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Nov. 4, 2025

Thanksgiving Trip Ideas

Episode 199: The Best Family Thanksgiving Getaways in the U.S. Hosts: Rob & Traci Release Date: November 2025 When you think Thanksgiving , you probably picture turkey, football, and the Macy’s Parade—but what if your family ...

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Oct. 24, 2025

Family Travel Reset

Episode 198: The Family Travel Reset Episode Overview If your family vacations have started to feel a little too predictable — the same beach, the same rental, the same “are we even relaxed?” feeling when you get home — it mi...

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Oct. 17, 2025

250 for the 250th

Episode 197: Explore America — 250 Places to Go in 2026 with Erin Gifford Release Date: October 2025 Hosts: Rob & Traci Jones Guest: Erin Gifford — Travel Writer & Creator of Explore America: 250 Places to Go in 2026 Episode ...

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Oct. 9, 2025

Saving for Vacation

Episode 196: Smart Money Moves for Family Vacations with Skyler Fleming For most families, the biggest obstacle to taking that dream trip isn’t time—it’s money. The good news? With a little planning and some smart financial s...

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Oct. 3, 2025

Family Vacationer, The Book: Chapter One

Episode Description Rob and Traci share the very first chapter of Rob’s new book The Family Vacationer: A Parent’s Guide to Meaningful Travel. In this special episode, hear the heart behind the book, why family vacations are ...

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Sept. 26, 2025

Halloween Trips

Episode 194: Halloween-Themed Family Travel Pumpkin patches, ghost stories, trick-or-treating at Disney… Halloween has become more than just a night—it’s a whole travel season! In this episode of The Family Vacationer , Rob a...

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