Care & Feeding: Vacation With a Big Group (Seriously!)

Published: June 24, 2024, 7 a.m.

On this episode: Zak, Lucy and Elizabeth talk about the bold thesis statement of this piece from Romper Magazine\u2026 arguing that actually, traveling with a big group is the best way to relax on vacation. We\u2019ll talk strategy for booking reservations, handing off kid duties, and casting the perfect vacation collective.\n\nWe also dole out a round of recommendations for beating the heat \u2014 and, for our Slate Plus listeners, we\u2019re taking a trip down memory lane and sharing some travel-themed triumphs and fails.\n\nZak recommends: a hat box so the kids can choose their own\nLucy recommends: Twister Splash\xa0\nElizabeth recommends: UV Umbrella & Handheld Mini fan\xa0\n\nJoin us on Facebook and email us at careandfeedingpod@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today\u2019s show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes. You can also call our phone line: (646) 357-9318.\n\nIf you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows\u2014you\u2019ll also be supporting the work we do here on Care and Feeding. Sign up now at slate.com/careplus to help support our work.\n\nPodcast produced by Maura Currie.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices