I once boarded a plane bound for Florida behind a woman with three kids (and a husband) in tow. She wore a t-shirt that read "I'm a stay-at-home mom. This isn't vacation, this is my job."

Ain't that the truth!

We at Macaroni Kid believe that family travel is fantastic. It teaches lessons that can't be learned elsewhere, creates family memories that last a lifetime and provides the kind of family time that you rarely get at home.

But is it a vacation for mom? Usually ...

Think you need to dip into the kids' college fund to grab a few days of much-needed R&R?  Or, like me, if that makes you think "what college fund" you are not alone!  But that doesn't mean that a mama bear respite is not possible.

Consider Buck Valley Ranch in Warfordsburg, Pennsylvania where three all-inclusive days can be spent getting in touch with your inner cowgirl. Ride horses, soak in the hot tub, enjoy the scenery, or just gaze at the stars while in the company of your ...

Every mom deserves a break from reality and Las Vegas is a great place to leave reality at the door! But the great thing about Las Vegas is that you can make it what you want – a relaxing respite or a wild weekend away with the girls.

Recently, I headed out to the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas with a girlfriend for my own break from reality. The hotel is tucked away adjacent to the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. In fact, the rooms are located on the 35-39 floors ...

Rosewood Little Dix Bay in Virgin Gorda has lined up a series of Wellness Retreats for 2013 to help you take care of mama bear!

In addition to the yoga and fitness classes that they have offered over the past few years, the resort has two new programs of interest. Each retreat includes twice-daily classes, rejuvenating breakfast and dinner menus (plus recipes!) and amazing treatments at the resort’s spa. And don’t worry, there is still plenty of time to relax and enjoy some downtime on the warm sand ...

How can you not love the name? And Betty's With Backpacks is more than just a cute name - it's amazing adventure filled trip that is just for the girls!

Betty's with Backpacks is a women only hiking trip from Rogue Wilderness Adventures. Over the course of four days, partipants will hike a total of 40 miles along the Rogue River Trail stopping at 5 historic lodges along the way. Shadowed by staff in rafts carrying guest bags, supplies and, of course, wine for later, hikers will spend ...

This month, Macaroni Kid focused on travel for you. But maybe you want to take you best mini-gal pal with you! If you are like most moms, you long for quality time with your child. Those uninterrupted moments where you share a life experience, do something exciting together, or just connect as two unique individuals. A fun way to create those memories is spending time away from the norms of everyday life, leaving the distractions behind and truly giving your child the gift of your time.

Here are three experiences ...

Just last week, a fantastic women's adventure crossed our radar: Bodacious Girlfriend Getaways with CMH in the Canadian Rockies.

According to Merriam-Webster's online dictionary, the word bodacious finds its root in the words "bold" and "audacious" and means remarkable, noteworthy and sexy. Seems to us that this trip, then, is well named.

You'll spend 2 1/2 days exploring remote regions of the Canadian Rockies. Each day will begin with yoga or a core-strengthening stretch, a hearty breakfast and fresh cappuccino. Then a helicopter will lift you ...