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Family Travel Unpacked: Make the Most of Travel With Kids

Melissa Conn
Family Travel
Costa Rica
Travel Planning
Hawaii
Southwest Companion Pass
Southwest Airlines
Winter Travel
Packing Hacks
Budget Travel
Credit Cards
Travel
Multigenerational Travel
Japan
Points and Miles
School Calendar
Travel Experiences
Experiential Gifts
Skiing
Vacuum Storage Bags
Iceland

Family Travel Unpacked is a family travel podcast for parents who want to travel with kids more easily, confidently, and joyfully. Hosted by Melissa from The Family Voyage, each episode breaks down real-life family travel strategies, smart planning tips, and destination inspiration so travel with kids actually feels doable.

From packing hacks and family vacation planning to hotel tips, points and... more

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Latest Episodes

Flight cancelled abroad? Here's what to do when travel disruptions hit. I'm sharing 3 mistakes I made on our Portugal spring break plus one backup flight trick every traveler needs to know.

Two cancelled flights, two mechanical failures, a sprint th... more

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Find out why Alaska is worth the effort, who it’s best for, and how to book flights usin... more

Hawaii vs Costa Rica for families: a real comparison of cost, activities, logistics and accessibility — plus which one we chose for our winter break.

If you've been going back and forth between Hawaii and Costa Rica for your family's next trip, this... more

Award travel case study: how our family is booking Portugal flights and hotels for 4 people using points — and spending under $1,000 out of pocket.

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Recent Guests

Celine Brewer
Lives in Canmore, Canada, and works with Travel Banff Canada and Banff Travel Planning
Travel Banff Canada
Episode: Banff with Kids with Celine Brewer of Travel Banff Canada
Jessica Averett
Ski instructor, founder of Skiing Kids, and expert on family ski trips
Skiing Kids
Episode: Crushing Your Family Ski Trip With Jessica Averett of Skiing Kids

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Melissa
Host of Family Travel Unpacked, affiliated with The Family Voyage (central figure across episodes)

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 7 ratings
  • Thanks for encouraging us to just go travel

    I really appreciate the fact that it makes Travel seem less of a daunting task and more of an adventure. It could be paralyzing having a kid and wanting to take them anywhere, but she provides great tips on how to just do it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    guypaco
    United States4 months ago
  • Melissa knows her stuff!

    Melissa is one of the most well travelled moms I know! Her stuff is informative and useful for any moms ( and dads ) looking for information on travelling with kids!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lindsaynieminen
    Canada5 months ago

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Listeners value the emphasis on memory-making and family-friendly activities over rigid itineraries.
Listeners praise practical tips for traveling with kids and making travel feel doable.
Fans highlight relatable, mom-led experiences and useful packing/planning advice.
Audiences appreciate candid discussions of challenges like picky eaters and navigating complex destinations.

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A practical, family-focused travel show offering actionable tips for traveling with kids. Episodes span destination planning (from Canada's Banff to Italy and Japan), kid-friendly activities, and how to manage logistics, budgets, and dietary needs (notably celiac considerations) while keeping travel enjoyable. The host frequently shares personal family experiences, packing hacks, and strategy-driven advice (hotels, points, planning) that help parents turn trips from a potential headache into memorable adventures. A standout pattern is the emphasis on realistic expectations, pacing, and memory-making over ticking off a strict itinerary, with frequent hands-on tips for families navigating safety, accessibility, and kid engagement on trips.

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