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 Page

Family 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 It

Detroit 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 Best

Local 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 Story

We 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. @MikeMacEacheran
Meet the Expert
Austrian 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 Questions
We 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 it
Cute 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 Lowdown
Find out everything you need to know about skiing in Austria at www.austria.info
The resorts featured in this episode are:
Tyrolean resorts:

• Kitzbühel
• Paznaun-Ischgl
• Arlberg region with St. Anton am Arlberg and Lech
• Sölden in Ötztal
• St. Johann in Tirol
• Pitztal Glacier
• SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser – Brixental
• Mayrhofen in Zillertal
• Patscherkofel in Innsbruck

Resorts in SalzburgerLand

• Saalfelden-Leogang
• Zell am See-Kaprun
• St. Johann in Salzburg

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.
Find out more: www.familytraveller.com @familytraveller
Produced 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
@familytraveller
Produced 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 Best
The 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 Davies
In 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 Story
In 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
@familytraveller
Produced 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 Best
We 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 It
We’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 Tourism
The 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
@familytraveller
Produced by Armchair Productions, the audio experts for the travel industry
www.armchair-productions.com