Trip Tales | A Family Travel Podcast

In this episode of Trip Tales, I'm joined by Tasha from Wisconsin, who packed up the car with her husband and their two boys, ages 15 and 13, for a family road trip through Traverse City and Ludington, Michigan!

We're talking charming little towns, crystal-clear lakes that look like the Caribbean, boating and fishing on beautiful Torch Lake, golfing, sand dune adventures, cherry EVERYTHING, and some of the most breathtaking sunsets you'll ever see!

Tasha shares where they stayed, what they ate, their favorite family-friendly activities, and why this surprisingly beautiful corner of Michigan completely exceeded their expectations.

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Mentioned in this Episode:

Grand Rapids, Michigan

• Amway Grand Plaza Hotel – Curio Collection by Hilton
• Rooftop pickleball at the hotel

Traverse City, Michigan

• Baywatch Resort – Beachfront hotel
• Downtown Traverse City – Shops, boutiques & restaurants
• Cherry Republic – Cherry wines, chocolates, salsa & more
• Jet skiing on Grand Traverse Bay
• Red Mesa Grill – Mexican restaurant

Torch Lake (Day Trip from Traverse City)

• Torch Lake – Crystal-clear turquoise water
• Luke's Landing Marina – Pontoon boat rental
• Fishing, tubing & boating
• Dockside – Waterfront restaurant
• Torch Lake Sandbar

Ludington, Michigan

• Waterfront Airbnb overlooking the marina
• Ludington State Park – Beaches, dunes & hiking
• Lost Lake Trail – Boardwalk hike
• Sticks – Restaurant, shrimp tacos, outdoor patio & bowling
• Lakeside Landing – Family golf course
• Downtown Ludington – Shops & restaurants
• Ludington Lighthouse – Spectacular Lake Michigan sunsets
• Thursday night beach bonfire & live reggae music
• Fishing along the marina

Silver Lake, Michigan

• Silver Lake Sand Dunes
• Mac Wood's Dune Rides

Trip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal’s Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and National Parks like Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons and Yosemite. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.

I think I'm falling out of love with points and miles... Between major Southwest changes, credit card frustrations, and nearly $2,000 tied up in travel credits, I'm starting to wonder if the savings are worth the time, effort, and headaches. I'm sharing what's gone wrong, what cards I still love, and why I'm changing my approach to travel hacking.

Plus, a little life update about the cutest Paris-themed birthday party!

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Mentioned in This Episode:

• Elle's Paris-Themed Birthday Party
• The Creator Passport Podcast – Giselle & Steven
• Southwest Airlines – Companion Pass changes for 2027
• Chase 5/24 and 3/24 Credit Card Rules
• Southwest's Upcoming Nashville Airport Lounge
• American Express Business Platinum – Fine Hotels + Resorts credits
• Chase Travel Portal – Our $2,000 United Airlines travel credit headache
• Steamboat Springs, Colorado – Southwest and United flight bookings
• Chase Sapphire Preferred – Hyatt points transfer changes
• Chase Sapphire Reserve
• Capital One Venture X – Travel credits, lounge access & travel purchase eraser

Trip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal’s Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and National Parks like Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons and Yosemite. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.

It's time for another “Save the Marriage Trip!”

And this time, we're heading to EUROPE! OG Trip Tales guest Ryan is back! Ryan lives outside Cleveland, Ohio, with his wife, Heather, and their four kids. Every year, Ryan and Heather prioritize a kid-free getaway they affectionately call their “Save the Marriage Trip,” and in July 2026, they went BIG to celebrate 20 years of marriage with their very first trip to Europe!

Over eight nights, they explored Frankfurt and Munich in Germany, Salzburg, Austria, and Barcelona, Spain.

We're talking luxury hotels, lie-flat business class seats, European train travel, stunning castles, massive beer gardens, traditional German food, and one of the oldest restaurants in Europe! Plus, Ryan shares why Salzburg was the unexpected highlight of their trip, what they loved about Barcelona, and how they made some beautiful hotels more affordable using points.

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Mentioned in This Episode:

Frankfurt, Germany

• Hotel: Sofitel Frankfurt Opera
• Frankfurt Old Town, Iron Bridge (Eiserner Steg)

Munich, Germany

• Hotel: Andaz Munich
• Nymphenburg Palace – Castle, gardens and historic carriages
• Marienplatz – Historic square and Glockenspiel
• Augustiner-Keller – Traditional Bavarian beer garden
• Traditional German pork knuckle
• Fruit-shaped pastries and desserts

Salzburg, Austria

• Hotel: Hotel Goldener Hirsch
• St. Peter's Restaurant – Historic restaurant dating back to 803 AD
• Mozart's Birthplace
• Mirabell Gardens
• Hohensalzburg Fortress – Funicular ride and panoramic views
• Augustiner Bräu Mülln – Traditional beer garden
• Salzburg Card – Admission to popular attractions

Barcelona, Spain

• Hotel: El Palace Barcelona
• El Palace rooftop restaurant
• Sagrada Família – Guided cathedral tour
• Wine & Tapas Walking Tour – Booked through Viator
• Barcelona beaches
• Mediterranean sunset sailing cruise
• Spanish tapas, wine and sangria

Flights, Trains & Travel

• United Polaris Business Class – Newark to Frankfurt
• United Polaris Lounge – Newark Airport
• High-speed train – Frankfurt to Munich
• Eurowings flight – Salzburg to Barcelona

Trip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal’s Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and National Parks like Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons and Yosemite. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.

In this episode of Kelsey Unpacked, I'm recapping our family's trip to 30A, Florida, which almost didn't happen thanks to Hurricane Isaias! Between power outages, an uncertain vacation rental, and deciding whether to cancel or just go for it, this trip started with a whole lot of uncertainty.

I'm also giving you a full overview of all the charming little beach towns along 30A, including Seaside, Seagrove, WaterColor, Grayton Beach, Alys Beach, Rosemary Beach, and more! I'll share which areas I love for families, where to book a vacation rental, why location matters, our favorite restaurants, and tips for planning a 30A getaway with kids and teens.

PLUS, a little life and travel update: Why my husband and I are officially OVER the points and miles game! After years of maximizing credit card rewards, companion passes, and travel perks, we're feeling some serious travel hacking burnout.

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Mentioned in This Episode:

• Quince – 10% Off in the App https://shop.quince.com/mskelseygraves
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• 30A Florida Towns – Seaside, Seagrove, WaterColor, Grayton Beach, Blue Mountain Beach, Watersound, Seacrest, Alys Beach & Rosemary Beach
• Our Seagrove Vacation Rental – https://www.360blue.com/destinations/emerald-coast/walton-county/properties/seagrove-beach-chel-sea-lane-hideaway-80-chelsey-lane-2929
• Home2 Suites by Hilton – Montgomery, Alabama
• Shunk Gully Oyster Bar – Santa Rosa Beach
• Black Bear Bread Co. – Seaside
• Ducky's Shop of Fun – Seaside
• Citizen – Alys Beach (Date Night!)
• Buddy's Fish Market – Fresh Gulf Seafood
• Other 30A Restaurants – Bud & Alley's, George's, O-Ku, Pickles & The Shrimp Shack
• Our Favorite Family Games: Flip 7, It's in the Bag & UNO Attack
• Books I'm Reading & Listening To:

• Calamity Club – Finished Listening
• The Good Part – Currently Reading
• Mad Mabel – Currently Listening

Trip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal’s Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and National Parks like Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons and Yosemite. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.

We're heading to Kennebunkport, Maine, for an All-American 4th of July filled with charming coastal towns, sailing, fireworks, and LOTS of lobster!

My guests today are Kristi and Jim from Our Life on Vacation, who spent a week exploring the beautiful coast of Maine. They stayed at a charming waterfront hotel, explored the coastline on e-bikes, kayaked the Kennebunk River, sailed aboard a gorgeous schooner, and celebrated the 4th of July with a traditional lobster bake and fireworks over the ocean.

And speaking of lobster… these two managed to eat lobster 14 different ways during their trip! From classic lobster rolls to lobster poutine, lobster ravioli, and even lobster fried rice, they're sharing their favorite restaurants and must-try dishes.

Plus, an unexpected flight cancellation turned into a bonus night in Portland, Maine, where they discovered even more great food and New England charm!

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Mentioned in this episode:

KENNEBUNKPORT, MAINE

• 4th of July in Kennebunkport – fireworks over the ocean, downtown shopping, coastal New England charm
• The Boathouse Hotel – waterfront accommodations, rooftop bar, complimentary bikes and kayaks
• Kennebunkport History & Walking Tour – booked through GetYourGuide
• Coastal Maine Outdoors – e-bike rentals, scenic coastal biking
• Cape Porpoise – scenic coastal bike route
• Goose Rocks Beach – beautiful sandy beach
• Goose Rocks Dairy – ice cream stop
• Yachtsman Marina – kayaking on the Kennebunk River
• Schooner Eleanor – scenic sailing excursion, bring your own drinks and snacks
• Walker's Point – Bush family summer home
• St. Ann's Episcopal Church – historic stone church
• The Lodge – 4th of July lobster bake, whole steamed lobster, Maine blueberry pie
• Alisson's Restaurant – lobster roll trio, lobster poutine fries
• Batson River Brewing & Distilling – lobster bisque, warm buttered Connecticut-style lobster roll
• Arundel Wharf – lobster ravioli with Parmesan pesto sauce, lobster-stuffed avocado
• The Boathouse Restaurant – lobster spring roll, lobster fried rice
• Chowder House – traditional lobster roll
• Mabel's Lobster Claw – popular restaurant mentioned, but not visited

PORTLAND, MAINE

• Old Port – waterfront shopping, restaurants, historic downtown
• Hyatt Place Portland-Old Port – hotel stay after flight cancellation
• The Highroller Lobster Co. – Lobby Pop (lobster tail on a stick), Cornbread Lobby Pop (lobster corn dog), Surf & Turf Burger
• Eventide Oyster Co. – green curry lobster stew with sweet potatoes and mushrooms, fresh oysters

TRAVEL TIPS & RESOURCES

• Allegiant Air – flights from Sanford, Florida to Portsmouth, New Hampshire
• Southwest Airlines – flight cancellation, hotel and meal reimbursement
• Flighty App – flight tracking and cancellation alerts
• Uber/Lyft – transportation challenges in coastal Maine

Trip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal’s Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and National Parks like Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons and Yosemite. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.

My guest this week is Kelsie (great name!) from Texas, who decided to turn a work trip into a special one-on-one mother-son getaway with her son, Jett!

They spent three nights in Orlando, staying at three different resorts, including Universal’s Cabana Bay, Loews Royal Pacific, and Disney’s Polynesian! They explored BOTH Universal parks with a mission to experience ALL things Harry Potter—from Hogwarts Castle and Hagrid’s Motorbike Adventure to Butterbeer, wands, Diagon Alley, and the Hogwarts Express!

Then it was off to Magic Kingdom for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, complete with trick-or-treating, fireworks, and some surprisingly short ride wait times!

We’re talking Universal Express Pass tips, resort pools, traveling on points, Halloween festivities, and why these special one-on-one trips with our kids can be so memorable.

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Mentioned in this episode:

• Flying standby with American Airlines Buddy Passes

• Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort – Pools, Lazy River, Volcano Bay Views

• Loews Royal Pacific Resort – Universal Express Unlimited Passes, Water Taxi, Pool

• Universal Orlando Resort – Park-to-Park Tickets, Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure

• The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade, Hogwarts Castle, Diagon Alley

• Harry Potter Rides – Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, Flight of the Hippogriff, Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts

• Hogwarts Express – King's Cross Station, Platform 9¾

• Harry Potter Experiences – Butterbeer, Ollivanders Wand Shop, Interactive Wands, Spells

• Universal's Halloween Horror Nights

• Universal Dining – Three Broomsticks, Royal Pacific Sushi Restaurant

• Disney Springs – The Polite Pig BBQ, LEGO Store

• Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows – Island Tower Duo Studio, Lava Pool

• Wailulu Bar & Grill – Ahi Tuna Wontons, Smash Burger

• Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party – Magic Kingdom, Trick-or-Treating, Halloween Fireworks, Character Meet & Greets

• Magic Kingdom Rides – Tiana's Bayou Adventure, TRON Lightcycle / Run, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

• Disney Lightning Lane Tips & Halloween Party Strategy

• 'Ohana Character Breakfast at Disney's Polynesian
Kelsie & Jett's Travel Adventures – Instagram @JettBound

Trip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal’s Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and National Parks like Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons and Yosemite. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.

I got an official letter saying my driver’s license was going to be suspended over a traffic citation in a state I hadn’t even been to recently. What followed was two of the most bizarre hours of my life - multiple government agencies, a police officer, a mystery car, and a truly one-in-a-million case of mistaken identity. You have to hear this story!

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Trip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal’s Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and National Parks like Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons and Yosemite. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.

My guest, Leeann (Leeann Marie Photography), is a photographer and mom of four (ages 3–12) from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She and her family piled into their minivan for an epic 14-day family road trip through Michigan and beyond!

We're exploring charming Bavarian and Dutch-inspired towns, biking around the car-free Mackinac Island, discovering the unbelievably blue waters of the Great Lakes, climbing the massive Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, enjoying adorable Michigan beach towns, and finishing with a few days of big-city fun in Chicago!

Plus, Leeann shares her tried-and-true family road trip tips, including how they organize their luggage, save money on meals, choose vacation rentals, and manage two weeks on the road with four kids!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Window Room Blackout Roll: https://amzlink.to/az0bkgVdeDzVl
• Family road trip tips: Packing, organizing luggage, saving money on meals, VRBO rentals, and traveling with four kids
• Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio
• Cleveland, Ohio
• DETROIT: Eastern Market, Detroit Tigers baseball game, The Henry Ford Museum, Belle Isle Park
• FRANKENMUTH, MICHIGAN: Bavarian-inspired town, Christmas shopping, Bavarian Inn, famous chicken dinners
• ST. IGNACE, MICHIGAN: Farmhouse VRBO, Shepler's Ferry
• MACKINAC ISLAND: Bike rentals, Arch Rock, Grand Hotel, Pink Pony, fudge shops, horse-drawn carriages
• Torch Lake, Michigan
• TRAVERSE CITY: Cherry picking, downtown shops, Traverse City Pit Spitters baseball game
• Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Empire Bluff Trail
• HOLLAND, MICHIGAN: Dutch windmills, wooden clogs, tulip gardens
• SAUGATUCK, MICHIGAN: Saugatuck Dune Rides, Oval Beach, Mount Baldhead, Kalamazoo River, Unsalted Boat Tours
• Indiana Dunes National Park
• CHICAGO: The Bean, Maggie Daley Park, Navy Pier, Centennial Wheel, Chicago River architecture boat tour, Willis Tower Skydeck & The Ledge, Giordano's deep-dish pizza
• University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana

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Trip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal’s Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and National Parks like Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons and Yosemite. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.

After two and a half years of perfect podcast attendance, I finally missed an episode, and I think it was good for me. I’m sharing what pushed me to finally take a break, why I’m letting go of the pressure to always publish an episode, and a few life, travel, book and podcast updates along the way.

Mentioned in this episode:

• The Calamity Club
• The Lost Ticket
• Dancing with the Stars
• 30A, Florida
• Isle of Palms + Wild Dunes
• Steamboat, Colorado
• Strawberry Park Hot Springs
• Upcoming Trip Tales Awards

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Trip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal’s Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and National Parks like Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons and Yosemite. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.

Vancouver Island might not be on your travel radar yet…but after this episode, it will be!

Riana from Teaspoon of Adventure lives in Vancouver and has visited Vancouver Island several times, and she’s here to tell us everything we need to know about this magical Canadian island. We’re talking about the charming city of Victoria, beautiful coastal towns, beaches, rainforests, incredible food, and one seriously dreamy luxury spa experience.

Riana shares two different ways she’s experienced Vancouver Island: first on a couples trip in 2024 and then again in 2026 with her toddler, making this an amazing destination whether you’re planning a romantic getaway or a family trip.

We cover how to get to Vancouver Island (including ferry vs. seaplane!), where to stay, what to do in Victoria, the famous Tigh-Na-Mara spa and its endless tapas, plus Parksville, Sooke, Ucluelet, Tofino, Pacific Rim National Park and so much more.

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Mentioned in this episode:
- Riana from Teaspoon of Adventure
- Vancouver Island, British Columbia
- Getting to Vancouver Island: Ferry vs. seaplane
- VICTORIA: Fairmont Empress, afternoon tea, BC Parliament Buildings, Royal BC Museum, Beacon Hill Park + Petting Zoo, Butchart Gardens, Fisherman’s Wharf
- Victoria restaurants: Red Fish Blue Fish, Pendray Tea House, Blue Heron Bistro, The Drake
- Royal Scot Hotel & Suites
- PARKSVILLE: Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort, Grotto Spa + Endless Tapas, Little Mountain Lookout
- COOMBS: Old Country Market + Goats on the Roof
- Cathedral Grove
- SOOKE: Sooke Point Ocean Cottage Resort, East Sooke Regional Park, Sooke Potholes
- CHEMAINUS: Murals + small-town “Stars Hollow” vibes
- DUNCAN: Totem poles
- UCLUELET: Lighthouse Loop, Big Beach, Terrace Beach, Jiggers Fish & Chips, Yuki Scoops, Barkley Cafe
- TOFINO: Chesterman Beach, surfing, Tacofino, Tofitian Coffee, Chocolate Tofino, Schooner Restaurant, The Shed
- Pacific Rim National Park: Long Beach + Rainforest Trail

Trip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal’s Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and National Parks like Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons and Yosemite. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.

Donna from New Jersey joins me to share about her family’s first cruise - a 7-night Alaska sailing aboard Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas! Donna traveled with her husband and two teenager kids, ages 13 and 15, plus her sister’s family, including her 18-year-old nephew, for a summer 2026 adventure cruising round-trip from Seattle.

We’re talking about what it’s like to cruise Alaska with teenagers, what they loved about Anthem of the Seas, how to pack for unpredictable Alaska weather, and the excursions that made this trip unforgettable — from whale watching in Sitka and riding the White Pass Railroad in Skagway to seeing Dawes Glacier and visiting a summer musher’s camp in Juneau. Plus, Donna shares why, if you can swing it, she believes a balcony is a MUST for an Alaska cruise — especially when the scenery is this spectacular.

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Mentioned in this episode:
- Alaska Cruise
- Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas: The Key, Port Valet
- On ship cruise activities: iFly, ping-pong, pickleball, bumper cars, sushi making, The Solarium,
- Seattle Marriott Waterfront
- SEATTLE: Puget Sound, Pike Place Market, the original Starbucks, The Great Wheel, Bite Society cookies
- How to pack for Alaska
- Inside passage vs. outside passage
- SITKA: Free shuttle, cute harbor town, shopping, restaurants, Sitka Sound, bald eagles, Sitka National Historical Park, Tongass National Forest, Totem Trail, whale watching tour with Captain Brad, sea lions,
- SKAGWAY: Alaska Shore Excursions: White Pass Railroad
- Dawes Glacier, Endicott Arm
- JUNEAU: Summer Musher’s Camp,
- VICTORIA

Trip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal’s Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and National Parks like Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons and Yosemite. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.

I’m officially hooked on airport lounge life! The food, the quiet space, the drinks, the CLEAN bathrooms!In this episode, I’m sharing exactly which credit cards I opened to get lounge access, how I’m using Priority Pass, and the perks that are making airport travel a million times better.

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Mentioned in this episode:

• Capital One Venture X referral link: https://i.capitalone.com/JMxfRZaqs-
• American Express referral link: https://americanexpress.com/en-us/referral/business-platinum-charge-card?ref=KELSEGDw7n&xl=cp01
• Chase Sapphire referral link: https://www.referyourchasecard.com/19y/CFF6FUKQE5
• American Express credit cards and lounges
• Capital One credit cards and lounges
• Chase Sapphire credit cards and lounges
• Cleveland Airport (CLE)
• The Club Airport Lounges
• The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett
• The Lost Ticket by Freya Sampson
• Priority Pass Lounge Network
• Points and Miles

Trip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal’s Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and National Parks like Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons and Yosemite. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.

Jenn from the Kids Travel Tales podcast is sharing about a 4-night sailing on the Disney Wish with her husband and two daughters (ages 5 and 7) and the decision to go all in on Concierge Level.

They paid about $3,000 more for the Concierge upgrade, but after a dining request hiccup and realizing they weren’t actually using many of the perks, Jenn started wondering: Is Disney Cruise Line Concierge really worth the extra money?

We break down exactly what you get with Concierge Level, from early boarding and the private lounge to priority booking and theater seating, plus where Jenn felt the experience fell short. We also chat about dining on the Wish, Castaway Cay vs. Lookout Cay, Disney Cruise Line’s newest itineraries—including the exciting return to sailing out of New York City—and why Jenn still loves Disney cruising even if she might skip Concierge next time.

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Mentioned in this episode:
- Jenn from the Kids Travel Tales podcast
- Disney Wish Cruise Ship - Concierge Level
- Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, Disney Magic, Disney Wonder
- Terminal C at MCO (Jet Blue)
- Away We Go Transfer
- Holiday Inn Express Cocoa Beach
- Palo
- Castaway Cay vs. Lookout Cay

Trip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal’s Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and National Parks like Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons and Yosemite. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.

I’m recapping my quick mother-son getaway to Puerto Rico with Parker over Labor Day Weekend 2026! We spent just two nights at the newly renovated Wyndham Grand Rio Mar, which recently completed a $65 million renovation, and I was so pleasantly surprised by how easy and beautiful this trip was.

Puerto Rico gives you that true Caribbean vacation feeling - without needing a passport! I’m sharing my honest thoughts on the resort, the pools, water slides, beach, food, family-friendly amenities, and why I think this is such a great option for an easy, quick getaway.

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Mentioned in this episode:
- Dolly All The Time book: https://amzlink.to/az0XxOaskRMCA- Earle Meets World
- Dancing with the Stars
- GSI Airport Transfer: https://www.gsipuertorico.com/- Wyndham Grand Rio Mar
- Club Wyndham: Margaritaville Vacation Club
- Restaurants: Roots Coastal Kitchen, It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere

Trip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal’s Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and National Parks like Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons and Yosemite. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.

Jacki (@trips.and.dips_) is back on Trip Tales! After first joining us to share about her girls’ trip to Puerto Rico, she’s returning to take us along on a very special 10-day trip through Italy to celebrate her mom’s 70th birthday.

In May 2026, Jacki and her mom kicked things off in Venice before making their way to Rome, where Jacki’s brother joined the fun, and then finished along the gorgeous Italian coast with Sorrento as their home base. We’re talking gondola rides, food tours, iconic Roman sights, Aperol Spritzes, boat days to Capri and along the Amalfi Coast, incredible meals, and beautiful hotels!

This episode is available to watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kelseygraves

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Mentioned in this episode:

• Follow Jackie on Instagram @trips.and.dips_ (https://www.instagram.com/trips.and.dips_/)
• VENICE: Ca' Sagredo Hotel (Hilton Small Luxury hotel), Bacaro Food Tour, St. Mark's Square, St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, Harry’s Bar (birthplace of the Bellini), Gondola rice, Rialto Bridge, Cannarigio neighborhood for dinner
• ROME: Free Now (Uber equivalent), Hotel Babuino 181 (Hilton Small Luxury hotel), Spanish Steps, Ristorante Maccheroni, The Pantheon, Aperol Spritz, Palatine Hill, The Colosseum, Roman Forum, Trattoria Luzzi, Ristorante al 34, The Vatican, St. Paul’s Basilica, Trevi Fountain, Trastevere vibrant fun neighborhood,
• SORRENTO: Hilton Sorrento Palace, Capri, lunch at Hotel Syrene Capri, Ristorante Vela Bianca, Amalfi, Positano, Ischia island, Acqua Marina Seaside Restaurant at Hotel Admiral

Trip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal’s Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and National Parks like Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons and Yosemite. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.

We will always love you, Dolly! 🦋

In this special Kelsey Unpacked episode, I’m paying tribute to Dolly Parton by sharing everything I know about one of the most special places she created, Dollywood!

If you’re thinking about visiting Dollywood soon, maybe even in Dolly’s memory, this is your Dollywood 101 guide. I’m sharing where to stay, DreamMore vs. HeartSong, the best rides for kids and thrill seekers, favorite foods, seasonal festivals, the Dolly Parton Experience, parking tips, what’s new at the park, and more.

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Mentioned in this episode:
- Dollywood
- Splash Country
- Seasonal Festivals: I Will Always Love You Festival, Flower & Food Festival, Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration, Harvest Festival, Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival
- The Great Pumpkin LUMInights
- Harvey’s Boo Bash!
- Dollywood DreamMore Resort: whimsical, colorful, country-chic, Dolly vibes
- Dollywood HeartSong Resort: rustic, lodgey,
- TimeSaver Passes
- Wildwood Grove: Big Bear Mountain, Dragonflier, Hidden Hollow (indoor playground), NightFlight Expedition
- Country Fair
- The Dollywood Express
- Big Coasters: Lightening Rod, Thunderhead, Tennessee Tornado, Wild Eagle
- Food at Dollywood: Grist Mill Cinnamon Bread, Hickory House BBQ, Aunt Granny’s, The Front Porch Cafe, Red’s Drive-In
- The Dolly Parton Experience

Trip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal’s Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and National Parks like Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons and Yosemite. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.

Kyle is back for his fourth Trip Tales episode! After sharing about skiing in Quebec, Austria and Banff, he’s trading the slopes for the Grand Canyon. In May/June 2026, Kyle and his family of four spent eight days rafting through the Grand Canyon on a motorized rafting trip with Grand Canyon Expeditions.

We talk about what it’s like to live completely off the grid for eight days, sleep under the stars beside the Colorado River, tackle rapids, hike to waterfalls and swimming holes, and cool off in the unbelievably turquoise Little Colorado River. Kyle also shares the logistics of packing, camping and bathroom breaks — plus the surprisingly gourmet meals, from Eggs Benedict to filet mignon, that made this rugged adventure a whole lot more luxurious than expected.

Even Kyle, who admits he’s not much of a camper, came home saying he’d do the entire trip again in a heartbeat!

This episode is available to watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kelseygraves

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Mentioned in this episode:
- Grand Canyon Expeditions
- Arizona Rafting Adventures
- Start at Lee’s Ferry and end at Pierce Ferry
- Little Colorado River
- Deer Creek Falls and The Patio
- Havasu Creek
- Pumpkin Spring
- Elves Chasm
- Redwall Cavern
- Las Vegas Bellagio Seafood Buffet

Trip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal’s Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and National Parks like Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons and Yosemite. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.

In this episode of Kelsey Unpacked, I’m sharing the exciting and sometimes surprisingly uncomfortable side of growing an audience.

I'm talking about turning content creation into a real business and realizing that brands are actually willing to PAY you to do this.

I’m taking you behind the scenes of an upcoming paid brand trip to Puerto Rico, including what the partnership covers, why saying yes felt a little scary, and why this opportunity feels like such a big milestone for me.

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Mentioned in this episode:
- To join KELSEY LIVE on Monday August 31st at 11AM CST: email kelsey@triptalespodcast.com and Venmo $39 to @Kelsey-Graves-1
- FAIR PLAY Book: https://amzlink.to/az0a5TP2LgJgt
- FAIR PLAY Card Game: https://amzlink.to/az0zgy43Ugqno
- Instagram and TikTok follower growth and monetization
- Growing with Instagram Trial Reels

Trip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal’s Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and National Parks like Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons and Yosemite. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.

Heather joins Trip Tales from Westchester, New York, to share her family’s love for New Zealand - a place they’ve visited several times and love so much that they now have residency, with dreams of someday making it home.

Most recently, Heather traveled to New Zealand in March 2026 with her husband and their two kids for an adventure-packed family trip through both the South and North Islands. We talk about breathtaking Queenstown and Wanaka, bungee jumping and canyon swings, Mount Cook, geothermal adventures, Hobbiton and those iconic Hobbit houses, beautiful beaches, playgrounds, hikes and so much more.

This episode is available to watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kelseygraves

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Mentioned in this episode:

• New Zealand Residency
• Sky Couch on Air New Zealand
• North Island vs South Island
• Auckland Airport - VIP Assistance through airport
• Queenstown: Waterfront & Shopping District, Patagonia Chocolates & Ice Cream, TSS Earnslaw boat to Walter Peak Farm Tour (sheep, highland cows, etc), Shotover Jet, AJ Hackett Company (Kawarau Bridge Bungy: the original bungee jump), Kawarau Bungy Swing, Bathhouse Playground, Skyline Gondola and Luge, Fergburger, Cookie Time, Remarkables Park - Joe’s Garage restaurant
• Wanaka: Dinosaur Playground, Wild Wire Wanaka Via Feratta, the cinema, Rippon Winery, Roy’s Peak hike, Scroggin for coffee or brunch, Big Fig for lunch, Lake Bar, Black Peak gelato,
• Omarama Clay Cliffs
• Open Hotel Alert: https://openhotelalert.com/
• Mount Cook: Mount Cook Lodge, Hermitage Hotel (brunch buffet), hiking (Hooker Valley Track), stargazing
• Lake Tekapo: Mount John Homestead, playground, feed the animals, farm tour
• Sumner Beach: Beach town outside of Christchurch, Cave Rock, Fire & Slice pizza restaurant
• Rotorua: Hell’s Gate, Geo-thermal area, mineral pools, hot springs, Redwood Forest Tree Walk
• Hobbiton: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour, Green Dragon Pub
• The Coromandel Peninsula: Hahei, Cathedral Cove, Hot Water Beach, Walnut Cottage Airbnb
• Matakana: Farmer’s Market, Action Ninja World
• Milford Sound

Trip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal’s Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and National Parks like Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons and Yosemite. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.

This week, I’m sharing a few CONFESSIONS! Some questionable habits, some unpopular opinions, and a few things I probably shouldn’t admit out loud. 😂 From my love of McDonald’s and hatred of the beach, to outsourcing my laundry, my true crime obsession, and more!

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Trip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal’s Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and National Parks like Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons and Yosemite. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.