The author, left, went on vacation to an all-inclusive resort with her friend Ashley, second from left, and Ashley's family.Courtesy of Noelle Wiehe My best friend invited me to join her family on ...

When I was a teenager, my family and I traveled more than 5,000 miles from San Marino (the country, not the city in California) to Seattle for vacation. One of the places I was most excited to visit ...

Holly is my best friend, and she is my favorite travel partner. That may sound redundant, but those roles are not synonymous. As many of us have learned on trips gone wrong, being close with someone ...

DEAR HARRIETTE: My best friend and I have been excitedly planning a vacation together for months, just the two of us. Related Articles Harriette Cole: I sometimes give this guy money, so shouldn’t he ...

Dear Eric: I have a friend I have known since third grade. She lives in another state. Recently, I went on a trip with three of my other friends in the state where this friend lives. She is a very ...

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DEAR ERIC: I am planning a getaway with my best friend from grade school. We live in different parts of the United States but keep in touch and see each other when we can. We want to celebrate each of ...

A mom writing on Reddit shared an unusual experience. She said her daughter was invited to join a friend on a family vacation to Costa Rica — but when her daughter returned, the mom was presented with ...

This past August, I went on a family vacation with my best friend's family for five days. It was organized by her cousin, David, and his wife, Ashley, for their wedding anniversary. They had invited ...

I created the "50/50 Rule" to help me get alone time when I'm on vacation with others.Nicole Benedettini Growing up, I struggled to travel with loved ones who weren't as interested in sightseeing as ...