Vacation Mavens Travel Podcast

Planning a family trip to Ireland can be daunting but Jody from Ireland Family Vacations is an expert. This week she shares her itinerary ideas and top Ireland family travel tips on the podcast. Imagine staying in a Irish castle for Halloween and enjoying a full Harry Potter experience...sign us up!! ON THE PODCAST :40 Kim and Tamara's top international travel tips 9:21 Jody Halsted from Ireland F...

Do you think your kids spend too much time staring at screens? Do you feel addicted to technology? Maybe it is time to think about an unplugged vacation. This week we are getting tips and ideas from Gina Vercesi from Kids Unplugged. ON THE PODCAST :34 Tamara talks about her recent trip to Delaware 8:51 About Gina Vercesi 17:33 Suggestions for unplugged vacations 20:40 Petite Train du Nord 25:04 Li...

Why is Disneyland better than Disney World? Find out that and some top Disneyland travel tips with pro Leslie Harvey from Trips with Tykes on this week's podcast. She gives the scoop on hotels, restaurants, rides and more. ON THE PODCAST :30 Summer kick off and travel plans 7:03 About Leslie Harvey with Trips with Tykes 11:16 Differences between Disneyland and Disney World 12:08 The two parks at D...

Flying is not fun, especially not with kids. We know some families avoid travel altogether instead of dealing with the stress of taking their kids on a plane. Then you have all the news about people making up gift bags to apologize for their kids and others clamoring for "kid-free" planes. Today we are getting tips from Beth Henry of Cloud Surfing Kids, who, as a flight attendant, has seen it all...

Want to know what is coming soon at Universal Orlando? How about some Universal Orlando inside tips on visiting the park, saving money and getting the most out of your stay? Tamara and Kim share tips from their recent visits and interview Brittany Baron from Universal Orlando to get all the inside scoop. ON THE PODCAST :30 Kim and Tamara describe the layout of Universal Orlando 3:45 Universal Orla...

If you have ever thought about a family dude ranch vacation, this episode will give you everything you need to know. Colleen Hodson from the National Dude Ranchers Association gives us the scoop on different types of ranches, how to pick a dude ranch that is best for your family, and some of her favorite ranches for families. We also cover how much a dude ranch trip costs and what to pack. ON THE...

This week we are joined by a very special guest, Tamara's daughter Hannah shares her thoughts on their trip to Iceland including her favorite activities and what she liked best about Iceland. Tamara also shares Iceland family travel tips and gives you some ideas on how to plan a trip to Iceland. ON THE PODCAST 0:45 Today we are talking about Iceland 1:45 WOW Air and other cheap fares to Iceland 3:...

Have you ever wanted to take an RV vacation or maybe even sell everything and travel full-time? Get some RV travel tips from Bryanna from Crazy Family Adventure as you learn how her family of six travels the United States in an RV. We talk about how to pick a campground, what you need to pack and how to cook during an RV trip.   ON THE PODCAST 0:44 Kim and Tamara talk about their "camping" and RV...

Texan Rebecca Darling from R We There Yet Mom? gives us the inside scoop on exploring Austin with kids. She dishes on where to stay, what to do and all the amazing food in Austin. Rebecca gives tips on the best place to view the Congress Avenue bats emerging out from under the bridge at sunset, where to get the best BBQ and how a trash collection can be a fun tourist stop. ON THE PODCAST 0:35 Tama...

What is on your family's bucket list? Today we are talking to Eric Stoen from Travel Babbo, who has already taken his kids on many bucket list trips including Antarctica, Easter Island, Bali, Palawan, Croatia, the Lego Factory experience in Denmark and more. We unpack how to get kids involved in planning a trip, how to afford bucket list travel, and some of Eric's favorite trips. ON THE PODCAST :3...

It is National Parks Week April 16-24, 2016 and all U.S. National Parks are offering free admission. Join us as we talk about our favorite National Parks and chat with author and former Park Ranger Erin Peabody to get the inside scoop about planning a visit to Yellowstone National Park. ON THE PODCAST 0:32 National Parks Week is April 16-24, 2016 2:54 National Park Passport 3:29 Junior Ranger Prog...

Today we talk to Sarah Pittard from Solo Mom Takes Flight about Niagara Falls, including how many days to visit, where to stay, what to do and most importantly -- how to save some money along the way. Sarah visits Niagara Falls a few times a year with her two kids and she gives listeners some great inside tips! ON THE PODCAST 0:34 Kim is back from Israel and tells us all about her trip! 4:39 Float...

Today we talk to Sarah Pittard from Solo Mom Takes Flight about Niagara Falls, including how many days to visit, where to stay, what to do and most importantly -- how to save some money along the way. Sarah visits Niagara Falls a few times a year with her two kids and she gives listeners some great inside tips! ON THE PODCAST 0:34 Kim is back from Israel and tells us all about her trip! 4:39 Float...

Traveling through time zones with kids can be a nightmare. It is hard enough for us to sleep on planes and adjust to new surroundings, but getting kids through it can challenge the patience of all parents. It does get easier as they get older but travel veteran Keryn Means, from Walking on Travels, shares her best jet lag survival tips. As someone that has taken her young children to Asia and on m...

Hilton Head, South Carolina offers wide beaches, sand dunes, golf resorts and family-friendly resorts and vacation rentals, making it a perfect vacation destination. Today we learn about family travel to Hilton Head, South Carolina from Karen Dawkins from Family Travels on a Budget. ON THE PODCAST  :43 Tamara is heading back to Gulf Shores, Alabama for a girlfriend getaway 2:33 Kim's favorite beac...

Do you prefer to travel in luxury or just dream about it? Today we are talking about luxury family travel with Amie O'Shaughnessy, Founder and CEO of Ciao Bambino, a luxury family travel website and travel agency. We chat about the latest trends in luxury family travel, what hotel brands are really getting it right, hot family travel destinations and what a luxury family travel vacation really cos...

Have you ever wanted to visit Australia? This week we talk about the Land Down Under with native Erin Bender about what you can fit into a two-week trip to Australia -- if that is all you have. We cover a sample itinerary, what to do with kids in Melbourne, Sydney and the Great Ocean Road. Plus, we learn about fairy bread, Vegemite, and where to find those adorable koalas and kangaroos. ON THE POD...

What is more classic than the great American family road trip? Today, Shannon Entin from 100 Routes Across America dishes about her favorite family road trips, including one that was coast-to-coast. We also chat about our best road trips tips, how to pack for a road trip, our favorite road trip gear and best road trip apps.  ON THE PODCAST :50 Tamara gets a new car 2:55 Kim's road trip from Seattl...

With its moderate climate and wealth of activities, San Diego is the perfect family vacation destination. We are chatting with Mary Solio from The World is a Book, who lives in Southern California, about LegoLand, the San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, and Coronado Bay. Best of all, she shares tips on finding the best tacos and how to get your kids in free to popular attractions. ON THE PODCAST :45 Welco...

Is your travel appetite larger than your travel budget? This week, Kim and Tamara speak with Dia Adams, The Deal Mommy, about how to hack your way to free or cheaper travel. We cover the best hotel and airline programs for families, which credit cards provide the best rewards, and some of the amazing trips Dia has taken with her family through her travel hacking efforts. But don't despair that all...

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 , will chat...