Trip Tales

Listen as Kelsey's guest Tali shares about her relaxing budget-friendly beach trip to the centrally located Tropical Breeze Resort in Siesta Key Village, walkable to the beach and all the best restaurants and shops.In this episode we discuss:The 1 Bedroom King Suites at the Tropical Breeze Resort in Siesta KeySiesta Key's famous Olaf's ice cream shopThe highly rated Bonjour French Cafe and Lobster Pot restaurantsThe Sarasota Jungle GardensThe Ringling Home & Art MuseumSiesta Key sand ornaments & giftsSt. Armands Circle shopping & diningJapanese America PodcastWelcome to Japanese America, where we come to talk all things Japanese American.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the Show.SHOP Kelsey's Travel Favorites Amazon StorefrontTo share about your trip on the Trip Tales podcast, email: triptalespodcast@gmail.comBuy me a coffee to show your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFollow host Kelsey on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube!

Join Kelsey and her guest (travel agent and Disney regular) Morgan Sanders as they discuss ALL the pros and cons of Disney's The Polynesian Resort vs. The Yacht & Beach Club in this Disney World Deluxe Resort Showdown episode!Topics discussed in this episode:Current favorite Disney park for both is Epcot because: Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind ride, Soarin', Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, Frozen Ever After ride, Journey of Water - Inspired by Moana, and Space 220 restaurant.The difference between Disney hotel tiers: Value, Moderate and DeluxeValue resort Art of Animation and Moderate resort Port OrleansDisney's The Polynesian Village ResortRenovated Moana-themed rooms that sleep 5 peopleThe Lava Pool with volcano waterslide, splash pad & hot tubBeach area to watch Magic Kingdom FireworksRestaurants: Captain Cook's, Pineapple Lanai for Dole Whip, Kona Cafe, Ohana and Trader Sam's Grotto.Disney's The Yacht & Beach ClubRooms that sleep 5 peopleStormalong Bay poolRestaurants: Ale & Compass, Cape May Cafe, Beaches & CreamSnag ANY reservation with Add More Magic!Find Morgan Sanders with Travelmation here: Email: morgansanders@travelmation.netOn Instagram and TikTok linktr.ee/TravelMor to book excursions and request a vacation quoteSHOP Kelsey's Amazon Disney Trip Must-HavesJapanese America PodcastWelcome to Japanese America, where we come to talk all things Japanese American.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Moving + Packing Tips and Hacks, Real Estate & LifeListen to 'Life Beyond Boxes Podcast' – the art of moving with ease and confidence!Support the Show.SHOP Kelsey's Travel Favorites Amazon StorefrontTo share about your trip on the Trip Tales podcast, email: triptalespodcast@gmail.comBuy me a coffee to show your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFollow host Kelsey on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube!

In this episode we talk all things DISNEY CRUISE!Join Kelsey, as her guest Erin shares everything you need to know about Disney Cruises (Erin has been on 7 Disney Cruises and already has her 8th booked)!We discuss the new Disney Wish, Disney Dream & Disney Fantasy ships. We talk all about boarding, state rooms, dining, drinks, kids clubs, characters, pools, spa, adults-only areas, dinner restaurants, port islands, excursions, cruise hacks, and so much more!CRUISE NECESSITIES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:XL Mesh Laundry BagSound MachineMini Travel Sound MachineBox FanReliefBand for Motion Sickness (Erin swears by this!)Snorkel Set (to avoid having to rent on the islands)Beach/Balcony Chair Clips (for swimsuits & towels)Hanging Toiletry Bag (to keep products off counters)Magnetic Hooks (cruise cabin walls are metal, so these help with towel and swimsuit hanging & drying)Japanese America PodcastWelcome to Japanese America, where we come to talk all things Japanese American.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Moving + Packing Tips and Hacks, Real Estate & LifeListen to 'Life Beyond Boxes Podcast' – the art of moving with ease and confidence!Support the Show.SHOP Kelsey's Travel Favorites Amazon StorefrontTo share about your trip on the Trip Tales podcast, email: triptalespodcast@gmail.comBuy me a coffee to show your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFollow host Kelsey on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube!

In this episode, Kelsey shares about her 10 year wedding anniversary trip to Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Hotel, in Saint Lucia.She describes this romantic property as other-worldly, and the most beautiful place she's ever seen.Kelsey and her husband loved the top-notch service, beautiful grounds, Cane Bar sushi restaurant, complimentary non-motorized water sports (snorkeling, kayaking and stand up paddle boards), the daily breakfast on the terrace overlooking the Caribbean Sea and the sunset Catamaran cruise.SHOW NOTES:Kelsey's travel agent who planned this St. Lucia trip: Rachel Stovall with Haven Escape TravelsAirport Transfer Company: Barefoot HolidaysRenovated villa room numbers at Sugar Beach: 612, 613, 614, 615Treetop Restaurant (off-property) with the most insane views!Japanese America PodcastWelcome to Japanese America, where we come to talk all things Japanese American.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the Show.SHOP Kelsey's Travel Favorites Amazon StorefrontTo share about your trip on the Trip Tales podcast, email: triptalespodcast@gmail.comBuy me a coffee to show your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFollow host Kelsey on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube!

Join Kelsey and guest Jenni as they discuss Jenni's (family of 4) trip to the breathtaking JW Marriott Marco Island Resort on Marco Island in Florida. Jenny says the JW Marriott Marco Island made them feel like they were a world away, and it's a trip that mom gets to enjoy too :).In this episode we discuss:JW Marriott Marco Island Resort & SpaCalusa Spirit Boat Ride (picks up right at the short of the JW Marriott Marco Island) - dolphin watching, shelling, swimming on an islandPrivate jet-ski tour through Florida AdventuresOyster Society restaurantJapanese America PodcastWelcome to Japanese America, where we come to talk all things Japanese American.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Moving + Packing Tips and Hacks, Real Estate & LifeListen to 'Life Beyond Boxes Podcast' – the art of moving with ease and confidence!Support the Show.SHOP Kelsey's Travel Favorites Amazon StorefrontTo share about your trip on the Trip Tales podcast, email: triptalespodcast@gmail.comBuy me a coffee to show your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFollow host Kelsey on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube!

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 TrattoriaThe Conrad luxury Disney shuttleViews of Magic Kingdom and Epcot fireworks from The Conrad rooftopJapanese America PodcastWelcome to Japanese America, where we come to talk all things Japanese American.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Moving + Packing Tips and Hacks, Real Estate & LifeListen to 'Life Beyond Boxes Podcast' – the art of moving with ease and confidence!Support the Show.SHOP Kelsey's Travel Favorites Amazon StorefrontTo share about your trip on the Trip Tales podcast, email: triptalespodcast@gmail.comBuy me a coffee to show your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFollow host Kelsey on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube!

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 hikeThe 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.Support the Show.SHOP Kelsey's Travel Favorites Amazon StorefrontTo share about your trip on the Trip Tales podcast, email: triptalespodcast@gmail.comBuy me a coffee to show your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFollow host Kelsey on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube!

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 hotelVisiting picturesque Lake Louise and the surrounding hikesEmerald Lake, Bow Lake, Peyto Lake and Lake MorraineThe Fairmont Banff Springs hotel in downtown BanffSeeing the Northern Lights!HIKING BOOK REFERENCED: Best Day Hikes in Banff National ParkThe Rocky Mountaineer train - Rocky Mountaineer Instagram accountBe 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.Japanese America PodcastWelcome to Japanese America, where we come to talk all things Japanese American.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the Show.SHOP Kelsey's Travel Favorites Amazon StorefrontTo share about your trip on the Trip Tales podcast, email: triptalespodcast@gmail.comBuy me a coffee to show your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFollow host Kelsey on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube!

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. Japanese America PodcastWelcome to Japanese America, where we come to talk all things Japanese American.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the Show.SHOP Kelsey's Travel Favorites Amazon StorefrontTo share about your trip on the Trip Tales podcast, email: triptalespodcast@gmail.comBuy me a coffee to show your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFollow host Kelsey on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube!

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.Japanese America PodcastWelcome to Japanese America, where we come to talk all things Japanese American.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Moving + Packing Tips and Hacks, Real Estate & LifeListen to 'Life Beyond Boxes Podcast' – the art of moving with ease and confidence!Support the Show.SHOP Kelsey's Travel Favorites Amazon StorefrontTo share about your trip on the Trip Tales podcast, email: triptalespodcast@gmail.comBuy me a coffee to show your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFollow host Kelsey on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube!

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 & MENTIONSAirport Car Service: Brian Cruz with BC Executive Service BCExectuiveService.comFerry 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/Japanese America PodcastWelcome to Japanese America, where we come to talk all things Japanese American.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Moving + Packing Tips and Hacks, Real Estate & LifeListen to 'Life Beyond Boxes Podcast' – the art of moving with ease and confidence!Support the Show.SHOP Kelsey's Travel Favorites Amazon StorefrontTo share about your trip on the Trip Tales podcast, email: triptalespodcast@gmail.comBuy me a coffee to show your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFollow host Kelsey on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube!

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!Support the Show.SHOP Kelsey's Travel Favorites Amazon StorefrontTo share about your trip on the Trip Tales podcast, email: triptalespodcast@gmail.comBuy me a coffee to show your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFollow host Kelsey on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube!