There were buffalo statues and blooming tulip beds. All kinds of picture-perfect springtime vibes.

Seattle is a city that looks fearlessly into the future, with a deep respect for the natural beauty, people and cultures of its past.

This year, my husband and I decided to treat ourselves to a few kid-free days in early January to kick off 2026.

If you have never traveled with children, you have never experienced what it's like to trash a hotel room like a rock star in the span of a few waking hours during a simple overnight stop on a road trip.