This Travel Tribe

Did you go off to summer camp as a kid or wish you had? It's not too late to have a fabulous summer camp experience and you can bring along your whole family! Joanne Jarret is joining Lisa today to share fun and inspirational insights into what a family camp is, where you can attend one, what it's like to go to camp with your whole family (spoiler alert: it's fabulous!), how this type of vacation bonds family members, and how this will foster independence in your children.

If you are looking for a unique and memorable experience when visiting New York City, then I highly recommend that you make plans to climb into the Statue of Liberty's Crown. Our family has been able to do this a couple of times and I'm excited to share all of our tips and ideas for making this a smooth and exciting experience for your family. I'm sharing insights on acquiring tickets, getting through security, what to expect on Liberty Island, and things to know about the climb into the crown.

San Fransisco is a fabulous city to explore with teens with so many exciting places to visit. Anne Abreau, a travel blogger living in the Bay Area, joins Lisa to share all of the activities that you won't want to miss on your next family vacation to San Fransisco. We talk through the typical touristy options plus discuss some not-to-be-missed experiences. As a bonus, Anne shares two exciting day trips that you will want to take if you have a little extra vacation time.

What makes Kona, Hawaii a great family vacation destination? Let me share our family's Kona experiences with you and guide you to discovering wonderful activities that you can do together while enjoying this island paradise. Learn about our favorite activities that you won't want to miss like visiting an octopus farm, doing a night snorkel with manta rays, kayaking with dolphins, and more! I'll share all of the details about what you need to know about each activity. With so many wonderful options in Kona, I hope that our family's guidance will springboard you into one our your best trips ever.

Wyoming has plenty of room to roam for your family on your next vacation. Today Piper Singer from the Wyoming Office of Tourism joins Lisa to share all of the highlights she thinks you'll want to include when planning a family trip to Wyoming. With stunning national parks, natural hot springs, endless outdoor activities, rodeos, western museums, quaint little towns, and lots of open space there is guaranteed to be something for everyone with a vacation to Wyoming. Consider this your essential guide to planning the perfect vacation to the state of Wyoming.

There are so many amazing cities to visit in the United States and today our family is sharing five of our favorite destinations. I asked each family member to choose one of their favorite US cities and highlight things they loved doing when we visited that city to share with you today. Is one of our favorites one of your favorites too? Join us to learn about places we feel make great family vacation destinations and what you can do when you visit these cities.

There are so many amazing places in the world to visit and it can be a challenge figuring out where to go next. We are here to inspire you with fresh ideas and inspiration on where you can take your family on your next big adventure. Maryann Jones Thompson joins Lisa to share her picks for the top 20 destinations you should consider adding to your bucket list this year.

There are so many great places to share and this episode is divided into two parts. This is part two.

Since we are all currently staying at home and finding fun ways to spend time together as a family, I thought I'd put together my top ten list for budget-friendly and travel-focused staycation ideas. I'll share creative and simple ways to enjoy some travel experiences while at home like having a family spa day, ways to get the most out of your backyard, finding a penpal, having a cultural day, and more.

We all know that food can really enhance your travel experience but how can you discover the flavors, spices, and specialties that different destinations have to offer? Sandra Clark Jergensen joins Lisa to share her food discovery experiences from traveling to many destinations around the world. Learn how Sandra researches food before a trip, where she suggests that you shop for food while traveling, and how you can have the most authentic food experiences while exploring the world.

Do you ever feel overwhelmed when you think about planning a family vacation? Do you want to try out new destinations but you aren't even sure where to go? How much free time do you have available in your schedule to plan a trip?

Trip planning can be a big task that prevents people from taking vacations and I want to help! Today I'm sharing my trip planning process which I hope will help you think of new ways to simplify the process and even make it exciting and fun.

Join me as I talk through choosing a vacation destination, help you think through transportation and accommodation options, and give insights on manageable ways to organize the activities you will do each day while on vacation.