Mother’s Day gift that can help turn the isolation blues around: Give your mum (or yourself, or any wonderful woman you know) the chance to plan their next adventure, and you’ll almost certainly give them a happiness boost.
How do we know? The New York Times reports that a 2010 Dutch study showed “that the largest boost in happiness comes from the simple act of planning a vacation”.
Book any one of these great Hurtigruten travel experiences for 2021 or 2022, and they’ll enjoy first the anticipation, then the adventure, followed by a lifetime of memories. It’s a three-in-one travel gift that will last long after Mother’s Day is over.
Seven great Hurtigruten Mother’s Day travel ideas
Witness a Solar Eclipse in Antarctica
November 2021 offers a once-in-a lifetime opportunity to experience (weather permitting) a total Solar Eclipse from the South Orkney Islands. With a professional astronomer as your guide, you’ll have the opportunity to potentially witness one of nature’s great wonders from one of the world’s most remote and beautiful wilderness areas.
Take the Polar Plunge
Stripping off and plunging into the waters of the Antarctica Peninsula may not sound like much fun, but it’s a rite of passage for travellers to Antarctica and an experience you’ll never forget. Challenge yourself to mark your trip to the Great White Continent with this daring plunge into icy waters.
See the Northern Lights
Northern Norway is the best place in world to see this magical dancing light show that appears in the sky and the horizon above the Arctic Circle throughout the Northern Hemisphere winter. Experience it on an Original Coastal Voyage or from a glass igloo in Finland as part of our Follow The Lights small group escorted tour.
Spot a polar bear
Also known as the Realm of the polar bear, there are more bears than people in remote Svalbard in the High Arctic. Get up close to glaciers, fjords and dramatic national parks to experience beauty unlike anywhere else on the planet.
Take a 9-day holistic wellness program with yoga, tai-chi, meditation and delicious healthy cuisine
De-stress on the high seas aboard one of the world’s only hybrid-powered ships and return home with tools to better cope with life’s challenges. Cross the Atlantic from Montevideo to Cape Verde as you refresh your mind, body and spirit.
Relax in a thermal bath in Iceland
Relax in the spectacular nature baths at Myvatn with its unique blend of minerals, silicates and geothermal microorganisms. The warm, soothing waters are beneficial to skin and spirit alike, creating a lasting sense of wellbeing.
Drink whisky in the wild Scottish Isles
Meet a clan chief and explore tiny, ancient villages as you soak up the history of this remote corner of the British Isles. Visit Islay and Oban and compare their distinctive whiskys, each a unique taste of the wild Scottish coast.
Need some more travel gift inspiration? Find a raft of travel experiences, information and ideas in our new Explore From Home travel hub at hurtigruten.com.au
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