Family Travel Radio

Family travel isn't canceled! Virtual travel allows your family to explore the world together—even when you're not able to travel.

Full episode notes at FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Episode-78

OUR GUEST

Catherine Ryan Gregory - Writer & founder of ToAndFroFam.com

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Virtual Travel Activities for Kids on Amazon

Download your free chapter of Virtual Travel Activities for Kids at ToAndFroFam.com/chapter

Discover why dude ranches are the ultimate all-inclusive vacation for families. Also learn why dude ranches are a great family vacation option during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Full episode notes: FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Episode-78

Start planning your family's dude ranch vacation at DudeRanch.org

"We all ride together" video: https://www.youtube.com/embed/7jg_g9sZc4E?&autoplay=1

The Sparrow family was prepared for just about anything when they left home in September 2019 for a trip around the world. One thing the San Antonio, Texas, family wasn't ready for was a global pandemic.

With their travels grounded indefinitely, the Sparrows have been staying safe in Perth, Western Australia. On this episode of Family Travel Radio, Jay and Christi Sparrow share their story of resilience, learning & growing together, and pushing themselves—and their kids—to live on the edge of their comfort zone.

Episode notes at FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Episode-77

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Learn more about the Puddles and Passports family here: https://puddlesandpassports.com/about-puddles-and-passports/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/puddlesandpassports4

Facebook: www.facebook.com/puddlesandpassports

Website: www.puddlesandpassports.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCppyhGXZm6Yqj8Gf70xm4Nwx

Derek Loudermilk is the bestselling author of Superconductors and Activate Your Life. A High Performance Business Coach, founder of AdventureQuest Travel, Digital Nomad, international speaker, and host of the Art of Adventure Podcast. Derek has traveled to 15 countries with his wife and their two young children.

Episode notes atFamilyTravel.org/Radio/Episode-76

Watch the COVID-19 family travel video

Family Travel Radio wants to remind you that the most important benefit of family travel can't be taken away by COVID-19, and that’s time with our families.

The coronavirus may have grounded family travel, but it can’t take away your family time.

We hope you’ll join us in taking this time together to discover new ways to engage with the world—from a distance.

Facing the growing threat of coronavirus in mid-March, Brittany Baron and her husband Mike left their apartment in New York City with their three boys and took refuge at her in-laws home in Ohio.

Family Travel Radio wants to remind you that the most important benefit of family travel can't be taken away by COVID-19, and that’s time with our families.

The coronavirus may have grounded family travel, but it can’t take away your family time.

We hope you’ll join us in taking this time together to discover new ways to engage with the world—from a distance.

Family Travel Radio wants to remind you that the most important benefit of family travel can't be taken away by COVID-19, and that’s time with our families.

The coronavirus may have grounded family travel, but it can’t take away your family time.

We hope you’ll join us in taking this time together to discover new ways to engage with the world—from a distance.

Today, we check in with Kevin Wagar from WanderingWagars.com. Kevin and his family are currently quarantined in their home after returning from a family trip to Egypt.

For the foreseeable future, Family Travel Radio will focus on how social distancing due to the coronavirus threat is impacting how families are engaging with the world—and with each other.

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OUR GUEST

Kevin Wagar - Creator of WanderingWagars.com

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Episode notes at FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Episode-73

For the foreseeable future, Family Travel Radio will focus on how social distancing due to the coronavirus threat is impacting how families are engaging with the world—and with each other.

Today's guest is Gregg Kaminsky of R Family Vacations, the first travel company to create vacations for LGBT families and their friends.

Seasoned journalist Erin Kirkland from AKontheGO checks in nightly from an unexpected 4-day road trip amid widespread lockdowns due to the coronavirus threat. Erin shares ideas for socially responsible activities she encounters along the way.

This installment features special guest Richard D'Ambrosio.

Watch the video from this interview: https://www.facebook.com/familytravelassociation/videos/237988120713373

Follow Erin's journey on social media:

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Episode notes at FamilyTravel.org/LiveGoesOn

Seasoned journalist Erin Kirkland from AKontheGO checks in nightly from an unexpected 4-day road trip amid widespread lockdowns due to the coronavirus threat. Erin shares ideas for socially responsible activities she encounters along the way.

Watch the video from this interview: https://vimeo.com/398726618

Follow Erin's journey on social media:

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Episode notes at FamilyTravel.org/LiveGoesOn

Seasoned journalist Erin Kirkland from AKontheGO checks in nightly from an unexpected 4-day road trip amid widespread lockdowns due to the coronavirus threat. Erin shares ideas for socially responsible activities she encounters along the way.

Watch the video from this interview: https://vimeo.com/398419462

Follow Erin's journey on social media:

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Episode notes at FamilyTravel.org/LiveGoesOn

Seasoned journalist Erin Kirkland from AKontheGO checks in nightly from an unexpected 4-day road trip amid widespread lockdowns due to the coronavirus threat. Erin shares ideas for socially responsible activities she encounters along the way.

Watch the video recorded live on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/familytravelassociation/videos/1107393532944021/

Follow Erin's journey on social media:

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Episode notes at FamilyTravel.org/LiveGoesOn

For the foreseeable future, Family Travel Radio will focus on how social distancing due to the coronavirus threat is impacting how families are engaging with the world—and with each other.

Join us tonight LIVE on the Family Travel Association's Facebook page for the first in a series of discussions about how real families are making the best of a difficult situation while being socially responsible and staying healthy.

Receive an alert when we go live by turning notifications on here: https://www.facebook.com/familytravelassociation/

Fearlessly traveling with a child who has special needs taught this mom a priceless lesson about embracing the unexpected and facing the unknown.

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OUR GUEST

Marsh Naidoo - Mom & Creator of RaisingKellan.org

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Episode notes at FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Episode-67

Positively influencing the way a child experiences the world creates a legacy that will travel on long after you’re gone.

Share your story with Family Travel Radio at FamilyTravel.org/MyStory

More on creating your travel legacy at FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Episode-43

Take the pledge to #TakeFamilyTime at TakeFamilyTime.com 

Episode notes at FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Episode-65

One trip to Europe can change the way your family sees the world forever.

This episode takes you iNSIDE what matters (and what doesn't) when planning your family's first European adventure.

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Episode notes atFamilyTravel.org/Podcast/Episode-64

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Sandra + Ted -Proud founders ofiNSIDE EUROPE

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RESOURCES

This episode features two amazing moms discussing the many challenges families face when planning vacations.

The discussion, moderated byRichard D'Ambrosio, was recorded during a Facebook Live event.

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GUESTS

Lara Dorman- Creator of 2 Moms Travel

Carrie Simmons- Co-founder of Travel with Kids TV & Tours

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Visit the Family Travel Association's Facebook page atFacebook.com/FamilyTravelAssociation be part of future events.

Take the pledge to prioritize family vacations atTakeFamilyTime.com

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Episode notes at FamilyTravel.org/podcast/episode-63

Part five in a five-part series of brief interviews with real families about why family vacations are so important—even when they don't go exactly according to plan.

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Episode notes at FamilyTravel.org/podcast/episode-62

Part four in a five-part series of brief interviews with real families about why family vacations are so important—even when they don't go exactly according to plan.

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GUESTS

Anastasia Damianeas- Travel Advisor at Hermes Travel

Ebony Bachman- Founder of Family Style Traveling

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Episode notes at FamilyTravel.org/podcast/episode-62

Part three in a five-part series of brief interviews with real families about why family vacations are so important—even when they don't go exactly according to plan.

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GUESTS

Colleen Kelly- Host of Family Travel with Colleen Kelly

Jeremy Simmons- Co-founder of Travel with Kids TV & Travel with Kids Family Adventure Tours

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Episode notes at FamilyTravel.org/podcast/episode-62

Part two in a five-part series of brief interviews with real families about why family vacations are so important—even when they don't go exactly according to plan.

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Guests:

Brittany Baron- Co-founder of Five Pax

Dan Austin- Founder of Austin Adventures

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Episode notes at FamilyTravel.org/podcast/episode-62

Part one in a five-part series of brief interviews with real families about why family vacations are so important—even when they don't go exactly according to plan.

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Guests:

Andrea Ross- Managing Director of Wild Frontiers US

Margaret Hackker - Parent & Travel Lover

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Episode notes at FamilyTravel.org/podcast/episode-62

The #TakeFamilyTime advocacy campaign has clearly struck a nerve with families, and we couldn’t be more excited about it. It's hard to believe we're only a week in...

Take the pledge atTakeFamilyTime.com

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Episode notes at FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Episode-61

The Family Travel Association is rewarding families who commit to prioritizing family vacations.

Learn more atTakeFamilyTime.com

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Guest: Rainer Jenss -President & Founder ofThe Family Travel Association

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Watch the video of this episode at https://vimeo.com/387375765

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Episode notes at FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Episode-60

Where in the world are your family’s roots?

Ancestry travel allows your family to explore the world with a purpose—to learn about the people and places that contribute to your heritage.

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OUR GUEST

Kirsten Maxwell -Owner/Editor ofKids are a Trip!

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Show notes at FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Episode-59

With her endless nuggets of family travel advice, Ranjana Armstrong is changing the way families see (and hear) the world.

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OUR GUEST

Ranjana Armstrong -Founder ofNugget

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Show notes at FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Episode-58

By better understanding how travel blogs work, we can decide how (and if) to use the information we find in blogs when planning our family trips..

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OUR GUEST

Leslie Harvey -Writer atTrips with Tykes

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Show notes at familytravel.org/podcast/episode-57

Listen to Aaron's interview on the Meltdown City Podcast using the link below.

https://meltdowncitypodcast.com/episodes/conversations-with-podcastor-speaker-and-family-man-aaron-schlein/

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Happy New Year! Family Travel Radio will return on January 6, 2020.

Watch the #TakeFamilyTime PSA video at FamilyTravel.org

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Archive episodes available at FamilyTravel.org/Radio

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Send feedback and topic requests to aaron@familytravel.org

Prepare yourself for uncommon adventure, as the “World’s Longest Honeymooners” share their favorite glamping spots for families in North America.

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OUR GUESTS

Mike & Anne Howard - Creators of HoneyTrek

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Episode notes available at familytravel.org/podcast/episode-55

The Scott family simplified their lives by focusing less on comfort and more on what is most important to them: exploring the world and spending time together

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OUR GUEST

Peter Scott - Co-creator of Earth Family Travel

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Episode notes available at FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Episode-54

Are you the mega-ship cruising type?

This week’s episode features an adventurous mom sharing the plain truth about her family’s first mega-ship experience.

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OUR GUEST

Heather Mundt - Writer at Momfari

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Episode notes available at FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Episode-53.j

No matter what time of year, one-of-kind experiences await your family in Finland.

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OUR GUEST

Shellie Bailey-Shah - Editor of KidTripster

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RESOURCES

Shellie has written extensively about various destinations and topics related to Finland on KidTripster.com.

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Episode notes available at FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Episode-52.

This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the Family Travel Association Summit at Custer State Park in South Dakota.

Tune in for three unique perspectives about how the travel industry is incorporating educational opportunities into family travel experiences.

A sincere thanks to our friends at Allianz Global Assistance for sponsoring this episode and supporting our mission to help families discover the possibilities in travel.

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OUR GUESTS

Bryan White - Manager of Onboard Programming, Company

Beth O’Donnell - General Manager, Thomson Family Adventures

Catherine Gray - Founder & Director, Na'atik Language and Culture Institute

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Episode notes available a FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Episode-51

Aaron Schlein chats fireside with G Adventures founder Bruce Poon Tip about G's partnership with Family Travel Radio and his renewed commitment to changing families' lives.

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Discover what's possible in family vacations at FamilyTravel.org/Radio.

Family Travel Radio is on location at Custer State Park in South Dakota for the annual Family Travel Association Summit!

Stay tuned throughout the week for interviews, updates, and comedic interludes from the Summit.

Keep up with the latest from the FTA Summit by following the hashtag #FTASummit19

Teach your kids to be proud of where they come from and to take that same pride out into the world.

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OUR GUEST

Crystal Dyer - Founder of Gone Again Travel & Tours

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Episode notes available at FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Episode-49

Anna Levin spent her sophomore year of high school in Tallinn, Estonia as part of the Rotary Youth Exchange. In this episode, Anna and her mother share their perspectives on her life-changing year abroad.

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OUR GUESTS

Lauren Goldenberg - Founder of The Family Traveler

Anna Levin - Lauren’s Daughter and Rotary Youth Exchange Student

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Episode notes available at FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Episode-48.

Audrey Smit is the co-creator of Lily Huckleberry, a popular children’s book character who encourages kids to be curious about the world and always ready for adventure.

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OUR GUEST

Audrey Smit - Founder & Designer of This Little Street

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Episode notes available at FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Episode-47

Family Travel Radio and Airtreks are here to show you that your family’s travel dreams can come true.

So far in this podcast series, we’ve dreamed, planned, budgeted, and booked. Now, the time has finally come to GO on that round-the-world trip with your family.

Visit Airtreks.com/FTR and take the first step towards making your family’s dream of a round-the-world trip a reality.

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OUR GUESTS

Amy Meerstra - Mentor/Coach at Let's Get Our S**t Together; Founder of Nomads Media Group

Sara Habib - General Manager of Airtreks

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Episode notes available at FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Airtreks

Your meticulous planning and disciplined budgeting are about to pay off—big time. It’s time to book the round-the-world trip of your family’s dreams.

Visit Airtreks.com/FTR and take the first step towards making your family’s dream of a round-the-world trip a reality.

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OUR GUESTS

Nicola Cook - Travel Planner at Airtreks

Sara Habib - General Manager of Airtreks

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Episode notes available at FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Airtreks

Planning to see the world? It’s time to put your money where your dreams are.

Visit Airtreks.com/FTR and take the first step towards making your dream of a round-the-world trip with your family a reality.

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OUR GUESTS

Daniel Gamber - Travel Planner at Airtreks

Sara Habib - General Manager of Airtreks

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Episode notes available at FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Airtreks

Every dream needs a plan.

Visit Airtreks.com/FTR and take the first step towards making your dream of a round-the-world trip with your family a reality.

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OUR GUESTS

Shellie Bailey-Shah - Editor of KidTripster

Sara Habib - General Manager of Airtreks

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Episode notes available at FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Airtreks

Ready to dream bigger?

Visit Airtreks.com/FTR and take the first step towards making your dream of a round-the-world trip with your family a reality.

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OUR GUEST

Sara Habib - General Manager of Airtreks

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Episode notes available at FamilyTravel.org/Radio/Airtreks

Affordable, adventurous family-friendly vacations full of natural beauty and outdoor activities abound in and around our national public lands.

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OUR GUEST

Jennifer Fontaine - Managing Editor of the Outdoor Families Magazine

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Episode notes available at FamilyTravel.org/podcast/episode-45

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Discover what's possible in family vacations at FamilyTravel.org.

Ready to set sail?

Enjoy two unique perspectives on the cruise experience on one of the most popular cruise lines for families.

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OUR GUESTS

Glen Rothe - Regional VP of Sales, Norwegian Cruise Line

Tamara Gruber - Founder of We3Travel and co-host of Vacation Mavens

Tamara is a travel writer and podcaster living in New England and specializing in luxury travel, soft adventure, cultural experiences, and emerging destinations. She is a passionate advocate for the benefits of family travel in raising flexible, resilient, and globally-aware children, and focuses on educational or cultural experiences with her family. With her family of three, she has visited over twenty countries and is closing in on all 50 states.

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Episode notes available at FamilyTravel.org/podcast/episode-44

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Discover what's possible in family vacations at FamilyTravel.org.

Ready to set sail?

Enjoy two unique perspectives on the cruise experience on one of the most popular cruise lines for families.

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OUR GUESTS

Glen Rothe - Regional VP of Sales, Norwegian Cruise Line

Tamara Gruber - Founder of We3Travel and co-host of Vacation Mavens

Tamara is a travel writer and podcaster living in New England and specializing in luxury travel, soft adventure, cultural experiences, and emerging destinations. She is a passionate advocate for the benefits of family travel in raising flexible, resilient, and globally-aware children, and focuses on educational or cultural experiences with her family. With her family of three, she has visited over twenty countries and is closing in on all 50 states.

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Episode notes available at FamilyTravel.org/podcast/episode-44

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Discover what's possible in family vacations at FamilyTravel.org.

Travel like your legacy depends on it (because it does!).

Many years ago, Aaron Schlein’s grandmother gave him a generous gift: the gift of travel. Today, Aaron honors her legacy by sharing that gift with his own kids—and by helping other parents do the same.

What will your travel legacy be?

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OUR GUEST

Aaron Schlein - Director, Family Travel Radio

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Episode notes available at FamilyTravel.org/podcast/episode-43

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Discover what's possible in family vacations at FamilyTravel.org.

Imagine starring in a promotional video for a product you created, and that video gets over 100 million views. It’s bound to have an impact on your life.

That’s exactly what happened to Piggyback Rider co-creator Bryan Lifshitz.

In this bonus episode, Bryan discusses the rise of the Piggyback Rider and what it's like being the face of such a viral product.

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Episode notes available at familytravel.org/podcast/episode-42

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Discover what's possible in family vacations at FamilyTravel.org.

One innovative product is helping families travel further, climb higher, and explore longer—all while smiling ear-to-ear.

Aaron Schlein chats with the co-creator of the Piggyback Rider, a product that helps young children and children with special needs experience more of the world than ever before.

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OUR GUEST

Bryan Lifshitz - Co-creator of the Piggyback Rider

Bryan’s professional profile reads: Visual Communicator, Marketer, Entrepreneur, Innovator, Brand Pusher and Creative for hire.

His personal profile reads: Happily married for over 15 years, 2 daughters 9 & 12, loves kickball, Frisbee golf and creating new products.

Bryan’s favorite past projects include beating out Nike graphic designers to create a brand for the Kenyan American Soccer Exchange program and helping to create an artistic representation of “mitochondria” for a scientific research grant which was funded by a philanthropic donation of $500,000.

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Episode notes available at FamilyTravel.org/Radio

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Discover what's possible in family vacations at FamilyTravel.org.

A genuine affection for Disney inspired Kim Anwar to help families make their own magical memories.

Endless adventures lie beyond the horizon.

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OUR GUEST

Kim Anwar - Founder of Magic Family Getaways

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Episode notes available at FamilyTravel.org/Radio

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Discover all the family vacation possibilities at FamilyTravel.org.

Bonus episode!

Here are Shellie Bailey-Shah's three honorable mentions for the best National Parks for families.

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OUR GUEST

Shellie Bailey-Shah - Editor of KidTripster

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Episode notes available at FamilyTravel.org/Radio

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Discover what's possible in family vacations at FamilyTravel.org.

When it comes to bang for your family vacation buck, U.S. National Parks are tough to beat. In this episode, we dive deep into five of the best National Parks for families.

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Here are Shellie’s top five National Parks for families ranked by distance from Aaron’s hometown of Sacramento, CA. Click the links for KidTripster’s guide to each park.

Zion National Park (702 miles) Olympic National Park (741 miles) Yellowstone National Park (899 miles) Glacier National Park (1,028 miles) Great Sand Dunes National Park (1,087 miles)

Road-tested Advice For First-time Rvers - 10 Lessons to learn before your family hits the road in an RV

RV Survival Guide - Top 10 survival tips for taking an RV trip with kids

Every Kid in a Park - Free access for US 4th graders and their families to hundreds of parks, lands, and waters for an entire year.

The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass - Annual pass that includes access to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites

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OUR GUEST

Shellie Bailey-Shah - Editor of KidTripster

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Episode notes available at FamilyTravel.org/Radio

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Discover what's possible in family vacations at FamilyTravel.org.

There’s just something incredible about family vacations.

Family Travel Radio is excited to announce the launch of #FamilyVacationsMatter, an advocacy campaign that highlights the importance of traveling as a family. 

#FamilyVacationsMatter also raises awareness about the alarming trend of American parents not using all their vacation days.

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Follow and use the hashtag #FamilyVacationsMatter:

Join the Family Vacations Matter conversation on FamilyTravel.org

Join the Family Vacations Matter conversation on Facebook

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OUR GUEST

Richard D’Ambrosio - Communications Director, Family Travel Association

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Episode notes available at FamilyTravel.org/Radio

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Discover all the family vacation possibilities at FamilyTravel.org.

Ready for a little slice of history?

This episode features the first conversation ever between Family Travel Association founder Rainer Jenss and podcast host Aaron Schlein.

It was this very conversation that ultimately led to the creation of Family Travel Radio, which launched just a few months later.

Aaron’s interview with Rainer originally aired on a May 2018 episode of Dramatic Travels.

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Episode notes available at FamilyTravel.org/Radio

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Discover what's possible in family vacations at FamilyTravel.org.

This week's episode features Kirsten Maxwell from Kids are a Trip in an interview from September 2018.

​Kirsten is the owner of Kids Are A Trip, a travel website inspiring families to explore the world with their children.

After traveling with her family for 15 years, she has learned to find those off-the-beaten path experiences while still finding time to explore the popular attractions.

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Step into the vault! For the month of July, we'll be featuring archived interviews from Dramatic Travels—the podcast that spawned Family Travel Radio.

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Episode notes available at FamilyTravel.org/Radio — Discover what's possible in family vacations at FamilyTravel.org.

This week's episode features Patricia Monahan from Our Whole Village in an interview from June 2018.

Patricia is a mom, an adventurer, and the founder of Our Whole Village—a travel company that curates meaningful family adventures.

Our Whole Village offers trips that connect families with culturally-immersive experiences that give back.

Download Patricia's free guide to the best meaningful family vacations by age at https://ourwholevillage.lpages.co/opt-best-destinations-age/

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Step into the vault! For the month of July, we'll be featuring archived interviews from Dramatic Travels—the podcast that spawned Family Travel Radio.

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Discover what's possible in family vacations at FamilyTravel.org.

This week's episode features Caz Makepeace from ytravelblog.com in an interview from May 2018.

Caz is an entrepreneur, writer, traveler, and co-founder of ytravelblog.com, a media platform that helps people travel more and create better memories.

Caz offers a training, 30 Days to Money Mindfulness. Visit carolinemakepeace.com/program.

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Step into the vault! For the month of July, we'll be featuring archived interviews from Dramatic Travels—the podcast that spawned Family Travel Radio.

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Discover what's possible in family vacations at FamilyTravel.org.

Step into the vault! For the month of July, we'll be featuring archived interviews from Dramatic Travels—the podcast that spawned Family Travel Radio.

This week's episode features Johnny Jet from JohnnyJet.com in an interview from February 2018.

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John DiScala (aka Johnny Jet) is the founder of JohnnyJet.com, where he shares travel deals and tips—everything from finding cheap flights to maximizing your credit card points.

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Discover what's possible in family vacations at FamilyTravel.org.

Head into summer with some travel hacking tips from one of the best in the business.

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• Extended interview with Travis Sherry

• Extra Pack of Peanuts Travel Podcast

• Find your travel Sweet Spot at ExtraPackOfPeanuts.com

• Jetto (Travis’ cheap flight finding app)

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OUR GUEST

Travis Sherry - Founder of Extra Pack of Peanuts

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Episode notes available at FamilyTravel.org/Radio

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Discover what's possible in family vacations at FamilyTravel.org.

Taking your kids to off-the-beaten-path destinations is absolutely possible and delivers an opportunity for shared adventure and growth. Discover what separates intrepid family adventures from other types of vacations.

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• ROAM The Journal of Real Family Adventure: 50 unique vacations road-tested by real families (Maryann’s book)

• ROAM Family Travel website

• You can contribute to ROAM! Email Maryann at maryann@roamfamilytravel.com

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OUR GUEST

Maryann Jones Thompson - Founder of ROAM Family Travel

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LOVE FAMILY TRAVEL RADIO?

You can help make the podcast the best it can be by taking a brief survey at AaronSchlein.com/Survey. To show his gratitude, Aaron will send a personal thank you video to each listener who takes the survey!

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Episode notes available at FamilyTravel.org/Radio

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Discover the family vacation possibilities at FamilyTravel.org.

Eric Stoen is just your typical dad—who happens to have traveled to all seven continents with his kids. Tune in and learn how you can take YOUR kids everywhere!

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GUEST: Eric Stoen - Travel writer and founder of Travel Babbo

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• The Amazon Rainforest with Kids: A Magical (Unplugged) Expedition 

• Why South America Should Be Your Next Vacation Destination

• Kid-friendly adventures in Greenland

• Where Else Can You Go for the Cost of a Disneyland Vacation?

• Ebags packing cubes

• Eagle Creek packing cubes

• Stuffed Suitcase (blog by Kim Tate)

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CHECK THIS OUT!

You can help make Family Travel Radio the best it can be by taking a brief survey at AaronSchlein.com/Survey. To show his gratitude, Aaron will send a personal thank you video to each listener who takes the survey!

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Episode notes available at FamilyTravel.org/Radio

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Discover what's possible in family vacations at FamilyTravel.org.

Family adventures await! Having a trusted travel advisor in your corner makes it easier to step outside your comfort zone. 

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GUEST #1: Jennifer Shanks - Founder of Family Adventures Await

GUEST #2: Emily Greenstein - Real life family adventurer

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CHECK THIS OUT!

You can help make Family Travel Radio the best it can be by taking a brief survey at AaronSchlein.com/Survey. To show his gratitude, Aaron will send a personal thank you video to each listener who takes the survey!

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Episode notes available at FamilyTravel.org/Radio

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Discover what's possible in family vacations at FamilyTravel.org.

Take the listener survey: https://aaronschlein.com/survey

Rekindle your global citizenship and immerse yourself in a purpose-filled vacation.

Vacations with Purpose include comfortable accommodations, flexibility, and fun—all while spending time volunteering with local organizations.

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RESOURCES

Visit DiscoverCorps.com and request a free trip catalog

Email info@discovercorps.com

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OUR GUEST

Andrew Motiwalla - Founder of Discover Corps

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The Gifts of Vacationing with Purpose is Kiernan Andrews’ deeply personal account of the transformation and purpose she experienced on a Discover Corps trip to Costa Rica with her mother and 9-year-old daughter.

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Episode notes available at FamilyTravel.org/Radio

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Discover what's possible in family vacations at FamilyTravel.org.

You don't have to have your own kids to share the gift of travel.

GUEST: Sherry Ott - Founder of Ott's World

RESOURCES

CHECK THIS OUT!

Darya Mead traveled the world for two years with her cousin and her cousin’s toddler twins. Visit ROAMFamilyTravel.com to read Darya’s reports from Paris, Thailand, and Guadalajara Mexico.

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Episode notes available at FamilyTravel.org/Radio

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Discover what's possible in family vacations at FamilyTravel.org.

What are the key ingredients that go into creating lasting family vacation memories?

GUEST: Jessie Mouw - Founder of Journey Jotter Books

RESOURCES:

Create a travel journal as unique as your child at JourneyJotterBooks.com

5 Ways to Make Your Family Travel More Memorable: journeyjotterbooks.com/blogs/the-jotter-blog/5-ways-to-make-your-family-travel-more-memorable

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In celebration of Mother’s Day, this episode is all about planning and taking mother/daughter vacations. Family travel writer and podcaster Tamara Gruber is our guest.

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RESOURCES

5 Tips for Planning the Best Mother Daughter Trips - https://we3travel.com/best-mother-daughter-trips

5 Best Bonding Mother-Daughter Trips with Tweens and Teens - https://we3travel.com/5-mother-daughter-trips

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OUR GUEST

Tamara Gruber - Founder of We3Travel.com and co-host of Vacation Mavens

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Final installment of a five-part series recapping a real-life family adventure through London and the UK.

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Email your feedback to aaron@aaronschlein.com

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Part four of a five-part series recapping a real-life family adventure through London and the UK.

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Airbnb listing for Victorian beach pad in Hove: abnb.me/1E3eBz37lW

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Part three of a five-part series recapping a real-life family adventure through London and the UK.

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PayByPhone parking app: www.paybyphone.com

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Part two of a five-part series recapping a real-life family adventure through London and the UK.

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Stonehenge info & tickets: www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stonehenge

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Part one of a five-part series recapping a real-life family adventure through London the the UK.

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Resources

London Explorer Pass: https://www.londonexplorerpass.com/

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Family Travel Radio is headed to Britain!

Aaron is taking over FTA social media April 18-26 during his family’s trip to London.

Follow along on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!

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Sheelagh Wylie -  Chief Marketing Officer, Americas for VisitBritain

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A transformational experience awaits your family in Fiji that will leave you with beautiful memories lasting a lifetime.

RESOURCES

OUR GUEST

Jonathan Reap - Public Relations Manager, North America of Tourism Fiji

FTR RECOMMENDS...

Travel Bucket List Challenge - Most travel bucket lists focus on the number of destinations or specific places. This travel bucket list challenge for families prioritizes experiences over destinations and promises to make a lasting impact on your family.

You can download the travel bucket list challenge printable and play along using the #travelbucketlistchallenge hashtag.

Read more at We3Travel.com

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Many travel agents and destinations are becoming accessible to families with children with Autism and other special needs. There are more family vacation options than ever before! 

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RESOURCES

VillaKey - Call your family & start planning. Then, visit MyVillaKey.com to find the perfect place.

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GUEST

Alice Horn - CEO of VillaKey

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Many travel agents and destinations are becoming accessible to families with children with Autism and other special needs. There are more family vacation options than ever before! 

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RESOURCES

Magical Storybook Travels - All families deserve to spend relaxing time together on vacation. Let Magical Storybook Travels help you do just that.

Spectrum Travel Social Social Story Videos - Familiarize your family with your vacation before you even leave home. 

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GUEST

Nicole Thibault - Founder of Magical Storybook Travels

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What better way to connect with your family on vacation than by sharing a volunteer adventure overseas!?

OUR GUEST

Nora Livingstone - Co-founder of Animal Experience International

FTR RECOMMENDS...

Pet a Wolf at Wolf Creek Habitat

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Family Travel Radio will be on location this weekend at the San Francisco/Bay Area Travel & Adventure Show! Come say hi in person or follow along on Instagram. =)

Aaron's Instagram: instagram.com/aaronschlein

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Travel & Adventure Show website: travelshows.com/shows/san-francisco-bay-area

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What is your family’s ideal resort experience?

RESOURCES

OUR GUEST

Heidi Verschaeve - Director of Business Development for Sandos Hotels & Resorts

EXCITING FTR NEWS!

Aaron is taking over FTA social media April 18-26 during his family’s trip to London.

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Family SCUBA vacations are easy, fun, and memorable for everyone.

RESOURCES

OUR GUEST

Margo Peyton - Founder of Kids Sea Camp

FTR RECOMMENDS...

SCUBA diving with giant manta rays in Hawaii at BigRockTravel.com.

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Resort residences offer families the space of a home and the amenities of a hotel—without the commitment of a timeshare.

RESOURCES

OUR GUEST

Caroline Shin - CEO of Vacatia and Chief Vacation Officer for her family

Caroline is a seasoned travel and hospitality executive who is passionate about building companies that embrace technology to deliver a stellar customer experience. She is currently the CEO of Vacatia, the resort marketplace for family vacationers.

FTR RECOMMENDS...

Best Treehouses for Families: 5 Treehouse rentals that promise to make parents feel like kids again

Top 7 Tiny Stays for Families: Tiny house family adventures that are big on fun!

Read these articles and much more at KidTripster.com

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Barcelona is family friendly and a great experience for kids of all ages.

RESOURCES

OUR GUEST

Nancy Daum Dailey - Founder & CEO of Enchanting Barcelona Tours

FTR RECOMMENDS...

Best of Barcelona with Kids by Kirsten Maxwell from Kids are a Trip!

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Once upon a time, cruising was reserved for the very wealthy.

These days, cruise ships have become destinations of their own with lovely accommodations, top-notch dining, and activities for the whole family.

Throw in a few exotic ports of call, and the question becomes: is there a better family vacation?

RESOURCES

GUESTS

Heidi Allison-Shane - President of CruiseCompete LLC & Publisher of All Things Cruise

Huw James - Founder of Anturus

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Listen in on a 100% real family vacation planning call in this bonus episode.

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You don’t have to lose your mind planning the perfect family vacation.

Sally Black of VacationKids.com demonstrates how she fearlessly navigates planning a multi-generational trip.

RESOURCES

OUR GUESTS

Sally Black - Founder of VacationKids

Anthony Campbell - Honor student and soon-to-be world traveler

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One airline is changing the game when it comes international family vacations. Norwegian Air offers irresistibly low fares allow parents to take their kids overseas without breaking the bank, or sacrificing comfort. Anders Lindström, Director of Communication for Norwegian Air in North America joins us chat about everything you need to know about the Norwegian Air experience.

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We'll also to check out a fun new book from Lonely Planet that prepares little ones for air travel by teaching them all about airports work.

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New York State is the ideal vacation destination for families with fun and unique experiences for all ages and interests from year-round outdoor activities, to cultural institutions, to exciting adventures, to one-of-a-kind, world-class attractions that you can’t find anywhere else.

Joining us to talk all things New York for families is Ross Levi, who leads the iconic I LOVE NEW YORK tourism program

This episode was recorded in New York City—live on stage at the New York Times Travel Show!

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Life-changing family vacations don’t have to break the bank. Make every day an adventure, and your kids will love being wherever they are.

At Family Travel Radio, we understand the pressure that parents feel to take their kids on extravagant family vacations.

In this episode, Erin Kirkland joins us to discuss affordable family vacations that don’t forsake adventure or meaningful experiences.

Erin is an author, freelance writer, and Alaska's only family travel journalist. Her guidebook series titled "Alaska On the Go" is required reading for families exploring the 49th state with children.

Erin’s website, AKontheGO.com, has been the formative source for kid-friendly destinations and activities since its launch in 2008.

Erin's commitment to Alaska's children and youth is evident in all her endeavors, most recently through her efforts to support literacy by the establishment of 15 "Read On the Fly" bookshelves in Alaska airports, giving kids the opportunity to pick up a free book instead of electronic devices.

Erin and her family (husband James, sons Owen and Matt) live, work, and play in Alaska's largest city of Anchorage.

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Family Travel Radio is all about helping families overcome obstacles that limit family vacation options. Today we tackle one of those obstacles head on.

Our guests are Cory Lee and his mother, Sandy.

Cory was diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy at the age of two, and doctors told Sandy he would never walk. Did that stop the two of them from traveling the world together?

Nope.

Cory and Sandy have visited six continents together. While it may be difficult at times, they’re determined to show others that anything is possible with enough determination.

Cory runs the award-winning accessible travel blog Curb Free with Cory Lee. Sandy recently launched her own blog called My Sandy Trail.

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Can it be true? Your teenager says he would rather spend time with friends than travel with you. Here’s how to take the vacation of a lifetime with your reluctant teen.

Guest: Shellie Bailey-Shah, Co-founder of KidTripster

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A family vacation at a dude ranch offers an authentic, transformational experience for children and adults.

Guests: Leah Bright & Bryce Street from the Dude Ranchers’ Association; Russell True from White Stallion Ranch

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Flying with babies and toddlers is about more than just survival.

In this episode of Family Travel Radio, we’re tackling one of the greatest fears for parents when it comes to travel: flying with babies and toddlers. Trish McDermott joins us to share her hard-won wisdom about savoring the experience of flying with your tiniest travelers.

Note for this episode are at familytravel.org/radio

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Whether it’s simple or exotic, the shared experience of a family vacation is a powerful way to bring the generations together. In this episode, travel advisor Jessica Griscavage shares the best ways to plan your multi-generational family trip and start making memories.

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In this episode, we'll explore the hidden treasures that await your family in Washington, DC and Dingle, Ireland.

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In this episode, you'll learn about three countries that have emerged as world-class family destinations—Cuba, Iceland, and Zimbabwe.

Immerse yourself in the warmth of the Cuban people, take an intimate look at the natural wonder of Iceland's glaciers, and experience wildlife at its absolute finest in Zimbabwe. It's all here in this episode of Family Travel Radio.

Guests: Chad Olin from Cuba Candela; Ryan Connolly from Hidden Iceland; and Jared Alster from Cox & Kings

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Family Travel Radio, hosted by Aaron Schlein, is the official podcast of the Family Travel Association. Visit us at FamilyTravel.org

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Today on Family Travel Radio, we're talking about family road trips. You'll hear from Caroline Beteta from Visit California. Caroline shares some of her favorite family adventures on the roads of the Golden Gtate, as well as some exciting news about one of California’s most iconic highways.

We'll also chat with the “King of the Road Trip”, author Rich Ratay. Rich shares some of his secrets for recreating the magical family road trips of yesteryear.

Rich is the author of “Don’t Make Me Pull Over: An informal history of the family road trip”

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Kelly Rossiter from Tauck is our guide as we travel with our families to Africa for a life-changing African Safari AND to mystical Peru to explore the wondrous Machu Picchu.

Family Travel Radio, hosted by Aaron Schlein, is the official podcast of the Family Travel Association.

Visit us at FamilyTravel.org.

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Andrea Ross from Wild Frontiers Travel guides us as we explore the majestic temple of Ankor Wat. Transformational experiences await you and your family in this home of one of the ancient wonders of the world.We'll also learn about the welcoming and inclusive people of Cambodia.

Speaking of ancient wonders, we'll also chat with Sarah Stocking from Lonely Planet Kids about an exciting new book that will both entertain and educate your kids about 12 ancient wonders of the world--about what they were like back in the day and what people see now when they visit.

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Family Travel Radio, hosted by Aaron Schlein, is the official podcast of the Family Travel Association. Visit us at FamilyTravel.org.