Family Travel Unpacked Podcast

Family Travel Unpacked is the go-to podcast for families looking to master award travel and create amazing family vacation memories. Hosted by Melissa, a seasoned traveler, mom of two, award travel guru and certified Child Passenger Safety Technician, this family travel podcast shares real stories, practical tips, and insider strategies for traveling smart with kids!

What You’ll Find on Family Travel Unpacked

This comprehensive family travel podcast covers everything from maximizing credit card points to navigating international travel with children. Whether you’re planning your first family vacation, looking for destination inspiration or trying to upgrade your travel game, you’ll get actionable advice that actually works for real families.

Perfect For:

  • Families wanting to travel more for less using points and miles
  • Parents planning international trips with kids
  • Award travel beginners seeking expert guidance
  • Families interested in travel hacking strategies
  • Anyone wanting real, honest family travel stories

Episode Topics Include:

  • Real family travel stories and lessons learned
  • Award travel strategies and credit card points maximization
  • International travel with kids tips and planning
  • Budget-friendly family vacation strategies
  • Car seat safety and travel gear recommendations
  • Destination-specific guides (like Costa Rica with kids)

Why Listen?

Get expert family travel advice from someone who’s helped thousands of families travel better through The Family Voyage blog and has personal experience traveling to dozens of countries with kids. Learn how to use points and miles effectively, avoid common family travel mistakes, and create incredible memories without breaking the budget.

New episodes drop every week!

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