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Globe Aware
209
April 10, 2026

Globe Aware

Episode 209 Show Notes Globe Aware: Meaningful Family Travel Through Service What if your next family vacation could do more than create memories—what if it could change lives? In Episode 209 of The Family Vacationer , Rob sits down with Kimberly from Globe Aware to explore how families can experience the world through meaningful, hands-on volunteer travel. Globe Aware offers short-term, high-impact service trips in more than 20 countries, designed specifically to help families connect with loca
Before it becomes a memory
208
March 20, 2026

Before it becomes a memory

Episode 208: Before it becomes a memory There are moments in life that don’t feel important at the time. A random Tuesday night. A laugh from the next room. A kitchen conversation you barely paid attention to. And then one day… those are the moments you’d give anything to have back. This episode of The Family Vacationer is different. No tips. No destinations. No planning strategies. Just something real. 💛 What This Episode Is About After the loss of two deeply loved family members — Rob’s father
Caribe Royale
207
Jan. 15, 2026

Caribe Royale

Episode 207 Show Notes — The Family Vacationer Title: Caribe Royale Orlando: Holiday Chocolate, Suites, Slides & Our First “Family Vacationer Approved” Resort Hosts: Rob & Traci Location: Caribe Royale Resort, Orlando, FL Guests: Luciano Sperduto (General Manager) + Chef David Hackett (Executive Chef) Rob and Traci record on location from Caribe Royale in Orlando for a full family-focused resort report: the suites and villas, pool time, holiday happenings, and the food scene—plus a big milestone
10 Minute Memory Checkin
205
Dec. 5, 2025

10 Minute Memory Checkin

Episode 205: The 10-Minute Memory Check-In – A Simple Tool for Meaningful Travel What if the most important part of your next family trip isn’t where you go, where you stay, or even what you do? In this episode of The Family Vacationer , Rob shares one of the most powerful — and practical — strategies from his new book: the 10-Minute Memory Check-In . This isn’t just a tip — it’s a mindset shift. A 10-minute conversation before your next trip could be the difference between another blur of busy
A Review of Epic Universe
204
Nov. 28, 2025

A Review of Epic Universe

Episode 204: Universal’s Epic Universe – What Families Need to Know Universal Orlando’s long-awaited Epic Universe park is finally here — but is it truly the future of theme park vacations, or just another stop on the map? In this episode, The Family Vacationer dives into everything families need to know before planning a visit. Rob is joined by Ashley Dennis , luxury travel advisor with Tailor My Travels , who recently experienced Epic Universe firsthand with her family. Ashley has visited all

Reviews

Perfect travel pod!

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Mxsandy12 | Jan. 4, 2022

Love this podcast!

"As a mom of three, I appreciate the willingness to try and consider different ways to approach family vacations. Love the shows about destinations but I appreciate the shows on traveling with ADHD k…"

Sarah | Aug. 20, 2025