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Welcome to the KeeKee’s Big Adventures Family Travel Podcast. Here to help inspire and plan your family’s next BIG adventure!
KeeKee’s Big Adventures all started with the award-winning picture book series about KeeKee, the globetrotting calico kitty, exploring the world’s diverse people, places, and cultures. She’s been to Paris, Rome, Athens, Amsterdam, and London!
Moms and families love the books and have been asking for help planning their adventures. So the podcast was created! We’re bringing you Travel Moms, Experts, and more, sharing tales from their trips, advice, and resources.
Join us for a little trip whether you're planning or just daydreaming. Adventure Awaits!
KeeKee’s Big Adventures all started with the award-winning picture book series about KeeKee, the globetrotting calico kitty, exploring the world’s diverse people, places, and cultures. She’s been to Paris, Rome, Athens, Amsterdam, and London!
Moms and families love the books and have been asking for help planning their adventures. So the podcast was created! We’re bringing you Travel Moms, Experts, and more, sharing tales from their trips, advice, and resources.
Join us for a little trip whether you're planning or just daydreaming. Adventure Awaits!
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Best Places to Go in 2026 with Pauline Frommer
To kick off 2026, we’re joined by 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫, President of Frommer Media, to talk about 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐨 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔...one of the original, journalist-sourced “best of travel” lists.
Pauline shares the story behind Frommer’s, why editorial independence still matters, and how travel shapes kids in powerful, lifelong ways. We also dive into family-friendly highlights from the 2026 list, including destinations celebrating major milestones, newly accessible places, and smart alternatives to crowded hotspots.
Whether you’re dreaming about future trips or actively planning family travel in 2026, this episode is full of inspiration and perspective.
🔗 Explore the full 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐨 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 List:
https://www.frommers.com/tips/news/frommers-best-places-to-go-in-2026/
🎧 Listen now and start dreaming about where your family might go next.
In this episode of the KeeKee’s Big Adventures Family Travel Podcast, Travel Mom Emily shares her family’s unforgettable Christmas markets family vacation across France and Germany — including Colmar’s storybook charm, Strasbourg’s famous markets, and Frankfurt’s festive city lights.
Learn how they planned their Thanksgiving-week adventure, what to expect at different markets, and Emily’s best family travel tips for staying warm, packing smart, and making the most of your time together.
If you’ve ever dreamed of visiting European Christmas markets with kids, this episode is the perfect place to start.
🎧 Listen now and get inspired for your next holiday adventure.
🎄Download our free Holidays Around the World Activity Guide — full of festive fun and activities: https://keekeesbigadventures.com/holidays-around-the-world-guide/
📸 Follow us on Instagram for family travel inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/keekeesbigadventures/
Explore the four worlds of Ecuador! 🇪🇨
In this episode, Paul from Amazing Ecuador joins us to talk about the incredible options for an Ecuador family vacation filled with wildlife, culture, and adventure.
From the Amazon Rainforest and the Andes Highlands to the Pacific Coast and the Galapagos Islands, discover how families can experience all four regions in one unforgettable trip.
✨ Learn about all the family-friendly activities, cultural experiences, local cuisine, and the perfect 10–11 day itinerary for exploring Ecuador together.
🎧 Listen now and start dreaming up your own Ecuador adventure!
🌎 Explore more with Amazing Ecuador: https://amazingecuador.com.ec/customized-experiences/
📸 Follow us on Instagram for family travel inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/keekeesbigadventures/
Pack your bags for Budapest, Vienna, and Prague! 🇭🇺🇦🇹🇨🇿
In this episode of the KeeKee’s Big Adventures Family Travel Podcast, Travel Mom Amy and her family share their unforgettable Central Europe family vacation — from relaxing in Budapest’s thermal baths and exploring Vienna’s famous riding school to climbing castles in Prague.
✨ Get inspired by their family travel tips, kid-approved adventures, and behind-the-scenes planning ideas for your own Budapest, Vienna & Prague family vacation.
🎧 Listen now and start dreaming of your next adventure!
📸 Follow us on Instagram for family travel inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/keekeesbigadventures/
Pack your bags for Paris and London! 🇫🇷🇬🇧
In this episode of the KeeKee’s Big Adventures Family Travel Podcast, Travel Mom Maya shares her family’s incredible Paris and London family vacation, from perfume-making in Paris and the sparkling Eiffel Tower to musicals, markets, and biking through Hyde Park.
✨ Get inspired with family travel tips, tween-approved activities, and lessons from exploring two of Europe’s most iconic cities together.
🎧 Listen now and start planning your next adventure!
📸 Follow us on Instagram for family travel inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/keekeesbigadventures/
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Discover why a Switzerland family vacation is the ultimate adventure! 🇨🇭
From snow-capped mountains and boutique towns to scenic trains, chocolate, and cheese, Switzerland has everything families need for an unforgettable trip. Learn how to explore all four language regions — German, French, Italian, and Romansh — in one amazing journey.
🇨🇭Learn more: https://www.myswitzerland.com/en-us/
📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keekeesbigadventures/
Learn how to travel on points with Points Strategist Kristen! From a family Orlando trip for $44 to Europe for $1,500, discover simple ways to turn everyday spending into flights and hotels.
Special offer for listeners: Mention KeeKee’s Big Adventures for $50 off at https://abequatravel.com.
Follow us on Instagram for family travel inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/keekeesbigadventures/
How do you celebrate two graduations at once? For the Easterday family, the answer was a three-week adventure across Japan. From Tokyo’s anime shops to tea ceremonies in Kanazawa, their itinerary blended history, culture, fun, and food. On this episode, Travel Mom Susan shares their top highlights and tips from their unforgettable family trip.
🇯🇵 Get more ideas for planning your own family trip to Japan and the KeeKee Kid's Guide: https://keekeesbigadventures.com/japan-with-kids/
📸 Follow us on Instagram for family travel inspiration:
https://www.instagram.com/keekeesbigadventures/
All aboard for adventure! Travel Mom Linda Marie joins host Shannon for a cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas with a magical pre-trip to Disney World. From Port Canaveral to Perfect Day at CocoCay, we’re exploring the ship, the fun of a 4-night getaway, and tips for cruisers on ‘The World’s Biggest Weekend.’
🌍 Discover more cruise ideas, travel tips, and kid-focused activities at KeeKee’s Big Adventures:
https://keekeesbigadventures.com/types-of-travel/family-cruise/
📸 Follow us on Instagram for family travel inspiration:
https://www.instagram.com/keekeesbigadventures/
Monique Soltani, host of Wine Oh! TV, joins us to share her Alaska Cruise with Disney and New York City Holiday adventures with her twin daughters and lots of great planning tips.
Julie Ann Hargett, Travel Advisor and Founder of H Luxury Travel, joins us to discuss Luxury Family Vacation Destinations, including Spain, Portugal, the Galapagos Islands, and Africa.
Explore the world of family cruises in this edition of our 2025 Family Vacation Travel Trends and Ideas Series episode. Discover why it can be a great family vacation option.
Need more help deciding where to go on vacation? Take the Family Travel Passport Survey to find YOUR Family's perfect vacation destinations. https://familytravelpassport.com/
In this edition of our 2025 Family Vacation Travel Trends and Ideas Series episode, we explore exciting warm destinations in The Bahamas, Caribbean, and Mexico to help you find your perfect family adventures.
In this 2025 Family Vacation Travel Trends and Ideas Series episode, we explore exciting U.S. destinations to help you find your perfect family adventures.
In this 2025 Family Vacation Travel Trends and Ideas Series episode, we explore exciting international destinations to help you create unforgettable family memories this year.
As part of our 2025 Family Vacation Travel Trends & Ideas Podcast Series, AAA Travel's Amy Short joins us to share some great ideas for your family, including using the Family Travel Passport Survey to help your family decide where to go!
In this episode, Travel Mom Robyn shares her family's summer adventures. From attending a Taylor Swift concert in Hamburg, Germany, to exploring historical family roots in Sweden, to sailing the turquoise waters of Santorini on a catamaran, Robin recounts her travels across Europe. The family also spent time in Greece, visiting Athens and several islands, and wrapped up their vacation with a scenic stay at Lake Como in Italy. Robin discusses the importance of traveling with children, offering travel tips and highlights from her unforgettable trip.
Travel Mom Tania joins us to share the details of her family’s Paris Olympics Summer Adventure, their first international family vacation.
Travel Mom Melissa joins us to share her family’s amazing Semester at Sea 100-day adventure.
You only have 18 years of vacations with your kids so you want to make each one count. Family Travel Passport helps you do just that. Amy Short with AAA Travel joins us on this episode to talk about this great free new tool to help families create their family vacation plan.























