Episodes

Dollywood! This is such an amazing park and worth a family visit. Amber Davis, Publicist for Dollywood, was our special guest on Episode 40. We started out the show talking about a small sliver of Dolly Parton's accomplishments. She is truly an incredible singer, songwriter, entertainer, businesswoman, and humanitarian. Bringing it back to the park. Amber mentioned the eight coasters at Dollywood. Wild Eagle is an awesome coaster and the only winged coaster in the US. Rob mentioned visiting i...

Rob and Danny welcome Quinn Bryner to The Family Vacationer to talk about "the sweetest place on earth", HersheyPark.

Danny had a chance to interview one of his middle school students about her recent visit to Disney World. Listen in to get her 14-year-old perspective on what a visit to Disney looks like.

So much excellent information on this episode of the Family Vacationer. Thanks to our special guest, Sonia Bekhaazi. Aspen gets 300 blue sky days a year. Couple that with legendary powder that comes largely from natural snowfall, this is one exciting place to ski. There are four mountains within the Aspen/Snowmass complex: Aspen, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk, and Snowmass. Free transportation will get you from mountain to mountain and they are all on the same lift ticket. There is a Kid's Hide...

Rob and Danny welcome special guest, Karina Duran to the show. This episode is a little bit different in that instead of looking at one specific location, we're looking at all of the family-friendly resorts by Karisma Hotels. Here are the links to the hotels for more information. Generations Riviera Maya Azul Beach Riviera Cancun Azul Beach Negril Nickelodeon Punta Cana Sensatori Punta Cana Margaritaville Island Reserve All of these fantastic properties offer something fun and exciting to fami...

Dan Howard, Director of Communications for Park City Utah and the Convention and Visitor's Bureau is our guest on today's show. Park City is absolutely beautiful. The main takeaway is that there are so many outdoor activities year-round. Dan mentioned that Park City is one of the most accessible skiing destinations located only 25 minutes from the Salt Lake City International Airport. Skiing in Park City offers many opportunities for learning to ski through quality instruction and several blue...

Rob and Danny welcome Nicole Krekeler to the show. Nicole is Tourism Sales Manager from Experience Scottsdale and a Scottsdale native. Things to do: McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park - therailroadpark.com Old Town Area - oldtownscottsdale.com Hot air balloon rides at sunset! - rainbowryders.com Learn to be a Cowboy! Arizona Cowboy College - cowboycollege.com Who doesn't love a ghost town? Goldfield Ghost Town - goldfieldghosttown.com Restaurants Banderas Restaurant - https://banderarestaur...

There have been times that I felt like as a parent, I've sabotaged some of our family trips before we've even left the driveway. How well, by not being mindful of what my wife and my kids might be wanting out of a family vacation and how that might stack up what my expectations are originally called this episode the psychology of the family vacation. What we are talking about today is being honest about and managing expectations. Every single member of the family has a different set of expectat...

So much has been said about 2020. This has truly been a year unlike any other. With COVID rates continuing to rise all over the world, not everyone may feel comfortable talking about travel. We totally understand. However, with vaccines on the way, we are going to look ahead to 2021. Stacey Cabell, owner of Starstuff Travel joins us to talk travel in the coming year and what's it been like for her to own and run a travel agency during the pandemic. Parts of the discussion might surprise you. D...

Greenville, Yeah THAT Greenville, SC. Greenville has been ranked as one of top small towns in the US. Our special guest, Taryn Scher tells us some of the reasons you're going to want to schedule a trip to Greenville this holiday season and beyond. Located between Atlanta and Charlotte, we urge you not to make the mistake of just driving through. This small town offers Southern hospitality with big city amenities. Greenville offers a moderate climate right at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Moun...

We were so fortunate to have Dodie Stephens from Explore Asheville on the show. Asheville is this beautiful, eclectic southern city in the Blue Ridge Mountains that we love! The Biltmore is without a doubt a major attraction any time of year. Add the decorations for the holidays and you have a holiday destination you won't want to miss! The holidays always brings the National Gingerbread House Competition. The competition is virtual this year, but there are still some fun things you can partici...

Excited to have Evan Hopkins, VP of Global Sales and Customer Operations from the RV Rental App Outdoorsy on the show. If you've ever thought about camping in a RV, but you're not sure about the purchase or just want to temporarily experience the joys of RV travel, give this app a try. Listen to the episode for a way to get a 10% discount on your first RV rental! Also, if you own an RV and want to make a little extra money, give this episode a listen.

The Williams family join Rob and Danny to talk about their recent two-week trip out west to Yellowstone. The beauty of RV travel is that to journey is just as fun as the destination. Prairie Dogs, Shopping Center parking lots, and the largest Bass Pro Shop around all on this week's Family Vacationer!

🎧 Episode 28: Lake Lanier Georgia Discover boating, camping, dining, and year-round fun at Georgia’s most visited lake. Host: Rob & Danny Guest: Stacy Dickson, Discover Lake Lanier Description: Lake Lanier is one of the most visited lakes in the U.S.—and for good reason. In this episode, Rob and Danny chat with Stacy Dickson, President of Discover Lake Lanier, about the best ways families can enjoy this 38,000-acre destination. From camping options and houseboat rentals to waterfront dining an...

One of the great things about the domestic travel series is having the opportunity to learn more about these different cities. Huntsville, Alabama has long been known for the US Space and Rocket Center and for Space Camp. Those two attractions are well worth the trip on their own. But if you take a deeper look, there is so much more to this international city. Kristen Pepper and Beth Ridgeway from the Madison County Convention and Visitors Bureau give us the inside information on “Rocket City”....

Danny and I were fortunate to have Leon Downey on the show to talk about Pigeon Forge. Leon has been the executive director for Pigeon Forge Tourism for 20 years and lived in the area for 32 years. So he has a unique perspective on the area. It didn't take long for the conversation to turn to food. Breakfast in Pigeon Forge is amazing. Leon mentioned several places that you didn't want to miss. You can't really talk about Pigeon Forge without talking about Dolly Parton. Dolly means so much to ...

Dan and I were very excited to have Milton Segarra on the show with us from Coastal Mississippi. We always give our guests the opportunity to explain why their destination is a good choice for families planning their family vacation. Milton highlighted the ability for families to be on the coast and yet also have the opportunity for world class food and lodging. The Beau Rivage and the Hard Rock Hotel Biloxi are two examples of resorts you would find in Las Vegas. Interestingly, Milton brought...

A recap of Rob's family vacation to Destin, FL. Find out how different this beach trip was in the time of COVID-19. "Big thank you to @splashboardsmedia for the huge 50th anniversary sign. Go to our insta page (@thefamilyvacationer) to see the awesome sign. If you're in Destin and celebrating a special occasion, you can post a personal message for $99. My parents are still talking about the sign. Another big shout out to @misacharters for the information on Deep Sea fishing in Destin. They don...

Kay Maghan, Public Relations Manager for Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism stops by to talk about these beautiful beach communities on the Gulf of Mexico. Our Domestic Travel Series continues!

This episode of the Family Vacationer focuses on a 100 mile stretch of the North Carolina Coast called the Outer Banks. Lee Nettles, Executive Director of the Outer Banks Visitor's Bureau joins us to talk about these beautiful beach communities. These communities are rich with history and full of activity that your entire family will enjoy!

A quick look at some of the facts around the reopening of Walt Disney World in Orlando plus a little breaking news. Give it a listen!

Danny and his extended family took a trip to Stephen C Foster State Park in southern Georgia. Hear all about the trip and what this hidden gem of a destination has for both the camper and the glamper in all of us. To reserve your camping space at Stephen C Foster, click here! If you love a star full of skies, don't forget that this park is a certified dark sky park. Due to COVID-19, not all activities are open AND the park reserves the right to limit access to preserve social distancing guide...

This week, Rob and Danny speak with Ike High from Explore Charleston. Ike brings us up to speed on places to stay, play, and eat in downtown Charleston and the area's five beach communities. Definitely an episode you don't want to miss. Rob here, on a personal note, I love that Charleston has done such an amazing job in the preservation of it's buildings. This has gone a long way towards the retention of its history. Charleston is proof that you can still have progress without tearing down lan...

The Panhandle of Florida is, without question, one of our favorite places to visit. Nestled between Panama City Beach and Destin are the Beach Communities of 30A. They're not exactly a secret, but if they're not on your list of places to visit, they should be! Beautiful water, sugar sand beaches, delicious restaurants, one of kind shops, and the best beach vibe around. We were fortunate to have Susan Vallee on the show. Susan is the author of the book, "Meet Me on 30A". Susan talked about the d...