Adventures With Kids

Is family travel getting too expensive to handle? In this episode of Adventures with Kids, host Arielle (mama and SLP) deconstructs the world of credit card travel points and miles, showing you how to cut thousands of dollars off your vacation budget without turning it into a stressful second job. Learn the fundamental difference between flexible, transferable points and portal-only cards, and dis...

Let's go to Spain! Listen in to hear all about traveling to Barcelona and Madrid with a family of 4. My friend Sammy joins us to tell us how they picked Spain, found a hotel that allows a family of 4, and how she finds the best family-friendly spots for her family to soak up the history and culture and enjoy the delicious cuisine of Spain.  → Read my full, detailed show notes with links to her fav...

Can a road trip with three kids actually be… fun? In this episode of Adventures with Kids, host Arielle shares a detailed itinerary for a family road trip through Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia. Discover how to maximize your travel budget using travel points and Chase/Amex offers, and learn the secret to keeping kids entertained for 7+ hours (hint: it's a wizard!). We recap our favorite stops in...

Spring break at home have you dreaming of your next trip? Let me help! Check out my itinerary planning services: https://adventureswithkidspod.com/curated-adventures/ Not every school break needs to (or can!) involve flights, hotels, or a packed itinerary. In this episode, I'm sharing how we make winter break, spring break, or an unexpected stretch off school still feel memorable, fun, and adventu...

In this episode, I'm sharing how our family turned a single free hotel night into a jam-packed, budget-friendly weekend in Madison, Wisconsin. Whether you're testing the waters of family travel or just looking for a low-stakes spring break idea, the "mini-vacation" is perfect. → Read my full, detailed show notes with links  here   If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show so you do...

In today's episode, I'm merging my two worlds: my life as a mama and my professional background as a Speech-Language Pathologist. We're diving into the reality of traveling with neurodivergent children or kids with medical needs. Whether you're planning a big trip or just trying to survive a visit to the grandparents, this episode is packed with practical strategies to help your family thrive. And...

Listen again as we head North from Boston to Acadia National Park , one of the most family-friendly national parks in the U.S. This trip is full of kid-friendly hikes, tidepool adventures, amazing food stops, and practical travel tips for families. I share all about planning hikes based on the tides, our favorite hotel, and incredible local eats.  → Read my full, detailed show notes with links  he...

New York City with kids is truly an adventure and in this episode, I'm sharing exactly what our recent family trip looked like, surprises and all. I walk through how we structured our days with three kids, what worked well (hello, Central Park and the Brooklyn Transit Museum), what surprised us most (our kids' very strong opinions about concrete vs. trees), and how we made this trip financially ma...

Today I have a real treat for you! I'm joined by my friend Barbara, a Disney expert and all-around joy to talk to. In this conversation, Barbara answers the most common questions she gets from families planning a Disney trip, no matter where they are in the process or how old their kids are. Her enthusiasm for Disney is contagious, and I'm confident you'll walk away with practical tips you can act...

In this solo episode, I'm sharing how I actually plan our family trips - from the very first "what if?" spark all the way to having a flexible, ready-to-go itinerary on my phone. I share how I think about destinations, timing, points and budgets, balancing adventure with downtime, and why mindset matters just as much as logistics when traveling with kids. This isn't a step-by-step formula you have...

Thanks for joining us on this new podcast adventure! Find me on Instagram @ AdventuresWithKidsPod to let me know what destination you want us to cover next! Happy holidays & see you in 2026! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe so you don't miss our next adventure! Leave a review or tell a friend, it helps other families find us :) Buy me a coffee  to support my work - thanks! Original mu...

This episode is Part 2 of Rebecca's family trip to Athens and Rome! We'll hear all about the family's favorite spots and kid-friendly guided tours in Rome, including tips for enjoying multigenerational travel, long plane rides with kids, and how to pivot when your plans need to change on long days of touring.  → Read my full, detailed show notes with links  here   If you enjoyed this episode, plea...

Not every school break needs to (or can!) involve flights, hotels, or a packed itinerary. In this episode, I'm sharing how we make winter break, spring break, or an unexpected stretch off school still feel memorable, fun, and adventure-filled. With a little intention (and very little money or prep), time at home can feel just as meaningful as a far-away trip. → Read my full, detailed show notes wi...

Today we have our very first guest! We'll hear from my friend Rebecca all about her trip to Athens, Greece with her son and parents. She gives tips for planning and getting kids excited about the destination, strategies for structuring the days, and why she loves local guided tours for multigenerational travel.  → Read my full, detailed show notes with links here If you enjoyed this episode, pleas...

In this episode, we're exploring family-friendly adventures in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and West Palm Beach from beaches and parks to nature centers, zoos, great food, and helpful travel tips for visiting South Florida with kids. Plus I include tips to keep costs down and kids (and grown ups!) cool if you'll be there in the summer.  → Read my full, detailed show notes with links here   If you enj...

We're heading north from Boston to Acadia National Park, one of the most beautiful, family-friendly national parks in the U.S. This trip is full of kid-friendly hikes, tidepool adventures, amazing food stops, and practical travel tips for families. I share all about planning hikes based on the tides, our favorite hotel, and incredible local eats. Full of inspiration and actionable ideas for your n...

Welcome to the very first episode of  Adventures with Kids ! We're diving into a fun-filled, memory-making trip to Boston . I talk about where we stayed, how we got around the city without a car, and some of the places that made the trip especially fun for all of us like neighborhood playgrounds, bookstores, kid and foodie-parent-friendly restaurants, and even a surprise kitten rescue. Along the w...