The Family Vacationer

Caves and Corvettes. Bowling Green, KY is the subject of Episode 82 of the Family Vacation. Danny and Rob welcome Nora Bryant to the show. Location. Location. Location. The first thing to know about Bowling Green is that considering its central location, it's a great place to gather with friends and family. As mentioned in the opening, Bowling Green is known for Caves and Corvettes. The National C...

Rob and Danny welcome Heather Middleton, Senior Vice President of Marketing for the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corporation. She's been with the organization since 2004. Heather discusses all the things that make Nashville a family travel destination and answers the burning question of when Nashville became the bachelorette capital of the world.   Neighborhoods. Nashville is a town made up o...

This was a fun episode and a little different. We kind of put this episode in two buckets. For those of you that have close friends that you've considered going on vacation with, we have a quick checklist to consider BEFORE going on that vacation. Just to make sure you keep that friendship intact. We didn't put this on the list, but maybe don't invite Jay Cutler on vacation with your family. ANYWA...

Episode 79 welcomes back Child, Adolescent, and Family Psychologist, Dr. Emily King to the show to talk about traveling with Neurodivergent children. Autism, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD are all examples of being Neurodiverse. Not all children process information in the same way. That is fact. There is nothing wrong with these children, they simply process information differently. But there are some...

Rob and Danny talk to Jorge DeMoya from Couchdads podcast about the #dadlife and his family travel memories.

Dan and his wife, Amber, took an Anniversary trip to Hilton Head Island. What's great is we covered HHI not too long ago on the show and Dan took advantage of that information on this trip!

Danny tells us about his recent anniversary trip to Hilton Head Island.

Date: 3/8/22 Name of show: Three Spring Break Destinations Episode title and number: Episode 73 With Spring Break right around the corner, Rob and Danny give you three off the beaten path ideas for travel with your family. Fayetteville, WV, Lake Powell, AZ and Savannah, GA. Topics: ·     Fayetteville, WV – New River Gorge Park ·     Lake Powell, AZ – Houseboat Rental ·     Savannah, GA – Tybee Isl...

Date: March 1, 2022 Name of show: Hilton Head Island Episode title and number: Episode 72 Brieft summary of show: Hilton Head is not your typical beach vacation. The area is relaxing by design. The area is devoid of high rise condos and is covered in bike paths. Relaxation here is by design. HHI, offers one of the highest rates of repeat visitors. Meaning if you visit once, there’s a good chance y...

Date: 2/22/22 Name of show: New Orleans Episode title and number: We would love to hear from you!! Leave us an audio message and we might just play your comment or question on the air. Record it at podinbox.com/thefamilyvacationer Brief summary of the show: New Orleans is well known as a place adults can have a good time. What’s lesser-known is how much of a family travel destination can be. Speci...

Date: 2/15/22 Name of show: Plymouth, MA Episode title and number: 70 Show summary: Rob and Danny welcome Paula Fisher from SeePlymouth.com to the show to talk about “America’s Hometown” Plymouth, MA. From Plymouth Rock at Pilgrim Memorial Park to the National Monument to the Forefathers, this town is a history lover’s dream.  Show Topics: ·     Ways to take in the history of the town: Plimoth Pat...

Date: 1/8/2022 Name of show: Montreal with special guest, Martine Venne Episode title and number: Episode 69 Brief summary of show: Modern Montreal is a beautiful mix of culture with french influence being unmistakable. For families, the city offers a really fun mix that will surely cater to families with Children of all ages, playful atmosphere of the city is evident in the street performers at o...

Join Rob and Danny for the final podcast of 2021 as they look back at all of the podcasts of 2021. From starting the year looking at ways to manage your family's vacation expectations to lots of fun and interesting destinations, 2021 was a great year for the Family Vacationer. What is 2022 going to look like for traveling families? Rob and Danny offer some thoughts as we move into year three deali...

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We have been fortunate to cover some really interesting and unique towns that really go all out for the Christmas season. Eureka Springs is a spectacular town to visit and Special Guest, Madison Dawson gave us many reasons why. Victorian architecture, the mineral springs, local shops, and restaurants all make this town a must-visit at any time of year. The holidays just kick it up a notch. With so...

It's tough to beat the Christmas holidays in a small town. Galena, IL is a beautiful example of smalltown charm in a postcard setting. Special Guest James Hillis and Rob run through some of the holiday activities in Galena. Listen to Episode 64 now!

Consistently ranked as one of the top towns to visit during the Christmas Holidays, Helen Georgia is a place you will want to visit over and over again. Special Guest, Jerry Brown talks with Rob about this unique Bavarian-style town in the North Georgia Mountains. Listen to Episode 63 today!

Monica Knight from Starstuff Travel talks with Rob and Danny about the new Disney Genie service and the Lightning Lanes. How much does it cost? What do you get out of the service? Is it just for attractions? Are all rides covered in the service? What is Disney Genie+? All of this and more in episode 62. Listen now!

Solo trip is a bit of a misnomer. In this instance, we're talking about one parent, taking one child on a vacation. Garrett and Mandi Oler from Connected Family Travel come back on the show to talk about the value of these trips. From getting to know your child in a different light to the ability to lavish all your attention on one child, these trips can be an incredible experience for your childr...

Rob and Danny welcome travel influencer Jade Broadus to get her perspective on traveling with a young child. What are the benefits she's seen in her daughter from traveling at an early age? Listen to Episode 60 today!