Many parents swear their second child is the wild one. It’s certainly the case in my house. Here’s what experts — and a few very tired moms — say about the feral second child theory. Does it hold true for you?

Sometimes the only person you want to share a vacation with is yourself, and Pacific Sands Beach Resort gets that. This laid-back luxury escape on Tofino’s Cox Bay is as beachfront as it gets — every suite steps from the surf, every view a reminder that you made an excellent life choice. Spend your stay leaning into winter, Canadian coast style: storm-watching from your balcony, slow-travel mornings, Nordic barrel saunas right by the ocean, and afternoons where the loudest thing you hear is a crashing wave. Surf if you want. Don’t if you don’t. Wander the private Sunset Boardwalk, grab beachside snacks, book a massage, or simply lean into full Tofino time.