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Cindy Richards

About Cindy Richards

Cindy Richards is a Pulitzer Prize nominated journalist who serves as the Editor-in-Chief of TravelingMom.com and TravelingDad.com. She also is the mom of two now grown kids who have traveled with her since that first, fateful plane ride when one preschooler discovered a barf bag in his seat pocket and his sister, finding none in hers, demanded, "I want a barf bag too!" She has been a reporter, editor and columnist at the Chicago Sun-Times and Chicago Tribune, an editor at Chicago Parent and Catalyst Chicago and an instructor in the graduate school at Northwestern's prestigious Medill School of Journalism.

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Heroes Vacation Club resort near Disney World

Heroes Vacation Club Offers Great Deals to Great People

January 14, 2021 //  by Cindy Richards

red Volkswagen in the snow during holiday travel

18 Road Trip Tips for Better Holiday Travel

November 17, 2020 //  by Cindy Richards

Cars driving through Lights Under Louisville, a drive through Christmas lights display in Kentucky.

Where to See the Best Drive Through Christmas Lights in 2020

November 15, 2020 //  by Cindy Richards

O'Hare International Airport terminal

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Chicago’s O’Hare Airport

November 13, 2020 //  by Cindy Richards

Southeast Christmas Lights Displays Celebrate the Warmth of the Season

October 9, 2020 //  by Cindy Richards

Multigenerational African-American family

Holiday Travel 2020 – Is It Safe to See Family This Year?

October 8, 2020 //  by Cindy Richards

Gorgeous sunset on South Padre Island Texas - TravelingMom

9 Reasons to Visit South Padre Island Texas

October 6, 2020 //  by Cindy Richards

Fun 2020 Christmas Gifts for Women Who Love to Travel

October 2, 2020 //  by Cindy Richards

A thrilled young girl throws leaves in an autumn setting. She's wearing a hat and red jacket and has her mouth wide open from laughing

Fall Colors: Where to See the Best of the Midwest in 2020

September 9, 2020 //  by Cindy Richards

A girl with headphones remote learning on her laptop on the porch

The Upside of Remote Learning and Earning: Doing it from Not-at-Home

August 25, 2020 //  by Cindy Richards

16 Fun Family Friendly Day Trips from Chicago

August 24, 2020 //  by Cindy Richards

grandparents and parents with grandkids

46 Important Questions to Ask Before Booking Your Next Trip

August 8, 2020 //  by Cindy Richards

Room at The Palms Hotel Miami

Germiest Places in a Hotel Room, Airbnb and Beach House and How to Clean Them

July 1, 2020 //  by Cindy Richards

Be sure to take baby out for a few drives before your road trip. They will do better in the car if they have familiarity with the car seat.

How an American Road Trip Looks Different in 2021

June 30, 2020 //  by Cindy Richards

Family playing on a beach on a socially distant vacation.

20 Creative Ideas for a Socially Distant Vacation

June 18, 2020 //  by Cindy Richards

Road trip planner - get the kids involved. in the back of a large vehicle.

Road Trip Planner: How to Plan an Epic Road Trip 

May 27, 2020 //  by Cindy Richards

Chicago Bean sculpture

Illinois Family Vacation Ideas: Great Road Trips from Chicago

May 24, 2020 //  by Cindy Richards

Girl roasting marshmallows while camping

What Will Our Next Family Vacation Look Like?

May 9, 2020 //  by Cindy Richards

fun things to do

12 Best Fun Free Things to Do in Indianapolis

May 6, 2020 //  by Cindy Richards

A caucasian family is in their car. The mother is wearing glasses and is holding a book. The focus is on a young boy in the back seat, middle. To his right is a young baby in a forward-facing carseat.

Get Moving with These In Car Exercises You Can Do on Every Road Trip

April 14, 2020 //  by Cindy Richards

Family looks at a globe

A Growing List of Resources to Help You Travel at Home

March 24, 2020 //  by Cindy Richards

Shopping at a souk in Marrakech Morocco

The Essential Morocco Packing List

March 12, 2020 //  by Cindy Richards

A boy in a traditional Moroccan head scarf.

Morocco Travel: To Tour or Not to Tour?

March 8, 2020 //  by Cindy Richards

Exploring the Hudson Valley for northeast road trips on TRavelingmom

7 Ways to Have a Family Vacation Right Now

March 5, 2020 //  by Cindy Richards

Free fireworks in Ludington MI

Festivals and Free Things to Do in Ludington Michigan in 2020

March 5, 2020 //  by Cindy Richards

Our tour guide and kids in traditional Moroccan headscarves

Is Morocco Safe for a Family Vacation?

March 2, 2020 //  by Cindy Richards

Inside an airplane cabin

7 Things Not to Do on a Plane if You Don’t Want to Get Sick

January 31, 2020 //  by Cindy Richards

Incredible Hulk Coaster at Universal Orlando - TravelingMom

Why You Should (Almost) Never Buy a Universal Express Pass Online

January 20, 2020 //  by Cindy Richards

Sunset on Maui.

Family Friendly Maui Hotels – Where to Stay on Beautiful Ka’anapali Beach

January 20, 2020 //  by Cindy Richards

Packed suitcase

Complete Carry-On Packing List for You and the Kids

January 17, 2020 //  by Cindy Richards

The beach at The Palms Hotel Miami

2 Fun, But Very Different, Miami Beach Hotels for Families

January 4, 2020 //  by Cindy Richards

Unique Christmas ornaments - suitcase

The Best Family Vacation Souvenirs: Unique Christmas Ornaments

December 17, 2019 //  by Cindy Richards

Greenfield Village Holiday Nights Main Street

Greenfield Village Holiday Nights – Celebrate Christmas Like It’s 1899

December 9, 2019 //  by Cindy Richards

Beech Bend Splash Lagoon Bowling Green KY

Where to Play and What to Eat During a Weekend Getaway to Bowling Green KY

November 22, 2019 //  by Cindy Richards

Seafood restaurant in Punta Gorda Florida

7 Fun Family-Friendly Restaurants (and 2 Dessert Spots) in Punta Gorda Florida

October 28, 2019 //  by Cindy Richards

Punta Gorda Florida sunset

Find Old Florida, Alligators, History and More Along the Gulf Coast

October 26, 2019 //  by Cindy Richards

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