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135: Our Summer Travel Update: Orlando, Alaska Cruise, and France

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Happy summer!! While we have been on a short break, Kim and Tamara have kicked off their summer with some fun travel — of course! In this episode we tell you all about Tamara’s trip to Orlando with teens, Kim’s last-minute Alaskan cruise romantic getaway, and Tamara’s wine-tasting trip to France with her hubby. ON THE PODCAST 00:30 – Talking… Read More

134: Visiting the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with Kids

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Did you know that the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited in the United States? Find out what to do in the park and the surrounding area, including Pigeon Forge, on this week’s podcast. We are chatting with Tennessee native Sarah Wilson from The Wandering Rumpus to get her take on visiting the Great Smoky Mountain National… Read More

133: Visiting Johnston County, North Carolina (near Raleigh)

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Find out why Johnston County, North Carolina makes a great weekend getaway from Raleigh or a perfect place to stop on a road trip down I-95. This week Karen Dawkins from Family Travels on a Budget joins us to share her knowledge and love for this special part of North Carolina tucked between 95 and 40 just outside of Raleigh…. Read More

126: Planning a California Road Trip

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Happy Easter, Passover, and Spring to all our listeners! This week Kim is giving us the low down on her massive road trip from Seattle to Disneyland, including stops along the California Coast. If you have ever thought of taking an epic California coast road trip, don’t miss this episode! ON THE PODCAST 00:30 – Thank you Listeners!! 01:18 –… Read More

122: Planning a Trip to the Florida Keys with Kids

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Does the winter weather have you down? It is time to start thinking about spring break and summer vacations. This week we are talking about another warm-weather destination, the Florida Keys. Bryanna Royal from Crazy Family Adventure has spent a month in the Florida Keys and shares her tips for visiting the Florida Keys with Kids. ON THE PODCAST 00:32… Read More

121: Tips for Visiting Puerto Rico with Kids

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Puerto Rico has come a long way in its recovery from the hurricanes in 2017 and is waiting for you! Seriously, you can help in the recovery by spending your vacation dollars here. And why not, between beautiful beaches, a rainforest, history, and culture, there is so much to show the kids — and you don’t even need a passport…. Read More