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Family Travel Unpacked: Make the Most of Travel With Kids
Family Travel Unpacked is a family travel podcast for parents who want to travel with kids more easily, confidently, and joyfully. Hosted by Melissa from The Family Voyage, each episode breaks down real-life family travel strategies, smart planning tips, and destination inspiration so travel with kids actually feels doable.
From packing hacks and family vacation planning to hotel tips, points and award travel for families, and travel mistakes to avoid, you’ll laugh, learn, and walk away ready to plan your next stress-free family trip.
Podcasting since 2025 • 30 episodes
Family Travel Unpacked: Make the Most of Travel With Kids
Latest Episodes
Portugal on Points: A Case Study
Award travel case study: how our family is booking Portugal flights and hotels for 4 people using points — and spending under $1,000 out of pocket.Ever wonder what it actually looks like to build a trip from scratch using points a...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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LA with Kids: A Mom's Insider Guide
If you're planning a trip to Los Angeles with kids, this episode is your insider playbook. Melissa lived in LA for 20 years, raised her kids there, and still visits multiple times a year — including just last week, when she visited two attracti...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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31:13
9 Common Family Travel Planning Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
Avoid these 9 common family travel mistakes! From booking too late to overpacking, learn how to plan better trips with kids and save money with points & miles along the way.Planning family travel doesn't have to be overwhelming. In t...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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20:48
Cool Summer Family Vacations: Alaska, Iceland, Michigan & Beyond | Travel With Kids
Family summer vacations don't have to mean sweltering heat. Discover 5 cool-weather destinations perfect for travel with kids this summer.In this episode of Family Travel Unpacked, host Melissa shares real experiences from epic family ro...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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27:22
Banff with Kids with Celine Brewer of Travel Banff Canada
Planning a family trip to Banff? Join Melissa as she talks with Celine of Travel Banff Canada about visiting Banff with kids - from best times to visit and where to stay to budgeting tips and must-do activities. Celine, a mom of two living in C...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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42:26