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The minute my kids were born, I knew that I would always tend to their needs before I tend to my own. But it never occurred to me that I would travel to meet their needs rather than mine (or, at the very least, ours as a family).

However, that's what happened when my son turned 11. He wanted to learn to ski and he wanted to learn in the mountains of Colorado. This was not music to the ears of a flatlander mom who believes a Chicago winter is best endured by spending as much time as possible in the Caribbean. Colorado, I believe, is a great place to visit ... in the summer.

People always ask me for summer family vacation ideas and I have plenty but many might not fit what they are looking for.  It's important to ask yourself what you are looking for in a family vacation.

For instance, does your family love action adventure?  If so, consider white water rafting - you can choose your rapids according to challenge and it is a great "family building" activity.  You might also like zip lining which is offered at many resorts in the US and abroad. 

Most business travelers know that despite the often-hectic schedules and sometimes frustrating service at airports and beyond, there are benefits with all those miles. Other than the reward points or frequent flyer miles, one of the perks I enjoy is taking my family to conferences or on trips where I can combine business with pleasure.