My son and I took my 70-something parents to Europe for 2 weeks. Including them made everything harder, but I'm glad we did.

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I brought my parents, who are in their 70s, to Europe for a two-week trip with my son. Although it was difficult to adjust our plans, it was the best travel decision.

Carrie Kirby

We skipped the usual must-dos on our trip to Europe. I know my kids had more fun because of it.

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The author said the food tour her family took while in Paris was much more fun than waiting in line at a crowded museum.

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I took my mom to Italy for her 60th birthday on a tight budget. The 3-week trip really amplified our differences.

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Taking my mom on a budget trip to Italy for her 60th birthday wasn't easy, but we learned so much about each other.

Matthew Harding

We took a multi-gen trip to the 'Water Park Capital of the World'. It worked for our family, but I wouldn't go back.

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My multigenerational group of family members, ranging from preschoolers to septuagenarians, had a good time on our trip to Wisconsin Dells, but I wouldn't go back.

Blythe Chadim

My family's first trip to Argentina was great, but it could've been better if we had avoided these 4 mistakes

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My family had a lot of fun spending time in Argentina — mostly Buenos Aires — but we made a few mistakes before and during our trip.

Jamie Davis Smith

My husband and I went on our first road trip after only dating for 2 months. We're making sure our 3 kids love them, too.

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The author said she and her husband (not shown) have always enjoyed road trips. Now they're making sure their three kids take plenty of them.

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My husband and I haven't taken a child-free vacation in years. We've still found ways to keep our trips romantic.

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Child-free vacations aren't much of an option for us. Traveling as a family has reshaped how we think about romance.

Kerri King

Traveling with my mom and college-age kids can be tricky. A cruise gave everyone what they wanted.

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The author, pictured with her mother, husband and three sons, said a cruise was a great way to keep everyone entertained on a family trip.

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My best friend and I went on vacation with my parents, who are in their 70s. I wish we hadn't waited so long to do it.

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I went on vacation with my parents, who are in their 70s, and my best friend. It's one of the best trips I've taken in a long time.

Lauren Breedlove

We spent 14 hours in Qatar Airways' Qsuites with our baby. It's easy to see why it's the 'world's best' business class.

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The flights I've spent in Qatar Airways' Qsuite business class have left me impressed.

Sam Shead

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