This Travel Tribe

My husband Ward and I bought into a timeshare over a decade ago and have a lot of experience we'd like to share about all of the pros and cons we have discovered about owning a timeshare. We have tips for where to buy timeshare points (not directly from the timeshare company!) plus reasons why we think owning a timeshare was great when we had a young family, and a limited budget. We are open about all of the limitations timeshares we have discovered too. Join Ward and Lisa for this fun and informative episode that we hope will inspire future family travels.

Design can influence how you travel, things you do while you are on vacation, and how you incorporate travel memories in your home. GG LeMere joins Lisa to share her graphic design knowledge about how to notice cool design elements while you are traveling and why this is important. We also talk about different ways you can bring home (mostly free) things from vacation to use in your home. Have you ever thought of collecting snow and bringing it home? Come hear GG's creative and inspiring ideas that you will want to use on your next trip.

Are you wondering about all of the best things to do in Houston with your family? Jessica Long from Our Long Life joins Lisa on the podcast to guide you through all of her family's favorite things to see, do, eat, and experience in Houston, Texas. Learn about what to see (The Water Wall, Butterfly Center, Farms, & more!) plus what to eat, and when to come & what to expect from the Houston Rodeo.

Our family has been using vacation rentals for years and we think it's the best place to stay while traveling. I have a lot of tips about things to consider when booking, how to make your stay the best possible, things you can do to have a smooth checkout, and more. I've also been an Airbnb host for several years and share ideas and tips from that perspective about getting the most out of your stay in a vacation home.

Disney trips can feel intimidating for many families, especially if you have a child with special needs. Beth Vermillion joins Lisa to share her experiences at Disney Parks with her special needs children. She shares how Disney has accommodated their needs and she gives great suggestions of ways others can have great family experiences at Disney Parks. We talk through how to use the Disney Park Disability Access Service Card (DAS), practical ways to calm anxiety both before you arrive at the park, and ideas to try while in the park.

Disney trips can feel intimidating for many families, especially if you have a child with special needs. Beth Vermillion joins Lisa to share her experiences at Disney Parks with her special needs children. She shares how Disney has accommodated their needs and she gives great suggestions of ways others can have great family experiences at Disney Parks. We talk through how to use the Disney Park Disability Access Service Card (DAS), practical ways to calm anxiety both before you arrive at the park, and ideas to try while in the park.

Do you feel like you don't have enough money to travel? Does it seem overwhelming to start saving money for your dream trip? Today Danielle Desir from The Thought Card joins Lisa to share many of her practical tips for saving money for vacations. There are many gems like "treat travel as a bill" and "you are always saving for a trip" plus many more insights. Learn how you can set up travel savings accounts, what apps are great for saving money, and how to shift your mindset to feel excited about budgeting for travel.

Did you know that Pittsburgh is a great family-friendly vacation option with so many parks, museums, food, outdoor activities, and great day trips? Amanda Emmerling from Toddling Traveler joins Lisa to be your guide through all of the wonderful things to see, do, eat, and explore in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We talk about parks you won't want to miss, activities on the rivers, the many different museums you will want to visit, some of Amanda's top food picks, neighborhoods you can check out, plus a great list of day trips that are a short jaunt from the city.

We all want to get out, travel, and explore with our family right now but the pandemic posses a big challenge. Today I'm sharing about trips our family took this summer, how we made them work, safety precautions we considered, places we were able to stay (and why we felt they were safe), how we traveled by both car and plane, and how we handled food and activities. I hope to inspire you to discover some great travel options in your area and you can use our experiences as a springboard for ideas for your future family travel.

Are you looking for an amazing road trip to take with your family? Have you considered visiting Southern Utah? With several National Parks, lakes, charming towns, outdoor summer plays, the Shakespeare Festival, excellent hikes, and even dinosaur prints, this is a great family vacation option. Tami Wilcox from Postcards and Passports joins Lisa to highlight many of the places her family has enjoyed visiting over many years of traveling through this area. Listen in and let us help you start planning your next family adventure!