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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Considering a trip to Palm Springs over Christmas. We have never been. The hotel says the pools are heated to 85° and that people swim all year round, but I would like feedback from real people who are not trying to sell me something. Is this a good place to travel over the holidays? Is it actually ...
Thanks to NPN I now plan vacations a year in advance 😁 Looking at this for next year as we have a four day weekend from school during that week. Has anyone ever been and was it fun/worth going? Would love to hear about it and anything else to see in the area. Thanks! ...
We take a Mexico beach vacation every year during winter break but this year I completely dropped the ball and now airfares are out of control ($1,500). It's hard for me to pay that much for a place we have already been to (for significantly less $). Any ideas of other beach locations during that ti...
There is a possibility we are moving to the Dallas area due to a job opportunity. Can anyone share information on good independent schools in the area (similar to Parker/Latin/Lab)? Our oldest will be starting high school in 25/26. I also have no idea where to start researching suburbs/...
Hi all-heading to Portugal with home bases in Lisbon and Porto. Day trips to Evora, Sintra and Douro Valley. What are the must sees and dos? Would love recs for authentic restaurants and even better, ones with rooftop views. Thanks! ...
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