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 • 22 episodes
Family Travel Unpacked: Make the Most of Travel With Kids
Latest Episodes
Travel With Kids: Picky Eater Edition
Family travel with kids gets easier when picky eaters become adventurous! Learn 8 strategies to help your children try new foods while traveling.Struggling with picky eaters on family trips? You're not alone. In this episode of Fa...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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11:24
Icon of the Seas: A Kid's Take
Icon of the Seas from a kid's perspective! 11-year-old Shoshana shares her honest review of cruising with kids, from soft serve to Celiac dining.What does an 11-year-old really think about Icon of the Seas? In this Quick Tip Tuesd...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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12:22
All About Icon of the Seas: Review, Pros, Cons and Everything In Between
Icon of the Seas review: honest multigenerational cruise tips for 12 travelers ages 4-78. Western Caribbean ports, dining, shows & staterooms.We're just back from a week on Icon of the Seas with our crew of twelve! I'm sharing...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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41:41
Visiting Hiroshima with Kids: An Honest Guide
Visiting Hiroshima with kids: Should families tour the A-bomb sites? Melissa shares honest advice on navigating Japan with kids, including age-appropriate preparation strategies and what to expect at the Peace Memorial Museum. Learn which books...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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5:09
Japan with Kids: Planning Tips & What to Expect
Planning a family trip to Japan? In this episode, Melissa shares honest insights from her family's 10-day Japan adventure with kids ages 8 and 11. She covers what worked, what didn't, and why Japan became one of their most memorable trips despi...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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22:58