Family Traveller

In this episode, we’re going to run down giant sand dunes, listen to Motown in Detroit, explore an island that’s trapped in time (you must take a horse and cart to your hotel), hear stories from a Native American elder, and lots more. Today, we’re going to one of America’s undiscovered corners. This is where legendary music meets small town vibes, and quiet moments together are framed by endless Great Lake blue. We’re going to Michigan. Pure Family Fun.Behind the PageFamily Travel YouTube star David Reilly (@lifeofreillytv) takes us behind the scenes on a week-long road trip with his family up the Lake Michigan coast. From the epic beauty of Sleeping Bear Dunes, just a short drive from Traverse City the Cherry Capital of the world, and the quiet bliss of Mackinac Island, to mushroom houses, Indiana Jones bridges, fossil hunting and more.“This is for those families that want something a bit different,” David says.  "You will have so many unique experiences. So many stories you can tell.” Don’t Take Our Word For ItDetroit is where Motown was born. The Temptations, Aretha Franklyn, Smoky Robinson, and dozens more all got their start here. Northern Soul DJ and Detroit music obsessive Phillip Lancaster (@we_are_them_images) tells us how to get the most out of one of America’s great musical cities.  “There’s so much musical history and innovation in Detroit,” He says. “Take your kids, they’ll thank you for it later”. Mama Knows BestLocal mum Nikki Donald gives us the lowdown on everything she loves about her hometown city of Detroit, from where to get the best Detroit style pizza to the museums, attractions, festivals and fun you can’t miss. If you want to plan the perfect long weekend in Motor City this is your ultimate insider resource. How would she describe Detroit in three words? “Resilient, Unexpected, and Amazing”  Bedtime StoryWe finish with Anishinaabe Elder Hank Bailey talking to us about the culture and history of his people, and how you can discover some it for yourself. He also tells us about the Legend of Sleeping Bear, a geographical feature in the Sleeping Bear National lakeshore and just a short drive from Traverse City.The Lowdown For more information on everything discussed in this show go to Michigan.org. Follow on social @puremichigan – Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Tik Tok / Pinterest / Twitter(X)Thank you to VisitTheUSA.co.uk for supporting this episode. Visit The USA are America’s official travel and tourism organization and a top-notch resource for all things US travel. Follow them on social @visittheusa – Instagram / Facebook / You Tube / Tik Tok Brought to you by Family Traveller magazine, the global voice of authority on family travel.This show was produced, hosted and written by Aaron Millar, award-winning travel writer and not very award-winning dad of two. Find more of his work at armchair-productions.com

We are going skiing! The Austrian Alps are arguably the best place in Europe for family skiing. It’s less expensive than many other countries, the ski schools are excellent and many resorts have been built specifically with families in mind. If you’re thinking about booking a ski trip this year, or maybe just dreaming of some winter fun, this episode is for you. Behind The Page Award-winning ski writer Mike MacEacheran takes his family skiing to Austria just about every year. He fills us in on what makes it so special from Kinder Hotels and kid spas to his favorite resorts and more. @MikeMacEacheranMeet the ExpertAustrian ski instructor Alice Reeves gives us the lowdown on ski school and shares her top tips for teaching your little ones. Book Alice for your next trip at Ski School Alpendorf – just request her by name!20 QuestionsWe play a version of the infamous family car game with James Cove, the founder of Planet Ski. He tells us his favorite Austrian resorts for little kids, big kids, the best views, the best après ski, and more. Don’t Take Our Word For itCute alarm! 11-year-old Elise tells us what she loves about ski holidays, from candy bribes and hot chocolates to nailing her first expert runs. Bedtime Story Host Aaron Millar reads you a bedtime story from one of our favorite Family Traveller articles. Written by Nicola Venning, it describes a recent trip to Sankt Lambrecht with her family … guaranteed to send you off to a blissful winter dream!The LowdownFind out everything you need to know about skiing in Austria at www.austria.infoThe resorts featured in this episode are:Tyrolean resorts:KitzbühelPaznaun-IschglArlberg region with St. Anton am Arlberg and LechSölden in ÖtztalSt. Johann in TirolPitztal GlacierSkiWelt Wilder Kaiser – BrixentalMayrhofen in ZillertalPatscherkofel in Innsbruck Resorts in SalzburgerLandSaalfelden-LeogangZell am See-KaprunSt. Johann in SalzburgThe adventure doesn't stop when you have kids; it's just the beginning. Brought to you by Family Traveller magazine, the global voice of authority on family travel, each episode offers in-depth expert advice and all the know-how family travellers like you need to make the most of your time away.Find out more: www.familytraveller.com @familytravellerProduced by Armchair Productions, the audio experts for the travel industry. Written and hosted by Aaron Millar. Produced by Brian Thacker. Audio editing and sound design by Charles Tyrie. www.armchair-productions.com

Want to know what it’s like to stay in an overwater bungalow with a slide into the ocean?Like watching outdoor movies? How about watching one from a heated pool, under the stars, with a cocktail in hand?What’s the scariest ride you’ve ever been on? How about a waterslide through an underwater tunnel with sharks on the other side of the glass?This episode is all about dream sleeps. We’ll be highlighting four of our favourite bucket list hotels, in amazing family travel destinations, that won’t necessarily break the bank but will blow your mind. Brought to you by our friends at Kenwood Travel, we’ll be travelling from the sparkling turquoise sea of the Maldives to Mayan magic in Mexico, and a hotel that has the world’s biggest waterpark – inside it! That’s right, the largest waterpark on the planet is located inside a resort, and you can stay there. Even better, our two guests – Reshmee Rehal and Pam Piera – are not only a lot of fun, they’re also family travel experts, and have stayed in all four hotels so they know the insider tips that will make sure your next family holiday is a dream sleep to remember.The adventure doesn't stop when you have kids. It's just the beginning.Hosted by Aaron Millar, award-winning travel writer and dad of two, the Family Traveller podcast is designed to help you get the most out of your time together. Whether you’re planning your next trip, or just dreaming of what might be round the corner, join us for good conversation, expert insight and a lot of fun along the way.Like travel? Have kids? You’re in the right place.This episode is brought to you by Kenwood Travel. They are masters of the art of escape – and they should be! Kenwood have been crafting great value luxury holidays to the world’s most desirable locations for over 45 years. Find out more and speak with one of their travel experts about booking your next dream sleep at www.kenwoodtravel.co.uk.Let us help you go further.Brought to you by www.familytraveller.com, the global voice of authority on family travel, each episode offers in-depth expert advice and all the know-how family travellers like you need to make the most of your time away. Find out more:www.familytraveller.com@familytravellerProduced by Armchair Productions, the audio experts for the travel industry:www.armchair-productions.com        

Pile on the mittens, snow-pants, and boots, because this episode we're hitting the slopes! Whether you're an avid skier or you've never set foot on a mountain, this episode will help you to dream up and plan the ideal family ski vacation. You'll hear from everyone from parents to Olympic skiers about the value and joy of skiing with your children. By the end of the episode, you'll be ready to strap in and start carving up the snow!This episode is brought to you by Esprit, the UK's Number One family ski holiday company! They're celebrating 40 years of helping families make unforgettable memories together on the slopes. Learn more at www.espritski.com.Here are the highlights you can expect this episode:Mama Knows BestThe first segment is chock full of wisdom from an experienced ski mom - Sarah Barrell, a Senior Editor at National Geographic Traveller. Sarah shares advice from her personal experience on when and how to start teaching your kids to ski, pro tips on how to book the best ski vacation - whether you've been on one before or not - and even how to add a little 'beach' time to your ski vacation to get the best of both worlds!Find Sarah at www.sarahbarrell.com or on Twitter @TravelBarrell! Pro Talk: Interview with Ollie DaviesIn this segment, you'll hear an exclusive interview with Olympic ski crosser Ollie Davies - recorded live from the chairlift! Ollie shares the journey of how he went from a young skier on Esprit family trips to the Olympics, as well as advice on how, why, and when to take your kids skiing.Find Ollie on Instagram @olliedavies_skicross!Bedtime StoryIn this mesmerizing and sentimental final segment, hear Aaron narrate a soothing bedtime story about his family's own journey and his daughter's growth from a tumbling toddler to a whip-fast, black-diamond skier - with plenty of board games, hot chocolate, and family memories in between.Let us help you go further.Brought to you by www.familytraveller.com, the global voice of authority on family travel, each episode offers in-depth expert advice and all the know-how family travellers like you need to make the most of your time away.Find out more about Esprit and start planning your next - or first! - family ski vacation at www.espritski.com.The adventure doesn't stop when you have kids. It's just the beginning.Hosted by Aaron Millar, award-winning travel writer and dad of two.Like travel? Have kids? You’re in the right place.Find out more:www.familytraveller.com@familytravellerProduced by Armchair Productions, the audio experts for the travel industry:www.armchair-productions.com

This episode we are exploring a fun and unique family travel destination: the capital of Canada – Ottawa. We sleep with wolves, go on a hunt for the best ice-cream (and an escaped skunk), zip-line between two provinces and skate on the longest skating rink in the world. Mama Knows BestWe join Julie Findlay, writer of award-winning blog ‘Momma in the Know’, the ideal person to take us on a perfect family weekend in Ottawa, filling us in on the best museums, hotels, neighborhoods, restaurants, ice cream and more. Don’t Take Our Word For ItWe’re throwing the kids in with the wolves. Well, kind of … We’re joined by Keira, 11, and Cailin, 14, as they tell us about a truly unique experience sleeping with the wolves at Ottawa’s best wildlife experience Parc Omega.Families Asking Questions Who’s the best person to ask questions for a family podcast? Kids, of course! Two kids show up our presenters in an interview with a wildlife expert from Parc Omega. Want to know what to do with a runaway skunk and how a bison beats a snowstorm? You’re in the right place.Bedtime Story Brace yourself. Local writer Laura Paquet, author of the Ottawa Road Trips blog, takes us step-by-step on zip-line ride across the Ottawa River. It’s the only zip line in the world that crosses two provinces from Ottawa to Quebec and is the best way to see both cities in a single spectacular trip. We also hear about the best day trips and weekends away from Ottawa’s capital.Let us help you go further.Brought to you by www.familytraveller.com, the global voice of authority on family travel, each episode offers in-depth expert advice and all the know-how family travellers like you need to make the most of your time away.Find out more about our new favourite Canadian city by visiting our friends at Ottawa TourismThe adventure doesn't stop when you have kids. It's just the beginning. Hosted by Katie Bowman, mum and editor of Family Traveller magazine, and Aaron Millar, award-winning travel writer and dad of two.Like travel? Have kids? You’re in the right place.Find out more:www.familytraveller.com @familytravellerProduced by Armchair Productions, the audio experts for the travel industry www.armchair-productions.com   

This episode we are exploring one of our favourite family travel destinations: the Sunshine State of Florida, USA. Five local experts give us the lowdown on five Florida destinations, from  exposes on lesser-known gems like Destin Fort Walton Beach (home to some of the most beautiful stretches of sand in the state) to in-depth guides to popular places like Kissimmee (balloon rides over Disney and airboats in the Everglades).  Plus, all the usual banter, fun and games ... here's what's coming upBehind The Page We head to Pensacola for perfect sunsets, glow kayaking (!) and the historic culture of America's oldest settlement.Holiday Top TrumpsWe battle it out in an epic game of Universal Studios Orlando Top Trumps ... which ride will come out on top? Spoiler alert: it's brand new and it packs one hell of a roar!20 QuestionsIn this quick fire game, we hear about all the family fun in Destin Fort Walton Beach, one of our favourite new destinations, and find out what on Earth a fishing rodeo is Mama Knows BestWho knows the best family travel tips? Mum, of course. We head to St Pete and Clearwater to spend a day with local mum and get all the insider tips Bedtime Story Cuddle up for a bedtime story about a perfect day in Kissimmee, starting with a sunrise balloon ride over Disney and ending with an airboat adventure in the EvergladesThe adventure doesn't stop when you have kids; it's just the beginning. Brought to you by Family Traveller magazine, the global voice of authority on family travel, each episode offers in-depth expert advice and all the know-how family travellers like you need to make the most of your time away.Let us help you go further.Hosted by Katie Bowman, mum and editor of Family Traveller magazine, and Aaron Millar, award-winning travel writer and dad of two.Like travel? Have kids? You’re in the right place.Find out more:www.familytraveller.com @familytraveller

This episode we discover the best city breaks for families, summer getaways for all budgets and why jeep camping may just be the ultimate outdoor break for adventurous kids.Behind The Page Family Traveller magazine’s city break expert, Ellen Himelfarb, gives us all her recommendations for the best urban destinations for families and how to get the most out of your next trip (tip: buy them ice cream, lots of ice cream). @ellenhimelfarbDon’t Take Our Word For it 13-year-old Cameron tells us all about his favourite family trip of all time - jeep camping in British Columbia, Canada. Picture a 4x4 with a pop-up tent on top and wild campsites beside hot springs, waterfalls and alpine lakes. Are We There Yet?! Summer holidays (vacations, US friends!) are one of the most precious time of year for families. But they’re also the hardest to get right because everyone is forced to travel at the same time when the kids are off school. Katie and Aaron have the solution. Get all their expert tips as they battle it out in an epic game of Holiday Top Trumps to see who comes up with the best summer trips for all budgets.Bedtime Story Award-winning travel writer Kate Leahy tells us a tale of surviving (just!) a camping trip with two baby twins in tow. Spoiler alert: don’t take baby twins camping. @jumbojetsetter, @kateleahy78 The adventure doesn't stop when you have kids; it's just the beginning. Brought to you by Family Traveller magazine, the global voice of authority on family travel, each episode offers in-depth expert advice and all the know-how family travellers like you need to make the most of your time away.Let us help you go further.Hosted by Katie Bowman, mum and editor of Family Traveller magazine, and Aaron Millar, award-winning travel writer and dad of two.Like travel? Have kids? You’re in the right place.Find out more:www.familytraveller.com @familytravellerProduced by Armchair Productions, the audio experts for the travel industry www.armchair-productions.com 

Follow travel writer Aaron Millar and his family on a Wild West adventure through one of the Colorado Rockies' most beautiful mountain towns. Glenwood Springs is, perhaps, Colorado's best-kept secret. Located in a dramatic valley, in the heart of the Rockies, this mountain town is home to the largest hot springs pool in the world, an ancient Native American vapour cave and some of the best family adventure in the state, including a mountain-top theme park, 7,000 feet above the town.But its true claim to fame is its heritage. Founded in 1892, Glenwood Springs was once the home of the notorious gunslinger and gambler Doc Holliday. Those Wild West days may be long gone, but here in Glenwood Springs you can feel them still - in the red brick buildings of 7th Street where Western saloons once plied their trade, in the frontier style architecture that lines Grand Avenue with colourful facades, in the mountains that rise on all sides of this beautiful valley as they always have.Travel now with Aaron, his wife Gillian, and two kids, Cameron, 13, and Elise, 9, for three days of outdoor adventure following in the footsteps of one of the West’s wildest characters.Produced in a documentary style, this episode of Family Traveller is designed to immerse you in the experience and show you what it feels like to be there for real. The grown-ups loved it, but after you hear the kids' take, you’re going to want to bring your family here for sure. Saddle up, the adventure’s about to begin.Highlights include:·       Bathing in the largest Hot Springs Pool in the world where President Teddy Roosevelt and Al Capone once soaked. ·       Experiencing the towns famous Vapour Cave, filled with mineral rich steam seeping in from a super-heated subterranean river below.·       Exploring the Fairy Caves in the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park.·       Riding the Alpine Coaster on a mountain top 7,000 feet above the town·       Driving a snowmobile through the forests of the Rockies.·       Hearing the story of the notorious outlaw gambler and gunslinger Doc Holliday·       Discovering Glenwood Springs, one of Colorado’s most beautiful mountain towns.Find out more at www.familytraveller.com, @familytraveller This episode was brought to you by Glenwood Springs, Colorado: Where world-famous hot springs meet year-round outdoor adventures. Find out more at www.visitglenwood.com, @visitglenwood Produced by Armchair Productions, the audio experts for the travel industry www.armchair-productions.com

This episode takes us from Europe’s best family ski slopes to the Florida Keys, with stops in Patagonia, Spain and more.  Episode HighlightsBehind The PageSunday Times Ski Editor Sean Newsom gives us the lowdown on how to teach your kids to ski, his favourite resorts for families and why ski trips are the best holiday of all.www.welove2ski.comDon’t Take Our Word For itEight-year-old Fred tells us why he loves surfing holidays, his favourite watersports and how to catch the perfect wave.Are We There Yet?!It’s The Panhandle vs The Keys as Katie and Aaron pit their favourite Florida destinations against each other in an all-out battle of Holiday Top Trumps. Plus, tips on how to get the most out of the theme parks and all the info you need to create a Florida family adventure you’ll never forget.FAQ: Families Asking QuestionsChildren’s fashion photographer Abi Campbell gives us her top tips on how to take the best family photographs and get your little ones comfortable in front of the camera.@abicampbellphotographyBedtime StoryAaron tells us the story of travelling to Chilean Patagonia with his family and a very special boat trip to the Jorge Montt Glacier at the ends of the EarthThe adventure doesn't stop when you have kids; it's just the beginning. Brought to you by Family Traveller magazine, the global voice of authority on family travel, each episode offers in-depth expert advice and all the know-how family travellers like you need to make the most of your time away.Let us help you go further.Hosted by Katie Bowman, mum and editor of Family Traveller magazine, and Aaron Millar, award-winning travel writer and dad of two, Like travel? Have kids? You’re in the right place.Find out more:www.familytraveller.com @familytravellerProduced by Armchair Productions, the audio experts for the travel industry www.armchair-productions.com

This week’s episode is all about dream trips, those once-in-a-lifetime bucket list escapes that will have you drooling from ear-to-ear from Sri Lankan beaches and Maldives’ turtles to African safaris and a special families-eye preview of the 2022 Qatar World Cup. Episode HighlightsBehind The PageAuthor Kate Wickers takes us behind the pages of her new book ‘Shape of a Boy’, sharingdetails of her favourite family adventures to Borneo, Tanzania and Laos.Don’t Take Our Word For it9-year-old Elisa tell us why she loves Sri Lanka and how it’s especially good for kids that lovewildlife, beaches and exotic desserts.Are We There Yet?!The World Cup 2022 will be played in Qatar and we think it might just be the best world cup yet for families. Why? Amazing beaches, incredible desert adventures and insanely fun hotelsincluding one with an entire man-made canyoning adventure in the resort for the kids to enjoy.Bedtime StoryKatie tells us a magical story of night snorkeling in the Maldives and a particularly colourfuloctopus you’ll never forget. The adventure doesn't stop when you have kids; it's just the beginning.Brought to you by Family Traveller magazine, the global voice of authority on family travel, each episode offers in-depth expert advice and all the know-how family travellers like you need to make the most of your time away. Like travel? Have kids? You’re in the right place.Let us help you go further.Hosted by Katie Bowman, mum and editor of Family Traveller magazine, and Aaron Millar, award-winning travel writer and dad of two, Find out more:www.familytraveller.com @familytravellerProduced by Armchair Productions, the audio experts for the travel industry www.armchair-productions.comThis episode was sponsored by Qatar Airways, the No.1 family travel airline in the world. Go to www.qatarairways.com and type in the code JOINEUR21 to get 3500 bonus Q-miles (valid until March 31st, 2022) and start planning that next dream trip today.

The adventure doesn't end when you have kids. It's just beginning.Never. Stop. Exploring.This is where family dreams are made.This is the Family Traveller podcast(Brought to you by Family Traveller magazine, the global authority on family travel - www.familytraveller.com )Produced by Armchair Productions, the audio experts for the travel industry www.armchair-productions.com