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156: Tips for a First Visit to NYC

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We have talked about the Big Apple before from a local’s perspective and the borough of Brooklyn, but what do you do on your very first visit to NYC? Tamara and Kim talk with Claudia from The Travelling Mom to get her advice (and share their own) about what to do, where to stay, what tours to take, and where… Read More

140 Getting Off-the-beaten Path in West Iceland

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Have you been to Iceland and want to go back to see something new? Or maybe you would love to see Iceland’s natural beauty without the crowds you find in the Golden Circle or the South Coast? Tamara shares how to get off-the-beaten path with Hidden Iceland. Tune in to hear about her girls’ trip to the Snaefellsnes Peninsula and… Read More

139 Visiting Victoria, British Columbia on the Victoria Clipper

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Kim recently took a weekend getaway to Victoria, British Columbia on the Victoria Clipper ferry from Seattle. Find out where they stayed, what they did, and tips for taking the ferry. Wait until you hear about the orcas on the whale watch they went on! ON THE PODCAST 00:30 – Talking with Kim about Victoria 04:15 – Traveling on the… Read More

136 Florida Keys Girls’ Trip from Key Largo to Key West

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The Florida Keys is a perfect road trip destination for families, or friends. This week Kim and Tamara talk all about their recent trip to the Florida Keys and Key West, with stops in Key Largo and Key West. ON THE PODCAST 00:30 – Talking with Kim and Tamara about their time in the Florida Keys 02:31 – Getting to… Read More

092: Traveling to New Zealand’s South Island

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Have you wanted to visit the land of Hobbits and kiwis? Maybe bungee jump off a cliff or take a jet boat down a river? This week we chat with Australian Melissa Delaware from Thrifty Family Travels about how to plan a two-week family vacation to the South Island of New Zealand. ON THE PODCAST 00:30 – Talking with Tamara… Read More

Episode 000: Introducing the Vacation Mavens!

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Today, we are thrilled to announce the launch of Vacation Mavens. In our very first episode we tell the story of how Vacation Mavens was formed while kayaking the back canals of Fort Lauderdale. Vacation Mavens will cover destination guides, family travel tips, and ideas for parenting on the go. Each week, co-hosts Kimberly Tate from Stuffed Suitcase and Tamara Gruber from We3Travel,… Read More