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

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

I travel with my 75-year-old mother-in-law and wife every year. Our recent trip to Charleston had something for everyone.

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It's tradition to travel somewhere with my 75-year-old mother-in-law and wife every December. Over time, we've figured out how to plan trips we all love.

Ash Jurberg

I've taken my dad on a handful of father-daughter trips. This tradition has helped me get to know him in a new way.

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I've been taking my dad on father-daughter trips for eight years.

Nicoletta Richardson

I joined my parents on their first trip to Europe. It was a rare opportunity to reconnect with them as an adult.

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Joining my parents on their first trip to Europe was a great way for us to reconnect as adults.

Emily Shedal

I took my 63-year-old retired mother on a bucket-list trip. I learned you're never too old for big adventures.

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I was a little nervous about taking my mom, who is in her 60s, on an adventure-packed trip with lots of physical activity, but I'm so glad I did it.

Emily Pennington

I took my mom to Italy and we skipped popular spots, like Rome and Venice. The smaller cities we chose were much better.

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We enjoyed gelato together in Padua.

Jenna DeLaurentis

I visited the South of France with my parents, who are in their 70s. We made some good decisions and a few mistakes.

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Author Kristina Kasparian smiling in Nice South of France
When traveling with my parents, I learned that balancing our expectations was key to a smooth holiday together.

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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 took a 12-night cruise across Asia with my 64-year-old parents. I was exhausted, but I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

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Author Allie Hubers with her sister, parents smiling in front of water
As my parents get older, I find myself planning more of the family trips and handling logistics and issues, which can be mentally draining.

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