Vacation Mavens Travel Podcast

A family travel podcast providing vacation inspiration and travel tips

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239: How to Choose the Best Seats (for you) on an Airplane

239: How to Choose the Best Seats (for you) on an Airplane

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Airplanes are not known for their comfort or service. So if you want to have the best experience that you can while cramped inside with a bunch of strangers, here is some advice on how to choose the best seats on an airplane. We share our pros and cons of the bulkhead seats and areas of the plane to avoid…. Read More

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224: Best Travel Apps for Summer Travel

224: Best Travel Apps for Summer Travel

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Summer vacation is almost here and we are getting ready for the busiest summer travel season ever! Be sure to pack your patience, your travel insurance, and these travel apps. In this episode we talk about some of our favorite travel apps that we are using lately for road trips, plane travel, and international travel. Travel Apps to Download this… Read More

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209: What to Know about Airline Fees

209: What to Know about Airline Fees

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Travel is roaring back and before you jet off on spring break, here are a few things you need to know about flying. Tamara and Kim break down which airlines charge fees for baggage, carry on bags, seat assignments, and more. Be prepared and know what to expect before you book your next flight! Airfares are pricey this year with… Read More

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181: Use Points to Fly Your Family for Free

181: Use Points to Fly Your Family for Free

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The cost of a family vacation is one of the top factors preventing many families from traveling. When travel is safe, I know many families will be excited to take the skies and get away. This week we chat with Lyn Mettler from Families Fly Free to get her tips about saving on airfare and earning points to fly for… Read More

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157: Airport Travel Tips

157: Airport Travel Tips

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Often getting through an airport is the worst part of a trip. The hassle, the rush, the stress — the people! This week on the podcast, Kim and Tamara share their tips for making the airport experience as low-stress as possible, even when traveling with kids. ON THE PODCAST 00:30 – Sponsor – Comrad Socks 02:08 – Getting to the… Read More

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145: Tips for Handling Delayed and Cancelled Flights

145: Tips for Handling Delayed and Cancelled Flights

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What do you do when you get that dreaded alert on your phone or when your listing on the board of departing flights turns red? This week Kim and Tamara give their past tips as road warriors for what to do when your flight is delayed or cancelled, including how to be prepared for the inevitable. ON THE PODCAST 00:30… Read More

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