Trip Tales | A Family Travel Podcast

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  • Seoul, South Korea & Taipei, Taiwan - Park Hyatt Seoul, Mandarin Oriental Taipei, Lotte World With a Kid and Michelin Street Food!
    Kelsey chats with Joey from Plano, Texas, and host of the Travel Bros Podcast, about his month long Asia adventure in May 2025 with his wife, their 6 year old daughter, and his mother-in-law (who grew up in Korea). They recap two stops: Seoul, South Korea and Taipei, Taiwan, mixing luxury stays at Park Hyatt Seoul and Mandarin Oriental Taipei with real life family travel with a kiddo in tow. They talk everything from kid-friendly highlights like Lotte World (the largest indoor amusement park) to Korean baseball to fabulous food!This episode is available to watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kelseygravesIf you’d like to share about your trip on the podcast, email me at: [email protected] Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_gravesFollow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygravesJoin us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879Mentioned in this episode:
    - Travel Bros Pod YouTube video of the Park Hyatt Seoul room setup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2G-KLcpFekk
    - Planning around monsoon season
    - DMZ Tours in South Korea
    - SEOUL: Ganghnam District, Gimpo Airport, Park Hyatt Seoul, Starfield Library, McDonald's in Korea, Lotte World, Toys R Us, Kidzania, Lotte World Tower, Seoul Sky, Everland, Korean Baseball - Kiwoom Heroes, Gocheok Sky Dome, Vaunce Trampoline Park, Korean Kid Cafes, Korean fried chicken at Kkanbu Chicken, Bibimbap
    - TAIPEI: Mandarin Oriental, Dragon Boat Festival, Maokong Gondola, Mountain Tea House, Taipei Zoo, Raohe Night Market, Michelin-rated Fuzhou Black Pepper Bun, Rainbow Bridge, Gua Bao, Taipei 101, Gira Pizza, But We Love Butter
    - Okinawa, Japan
    Trip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal’s Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and U.S. National Parks. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.

    Trip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal’s Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and National Parks like Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons and Yosemite. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.
    1 hr 7 min
  • Kelsey Unpacked: Skincare in the Air - Fav Tools + Products That Are Actually Making a Difference
    On today’s episode of Kelsey Unpacked, we’re talking Skincare in the Air, aka my fun travel tradition with my daughter. If we’re on an early morning flight, we pull out our toiletry bag and do our skincare right there in our seats.I’m sharing the tools and products that are actually making a difference for my skin in my 40s, plus my must-haves that make it into my toiletry bag. Also sharing the few things I genuinely can’t live without.Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_gravesFollow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygravesJoin us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879Mentioned in this episode:
    - SHOP skincare products on my ShopMy page: https://shopmy.us/collections/public/3657421
    - SHOP skincare products on Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0C7y0tGgjIk
    - Megelin LED Red Light Therapy Face Mask
    - Medicube Kojic Acid Tumeric Glycolic Acid Pads
    - Therabody Theraface Depuffing Wand
    - Maskiss 24K Gold Eye Masks
    - Cetaphil Gentle Face Cleanser
    - La Roche-Posay Thermal Water Spray
    - Tula 'Spresso Energizing Eye Balm
    - Uncommon Beauty Glutathione Serum
    - Pacifica Glow Baby Serum
    - Youth the the People: Triple Peptide Hyaluronic Acid & Retinal and Niacinamide
    - Olay Pro Advanced Regenerist
    - La Roche-Posay Tinted Mineral Sunscreen
    - Hydrafacial
    - Dysport

    Trip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal’s Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and National Parks like Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons and Yosemite. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.
    35 min
  • Denmark w/ Kids - Copenhagen, Tivoli Gardens (Walt Disney's Inspiration!), LEGO in Billund, Stroopwafels and an Amsterdam Stopover
    Kelsey chats with Michelle (@jetsetwithjohnsons on Instagram), a mom of two from Michigan (9 year old daughter and 7 year old son), about their family of four’s spring trip to Denmark in April/May 2025.They kick things off with a two day stopover in Amsterdam (stroopwafels!), then head to Billund, Denmark, the home of LEGO, where LEGO House completely blew them away. From there, it’s on to Copenhagen for classic Danish charm and a visit to Tivoli Gardens, the magical amusement park that famously inspired Walt Disney when he created Disneyland. They also take a day trip to Roskilde for the Viking Ship Museum.For their final four nights, they stayed in a Kindred home exchange in Malmö, Sweden and commuted into Copenhagen each day by train. Michelle also shares why Denmark felt like one of the most family-friendly places they’ve ever visited, especially with the great playgrounds everywhere you turn.This episode is available to watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kelseygravesIf you’d like to share about your trip on the podcast, email me at: [email protected] Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_gravesFollow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygravesJoin us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879Mentioned in this episode:
    - KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
    - SAS Airlines
    - Amsterdam: King's Day, Hortus Botanicus (botanical gardens), Hyatt Regency Amsterdam, Zaanse Schans windmill village, VanWonderen Stroopwafels, Sam & Julia, Binnenhof, Hyatt Place Airport
    - European room occupancy rules
    - Billund: Home of LEGO, LEGO Land, LEGO House, Mini Chef
    - Kindred and Home Exchange
    - Copenhagen: Hotel SKT Anne (Mr. & Mrs. Smith property), Nyhaven, Amalienborg Palace, Frederick's Church (marble church), Tivoli Gardens
    - Roskilde: Viking Ship Museum, Roskilde Cathedral
    - Malmo, Sweden: Malmo Public Library, Story Hotel Malmo (Hyatt), 
    - UE261 Law



    Trip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal’s Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and National Parks like Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons and Yosemite. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.
    1 hr 22 min
  • Kelsey Unpacked: Vacation Ready Body - GLP-1s, Workouts, Spray Tans & Nails
    In this episode, I’m sharing my real-life “vacation ready body” routine and the things that help me feel confident heading into a trip, especially when swimsuits are involved.I’m talking about what I’m finally doing differently for myself: my GLP-1 journey (specifically tirzepatide), how it’s supported my insulin sensitivity, and the mindset shift that’s come with choosing a new kind of care for my body. Plus, I’m breaking down my go-to glow up staples before I travel: my favorite Sun Tan City spray tan (yes, I always do double legs), the workouts I actually stick with: HOTWORX, walking with my weighted vest, and my Peloton Tread routine.Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_gravesFollow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygravesJoin us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879Mentioned in this episode:
    - Tiffany Balin, NP (https://www.instagram.com/tiffanybalin_np) with Salus Integrative (https://www.salusintegrative.health/)
    - Insulin Sensitivity and Hypoglycemia
    - GLP-1s: Tirzepatide and Semaglutide
    - Sun Tan City Spray Tan: Catalina tint, dark, double legs
    - HOTWORX
    - Weighted vest walks
    - Peloton Tread
    - Laser Hair Removal
    - Mel Robbins quote


    Trip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal’s Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and National Parks like Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons and Yosemite. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.
    55 min
  • San Diego, CA - Hyatt Regency Mission Bay on Points, Waterslides, Beach, SeaWorld, USS Midway and Pool Towel Drama!
    Kelsey chats with Jen (@diveintopoints on Instagram) from Wisconsin, who lives on a hobby farm with her husband and three kids (a 6 year old daughter and 4 year old twin boys). Jen, her family, and her parents headed to San Diego in October 2025 staying at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay, booked on points.In this episode, Jen shares about the waterslides and pools their kids couldn’t get enough of, plus beach time at Mission Beach, beautiful sunset views, and their favorite moments at SeaWorld and aboard the USS Midway. Quick note: our connection dropped at the very end of recording, so Jen’s answer to the final Trip Tales question is here in the show notes. If someone out there is considering this trip, what is it about San Diego and the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay that would make you say: Just Book It?
    I'd say just book it because you can't beat an easy trip to soak up the sunshine, slip down waterslides and enjoy a family friendly resort. Kids grow up too fast to not take the trip! -JenThis episode is now available to watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kelseygravesIf you’d like to share about your trip on the podcast, email me at: [email protected] Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_gravesFollow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygravesJoin us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879Mentioned in this episode:
    - Link to the inflatable travel bed: https://amzlink.to/az0wCGVzlVgpS
    - Link to inflatable booster seat: https://amzlink.to/az0xDyfGJ0mGH
    - Link to collapsible beach toys: https://amzlink.to/az0f5UVVALIq8
    - Points and Miles, Delta and Hyatt
    - Hyatt Regency Mission Bay, Guest of Honor
    - USS Midway
    - Kids Free San Diego in October
    - Flytographer
    - Tecolote Playground
    - Mission Beach
    - Sea World: Dolphins, Orcas, Sea Lions
    - Red Marlin restaurant at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay

    Trip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal’s Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and U.S. National Parks. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.


    Trip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal’s Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and National Parks like Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons and Yosemite. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.
    56 min
  • Kelsey Unpacked: I planned an entire trip around my fav wine (Chablis) + our 2026 travel booked so far!
    I’m sharing all the 2026 travel we have booked so far. And the star of the show: we’re going to French wine country and staying in a chateau near Chablis… because yes, I truly planned an entire trip around my favorite glass of wine. Chablis is my forever favorite, and the fact that we’re making it happen AND booking it on points and miles is just...chef’s kiss.In this episode I’m walking you through every trip we have on the calendar:
     • Marco Island, FL
     • Boise, Idaho ski trip
     • Indy 500
     • Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana in the Dominican Republic (on points!)
     • And the big one: France for a chateau stay near Chablis booked with points and milesBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_gravesFollow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygravesJoin us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879Mentioned in this episode:
    - Marco Island, Florida
    - Boise, Idaho: Tamarack Ski Resort, Bogus Basin Ski Resort 
    - Southwest Companion Pass
    - The Points for Normal People podcast with Katie: https://podcast.katiestraveltricks.com/
    - Indianapolis 500 Hulman Terrace Suite
    - Trip Tales Disney Cruise episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disney-wish-stuck-at-sea-my-honest-review-of-our/id1731455602
    - Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana All-Inclusive in the Dominican Republic
    - Trip Tales Hyatt Ziva Cancun vs. Cap Cana episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/se/podcast/cancun-vs-punta-cana-hyatt-ziva-showdown-which-family/id1731455602
    - Scape Park in Punta Cana
    - American Express Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards, BILT Points, Rakuten
    - Unoaked Chardonnay, Chablis
    - France: Paris, Chateau de la Resle
    - Air France
    - Aer Lingus, Dublin U.S. Pre-clearance 
    Trip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal’s Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and U.S. National Parks. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.


    Trip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal’s Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and National Parks like Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons and Yosemite. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.
    45 min
  • Orlando, FL - Camping at Disney’s Fort Wilderness, Typhoon Lagoon, Epic Universe, Terra Luna Resort
    Kelsey chats with Cassandra and Chris from @thenextpursuit on Instagram about their summer road trip from Chattanooga, TN to Orlando, Florida to camp at Disney World’s Fort Wilderness Resort with their 5-year-old son in July 2025. They share their favorite Fort Wilderness moments like the campfire sing-along with s’mores, Chip and Dale, and spending time with the Disney horses at the stables. Plus, they talk about scoring free Typhoon Lagoon tickets, squeezing in a stay at Universal’s Terra Luna Resort, and experiencing Epic Universe. This episode is now available to watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kelseygravesIf you’d like to share about your trip on the podcast, email me at: [email protected] Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_gravesFollow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygravesJoin us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879Mentioned in this episode:
    - Camping at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort: Chip 'N Dale's Campfire Sing-A-Long, Tri-Circle-D Ranch horses, pony rides, Trails End restaurant
    - Free waterpark pass to Typhoon Lagoon
    - World's Largest Peanut Monument and Carol's Sausage in Ashburn, Georgia
    - Sailfish Splash Waterpark in Stuart, FL
    - Universal Orlando City Walk: Cowfish Restaurant
    - Terra Luna Resort
    - Epic Universe: Super Mario World, Bowsers Challenge, Monsters Unchained, Curse of the Werewolf, Dragon Racers Rally, Mead Hall, Stardust Racers
    Trip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal’s Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and U.S. National Parks. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.

    Trip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal’s Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and National Parks like Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons and Yosemite. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.
    1 hr 2 min
  • Kelsey Unpacked: My Word for 2026 (And How Much Money My Podcast Made in 2025)
    Kelsey Unpacked is here, and we’re kicking things off with something I do every single year: choosing one word to guide my entire year.In this very first episode, I’m sharing my word for 2026, why I picked it, and what I’m hoping it brings into my life, my travel, and my work. And because we’re unpacking things a little deeper on Wednesdays, I’m also pulling back the curtain and sharing exactly how much money my podcast made in 2025, and what I’m focusing on next as Trip Tales keeps growing.Join us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_gravesFollow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygravesMentioned in this episode:
    - My Amazon Daily Planner: https://amzlink.to/az0epIpAZQjgO
    - Fair Play book: https://amzn.to/494y1sX
    - Fair Play card game: https://amzn.to/49HdpGj
    - The Calm App
    - HOTWORX

    Trip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal’s Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and National Parks like Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons and Yosemite. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.
    31 min
  • Bergen, Norway - Cozy, Slower-Paced Travel: Fjords, Hygge Lifestyle & a Real-Life Polar Express!
    In this episode of Trip Tales, I’m chatting with Monica an American mom who’s been living in Norway for the past 8 years with her family. Monica is the founder of Wanderwild Family Retreats (wanderwildfamilyretreats.com) and shares her best tips for visiting Bergen with kids from fjords and funiculars to troll hikes, cozy hygge vibes, and a real life Polar Express experience. She’s packed this episode with her favorite spots and local insight and let’s just say… I’m officially booking my trip to Bergen ASAP! You can find Monica on Instagram at @wanderwildfamilyretreats (https://www.instagram.com/wanderwildfamilyretreats).This episode is now available to watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kelseygravesIf you’d like to share about your trip on the podcast, email me at: [email protected] Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_gravesFollow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygravesJoin us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879Mentioned in this episode:
    - Oslo vs. Bergen
    - The Bergen Line Train - a real-life Polar Express!
    - Bergen International Airport
    - Bryggen - historical seaport town in Bergen
    - Viking history
    - Island of Askoy
    - The Hanseatic Hotel
    - Fin.no vacation rentals
    - Mount Floyen, Floibanen Funicular, Skomakerstuen Cafe
    - Bergen Aquarium
    - Island of Herdla
    - Fjord cruises in Flam
    - Norway in a Nutshell tour
    - Voss Ski Resort Area
    - Geirangerfjord
    - Hygge lifestyle
    - Pinosha salted meat 
    - Bergen coffee and sandwich shop: Godt Brød Vestre Torggaten
    - Bergen dinner spots: Brasilia (https://brasilia.no), Cartel's (https://www.cartels.no)
    - Weather in Norway
    Trip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal’s Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and U.S. National Parks. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.

    Trip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal’s Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and National Parks like Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons and Yosemite. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.
    58 min
  • Trip Tales Replay: Marco Island, FL - The #1 Most-Listened Episode of 2025! (My Complete Guide)
    This was my #1 most listened to episode of 2025! If you’re planning a trip to Marco Island, Florida (or hoping to soon) this is your complete start-to-finish guide.I’m sharing exactly where to stay, where to eat, what to do, and the little details that make a Marco trip feel so special. I also break down my favorite sunset spots, family-friendly activities, and cost-saving tips.If you’d like to share about your trip on the podcast, email me at: [email protected] Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_gravesFollow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygravesJoin us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879Mentioned in this episode:
    - Episode 1: Marco Island, FL - Staying at the Hilton with Nicole's Family of 5
    - Episode 7: Marcos Island, FL - The Iconic JW Marriott Marco Island Had Jenni's Family of 4 Feeling Like They Had Left the U.S.
    - Fort Myers Airport - Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
    - Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)
    - JW Marriott Marco Island (10K Alley Arcarde) and Paradise by Sirene Rooms
    - Marriott Crystal Shores
    - Hilton Marco Island
    - Calusa Spirit via Marco Island Water Sports (Dolphins!)
    - Keewaydin Island
    - Pirates of Marco Island, Marco Golf & Garden, Mackle Park
    - Doreen's Cup of Joe, Cocomo's "U Hook It, We Cook It!", Joey's Pizza, Snook Inn (and Milton the Manatee), Oyster Society, Tesoro, Fin Bistro, Sweet Annie's
    - Isle of Capri: Island Gypsy and Capri Fish House
    Trip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal’s Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and U.S. National Parks. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.

    Trip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal’s Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and National Parks like Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons and Yosemite. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.
    49 min

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