I went to an all-inclusive resort with my best friend's family. I didn't know how much I needed a family vacation.

The author, left, went on vacation with her friend Ashley's family, second from left, to an all-inclusive resort.

Courtesy of Noelle Wiehe

• My best friend invited me to join her family on vacation to an all-inclusive resort.
• There were multiple themed dinner nights, and we loved spending time in the pool.
• We were the only single people at the couple's resort, and we had a great time.

This past August, I went on a family vacation with my best friend's family for five days.