The Family Vacationer

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...

Traveling with Neurodivergent Kids Dr. Emily King shares expert tips on family travel with ADHD, autism, and more Episode 79 – The Family Vacationer with Rob and Danny This week, Rob and Danny welcome back child, adolescent & family psychologist Dr. Emily King to tackle a vital topic: traveling with neurodivergent children. Whether your child has ADHD, autism, anxiety, or a learning difference...

Dad Life and Travel Stories Couch Dad’s Jorge De Moya talks family travel chaos, comedy, and Cuban roots Episode 78 – The Family Vacationer with Rob and Danny This week, Rob and Danny sit down with Jorge De Moya, host of the Couch Dad’s Podcast, for a hilarious and heartfelt conversation on growing up in a large Cuban-American family—and how those early adventures on boats to the Keys and the Baha...

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.

Packing Tips for Families 24 Smart Ideas to Pack Better and Travel Easier Episode 224 – The Family Vacationer with Rob Jones 🎒 Feeling overwhelmed before your next family trip? Rob is here with 24 practical, funny, and totally useful tips to make packing smoother and vacations less stressful — especially if your family has wildly different packing styles. 🧳 In this solo episode, Rob shares: How...

Travel Happier Together Author Amy White on Mindful Family Travel, Empathy, and Joyful Trips Episode 74 – The Family Vacationer with Rob and Danny 🧳 What if your next vacation could bring your family closer, reduce stress, and even build empathy in your kids? In this episode, author and travel writer Amy White joins Rob and Danny to explore how we can reframe family travel as a meaningful, even t...

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...

Family Fun in Ottawa Canada’s Capital for Culture, Festivals, and All-Season Adventure Episode 68 – The Family Vacationer with Rob and Danny 🦫 🇨🇦 From skating the world’s largest ice rink to tasting your first beaver tail pastry, Ottawa offers year-round family fun in one of Canada’s most vibrant cities. In this episode, Rob and Danny sit down with Jan Steen van Creveld from Ottawa Tourism to tal...

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...

Shreveport Holiday Travel Celebrating Christmas and Culture in Northwest Louisiana with Sheriece Rowell Episode 66 – The Family Vacationer with Rob and Danny 🎄 Looking for a holiday getaway full of lights, local flavor, and Southern hospitality? In this episode, Rob explores Shreveport-Bossier, Louisiana, a twin-city destination that shines bright for the holidays and beyond. Sheriece Rowell from...

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!

Rob and Danny welcome Special Guest, Leslie Lewis for a look at Manitou Springs, CO and what makes this city a family travel destination.

We were fortunate to have Cali from To Do in Destin on the show to talk with Rob about things to do and places to eat in beautiful Destin, Fl. This episode is sponsored by 30a Pontoon Rental and Michael talked about popular Crab Island. 30a Pontoon Rental also rents really cool Beach Buggys and Slingshots. www.30apontoonrental.com Rob and his family just returned from another great trip to the are...