{
  "id": 6922333,
  "title": "My family of 4 visits the same vacation spot multiple times a year. I hope my kids look back on it fondly.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/my-family-of-4-visits-the-same-vacation-spot-multiple-times-a-year-i",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-12T12:19:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/family-visits-same-vacation-spot-multiple-times-year-2026-9"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The author and her family embark on yearly vacations in the Catskills, a location that has become a cherished tradition for their family. Growing up, the author's family used to spend summers at the Jersey Shore, where she formed fond memories of carefree times at the beach, building sandcastles, and enjoying the salty air. However, as they became parents, the author and her husband sought a vacation spot that better suited their family's needs. Living with chronic illness, she yearned for a location with a drier, cooler atmosphere to help manage her symptoms.\n\nAfter a few years of annual beach trips when their children were younger, the author and her husband transitioned to a new family tradition in the Catskill Mountains. The Catskills are only a three-hour drive away from their home, providing a convenient and accessible alternative. When they first visited the Catskills in 2020, the author felt as though they had found their second home, offering a beautiful change of scenery while allowing them to maintain social distancing.\n\nThroughout their annual visits, the family engages in various activities that cater to their diverse interests. They hike along the Ashokan Reservoir, swim in the natural swimming hole, Peekamoose Blue Hole, and indulge in delicious meals at Yum Yum Noodle Bar. Additionally, they explore the shops in Woodstock, New York, and treat themselves to ice cream from their favorite creamery, Sweet Dreams.\n\nDuring the autumn months, the family heads to the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, the site of the famous Woodstock festival in 1969, to attend their annual Peace, Love, and Pumpkins festival. This event features thousands of hand-carved jack-o-lanterns, adding a festive touch to their visit.\n\nThe Catskills offer opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking, as well as a serene atmosphere that provides a calming escape from the busier beach environment. The author aspires for her children to look back on these trips fondly, recalling the pools of their Airbnbs, the bike path with reservoir views, and winter hikes through snowy landscapes. She hopes that when her kids think of their childhood, they will be reminded of the joy and wondrous experiences they had at their magical vacation spot.",
  "summary": "As a family, we visit the same vacation spot multiple times a year. I hope my two kids look back on our trips to the Catskills fondly.",
  "key_points": [
    "Family visits Catskills vacation spot multiple times a year",
    "Author's childhood memories at Jersey Shore contrast with need for drier climate",
    "Activities include hiking, swimming, and attending Peace, Love, and Pumpkins festival"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}