🎤 Episode Overview We just got back from a week on Icon of the Seas with our crew of twelve — spanning ages 4 to 78, toddler to great-grandparent — over New Year’s. In this episode of Family Travel Unpacked, I share the comprehensive honest review: what worked beautifully for our multigenerational group, what the … Read more
🎤 Episode Overview Airfare is up. Hyatt’s award chart is changing. TSA lines are about to get longer. And your passport might expire sooner than you think. In this episode of Family Travel Unpacked, I run through five things smart travelers are doing right now — a mix of time-sensitive moves and things most people … Read more
These two programs together unlock an incredible range of family trips — and what they have in common is that you can stop stressing about the cost of flights and hotels and put that money toward amazing experiences instead. 🎧 Episode Overview What happens when you combine the Southwest Companion Pass with World of Hyatt … Read more
🎤 Episode Overview The Dolomites are one of those destinations that look almost too good to be real — jagged pink limestone peaks, emerald meadows, impossibly scenic rifugios. But do they actually work for families with kids? In this episode of Family Travel Unpacked, I share honest insights from our Northern Italy trip with my … Read more
🎤 Episode Overview If you’ve been going back and forth between Hawaii and Costa Rica for your family’s next trip, this episode will help you stop agonizing and make a decision. I’ve taken my family to both destinations, and after an embarrassing amount of research comparing them for our upcoming winter break, I’m sharing everything … Read more
🎤 Episode Overview Planning a family trip to Europe but not sure where to start? Europe with kids is more doable than most families think — and in this episode of Family Travel Unpacked, Melissa breaks down everything you need to know to pull off your first family trip to Europe with confidence. With nine … Read more