The Family Vacationer

13/12/2025

Is the PeopleMover on your must ride list for Magic Kingdom?

12/12/2025

New Episode! "The People You Meet"

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10/12/2025

Is Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios really worth it for families? 🎄✨
We’ve been wondering the same thing… so on our next trip, we’re finding out firsthand. From the entertainment to the food to the overall value—our family is putting it to the test.

Stay tuned for our upcoming podcast episode where we break it all down for you. 🎙️🌟
What questions do you want us to answer while we’re there?

10/12/2025

We’re packing up the fam and heading to Caribe Royale Orlando to record our 200th episode!
A milestone deserves a backdrop with palm trees, big energy, and a whole lot of memories in the making.

Let’s do this. Episode 200… coming in hot.

06/12/2025

New Episode! "10 Minute Memory Checkin"

Episode 205: The 10-Minute Memory Check-In – A Simple Tool for Meaningful Travel What if the most important part of your next family trip isn’t where you go, where you stay, or even what you do? In this episode of The Family ...

Episode 205: The 10-Minute Memory Check-In – A Simple Tool for Meaningful Travel What if the most important part of your next family trip isn’t where you go, where …

02/12/2025

Family travel isn’t about perfect itineraries—it’s about the stories that come from the beautifully imperfect moments in between.

That’s why I wrote The Family Vacationer: A Parent’s Guide to Meaningful Travel… to help families slow down, connect deeper, and turn trips into memories that last long after the suitcase is unpacked.

If you’re craving more connection on your next family getaway, this book is for you.
Available now wherever books are sold.

28/11/2025

New Episode! "A Review of Epic Universe"

Episode 204: Universal’s Epic Universe – What Families Need to Know Universal Orlando’s long-awaited Epic Universe park is finally here — but is it truly the future of theme park vacations, or just another stop on the map? In...

Episode 204: Universal’s Epic Universe – What Families Need to Know Universal Orlando’s long-awaited Epic Universe park is finally here — but is it truly the future…

28/11/2025

Thanksgiving travel week is here, and if your house looks anything like ours… someone is already asking where their other shoe is.

If you’re hitting the road (or the sky) with kids this week, here’s a reminder: we don’t need more stuff — maybe what we need is a better plan.
That’s one of the reasons I wrote this book.

Whether it's a ziploc packing system, limiting the toy bag, or the amount of shoes we pack, the book covers ways to be more intentional with our packing so we're not slaves to the suitcase.

If you want less chaos and more connection on every trip — even the Thanksgiving ones — the book is out now wherever you buy books.

The Family Vacationer: A Parent’s Guide to Meaningful Travel
Available now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and more.

22/11/2025

Episode 203 is live!
If you’re chasing twinkling lights, festive markets, and small-town holiday magic, Rockford, Illinois is calling.

We’re talking Stroll on State, jaw-dropping light displays, free family fun, and the kind of community Christmas spirit that feels straight out of a Hallmark scene. Special guest Kristen Paul shares all the can’t-miss traditions and tips for a Rockford holiday getaway.

22/11/2025

Episode 202 is live!
We’re continuing our Christmas in the U.S. series and heading to Natchitoches, Louisiana — the oldest permanent settlement in the Louisiana Purchase and home to one of America’s most beloved holiday festivals.

From French Creole history to riverfront lights, fireworks, and the iconic Christmas Festival, this small town delivers big holiday magic. Special guest Paige Alost joins us to share why Natchitoches is a must-visit Christmas destination for families.

22/11/2025

Episode 201 is live!
Yes… we did skip Episode 200 (and we promise it’s worth the wait in December 😉).

This week we’re heading to Red Lodge, Montana, a small-town Christmas wonderland full of lights, cocoa, skiing, and the magical Christmas Stroll. Special guest Sherry Weimer joins us to share why it’s the perfect family holiday getaway. 🎧✨

21/11/2025

New Episode! "Rockford, IL"

The Family Vacationer Episode 203: Christmas in Rockford, Illinois Guest: Kristen Paul, Executive Vice President, GoRockford Host: Rob Jones Episode Summary If you’re dreaming o...

The Family Vacationer Episode 203: Christmas in Rockford, Illinois Guest: Kristen Paul, Director of Marketing and Public Affairs, Rockford Area Convention & Visitor…