Join Kelsey and guest Caroline as they discuss Caroline's (family of 4) trip to the brand new Conrad Orlando, which is part of the family-friendly Evermore Resort Orlando.

In this episode we discuss:

• The brand new Conrad Orlando (VERY close to Disney parks)
• Conrad guests have access to family-friendly Evermore Resort including an 8-acre crystal clear lagoon, water slide, rope swing, cliff jumping, kayaks and stand-up paddle boards!
• Conrad restaurants: The beachfront Papaya Club, Ceiba rooftop Mexican restaurant, Sophia's Italian Trattoria
• The Conrad luxury Disney shuttle
• Views of Magic Kingdom and Epcot fireworks from The Conrad rooftop

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Join Kelsey is she shares about her magical weekend exploring Tennessee State Park Fall Creek Falls.

In this episode she discusses:

• Staying at the brand new Fall Creek Falls Lodge with her family of 5 and her dog!
• Cane Creek Falls, Cane Creek Cascades, Fall Creek Falls hike
• The on-site restaurant, Canopy Challenge Course (ropes course), public pool (you have to buy a day pass) and golf course.
• Packable s'mores roasting sticks to have on hand when traveling.

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Join Alyssa & I as we talk about her 10 year anniversary trip to Banff in Alberta, Canada. In this episode we discuss:

• The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise hotel
• Visiting picturesque Lake Louise and the surrounding hikes
• Emerald Lake, Bow Lake, Peyto Lake and Lake Morraine
• The Fairmont Banff Springs hotel in downtown Banff
• Seeing the Northern Lights!
• HIKING BOOK REFERENCED: Best Day Hikes in Banff National Park
• The Rocky Mountaineer train - Rocky Mountaineer Instagram account

Be sure to check-out Alyssa's Banff highlight bubble on her Instagram page: happily.ever.nashville.

And special shout-out to Alyssa's travel agent Megan who helped her book her entire trip: megsharesthemagic.

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COZY EARTH - 40% off Bamboo Sheets that feel like hotel luxury with code: CE-KELSEYGRAVES

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SPANX.COM - Use code KGRAVESXSPANX for 15% OFF full-price items and FREE SHIPPING. My current fav travel outfit is the Air Essentials Jumpsuit.

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On this episode of Trip Tales, Kelsey interviews Laura about driving to Dollywood from New Jersey with toddlers!

After hearing about Dollywood and the Great Smoky Mountains from friends, Laura and her family decided to drive from Ocean City, NJ to Dollywood!

They stayed at Dolly Parton's beautiful DreamMore Resort and enjoyed all the perks that come with it.

We discuss navigating Dollywood with toddlers and hiking the Smoky Mountains with a double BOB stroller. 

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Join host Kelsey Graves and guest Kari as they talk about visiting Dollywood and Dolly Parton's DreamMore resort and hotel in Pigeon Forge, TN.

In this episode we cover:

• Dolly Parton's DreamMore Resort  including the family suites with bunk beds.
• Dollywood perks you get by staying at the DreamMore Resort including: priority access to Dollywood, a complimentary TimeSaver Pass, complimentary door-to-door shuttle transportation to the park, and Saturday Early Entry.
• DreamMore Resort amenities including: Indoor/Outdoor pools, Camp DW Kids Activities (s'mores, bedtime stories, etc.), Spa, Restaurants.
• Best rides and roller coasters at Dollywood.
• Best food at Dollywood (hint: don't miss the famous Cinnamon Bread!)
• Dolly's new sister resort HeartSong which opened in 2023 right next to DreamMore!
• Other can't-miss activities and restaurants in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg & Sevierville, Tennessee including: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Laurel Falls Trail, Wilderness at the Smokies indoor water park, the Pirate Voyage Dinner Show, Anakeesta, The Track Go-Karts, Ober Gatlinburg, The Old Mill, Huck Finn's and Apple Barn.

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Join Nicole as she shares about staying at The Hilton on Marco Island, FL with her family of 5.

In this episode we cover:

• Why visiting Marco Island, FL is such a lovely vacation destination.
• An overview of the Hilton hotel on Marco Island: the location, rooms, pool, restaurants, spa and the beach.
• Favorite family-friendly resaturants on Marco Island including: Pinchers, Joey's Pizza, Doreen's, Oyster Society, C.J.'s on the Bay, Mango's and The Snook Inn.
• Family-friendly things to do on Marco Island, FL: 10K Alley arcade, Marco Golf & Garden putt-putt, Mackle Park, Calusa Spirit boat ride via Marco Island Water Sports, Keewaydin Island via the Hemmingway Water Shuttle.

SHOW NOTES & MENTIONS

Airport Car Service: Brian Cruz with BC Executive Service BCExectuiveService.com

Ferry Service from Marco Island to Keewaydin Island: https://www.hemingwaywatershuttle.com/

Boat tours (shelling, dolphins, islands) that pick up at Hilton, JW Marriott & Crystal Shores: https://marcoislandwatersports.com/adventures/calusa-spirit/

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COZY EARTH - 40% off Bamboo Sheets that feel like hotel luxury with code: CE-KELSEYGRAVES

BLING2O - 10% OFF Bling2o kids ski or swim goggles with code: KELSEY

SPANX.COM - Use code KGRAVESXSPANX for 15% OFF full-price items and FREE SHIPPING. My current fav travel outfit is the Air Essentials Jumpsuit.

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On this introductory episode, travel content-creator Kelsey Graves shares why she started the Trip Tales podcast and how it works!

On each episode, a guest will join to discuss a vacation destination with Kelsey. They will talk about how to get there, where to stay, best dining options, things to do, and even get into the nitty-gritty like how much the trip cost!

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COZY EARTH - 40% off Bamboo Sheets that feel like hotel luxury with code: CE-KELSEYGRAVES

BLING2O - 10% OFF Bling2o kids ski or swim goggles with code: KELSEY

SPANX.COM - Use code KGRAVESXSPANX for 15% OFF full-price items and FREE SHIPPING. My current fav travel outfit is the Air Essentials Jumpsuit.

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