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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I’m trying to plan a spring break roadtrip for my family of 5 (kids 13, 10, 7) to Gatlinburg. I’m going down a rabbit hole of where to stay. I’d love an air bnb with 3 bedrooms and a hot tub, game room possibly. Easy to get to downtown Gatlinburg or the Dollywood area. Some of these rental companies...
Traveling to Ireland this summer (with a small kid), and need recommendations! Dublin and western Ireland (Galway, Killerny, etc.) Please help!!! ...
I’m traveling to Baltimore for work. Any restaurant recommendations? I eat anything and I’ll most likely be dining by myself. Thanks! ...
I have a Chase Debit Card ( with the chip) and Discover credit card only. My Chase debit has no foreign transactions fees & free ATM use in Europe for cash however I've been reading it's safer to use a credit card abroad & not a debit card. Discover is not accepted over there (as I...
I saw a suggestion for a summer trip to Maine on another thread and think it sounds like a great idea since we haven't visited that part of the country. Has anyone here done such a road trip? I am just beginning my research so if anyone has any ideas that I should zero in on for things to see on the...
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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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