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Judy Koutsky

Judy Koutsky

Judy Koutsky writes about travel, parenting, psychology, and health topics, and has written for more than 30 publications, including WebMD, Prevention, Conde Nast Traveler, and Travel + Leisure. Koutsky has won awards for her writing, and as an editor has led editorial departments at KIWI and Parenting.com.
Family onboard a Holland America heritage cruise (Photo: HAL)
Cruises

The case for going on a cruise and NOT doing the shore excursions 

Is a relaxing big-ship cruise enough to keep a very active teenager engaged on vacation? My son and I set sail to find out.

Posted by Judy Koutsky Judy Koutsky
Deoksugung Palace in Seoul, South Korea (Photo: InsideAsia Tours)
Destinations

How a trip to South Korea helped me pass the travel baton to my teenage son

For the 15 years my son and I have traveled together, I’ve always been the one in control. That changed with our independent tour of South Korea.

Posted by Judy Koutsky Judy Koutsky
Underwater shot of two people diving
Advice

Becoming a scuba diving family in Fiji

Our first family scuba vacation inspired a whole new way of seeing the world together.

Posted by Judy Koutsky Judy Koutsky
Scenic Eclipse in Antarctica (Photo: Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours)
Cruises

I Took a Luxury Cruise in Antarctica with my Teenage Son and This Is What it Was Like

This luxury Antarctica cruise is truly a choose-your-own-adventure kind of experience.

Posted by Judy Koutsky Judy Koutsky

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