Parent-Child Bonding Holidays: The Rise of Solo Trips for Quality Time and Special Memories

Sonja Prokopec shared her memorable solo trip to Rome with her six-year-old son. She emphasized the high-quality time spent together and the lack of distractions and sibling arguments. She and her husband also take solo trips with their children for bonding and focused attention. The luxury travel company Scott Dunn named "parent-child bonding holidays" one of 2023's top travel trends. Mother-and-daughter and father-and-child trips are becoming more popular, with parents selecting destinations and experiences based on mutual interests. A parent-child duo recently visited Cambodia to learn about its history and national parks, while another duo traveled to South Korea for a trip themed around K-dramas and K-pop. Last year, the author enjoyed a solo trip to Thailand with her oldest child and plans to take similar trips with her other children when they turn 10. The trip involved experiences such as walking with elephants, holding a "spa night," and trying Muay Thai boxing. The time together provided numerous teachable moments and opportunities for uninterrupted bonding. Similarly, Madeline Austin recalled the special trips she took with her mother and grandmother, emphasizing the undivided attention and connection she experienced. She said she would continue the tradition with her own children one day.