• Once I moved out of my parents' house, my mom and I decided to go on a trip together every year. • Our mom-and-me trips have become one of my favorite traditions, and we prioritize planning them. • We keep the trips great by not overplanning our itineraries and getting reccomendations from locals.

Moving out of my parents' house in Connecticut to take my first "big girl" job in Manhattan wasn't easy.

I'm an only child, and my mom and I have always been close; we missed spending so much time together. So, the move inspired us to make a promise that's become one of my most beloved traditions: Every year, we'll plan a special getaway, just the two of us.

Since then, we've traveled to many places together, from California's wine country to Florida's white-sand shores. And after 10 yea

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