Eileen Ogintz, Tribune Content Agency

Congratulations! There’s no more carpooling, no more worry about teens getting home late, no more nagging about doing dishes or cleaning up their rooms.

Finally, you’re an empty nester. And whether you are a solo parent or a couple, you deserve to reward yourselves for making it this far.

Of course you don’t want to go overboard, not with tuition bills to pay. But fall is a terrific time to get away, whether you want to head to a festival, take a road trip to enjoy fall foliage (According to a new report from Airbnb , fall foliage is driving fall travel, with Vermont the top-rated state for foliage based on guest reviews. ) Head overseas when it’s cooler, less crowded and cheaper.

Try leaf peeping in Wyoming without the crowds. Wyoming’s high e

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