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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 ...
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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...
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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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Looking for condo rental Fort Lauderdale

We are traveling to Fort Lauderdale in January with two kids for a long weekend. Does anyone have any condo rental recommendations on the beach?  ...

When you donate to NPN, we all win

Please consider NPN in your Giving Tuesday donations and throughout this holiday season. The funds that we raise in November and December are critical to our operations next year.   We’ve put a fun twist on our end-of-year fundraising campaign. This year, for every $40 you donate, you will...

Ski gear for first time skiing kids

Hi! We will be traveling to vermont this winter to ski. This will be our kids first time (3, 4.5 and 6.5 yr old) - and want to have the right gear! Any recommendations? We have jackets and snow pants, helmets and goggles. Thinking of ordering long underwear, wool socks and new mittens (are any actua...

woman's sweat suit rec

I am looking for a very comfy sweat suit for travel via plane. I always see women in airports wearing these comfy sweat suits in great colors but where do they get them? Want something soft & nothing with a blaring brand down the side of the sweats or top. Today I tried 2 spots: Anthropolog...

Cabo for Christmas Break?

Is Cabo warm enough for Christmas Break? Looking at flights and hotels---apparently we are LATE to the game for Christmas travel but I was thinking Cabo bc it's direct flight, can be on the beach mid afternoon etc. Let me know ...


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Parent Hacks: Master Your Next Family Vacation

As winter settles in, many people cope with the change in weather by planning their next family vacation. But if your last family vacation has you wanting to never venture out as a family again - you're in luck!  We've gathered the top travel hacks from NPN members on how to master your next fa...

Cold-weather winter break destinations from Chicago

As the days grow shorter and colder, the temptation to go south can be irresistible. But what if the winter season inspired your plans instead? Some of my family’s favorite vacations have been to northern destinations that delivered the perfect combination of festivity, coziness, and invigorating ou...

This is how to travel with young kids during Covid

It’s not really ever easy to fly with kids. But the reward of getting to your final destination for a family vacay and creating amazing memories makes it all worth it. Right?? That’s what I tried to remind myself when my husband surprised me with a family trip to San Diego for my birthday. During th...

Baby's first flight? Here's what you need to know.

Traveling can be a pain in the ass. And now, you want to bring along your infant and all the baby paraphernalia that’s transformed your once neat-and-tidy home into something resembling a toy store after a hurricane? I wish you much luck. But while I’m still new at this whole dad thing (not to menti...

5 tips for traveling with extended family and kids

My family of five loves to travel, so we escape Chicago as often as humanly possible. We began our journey vacationing with our extended family after having our third son and officially being outnumbered by our children. Now, five years later, extended family vacations are a regular part of our live...

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