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Travel With Kids

Plan a getaway with your kids—and get tips on how to make it the smoothest trip possible. There are tons of vacation options just a short drive from Chicago. Looking for a trip outside the Midwest? Our members have lots of advice on the best destinations for sun, sand or snow.

5 family-friendly Midwest vacation spots you can drive to
You know the saying “Midwest is best?” Well, if you ask me, the Midwest truly shines in the summer months…the glistening lakes, wealth of greenery, and tons of unique places to relax and unwind. It’s ...
How to do Disney World and Disneyland right with kids in tow
Planning a Disney vacation can be an overwhelming experience filled with a mixture of excitement and angst. Here are some tips I’ve learned over our many trips to Disneyland (DL) and Walt Disney World...
5 rules for traveling with caregivers and kids
I must admit: I never thought I would travel with childcare. That was a luxury that never entered my mind until we hosted our first au pair over four years ago. One of the premises of the au pair prog...

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Is there a service or someone I can hire to help me use my credit card points?

We’re planning a big family trip next summer to Europe or Asia. My husband and I have a lot of credit card points and are unsure and overwhelmed on how to maximize them. Is there a service or person we can hire to help us figure out how best to use them for our trip? ...

Looking for recommendations for travel agents to plan fully curated family trips

We just booked our first Adventures by Disney trip following a couple glowing reviews from other families. The appeal of the Adventures by Disney concept for us is we just book and don’t have to think or plan. I am now looking for other agencies where I can do the same thing—book a pre-planned amazi...

Spring Break in St John - recommendations

We're heading to St John USVI for Spring Break 2027 with older teens. We are staying in a rental near Cruz Bay / Chocolate Hole. Other than beach & snorkeling, looking for recommendations for restaurants, activities and sights! Thanks. ...

Tips for Granite Peak WI skiing?

Hello NPN - we are looking to go to Granite Peak to ski for a few days over Christmas Break. Any tips for where to stay? There appears to be a ton of motels - does it matter if you are a few miles versus a few more miles from the ski mountain? Or are there good VRBO options and if so would that b...

Where should I go for my 50th?

I am turning 50 soon and planning on going on a trip with my husband and two kids, one college aged and one high schooler. I know these are two totally different trips, but I’m debating between going to Paris and doing an epic California trip to see Yosemite, Big Sur and Sequoia National Park. Which...

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