Emma struggles with finding the perfect time to confess to her parents that she brought her pet ferret on vacation to Maine, and trying to save her favorite tree that a new neighbor wants to cut down.

Three goldfish live in a small bowl, in an apartment building, in the middle of a big city, until one summer they get to go on vacation--in a fountain, with lily pads, and reeds, and other neighborhood goldfish.

Mounted on the flying Santa Cows, the Schwartzes travel to the South Seas for a New Year's vacation.

On a family vacation, a young girl shows bravery by trying new experiences, including surfing, horseback riding, and hiking.