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Wanderlust

Travel is perspective-shifting and memory-building in all the best ways. But for many of us, travel (visiting a place) and a vacation (where you really get that much-deserved R&R) are two different things. We’re here to help you attain both because motherhood doesn’t have to be the end of life’s adventures—in many ways, the fun is just beginning.

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“For road trips, I always pack 2 tissue boxes–one for actually use and one for my 16-month-old daughter to take all the tissues out, rip them to shreds. I’ll stuff them back in the box, and we’ll repeat this cycle for a while!”
Hayli Craig
Hayli CraigEditorial Operations Manager
“For long car rides, we get up before dawn and pop our sleeping kiddos into their carseats to get a few hours of driving underway while they continue sleeping. Once they start to get restless, we’ll search for a nearby playground to let them run around before continuing our drive.”
Jess Waller
Jess WallerHealth & Wellness Senior Editor
"Pack each kid their own backpack with new books or activities and their own snacks so they can be in control of that."
Kate Anderson
Kate AndersonChief of Staff
“For road trips, depending on how long the drive, we plan to stop every 2-3 hours so that our little one can get out of his carseat and stretch out some. We also have a tablet specifically for road trips that we make sure is charged and ramped up with his favorite kiddy shows/YouTube songs.”
Mariah Maddox
Mariah MaddoxEssays Editor

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Ventana Big Sur

Located in Big Sur, California, at this glamping site, you can enjoy spectacular views of a 20-acre canyon, hike in the lush forests that fill the area, or just enjoy the peace and quiet. At night, you can light the fire pit and make s’mores. Accommodations are a safari-style canvas tent with a custom-designed plush mattress and luxury linens. Bathrooms are shared, as with a typical outdoor camping experience, but there they put a glamping twist on it with heated floors and teak-enclosed showers. There is a two-night minimum stay.

Club Med Cancún

Club Med Cancún is surrounded by three beaches and the world’s second largest coral reef as well as the ancient Chichen Itza ruins. This particular location offers childcare, a children’s club, unlimited water and land sports, and has a dedicated oceanfront family space with a pool and bar service (mocktails for the little ones!).

Maui, Hawaii

For a cultural immersion with a side of relaxation and a sprinkle of sea turtles, the family-friendly island of Maui can’t be beat. There’s something to do here for the whole family. Want to go snorkeling? Check. Want to experience an authentic luau? Check. Want to learn how to surf? Check. Oh, and you don’t have to stay on one island the whole time either. Book a hopper plane and enjoy island-life a littler longer on Oahu’s famous Waikiki Beach.

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