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143: Family Travel to the Channel Islands and Santa Barbara

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The Channel Islands is one of the most unique, but also one of the least visit, National Parks in the United States. This week we chat with Travis Timmons of the So How Was Your Trip? podcast about his family’s recent trip to Santa Barbara and the Channel Islands. ON THE PODCAST 00:30 – Sponsor 01:14 – Talking with Kim… Read More

141 Visiting Silverwood and Coeur d’Alene Idaho

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Where is the largest amusement park in the Pacific Northwest? Silverwood, just outside of Coeur d’Alene Idaho. Find out more about this lakeside gem and tips for visiting Silverwood as Kim shares her family’s experience this summer. ON THE PODCAST 00:34 – Sponsor – Allianz Travel 01:40 – Kim’s trip to Idaho 10:08 – Tips for Silverwood Theme Park 15:36… Read More

137: Planning a Girls’ Trip to Maine

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Have you ever thought of planning a girl’s trip to Maine? In August, Kim and Tamara headed up to the Northwoods of Maine for a girls’ trip filled with hiking and laughs, with a stops in Portland and Freeport along the way. Find out more about their trip and some things you can do with the family too! ON THE… Read More

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