If you are looking for a quiet island getaway with lots of culture, a national park, new foods, friendly locals, and gorgeous beaches, consider adding American Samoa to your bucket list. Melinda Clayville from AmSamFam lives in American Samoa with her family and she shares what visiting families will love to see, do, eat, and explore on a visit to these beautiful islands in the South Pacific.

We recently got a new passport for our daughter and I was reminded how many things should be gathered and planned to make it a smooth process. Today I'm sharing my step-by-step guide that I've put together based on lots of research and our own experiences. If you are thinking about getting your child a passport, listen to the episode for many useful tips. Plus check out the show notes for a quick reference checklist that you can use to guide you through the process.

We just returned from an Alaskan cruise and have all the information you will want if you are heading out on a cruise soon. Lisa shares the things they did to get ready before the cruise plus all of the pandemic-related changes they noticed while on the cruise. Hopefully, many of these changes are here to stay!

Lisa sailed on the Majestic Princess on a 7-night cruise to Alaska. If you will be cruising, be sure to check with your ship for up-to-the-minute updates and guidelines.

Our family recently took a last-minute trip to Milwaukee and got to spend a few days exploring a new-to-us city. Although our time was short, we packed in a lot of experiences and I'm sharing the things we enjoyed, something you can skip, plus a few things that we still have on our list for next time.

Who's ready to save money on their next vacation? Today, Lisa's guest, Kelly Davidson from Epic Mom's Travel shares 10 practical ways to cut the spending when you plan your next trip. She shares 5 things you definitely want to try and 5 things you should not do when traveling that will help stretch your travel dollars.

Whether you are a first-time cruiser or you've been on many cruises, packing can always be something that is a bit tricky. Depending on your cruise ports, you will need to pack for a variety of experiences such as beach time, city exploration, helicopter glacier tours, formal nights, loungewear, and more. Our family has been able to cruise many times and I've gained experience with what you really should pack and what you can leave at home. Let me share my tips for perfect packing for cruises.

There are common reasons why people don't travel: fear, time, and money. Today our guest, Deborah Haile, from Tiny Global Footprints joins Lisa to share inspiration on how you can conquer your travel fears, find more time to travel, and savvy ways to find the best prices for your trips.

Ready to learn all about exploring the best places in South Dakota? Kristen and Mark Morgan from Where Are Those Morgans? join Lisa to guide you through an amazing family vacation in South Dakota. Discover not-to-be-missed sites, some off-the-beaten-path discoveries plus where to hike and stop along your journey.

There are several practical and simple ways to make your experience in the national parks the best family vacation. Learn how to avoid crowds, make the most of your time, and when you should go to the parks. Suzannah and Chris Hinton from Hinton the Trail join Lisa to share wise advice that you will want to use on your next visit to a national park.

Would you love to take a trip along the iconic Route 66 with stops at many of the places that inspired places and characters in the well-loved Disney Cars movies? Our guest, Kylie Neuhaus joins us to shares her experience driving along Route 66 and discovering many of the Cars movie inspiration sites. She breaks down the drive, lets you know where to stop, and what to look for at different stops. Listen in and let us help you plan your next road trip!