I went on a girls trip to Grenada with my 69-year-old retired mom. I didn't know how to actually rest, until my mom gave me a look.

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Author Kimberly Wilson learned the power of actually resting on vacation when she trekked to Grenada without an itinerary.

Kimberly Wilson

If I'm being honest, I didn't really enjoy family vacations until my kids turned 10

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The author's kids standing on a dock overlooking water.
The author said family trips improved once she could give her kids some independence.

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I've taken solo trips to more than 22 different countries — here are the 9 things I never travel without

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I've traveled to a lot of countries on my own, and I have a few must-pack travel essentials I take on every trip.

Nicole Jordan

More Americans are ditching summer vacations, but travelers still going away are upping their spending

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03 April 2026, Spain, Palma: Passengers are on the move at Palma de Mallorca Airport. Numerous tourists spend their Easter vacation on the vacation island
Less than half of people expect to take a summer vacation with paid lodging, Deloitte found.

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I'm a travel planner who's been on over 26 cruises. Here are 10 things I always pack and 2 I never bring.

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I've spent years figuring out the best things to bring on a cruise, plus a few items worth leaving behind.

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My husband and I took our first solo vacation. It was romantic, but I missed my son.

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The author and her husband went on a solo trip and she missed her son.

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I took my kids — all under 8 — to Epic Universe. Here are 5 things that made our visit a total success.

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The author visited Super Nintendo World in Orlando.

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I thought it was normal to come home from vacation feeling worse. Then I changed how I travel.

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A woman wearing a yellow hat in Paros, Greece.
Maria Laposata and her husband took a year off to travel; she found two-week vacations difficult when they got back.

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I've been on over 20 cruises. These 5 unconventional tips make my vacations more enjoyable.

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Jill and her family taking a selfie on a cruise ship.
With over 20 cruises under my belt, I've picked up some unique tips for this form of travel.

Jill Robbins

I bought disposable cameras for an anniversary trip with my husband. Using them brought us closer together.

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The author and her husband in St. Augustine, FL.
The author admitted framing photos took some extra thought when using a disposable camera (as shown above), but the experience brought her and her husband closer together on a recent trip.

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