If you will be flying in the next five years, then this episode is for you! Today I’m sharing all about TSA PreCheck & Global entry. I’ll explain what it is, what the benefits are, the cost, how to get it for free, plus how to sign up.
Traveling with kids is always an adventure! You can do things to help make the vacation planning, packing, and time on vacation a great experience for everyone in the family. For this podcast episode, Sinead from Map Made Memories joins Lisa to share practical tips she has gathered while traveling around the world with her family. Learn how Sinead gets her kids involved in trip planning, practical tips for packing really light, plus ideas for fun ways to spend time while on vacation....
St. George, Utah makes a fantastic destination for family vacations. With all of the fantastic outdoor activities like hiking, biking, parks, and reservoirs plus some fun arts and culture, it is sure to be a great destination for all ages. Miryka Haberl from @stgeorge_kids joins Lisa to share all of the family’s favorite things to do and places to eat in the beautiful southern Utah city of St. George, Utah.
Let’s talk about travel! Gather your family around the table and get a conversation started with the 10 travel-themed questions shared in this episode. Lisa poses the questions for your family to answer and also shares her experiences relating to each of the questions. It’s a fun episode that is sure to help you reminisce and spark new travel ideas.
If you are lucky enough to be visiting Hawaii in the near future, you need to get COVID clearance before you can enter the state. My husband and I just returned from a trip to Hawaii and I’m here to share my research and experience with you to help make your experience with knowing where to go to set up a Hawaii travel account, where to go for testing, and how to best get your COVID clearance into Hawaii. I’m sharing three easy steps you can follow plus a few bonus tips to make your trip the dre...
Although many people are still unsure about traveling just yet, I’m here to share our family’s spring break travel experience where I hope to help you gain confidence and excitement about traveling again. I’m sharing things I learned and observed over our week-long vacation involving flights, hotels, rental cars, and amusement parks. Some things have changed about traveling in the past year, but the core motivator of getting out and spending time together as a family is still the same. Listen in...
With road trips becoming even more popular because of pandemic restrictions, this summer will be a great time to hit the road with your family. Today Lizzie Murphy joins Lisa to share her best strategies for keeping kids occupied during road trips. She shares smart ways to keep things organized plus lots of great game ideas that do not require preparation or materials. Are you ready to head off on a road trip adventure?
As we are starting to make plans to travel again, it will be satisfying to discover great deals on flights and hotels. Today fellow travel enthusiast and CTO of Roomsteals, Nate Ritter, joins Lisa to share simple tips and ideas for saving money when booking flights and hotels. Flexibility and savvy planning will go a long way in helping you save while booking your next vacation. Listen in to discover creative ways to get the most of your dollars on your next vacation. Using Roomsteals is one way...
Traveling to NYC right now may not seem like the most popular travel idea but it could be a great option if your family is willing to go right now. The crowds are low and many of the popular attractions are open. Dina Sullivan joins Lisa to share her experiences of multiple visits with her kids to New York City in the past few months. She shares what to expect with pandemic precautions plus five great places you will want to visit with your kids.
Sedona, Arizona makes a fantastic destination for families with all of the exciting outdoor activities, delicious restaurants, and beautiful scenery. Our family has visited Sedona several times and I’m here to share 20 of our favorite things to see, do, and eat while visiting. Let me help you organize a list of all of the things you can do on a visit to gorgeous Sedona, AZ.
Are you ready to start traveling again? We have all been affected by the pandemic in big and small ways in this past year. One area where a lot of change has occurred is the way we travel. Moving forward, there are going to be some changes that are here for the short term and others that could be here to stay permanently. Today's podcast episode welcomes travel expert, author, and journalist, Harriet Baskas, who shares her insights on how the travel industry has adapted to the pandemic and we ta...
Is taking your family on an African safari on your travel bucket list? There are many factors that can prohibit you from making this dream come true such as the expense, possible dangers, and distance of travel. The good news is that there is a safe and affordable way to make your safari dream a reality! Today Jenny Lynn from TraveLynnFamliy is here to share her knowledge and insights on how to plan a self-drive African safari that will be very cost-effective, allow you to travel at your own pac...
Even with the COVID pandemic happening, many families are still looking for adventure and amusement park fun. The Walt Disney World and Universal Parks in Orlando are currently open and ready to entertain your family. While many things remain the same in the parks, there are some new procedures, rules, expectations that you will want to know about before planning a trip to these parks. Lindsay Riggs joins Lisa to share all about her family’s experience in the parks, what she learned while they w...
Your trip plans are finalized but what final things should you do the day before you head out on vacation? Lisa shares her check list for everything you will want to remember to do before heading out the door on vacation. Follow her list and you will have confidence that you are set up for another successful vacation. Things like backing up your phone, downloading travel apps, taking screenshots of reservation information, and taking pictures of credit cards to email to yourself are just a few o...
Your bags are packed, tickets purchased, hotel plans confirmed, but what are you forgetting to do at home? There are several simple and effective things you can do to prepare your home for your departure and Lisa is here today to share her list with you. You probably do many of these things but there may be a few you haven’t considered yet like checking the washing machine for wet clothes, clearing the garbage disposal, and stopping the mail. Listen in to hear about what you may want to do to be...
All of the US National Parks are great destinations for families, but some of them rise above the rest when considering which ones to visit with young kids. Ash Nudd, a former park ranger and mom to young kids, joins Lisa to share her five favorite National Parks to visit with her kids. She takes driving time, dangerous spots (high cliffs!), gateway cities, and more into consideration for her list of favorites. Join us to learn about Ash’s favorite national parks for young kids and all of the gr...
2021 will likely prove to be another challenging year for families who love to travel. But I'm here with inspiration on how to set goals that will motivate your family to get out and explore even if things don't look like they did in the past. Join me to learn about my 5 travel goals for this year that I hope will spark ideas on travel goals you can set for this year.
Are you always on the lookout for a new book to read and enjoy? Lisa is talking about her top book picks from books read in 2020 to share with you today. Reading while traveling is always a pleasure so it’s always a good idea to have a book on hand. Lisa always has a book on Audible plus a paper book on her nightstand so she’s always covered when it’s time to enjoy a good story. Are any of Lisa’s books your favorites too? Listen in to learn about some fantastic books you can add to your reading ...
There’s no doubt that 2020 brought us a few surprises, curveballs, disappointments, and blessings. Today Lisa joins you to share seven things that she learned about herself and travel during this year of unexpected events. When we look for the good in things, we can find it! Join Lisa to hear about her lessons learned and discover new ways to think about the events of your life in 2020.
If you are looking for a beautiful year-round destination for your next family vacation, you should consider adding Park City, Utah to your list. Keisa Ridgway joins Lisa to share all of her favorite family activities in this paradise city in the mountains of Utah. This is a perfect destination if you enjoy spending time outdoors, no matter the season. With world-class skiing, hiking trails, mountain biking, the Olympic Park, paddle boarding, fly fishing, outdoor movies, delicious food, and more...
The Eastern United States is filled with so many amazing things to see and do. Today I want to highlight 5 places that you may not have considered visiting but I think they should be on your travel bucket list. With history, space, and good food mixed in our favorites, I’m sure you will find inspiration for new places to discover.
Let’s face it, this year has been a challenge for travel-loving families. We can cheer those favorite travelers up with some thoughtful travel gifts that will spark vacation vibes even if they are currently enjoying life from the comfort of their couch at home. I’ve compiled a list of 10 gifts that will be perfect for families who love to travel, learn, explore, and enjoy this big & beautiful world. I’ve included a variety of items at different price points that include monthly subscriptions...
Today I’m sharing my list of favorite travel apps that you will want to use on your next vacation. These apps will make booking accommodations, finding great flights, staying organized, and exploring better a breeze. There are so many travel apps available so let me guide you through my favorites and share why I think you need these apps to create a better travel experience for you and your family.
Have you considered chartering a sailboat for an upcoming family vacation? Today Jen Barnes from @gofamilyadventure joins Lisa to share all about chartering a sailboat. They cover where to sail, what to expect, food ideas, what the boat life is like, what to do during the day on the boat, where to stop and what to see, plus so much more.
The United States has so many exciting, family-friendly activities and today I’d like to share five of our favorites in the western part of the country. It was hard to narrow our list down to five favorites because there are so many gems but we are excited about what we have to share today. If you love being active and getting outdoors with your family, this will inspire you to try something new.
Hello, Denver, Colorado! This is such a wonderful, family-friendly destination. Travel blogger, Molly Caliister, joins Lisa to share all of her favorite things to see, do, and eat in the mile-high city. If you are looking for a beautiful destination with year-round outdoor activities, you will want to have Denver on your list. Listen in to learn about cool family hikes, places to visit in downtown, where you must eat ice cream, plus fun day trip ideas from Denver.
My husband Ward and I bought into a timeshare over a decade ago and have a lot of experience we’d like to share about all of the pros and cons we have discovered about owning a timeshare. We have tips for where to buy timeshare points (not directly from the timeshare company!) plus reasons why we think owning a timeshare was great when we had a young family, and a limited budget. We are open about all of the limitations timeshares we have discovered too. Join Ward and Lisa for this fun and infor...
Design can influence how you travel, things you do while you are on vacation, and how you incorporate travel memories in your home. GG LeMere joins Lisa to share her graphic design knowledge about how to notice cool design elements while you are traveling and why this is important. We also talk about different ways you can bring home (mostly free) things from vacation to use in your home. Have you ever thought of collecting snow and bringing it home? Come hear GG’s creative and inspiring ideas t...
Are you wondering about all of the best things to do in Houston with your family? Jessica Long from Our Long Life joins Lisa on the podcast to guide you through all of her family's favorite things to see, do, eat, and experience in Houston, Texas. Learn about what to see (The Water Wall, Butterfly Center, Farms, & more!) plus what to eat, and when to come & what to expect from the Houston Rodeo.
Our family has been using vacation rentals for years and we think it’s the best place to stay while traveling. I have a lot of tips about things to consider when booking, how to make your stay the best possible, things you can do to have a smooth checkout, and more. I’ve also been an Airbnb host for several years and share ideas and tips from that perspective about getting the most out of your stay in a vacation home.
