The Jetsetting Family Travel Podcast

In this episode we share 10 of our top tips and strategies for making the most out of your Disney World vacation! Let's talk Genie+, Individual Lightning Lane, park reservations, ride stacking, and more! Show notes: https://www.thejetsettingfamily.com/10-tips-for-visiting-disney-world/

In 2018 we started a global adventure traveling full-time with our young kids. We visited more than 40 countries, worked with dozens of brands on content campaigns, and made incredible memories. Now that we're in a home base, we're looking back at the pros and cons of full-time travel to see if this lifestyle is something that would be right for you! Show notes: https://www.thejetsetting...

We sailed on Wonder of the Seas twice in 2022. Here's our rundown of the best activities, dining, shows, and nightlife on the world's largest cruise ship! Show notes: https://www.thejetsettingfamily.com/episode37

We were fortunate to visit Iceland in August of 2022 for a couples road trip. This weeklong trip was absolutely magical! Tune in to hear our favorite experiences from this trip and where this trip lands on our list of favorites (hint: it's pretty high up there). Show notes: https://www.thejetsettingfamily.com/episode36

Weeeeee're baaaaaaaaack! We've done a whole lot of stuff since our last episode in 2019. In this episode, we go over what we've been up to and what our wish list of travel destinations for 2023 is. Also, we have big plans for 2023 with regards to The Jetsetting Family. We'll be putting out new content consistently across our podcast blog, and social media every week and we look...

It's been a while since our last episode, but it's time for a big announcement from us! Check out this episode to hear what we're up to and what's next for this podcast. Also, now that it's holiday travel season, we give 5 tips to help make your holiday travel plans as smooth as they can be for such a hectic time!

On our Season 2 Finale, we are excited to share all of the activities we did, as well as the towns, beaches, and other landscapes we explored in the beautiful country of Costa Rica. We spent 7 weeks in the country and loved the breathtaking landscapes as well as the friendly and welcoming people. Tune in to hear our thoughts on on the towns of Tamarindo, Nosara, Monteverde, and San Jose, and some...

Over the past year of our full-time family travel adventure, we've learned A LOT on what it takes to plan affordable trips for the whole family. Tune in to hear all about how we select which flights we're going to take, whether we prefer Airbnbs or hotels, and some best practices for finding good phone plans and transportation options. If you're planning a trip in the near future, y...

We receive a lot of questions about tips for traveling on airplanes with kids, so we wanted to dedicate this episode to the entire process of traveling from one place to another. We even introduce a mystery guest on this episode that can shed some insight as to how difficult traveling with kids can be! Tune in to listen our top tips and strategies for travel days, and let us know if you have any o...

Throughout our adventures, we have found that our most memorable experiences have been those in which we have been deeply immersed in a country's culture. In this episode, we are excited to chat with Patty Monahan, the Founder of Our Whole Village, an organization dedicated to helping families find culturally rich travel experiences all over the world. Tune in to hear why cultural immersion i...

We had the opportunity to spend about 10 days in the Sacred Valley of Peru. From Cusco, to Ollantaytambo, to Machu Picchu, there are so many fun, cultural and educational activities for the whole family. Listen in to hear our thoughts on Machu Picchu, as well as the things we learned that will hopefully make your future visit to the Lost City of the Inca a smooth and unforgettable one! We also men...

In this episode, we are excited to provide a recap of our two week adventure in Patagonia. Tune in to find out how to get to this beautiful region of the world, what a 2 week itinerary looks like, and our tips and recommendations if you're visiting with kids. If you're interested in following along on our adventures, make sure you check us out on Instagram or read up on some of our adven...

This week we are honored to have Eric Stoen, also known as Travel Babbo, on the show! Eric is an award-winning family travel writer and has visited more than 90 countries. Tune in to hear about how Eric transitioned from a career in healthcare to one in journalism, how he managed to make a living out of it (sooner than he expected), and what kind of trips he takes with each of his kids as well as...

After a brief hiatus, we're back! In this episode, we're excited to share our experiences in the Quintana Roo and Yucatan Peninsula region of Mexico. We set up a home base in Playa del Carmen for 6 weeks, and got to explore the city as well as surrounding areas like Tulum, Cozumel, and Isla Holbox. Tune in to listen to our thoughts on the seaweed issue affecting the area, the best cenote...

Mexico is a country that's near and dear to our hearts, and we had the opportunity to spend three months there this year. In Part 1 of this series, we are talking about our adventures in Guadalajara and Mexico City, which are Mexico's two largest cities. Listen in to find out our favorite places, food, and activities with kids and each of these beautiful locations. But, if beach destinat...

We've been on the road for about 11 months now, and in this episode we are happy to feature answers to your questions! Thank you to all of our listeners that submitted questions. If you're interested to find out how we plan our destinations, what our budget is like, how we manage working and traveling at the same time, and more, then this is the episode for you. If you're interested...

In this episode I am excited to speak with Ryan and Jenna Woods (@evelynexplores), who have a fascinating story to share! They are entrepreneurs whom sold their stuff and are currently on a mission to visit all 50 US states in less than 5 months. Tune in to find out what drove them to travel, where they have been, and how they're adjusting to RV life. If you're interested in following al...

You might as well call us the Cruising Family, since over the past few months we've had an absolute blast on two Royal Caribbean cruises! We've learned a lot along the way and wanted to share 10 tips for making your next cruise an unforgettable one. If you're interested in following along on our adventures, make sure you check us out on Instagram or read up on some of our adventure...

Have you ever seen one of those viral "dream travel job" competitions, where a company will pay you to travel places and take pictures and video at each location? Well, Leanne Melody (@lionmelody) has won one of those competitions, and has leveraged her success to create amazing content to share with her audience through her social media channels (YouTube, Facebook). Listen in to hear ho...

The one question we are asked the most during our travels is how we are able to work and collaborate with brands like Royal Caribbean, Hilton, Grand Hyatt, Google, and more. We are dedicating this episode to answering that question and giving you the 4 keys to making those collaborations happen! Throughout the past 9 months we've been able to save more than $50,000 by creating family photogra...

One of the big narratives of full-time family travel is that it provides so many positive experiences for children. However, it's hard to really get a grasp on the kind of effect that it has on children. So this week, we're excited to speak with Andy Steves, a travel professional, author, and entrepreneur who grew up traveling with his father, Rick Steves (who is well known as a travel g...

Welcome to The Jetsetting Family Travel Podcast Season 2! In this episode, we are excited to give you an update on what we've been up to since Season 1 ended. Tune in to listen to our thoughts on our road trip across Australia, what it was like to cancel tickets to a destination we've been dreaming about, and what we ended up doing instead. We also got to experience what it was like &quo...

We can't believe that we've been traveling full-time for the past 5 months! On this Season 1 finale, we are excited to present to you the top 10 things we've learned about family travel. After 10 countries, 30+ cities, 20+ flights, and countless memories, we've learned so much about traveling with kids and wanted to share that with all of you! Although the podcast is going on a...

We recently completed our adventures through Southeast Asia and wanted to share our favorite experiences, meals, and activities! After visiting 7 countries (19 cities) in about 4 months, we have loved the culture and cuisine in the region and are happy to share as much as we can before we continue our journey. You won't believe what Santi's "favorite adventure" was! You can fol...

This week we are excited to share our stories from Cambodia. From an awe-inspiring sunrise in Angkor Wat, to the beauty of the Mekong River and its riverside villages, to learning about the tragic history of the country through the Khmer Rouge period, Cambodia made a major impact on us. It's crazy to believe that we almost didn't visit the country, and ended up wishing that we could have...