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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Kids are 9&11 Is this a thing that's possible? The week between Christmas and NY is the only week my husband can travel, and it wasnt' even clear we could do that until now. We don't want to spend more than $5,000. 4-ish nights? something like the 26th - 30th. Everywher...
I'm thinking of taking my 5 year olds but got scared reading TripAdvisor reviews. I'm nt a hotel snob but don't want bed bugs and run down dirty rooms with kids that still put things in their mouth. Has anyone been lately? Is it that bad for a 2 night stay? ...
Heading to Italy over Thanksgiving break as a family of 5. Any recommendations for hotels/air bnb you recommend? We have teenagers so not wanting to all cram in one room. Recommendations on what to do? Also heading to Bologna and Venice for a few days. Thanks! ...
Searching for a resort for the week after Christmas with no luck. Everything is either booked or 3x the normal rate. Didn't realize I was so behind in booking! Has anyone been to the Hyatt Ziva in either Cabo or Cancun? Thoughts? Anonymous poster hash: 86412...eab ...
I've never been. Is it worth a visit? What is it like? Considering a weekend trip in late fall. Any recommendations? Thanks! ...
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