Fed up with the realities of family travel, editor Sarah McCosham had a radical idea in 2024: instead of a big vacation for her family of six, what if she took each of her kids on small, one-on-one adventures? One kid, one carry-on, one adventure. “I think that sometimes, especially for moms, we worry about not living up to expectations and that, in my case, forsaking family travel for one-on-one trips is selfish. It’s not. For me, it’s been a way to connect with my kids (and myself) and these adventures fuel me and make life so much better."
7 Boston Attractions I Didn’t Expect to Love (But Totally Did)
Boston is a fun city to explore with a kid—here are some of my favorite kid-friendly tours, attractions, and things to do in Boston, Massachusetts.
Gaylord Hotels Have United for DC Summer and Wonder Woman and I Had An Action Packed Adventure at Gaylord Opryland
Spoiler alert: it was super! But a getaway at Gaylord Opryland is always super.
I Drove From Portland to Bar Harbor and Loved Each Mile, Lighthouse, and Roadside Attraction of This Scenic Maine Road Trip
This adventure from Portland, Maine, to Mount Desert Island, Maine, is a delightful way to experience the Pine Tree State!
My Daughter And I Spent a Luxurious Weekend at the Omni Homestead Resort, a Hot Springs Spa in the Allegheny Mountains of Virginia
Stepping inside the lobby of the Omni Resort in Hot Springs, Virginia, made us both giddy and expectant -- and this feeling continued throughout our weekend.
I Give Trips for My Children’s Birthday Gifts and You’ll Never Talk Me Out of It
In my house, we don't do traditional birthday gifts. Rather, I take them on a trip — just the two of us.
I Visited Acadia National Park with My Teen in January and It Was A Frozen Winter Wonderland Too Beautiful For Words
Hiking, polar plunges, antique shopping, and spontaneous detours made for a memorable adventure in Acadia National Park with my daughter.
My Daughter And I Had The Time Of Our Lives At Gaylord Opryland In Nashville, Tennessee
Making memories at the most memorable resort in the memorable town of Nashville, Tennessee.
I Didn’t Enjoy Family Vacations, so I Started Taking My Kids on One-On-One Trips
I love my family and I love to travel, but family vacations were becoming too much. My solution? One-on-one trips with my kids!
I Took My Teen to Washington D.C. for a Weekend of Museums, Scooter Rides, and Meaningful Moments.
Connecting with our nation's history -- with my teen -- in such an immersive, hands-on way was incredibly powerful and moving.
How to Navigate Travel as a Single Parent
Whether on a day trip, a weekend getaway, a summer vacation, or an international journey, here are a few tips to navigate travel as a single parent.
I Visited Disneyland for the First Time as an Adult and It Showed Me That Wonder Has No Age Limit
Visiting Disneyland as an adult is worth it even if you don't have kids. I went for the first time several years ago, and it showed me that life is too short not to indulge your inner child and do things that spark joy.
