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.
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Did Mackinaw last year-looking for new ideas. ...
I am in the early stages of planning a 12-14 day trip to Alaska in July 2025 to celebrate a few family milestones (graduation plus birthdays). We are a family of four with two teens. We love adventure and are very active. Prior NPN threads referenced cruises (Holland, Princess, Regent and Disney) a...
My teen has been working at a bike camp near our house but now they need her to help out the rest of the summer at different camps throughout the city. Is there a way to get concrete details about which streets do or don't have bike lanes and what type of lanes (eg protected or just a regular bike l...
We are planning our 1st Family trip to Europe (w/2 active teen boys) next summer over 4 cities (London, Brussels, Amsterdam, Germany) maybe 17 nights leaving early June. Uncertain Germany city but thinking Cologne area. We plan to train between countries as these all seem pretty close if choosi...
Help me find a place to go for winter break! Everything is SO expensive. Our trip from last year jumped from $9k to $15k. - 2 teens - not all inclusive - direct flight - warm - beach preferred but we love city trips too - under $15k - two rooms or an Airbnb ...
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It used to be a painful exercise when I had to write a note to our son’s teachers to let them know we would be taking our son out of school for a family vacation. The guilt would sink in and I would start to think we were bad parents for not putting enough focus on his education. I would write and r...
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