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

My dad died of cancer at 58. My family used some of his insurance money to go on a cruise, and it helped us grieve and connect.

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The author said traveling with her family after her dad passed away helped them grieve.

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We left Texas for a year in Spain. After 3 countries and 3 school systems, we found where we belong.

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Victor Trac left Texas to spend a year in Spain with his family; they ended up settling in a new US city.

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I live in the East Village and take a yearly staycation on the Upper West Side. There's no hassle.

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The author poses with her daughter in the window of a hotel room in NYC.
The author said she enjoys taking staying in a hotel just a few miles away from her home every year.

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We have 3 kids under 3. We left a trip early and realized we needed to reset our expectations.

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The author and her husband decided to end a family trip early.

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The best part about traveling with my 9-year-old son is showing him a different side of myself

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The author enjoys traveling with her son.

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I was on the first-ever Disney cruise; this summer, I'll take my 100th. Now I get to enjoy them with my adult children and grandkids.

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Faith Colletti and her family of eight met Belle from "Beauty and the Beast" on a Christmas-themed cruise.

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I grew up vacationing at the Jersey Shore. Now, as a parent, I'm not afraid of more adventurous trips.

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The author and her family pose while on a trip to Antarctica.
The author and her family have traveled all over the world, but she said a recent trip to Antarctica was one of their best vacations yet.

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