My family has been vacationing in Punta del Este for decades. It's a hidden gem in South America.

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Punta del Este's beach, aerial view, drone point of view, sand and ocean, Uruguay. Image taken outdoors, daylight, in summer.

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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

We took our teenagers to New York City and acted like total tourists. It was the perfect way to see NYC with them.

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The author and her family in DUMBO.
The author and her family recently took a trip to NYC and enjoyed doing touristy activities together.

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Yes, our beaches are famous, but families visiting Australia should take a dip in one of our ocean pools. These are my favorites.

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The author poses at Wylie's Pool, Coogee, Sydney.
The author poses at Wylie's Pool, Coogee, Sydney. She said she prefers swimming in Australia's many ocean pools rather than in the surf.

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My family of 5 went on our first cruise. We had fun, but there are 4 things I wish we'd known before getting on the ship.

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Chris, his wife, and three sons smile in front of a cruise ship.
There are a few things I wish I had known before our first cruise.

Chris Thomas

I planned our 11-day family trip to Europe without focusing on our kids. It was a smashing success.

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The author and her family on a canal cruise in Amsterdam.
The author and her family spent 11 days in Europe, touring four countries.

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My husband takes our sons on a trip without me every summer. They swim, fish, and stay up late, and I enjoy taking time for myself.

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A woman reading a book in a backyard with a glass of wine and snacks.
The author (not pictured) spends time by herself at home every year while her family goes on vacation without her.

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My family rents the same beach house every summer. We never feel like we're missing out by not going somewhere new.

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A composite image of a home on a hill surrounded by trees, and Holly, her husband, and two daughters sitting on a beach.
We vacation in the same rental home every year.

Holly Humbert

My mom and I have been taking the same summer vacation for 30 years. It's relaxing and cost-efficient.

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The author and her mom in the 90s.
The author and her mom have been taking the same summer vacation since 1995.

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My family of 5 took an RV trip in New Zealand for a week. We saved money on groceries and free campsites and splurged on sightseeing.

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The author and her family in Queenstown standing on a balcony overlooking a body of water.
The author and her family spent over a week in New Zealand traveling in an RV.

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