Season 1

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 ...

The Family Vacationer Podcast - Episode 166: The Best Places to See the Leaves Changing in the Fall Episode Overview: In this episode of *The Family Vacationer*, Rob takes you on a colorful journey through some of the best pl...

Episode 165: Tackling Overtourism – A Guide to Sustainable Travel Welcome back to The Family Vacationer. I’m your host, Rob, and today we’re diving deep into a pressing issue in the travel world: overtourism. This year has se...

Episode 164 – Gainesville, FL: A Family-Friendly Destination and College Town Episode Summary: In this episode of The Family Vacationer, Rob takes you on a journey to Gainesville, Florida—a vibrant city that’s perfect for fam...

## Show Notes: Episode 163 of The Family Vacationer Podcast - Exploring Ocala, Marion County, Florida **Welcome to the show.** "Yes. Thank you for having me. I'm excited to be on and talk about Ocala." "We're excited to talk ...

**Episode 162: Lake City, Florida – A Perfect Family Travel Destination** **Special Guest: Konnie Patke** **Show Notes:** - Overview of Lake City, Florida as a family-friendly travel destination - Introduction of special gues...

Show Notes: Episode 161 - Discovering Macon, GA **Hosts:** Rob and Traci **Special Guest:** Gary Wheat, President and CEO of Visit Macon **Episode Summary:** In this exciting kickoff to our I-75 series, we dive into the vibra...

Episode 151 - Keeping Up with Family Vacation Photos Using Mylio My sincere apologies to David and Alex at Mylio for the issue with our interview recording. Look for Mylio's CEO to be on the Family Vacationer soon! **Episode...

Exploring the origins, impact, and future of resort fees in the travel industry. Episode Highlights - **Introduction to Resort Fees:** - Overview of the episode's focus on the frustration caused by resort fees. - Brief histor...