They left their jobs in their 50s to reconnect with their kids. It helped them rethink their long-term career plans.

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Pablo Slough and Karen Gilchrist quit their tech jobs in mid-2024 to take a gap year to spend time with their sons.

Pablo Slough and Karen Gilchrist.

I hired a travel advisor to coordinate my family's Paris vacation — I might never plan my own trips again

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Working with a travel advisor on my trip to Paris was a great decision.

Lauren Dana Ellman

My family just stayed at our first all-inclusive resort. I really, really wish we'd done it sooner.

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My whole family enjoyed our first experience at a big all-inclusive resort, and we'd definitely stay at another.

Christina Valhouli

I went on a trip to Paris with family members ranging in age from 10 to 74. There are 3 things I'd do differently next time.

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A group of 10 people of varying ages outside the Louvre in Paris.
I took an international trip with multiple generations of family members.

Jaime Bedrin

My dad prioritized experiences over possessions. Because of this, our family has traveled to 20 countries together.

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The author, shown here on Mount Titlis in Switzerland, has visited 20 countries with her family.

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For years, I didn't think my in-laws really understood me. One trip finally made us feel like family.

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The writer, her partner, and her in-laws in Bulgaria.
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Gloria Kostadinova

Instead of hosting Thanksgiving, I took my family to an all-inclusive resort in Mexico. It's become our new favorite tradition.

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We spent Thanksgiving on a family vacation to an all-inclusive resort.

Taima Ramsey

We traveled to Europe with our 11-month-old baby. I wish we'd avoided these 3 mistakes on our international trip.

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Author Haley Johnson with her husband, baby
My husband and I went on a European trip with our baby. It wasn't perfect, but I'm glad we did it.

Haley Johnson

My mom and I live across the world from each other. We connect by traveling together to bucket-list places every year.

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Anna Dodd

I love traveling with friends and family, but I need alone time on vacation. I created a rule that keeps everyone happy.

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The author posing at Lonja de la Seda.
I created the "50/50 Rule" to help me get alone time when I'm on vacation with others.

Nicole Benedettini

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