Episodes

Regenerative Travel for Families with Kirsten Ovstaas If you’ve ever wondered how your family vacations could give back to the places you visit, this episode is for you. In Episode 190 of The Family Vacationer , Rob sits down...

Episode 188: Discover Why Destin, Florida is The Family Vacationer’s Favorite Beach Town In this episode, Rob and Traci wrap up their popular “Best Beach Towns in the US” series with their top pick: Destin and Fort Walton Bea...

Episode 188 – Isle of Palms, South Carolina We’re making our next stop on The Family Vacationer’s tour of the Best Beach Towns in the US — and this time, we’re heading to a barrier island paradise just outside Charleston, Sou...

Episode 187: Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Alabama’s Gulf Coast: Family Fun, Fresh Seafood, and Festival Vibes Episode Description: In this episode of The Family Vacationer , Rob takes us back to two of Alabama’s most beloved be...

The Family Vacationer - Episode 185 Destination: St. Augustine, Florida – Where History and Beaches Collide Guest: Barbara Golden, Communications Manager, Florida’s Historic Coast Heads up, eagle-eyed listeners! Yes, we also ...

Episode 186: Traverse City, MI – Best Beach Towns in the US (Freshwater Edition) Description: We’re heading north to Michigan for this stop in our Best Beach Towns in the US series—and it’s one we’ve loved before! Rob welcome...

Episode 184: Ocean City, Maryland – A Family Beach Classic This week on The Family Vacationer, we're kicking off our new series, The Best Beach Towns in the U.S., and first up is one of the most beloved beach towns on the Eas...

🎧 Episode 182: Summer Safety Check – Tips for Road Trips, Beaches & Theme Parks Summer is here, and before we dive into our brand-new series on the Best Beach Towns in the U.S., we're pressing pause for an important summer sa...

Episode 220 – Ruthie Takes Over: Growing Up Traveling with Rob & Tracy Show Notes: In this heartwarming and hilarious episode, Rob and Traci hand the mic to their oldest daughter, Ruthie, for a personal reflection on growing ...

Episode 181: Family Travel Unfiltered: Travel According to Chase Description: In this special episode, Rob and Traci hand over the mic to their 14-year-old son, Chase, to get the real scoop on what it’s like to travel as a te...

🎙️ Episode 180: A Kid’s-Eye View of Travel with Nash In this special episode, Rob and Traci hand the mic over to their son Nash, who shares what travel looks like from a kid’s perspective. From theme parks to veggie straws, N...

🎙️ Episode 179: Wallace, Idaho – History, Adventure & The Center of the Universe Show Notes: Looking for your next unforgettable family getaway? In this episode of The Family Vacationer , Rob and Traci head to the historic an...

🎙️ Episode 178: How to Travel More for Less with Karen Dawkins Guest: Karen Dawkins, Family Travels on a Budget Series: Smart Family Travel If you’ve ever said, “We’d love to travel more, but it’s just not in the budget,” thi...

🎧 Episode 177: Hidden Gems of the South: Family Adventures Off the Beaten Path Looking for your next unforgettable family getaway without the airport hassle or a sky-high price tag? This week on The Family Vacationer , Rob an...

🎧 Episode 176: Exploring the Florida Keys with Britt Myers Thinking the Florida Keys is just for grown-ups? Think again! In this episode, Rob chats with Britt Myers —co-founder of Keys Weekly and a passionate local advocate—t...

🎙️ Episode 175: Discovering Decorah, Iowa – Nature, Culture & Family Fun Series: Small Towns, Big Adventure Guest: Alyssa Ritter, Visit Decorah Description: In this kickoff episode of our Small Towns, Big Adventure series, we...

🎙 Episode 174: Travel for Every Body Guest: Jennifer Allen, Wonders Within Reach On this episode of The Family Vacationer , Rob welcomes back Jennifer Allen from Wonders Within Reach , a passionate advocate, writer, and mom t...

The Family Vacationer – Episode 173: Finding Cheap Flights for Your Next Family Adventure with Katy Nastro from Going Show Notes: Looking to stretch your travel dollars without sacrificing adventure? In this episode, Rob chat...

🎙️ Episode 172: Exploring Hawaii – A Family Adventure In this episode of The Family Vacationer , Rob and Traci explore Hawaii —a stunning destination rich in culture and perfect for families. They’re joined by Robin Basso , a...

🎙️ Episode 171: Exploring Saugatuck-Douglas, Michigan – The Art Coast for Families Welcome back to The Family Vacationer ! After a brief hiatus, Rob and Traci are diving back into family travel by spotlighting one of Michigan...

In Episode 170 of The Family Vacationer , Rob continues the holiday destination series with a trip to Andalusia, Alabama. Joined by Melissa King and Maggie Homes from the Andalusia Chamber of Commerce, the episode highlights ...

**Show Notes: Episode 169 – Holiday Magic in Owosso and Shiawassee County, Michigan** Join *The Family Vacationer* as Rob spotlights Owosso and Shiawassee County, Michigan—a perfect blend of small-town charm, history, and fes...

Episode 168 Highlights: Introduction to Woodstock, Vermont Discover this charming town in central Vermont, near Lebanon, NH, and Rutland, VT. A brief history of Woodstock’s New England character and why it’s a great holiday d...

Episode Title: The Lasting Power of Family Vacation Memories Episode Description: In this heartfelt episode of *The Family Vacationer*, Rob opens up about a recent personal loss and how, through creating a memorial slideshow ...