My mom and I have gone on a trip together every year for the past decade. We've mastered the art of planning them.

Our mother-daughter trips have become a treasured tradition, and we have a few tips for planning them that keep them fun and ...

My family of 4 packed only carry-ons for a monthlong international trip. We'll never travel with checked bags again.

A few months ago, my family of four packed only carry-ons to travel internationally for a month. Packing light provided more ...
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I Said No to Bringing Kids on My Trip, and Everything Blew Up

Family conflicts can arise when personal boundaries clash with expectations. Many adults face tension when planning vacations ...

I went on a vacation without my family. I don't feel selfish about it.

At first I was a bit self-conscious about traveling alone and leaving my husband and kids behind. Now I'm encouraging other ...

Dear Abby: I think my friends should refund my vacation money, but they refuse

DEAR ABBY: My father, who is retired, has always had a big heart and almost no regard for himself. Anytime he meets someone ...
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TikTok Made Me Do It: I Booked a Winter Getaway in a Tiny Cabin, and I’m Now Sold on Cold-Weather Nature Escapes

One thing about me: I’m an outside person. For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved backpacking, hiking, kayaking, camping, and basically anything that involves being out in nature. Even during the ...

For the first time in my adult life, I visited Las Vegas without gambling. These 6 activities made it the best trip yet.

I usually hit the casinos when I visit Las Vegas, but on a recent trip, I challenged myself not to gamble. These activities ...