Family Travel Unpacked: Make the Most of Travel With Kids

Family Travel Unpacked: Make the Most of Travel With Kids

Author: Melissa Conn Language: English Episodes: 50
Ever feel like the idea of traveling with your family is more exhausting than the actual trip? Family Travel Unpacked: Make the Most of Travel With Kids is here to change that. Melissa Conn, the voice behind The Family Voyage, hosts this conversation, turning overwhelming itineraries into manageable adventures. Instead of generic advice, you’ll hear honest breakdowns of what works and what doesn’t, drawn from real experiences on the road. The focus is on practical, actionable ideas that build confidence, whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a months-long journey. Episodes delve into the nitty-gritty, from mastering the art of packing a single carry-on for multiple kids to navigating hotel stays that actually feel restful. Melissa explores how to leverage points and award travel to make bigger trips financially possible, and she doesn’t shy away from discussing common travel mistakes so you can avoid them. This podcast serves as a reliable resource for transforming anxiety into anticipation, helping you create trips filled with genuine connection and joy. It’s about moving beyond survival mode to discover the unique rewards that come from exploring the world together. Tune in for a dose of inspiration and the grounded strategies you need to make family travel not just doable, but deeply rewarding.
Episodes
Reflecting on Full-Time Family Travel, Nine Years Later [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:29
Nine years ago this month, Melissa's family packed up the car and set off on what was supposed to be a one-year adventure — and turned into almost two. In this reflective episode, she looks back at what actually stuck: t…
19 Perfect Fall Break Destinations for Families (Region by Region) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:03
Episode Description My most popular article of the year — now an episode. A region-by-region fall break guide for families, plus four spots that didn't make the original article. East Coast Fall Break Escapes: New York C…
Travel with kids for FREE? Yes please! (Replay) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:13
Our Trip Fell Apart (But Our Points Didn't) — Plus How to Travel for Free with Kids A Southwest delay killed our Charleston beach trip — but because it was booked on points, we walked away without losing a dime. Here's e…
Philadelphia Recap: 24 Hours in the City of Brotherly Love [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:17
Planning a weekend trip to Philadelphia? We spent 24 hours in the city using points for flights and a free hotel night, hitting Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and some of the best Israeli food in the country. We fl…
Boston With Kids Recap: Taking a Bite of Beantown [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:24
Boston with kids doesn't have to mean one long trip — after two separate weekend visits in the same year, here's what's worth doing, where to stay on points, and the one expense that caught us off guard. In this episode…
London vs. Azores Recap: A Kid's Take [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:03
Wondering whether London or the Azores is the better pick for your next family trip? In this episode of Family Travel Unpacked, my 12 year old takes over as our tween travel expert and gives her honest, unfiltered review…
The Ins and Outs of Unaccompanied Minor Travel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:09
Kids Flying Alone? Everything Parents Need to Know About Unaccompanied Minor Travel Can kids fly alone — and how does it actually work? This episode covers everything parents need to know about domestic unaccompanied min…
6 Sneaky Ways We Rack Up Travel Points (No New Cards Required) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:43
Six low-effort habits for earning more travel points and miles as a family - no new credit cards required. In this episode, you'll learn six specific strategies to earn extra points and miles without opening a single new…
What to Pack for Alaska (BONUS EPISODE) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:08
Packing for Alaska? There are a few items that most people overlook — and after three trips, Melissa knows exactly what they are. In this bonus episode, she shares the five things she never travels to Alaska without, inc…