Podcasts about family travel association

This week, I first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including airline merger updates, President Biden's social media post on air travel, and much more.  Later, I'm joined by Peter Bopp, Director of Research at the Family Travel Association and Tyson Wharton, owner of Sioux Empire Travel to discuss the 2024 outlook for family travel. Bopp and Wharton share insights on 2024 family travel trends, top destinations, and advice for travel advisors.  The discussion on family travel begins at the 11-minute mark.  Today's episode sponsor: Windstar Cruises Your clients can discover Tahiti like never before with Windstar Cruises.  With over 35 years of expertise exploring Tahiti, Windstar now welcomes the award-winning, all-suite Star Breeze to Papeete for even more unparalleled experiences year-round. Windstar in Tahiti visits to up to nine islands, has onboard enrichment programs with a Polynesian culture ambassador, and the most frequent departures of any cruise line. New in 2024 are voyages to the remote Marquesas islands; swimming with manta rays; and your clients can even plant their own coral and help to restore the ocean. This is Tahiti redefined. Contact Windstar today at 844.625.0198 or visit www.windstarcruises.com. Have any feedback or questions? Want to sponsor the show? Contact us at Podcast@TravelPulse.com and follow us on social media @TravelPulse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're again talking about family travel, but today we're focusing specifically on the kids club – that marvelous space in a hotel, resort or cruise ship where kids can play supervised by staff. This episode is based off hotels editor Christina Jelski's cover story about the evolution of kids clubs: how resorts are pouring significant investment into them to make them bigger, better, with more activities and more design upgrades to impress any parent, let alone the kid. We also talk with travel advisor Deb Swacker about how much the kids club plays a role in travel planning decisions, what resorts need to do for tweens and teens and whether parents should feel guilty for taking time for themselves on a family vacation. Finally, we delve into some bigger trends outlined in the Family Travel Association's latest survey and ask: How much money do people actually spend on family travel? This episode is part of our Best of the Folo series. New episodes return in February. This episode was recorded Friday Nov. 10 and has been edited for length and clarity.   Related reports: These kids clubs don't play https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/These-kids-clubs-dont-play Resorts are making a splash with waterparks https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Resorts-make-a-splash-with-waterparks 10 days and Beyond: Long live the long cruise https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/10-days-and-Beyond-Long-live-the-long-cruise  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 134 Steph chats with Eduardo Cartaya from G Adventures about what family options G Adventures (and other resorts/operators) offer for advisors looking to focus on families. We also dive into what steps G Adventures takes to vet their on-the-ground partners and ensuring they're keeping the dollars in the local community to improve the welfare of those who live in the destination. Lastly, we answer the question how to handle chargebacks (and how G Adventures handles them). A reminder that G Adventures will be back on December 15th, 2024 and you can submit any questions you'd like them to answer here: https://hostagencyreviews.com/friday15 Here's a list of helpful resources for today's episode: https://hostagencyreviews.com/hostweek (Register for HAR's Host Week event!) https://hostagencyreviews.com/friday15 (Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering!) https://www.gadventures.com/travel-styles/national-geographic-journeys/ (National Geographic Family Journeys operated by G Adventures) https://www.gadventures.com/travel-styles/family/ (G Adventures family collection) https://familytravel.org/ (Family Travel Association) https://www.gadventures.com/about-us/ripple-score/ (G's measure of how much of every dollar stays in destination–Ripple score) https://www.gadventures.com/travel-styles/national-geographic-journeys/ (National geographic Journeys collection) https://www.gadventures.com/travel-styles/cruising/ (Marine collection) https://www.gadventures.com/travel-styles/geluxe/ (Geluxe – 28 experiences at superior or upgraded service level. Adults only.) We do this every week! If you have travel industry questions, HAR likely has an answer :) Submit your burning question here: https://har.news/Friday15 and join us this Friday (and every Friday!) at 12CT for travel agent tips!

Coming from a family that valued travel as an education tool, Emma shares how this foundation naturally led to her pursuit to meet and interview fascinating humans, write about enchanting places and encourage future leaders in travel via an annual retreat.  Follow Emma's life and work here: https://www.emmaweissmann.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-weissmann-51923545/Email: eweissmann@travelagewest.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/emma_enroute/  Society of American Travel Writers: https://satw.org/  TravelAge West: https://www.travelagewest.com/Emma-Weissmann Travel Weekly: https://www.travelweekly.com/Arnie-WeissmannTrade Secrets Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trade-secrets-podcast/id1555272051 Jamie Biesiada: https://www.travelweekly.com/Jamie-Biesiada Northstar Travel Group: https://www.northstartravelgroup.com/ TravelAge West Guidelines: https://www.travelagewest.com/Write-for-us Mt Kilimanjaro for a Cause: https://www.travelagewest.com/Travel/Adventure-Travel/Up-for-the-Challenge-Climbing-Mount-Kilimanjaro-for-a-Cause Humans of Travel podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/humans-of-travel/id1496726460Kristine Karst: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amawaterways-kristin-karst-shares-how-growing-up-behind/id1496726460?i=1000622908501AmaWaterways: https://www.amawaterways.com/ JR Harris: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/explorers-club-member-j-r-harris-on-living-life-as/id1496726460?i=1000632262042 Explorers Club: https://www.explorers.org/ American Society of Travel Advisors: https://www.asta.org/ Virtuoso: https://www.virtuoso.com/ Family Travel Association: https://familytravel.org/ Adventure Travel Trade Association: https://www.adventuretravel.biz/ Future Leaders in Travel: https://www.futureleadersintravel.com/                                                                                    Thank you for listening!  Please take a moment to rate, review and subscribe to the Media in Minutes podcast here or anywhere you get your podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/media-in-minutes/id1555710662  

This episode stems from hotels editor Christina Jelski's cover story about the evolution of kids clubs: How resorts are pouring significant investment into children's spaces and programming to make them bigger and better, with more activities and more design upgrades to impress any parent (let alone the kids). We also talk with travel advisor Deb Swacker about how much the kids club plays a role in travel-planning decisions, what her clients want in kids' programming, what resorts need to do to appeal to tweens and teens, and whether parents should feel guilty for taking time for themselves on a family vacation. Finally, we delve into some bigger trends outlined in the Family Travel Association's latest survey and ask: How much money do people actually spend on family travel? This episode was recorded November 10 and has been edited for length and clarity. Episode sponsor: This episode is sponsored by ALG Vacations https://www.algvacations.com Related reports: These kids clubs don't play https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/These-kids-clubs-dont-play Resorts are making a splash with waterparks https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Resorts-make-a-splash-with-waterparks 10 days and Beyond: Long live the long cruise https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/10-days-and-Beyond-Long-live-the-long-cruise Travel advisor Deb Swacker: https://227travel.com/pageme Family Travel Association: https://familytravel.org/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SEASON 03: WICKED GOOD ENTREPRENEURS | EPISODE 03 Making Vacation with Kids More Than Just a Trip with Christina Vieira Hi listeners! We are so excited to share this episode featuring Christina Vieira of Showcase the World Travel. In this episode Christina is breaking down everything we need to know about making a vacation with kids more than just a trip, the work she's doing to personalize family vacations and how she's taking over the planning so busy moms actually get to enjoy vacation, too! You are going to love hearing from Christina. Stick around until the end to hear how you can get in touch with her for your next Disney or European vacation. About Our Guest  Christina is the founder of Showcase the World Travel, a modern travel agency for overwhelmed families. She has planned hundreds of trips for parents of young children who need a break from the busy. With a degree in Events Management from Suffolk University and 6 years planning marketing events and managing sales team travel she has always loved handling all the often forgotten details. She is widely regarded by Travel Industry and has won two Travel Weekly Magellan awards for her unique planning processes and use of modern technology. She is a member of the Family Travel Association, American Society of Travel Advisors and was honored to be chosen to attend the Future Leaders in Travel Summit. Her insights have been featured on podcasts like Vacation Mavens, Travelling Entrepreneur, Foot Traffic, Disney DNA and the WJXT Channel 4 Morning Show. She believes vacation is where families really thrive, kids grow to love learning and our best memories are made. She started Showcase the World Travel to help busy Moms who don't have time to plan-it-all finally take a vacation she doesn't have to worry about and the whole family can enjoy, for a change. How to Keep in Touch  ShowcaseTheWorld.com Follow Christina on Instagram Follow Christina on Facebook About Our Sponsor Rockland Trust Bank offers a wide range of banking, investment, and insurance services. The Bank serves businesses and individuals through over 120 retail branches, commercial and residential lending centers, and investment management offices in eastern Massachusetts, including Greater Boston, South Shore, North Shore, Cape Cod and Islands, Worcester County, and Rhode Island. Rockland Trust is committed to building strong relationships with customers, helping business owners grow their companies, and helping individual consumers be successful by providing straightforward products, convenient service and tailored advice. Founded in 1907, Rockland Trust continues to be the bank Where Each Relationship Matters. What is the Wicked Good Momcast? WHO | The Wicked Good Momcast is hosted by Shannon Gibson + Meghan Block, two local moms with a heart for community and with an undeniable connection that we hope you'll hear through our voices.  WHAT | In each episode, you'll hear from local + national experts in various spheres relevant to parenting, local moms and business owners who you should know about, and special guests! WHERE | You can listen wherever you listen to other podcasts! Please subscribe so you never miss an update! WHEN | New episodes drop the first and third Tuesdays of the month.  HOW | Are you someone we should interview? Is there a topic you want to be sure we cover? Are you a local brand looking to expand your marketing efforts with Boston Moms? Email shannon@bostonmoms.com to chat or share your thoughts – we would love to hear from you! APPLE PODCASTS | iHeart PODCASTS Links We Mentioned (Or Should Have...)

This week, TravelPulse Executive Editor Eric Bowman first discusses the latest trending news in travel, including the current sentiment towards air travel right now, cruise line muster drills and more. Later, Bowman is joined by Peter Bopp, Director of Research at the Family Travel Association. Bopp shares his insights into the latest family travel trends and which destinations are booking hot right now. He also offers up some advice for travel advisors who sell to families. The family travel discussion begins just after the 13-minute mark. Have any feedback or questions? Contact us at Podcast@TravelPulse.com  and follow us on social media @TravelPulse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The three C's of family priorities. This week we're returning to the topic of family travel. Hotels editor Christina Jelski and  Rainer Jenss, the founder of the Family Travel Association, dive into some of the nuances of this very big travel market. Our summer 2022 series revisits some of the best Folo by Travel Weekly episodes. This episode was originally published April 11 and has been edited for length and clarity. Additional resources: The Family Travel Association https://familytravel.org/ Family-travel news from Travel Weekly https://www.travelweekly.com/family-travel Multigenerational family travel is booming: https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Multigenerational-family-travel-booming-post-pandemic?ct=family  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we’re returning to the topic of family travel. With spring break underway and summer just around the corner, it seemed like the ideal time to look at what families are prioritizing when it comes to travel. Our hotels editor Christina Jelski has just wrapped a report on the rise of multigenerational travel and big-ticket, bucket-list destinations. And we’ve brought on Rainer Jenss, the founder of the Family Travel Association, to help dive into some of the nuances of this very big travel market. Additional resources: The Family Travel Association Family-travel news from Travel Weekly Previous related podcasts: American Express Travel’s data on 2022 traveler Family travel in fall 2021See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've all heard a tall tale or two, but when it comes to UnCruise Adventures' CEO Captain Dan Blanchard — well, he's the real thing. Throughout his career, Captain Dan has been committed to showing his guests “what real wild is.” In this episode of Humans of Travel, Captain Dan recalls his earliest seafaring days, both on his family's tugboat and as a member of the Sea Scouts. He also discusses his foray into the cruise industry, and how the lessons he learned as a young entrepreneur are helping UnCruise Adventures navigate the uncharted waters of the COVID-19 pandemic several decades later. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE   UnCruise Adventures' website: www.uncruise.com Video - A Day with Captain Dan Blanchard: https://youtu.be/6K0Wg8RPf-k UnCruise on Facebook: www.facebook.com/UnCruise UnCruise on Instagram: www.instagram.com/uncruise UnCruise on YouTube: www.youtube.com/uncruise ABOUT YOUR HOST  Thanks to the generosity of his grandmother, Aaron traveled to four continents and a dozen countries before he was old enough to vote. Those early adventures convinced him that travel is an essential part of life. Aaron satisfies his passions for travel, teaching, and entertaining by helping travel industry clients create memorable and profitable audio and video content. Recent clients include Travel Weekly, VisitBritain, AirTreks, Travel Age West, The Family Travel Association, and many others. Aaron was born in Texas, raised in SoCal, and currently lives in Sacramento, CA with his wife and two children (who are growing up too fast!) ABOUT THE SHOW  TravelAge West's podcast, “Humans of Travel,” features conversations with exceptional people who have compelling stories to tell. Listeners will hear from the travel industry's notable authorities, high-profile executives, travel advisors and rising stars as they share the experiences — the highs and the lows — that make them human.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before putting his professional expertise and personal passion to the ultimate test by traveling around the world for a year with his wife and two young children, Rainer Jenss was a vice president and 13-year veteran of the National Geographic Society. As Publisher of National Geographic Kids from 2002-2008, Jenss helped transform the publication into the most widely read consumer magazine for children in the world.  Since returning from the trip around the world with his family, Jenss has been a dedicated advocate for family travel as an essential part of every child's education. By creating the Family Travel Association, Jenss aimed to establish a collective and unified industry voice to help change the way families travel. In this episode of Humans of Travel, Jenss opens up about the personal challenges of immigrating to the U.S. from Germany as a child, his desire to integrate travel into his professional ambitions, the road to discovery brought about by a trip around the world with his family and the healing power of travel during a personal health crisis. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE TravelAge West Community Voices: Travel Is Just What the Doctor Ordered: www.travelagewest.com/Industry-Insight/Opinion/Community-Voices-Travel-Is-Just-What-the-Doctor-Ordered Family Travel Association: www.familytravel.org Smart Family Travel: www.smartfamilytravel.com National Geographic Kids: kids.nationalgeographic.com Full episode notes at www.TravelAgeWest.com/Podcast ABOUT YOUR HOST  Emma Weissmann is the Digital Managing Editor of TravelAge West, a print and online magazine for travel advisors based in the Western U.S. She is also the co-host of Trade Secrets, a podcast created with sister publication Travel Weekly.  TravelAge West also produces national trade publications Explorer and Family Getaways, as well as events including the Future Leaders in Travel Retreat, Global Travel Marketplace West, the WAVE Awards gala and the Napa Valley Leadership Forum.  ABOUT THE SHOW  TravelAge West's podcast, “Humans of Travel,” features conversations with exceptional people who have compelling stories to tell. Listeners will hear from the travel industry's notable authorities, high-profile executives, travel advisors and rising stars as they share the experiences — the highs and the lows — that make them human.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Families are driving the hotel industry's recovery from the pandemic recession. A new report by the Family Travel Association reveals what parents are looking for when planning vacation experiences to enjoy with their children. The U.S. Family Travel Survey 2021 reveals the shift in mindset the COVID-19 pandemic has created in families intending to travel within the next 12 months. Episode 341 of Lodging Leaders podcast explores how hoteliers can use the information to generate business.

“True learning happens between the poles, not just between the ears.” Is travel an essential part of a healthy family? Rainer Jenss says YES. In 2009 Rainer and his wife sold their house and took their two young children on a year-long trip around the world! The experience had such a profound impact on Rainer that he has since dedicated himself to advocating for family travel, founding the Family Travel Association, an organization committed to helping families incorporate travel into their lives. Rainer has worked for National Geographic, serving as publisher for National Geographic Kids, CNN International, and Business Travel International. His work has appeared in USA Today, Bloomberg Business, New York Times, ABC News, and The Wall Street Journal, to name a few. Rainer chats with the Dad Pod guys about the powerful positive outcomes travel can have on a family and the importance of letting your children have input on vacation plans.  + Bobby ends the show by naming every person he's ever met & Dave and Rainer bond over their unique last names.Check out the Family Travel Association and plan your next family trip:http://www.familytravel.org-Connect with the Dad Podhttp://www.dadpodpodcast.comhttps://www.instagram.com/thedadpod/https://www.facebook.com/thedadpodpodcast 

Traveling as a family can be a wonderful way to bond and create memories that will last a life time. Vacations allow us to explore the world, meet new people and learn about different cultures. It can also be really stressful for parents to plan, which is why I'm thrilled to chat with Christina Vieira of Showcase the World Travel.In this episode I ask ChristinaHow can we raising kids who love traveling?Why is it important to start traveling while they are young?What advice do you have for the busy mom who doesn't have time for planing?What is one of the biggest mistakes parents make when planing a vacation and how can they avoid it?Meet Christina VieiraChristina is a traveler, planner, a mom and the owner of Showcase the World Travel, a modern travel agency dedicated to helping overwhelmed Moms take a break from the busy and have a vacation that they whole family can enjoy - without adding planning it all to their to do lists. She is an ASTA verified agent and certified agent with the Family Travel Association. She loves traveling with her own daughter Annabelle and believes vacation is where families really thrive, kids grow to love learning and our best memories are made.Connect with ChristinaWebsite www.showcasetheworld.comActivity Guides http://www.showcasetheworld.com/activityguidesFacebook https://www.facebook.com/showcasetheworldtravelInstagram https://www.instagram.com/showcasetheworldtravelYouTube https://www.youtube.com/showcasetheworldPinterest https://www.pinterest.com/showcasetheworldHere is my Facebook group: Vacation Planning for Busy Moms https://www.facebook.com/groups/busymomsonvacationConnect with Meaghan of The Parenting Coach PodcastFacebook www.facebook.com/gentleparentingcoachInstagram www.instagram.com/gentleparentingcoachWebsite www.gentleparentingcoach.comFacebook community https://www.facebook.com/groups/159772495411468How to get your child to listen, without having to yell https://www.gentleparentingcoach.com/get-listening

Before putting his professional expertise and personal passion to the ultimate test by traveling around the world for a year with his wife and two young children, Rainer Jenss was a vice president and 13-year veteran of the National Geographic Society. As Publisher of National Geographic Kids from 2002-2008, Jenss helped transform the publication into the most widely read consumer magazine for children in the world.  Since returning from the trip around the world with his family, Jenss has been a dedicated advocate for family travel as an essential part of every child’s education. By creating the Family Travel Association, Jenss aimed to establish a collective and unified industry voice to help change the way families travel. In this episode of Humans of Travel, Jenss opens up about the personal challenges of immigrating to the U.S. from Germany as a child, his desire to integrate travel into his professional ambitions, the road to discovery brought about by a trip around the world with his family and the healing power of travel during a personal health crisis. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE TravelAge West Community Voices: Travel Is Just What the Doctor Ordered: www.travelagewest.com/Industry-Insight/Opinion/Community-Voices-Travel-Is-Just-What-the-Doctor-Ordered Family Travel Association: www.familytravel.org Smart Family Travel: www.smartfamilytravel.com National Geographic Kids: kids.nationalgeographic.com Full episode notes at www.TravelAgeWest.com/Podcast ABOUT YOUR HOST  Thanks to the generosity of his grandmother, Aaron Schlein traveled to four continents and a dozen countries before he was old enough to vote. Those early adventures convinced him that travel is an essential part of life. Schlein satisfies his passions for travel, teaching, and entertaining by helping travel industry clients create memorable and profitable audio and video content. Recent clients include Travel Weekly, VisitBritain, AirTreks, Travel Age West, The Family Travel Association, and many others. Schlein was born in Texas, raised in SoCal, and currently lives in Sacramento, Calif. with his wife and two children (who are growing up too fast!) ABOUT THE SHOW  TravelAge West’s podcast, “Humans of Travel,” features conversations with exceptional people who have compelling stories to tell. Listeners will hear from the travel industry’s notable authorities, high-profile executives, travel advisors and rising stars as they share the experiences — the highs and the lows — that make them human.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Denella Ri'chard is a world traveler, television personality, travel industry executive, public speaker and travel writer. Her television show, “Traveling with Denella Ri'chard,” airs on both the CJC Network and the CW Network, and her column, "Traveling With Denella Ri'chard," can be read in Global One Magazine. In this episode of Humans of Travel, Ri’chard speaks candidly about growing up in Louisiana, and how earning a broadcast journalism degree from Southern University — coupled with a year living in Zimbabwe — has opened doors for a career in travel. As an advocate for hiring diverse talent, Ri’chard also speaks about the challenges that people of color face in the travel industry and beyond. Ri’chard also opens up about her recent pivot from a career in the cruise industry to launching her own television show, “Traveling With Denella Ri'chard" during the COVID-19 pandemic.  RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Denella's website: www.travelingwithdenella.com  Traveling with Denella Ri'chard TV Show: www.travelingwithdenella.com/travel-show-2  ABOUT YOUR HOST  Thanks to the generosity of his grandmother, Aaron traveled to four continents and a dozen countries before he was old enough to vote. Those early adventures convinced him that travel is an essential part of life. Aaron satisfies his passions for travel, teaching, and entertaining by helping travel industry clients create memorable and profitable audio and video content. Recent clients include Travel Weekly, VisitBritain, AirTreks, Travel Age West, The Family Travel Association, and many others. Aaron was born in Texas, raised in SoCal, and currently lives in Sacramento, CA with his wife and two children (who are growing up too fast!) ABOUT THE SHOW  TravelAge West’s podcast, “Humans of Travel,” features conversations with exceptional people who have compelling stories to tell. Listeners will hear from the travel industry’s notable authorities, high-profile executives, travel advisors and rising stars as they share the experiences — the highs and the lows — that make them human.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've all heard a tall tale or two, but when it comes to UnCruise Adventures’ CEO Captain Dan Blanchard — well, he's the real thing. Throughout his career, Captain Dan has been committed to showing his guests “what real wild is.” In this episode of Humans of Travel, Captain Dan recalls his earliest seafaring days, both on his family’s tugboat and as a member of the Sea Scouts. He also discusses his foray into the cruise industry, and how the lessons he learned as a young entrepreneur are helping UnCruise Adventures navigate the uncharted waters of the COVID-19 pandemic several decades later. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE   UnCruise Adventures' website: www.uncruise.com Video - A Day with Captain Dan Blanchard: https://youtu.be/6K0Wg8RPf-k UnCruise on Facebook: www.facebook.com/UnCruise UnCruise on Instagram: www.instagram.com/uncruise UnCruise on YouTube: www.youtube.com/uncruise ABOUT YOUR HOST  Thanks to the generosity of his grandmother, Aaron traveled to four continents and a dozen countries before he was old enough to vote. Those early adventures convinced him that travel is an essential part of life. Aaron satisfies his passions for travel, teaching, and entertaining by helping travel industry clients create memorable and profitable audio and video content. Recent clients include Travel Weekly, VisitBritain, AirTreks, Travel Age West, The Family Travel Association, and many others. Aaron was born in Texas, raised in SoCal, and currently lives in Sacramento, CA with his wife and two children (who are growing up too fast!) ABOUT THE SHOW  TravelAge West’s podcast, “Humans of Travel,” features conversations with exceptional people who have compelling stories to tell. Listeners will hear from the travel industry’s notable authorities, high-profile executives, travel advisors and rising stars as they share the experiences — the highs and the lows — that make them human.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chitra Stern is the recipient of the prestigious Deloitte Institute “Accomplished Entrepreneur Award” at the London Business School, “Person of the Year” Award by the international Family Travel Association and the “Family Traveler Award” for special contribution to the Family Travel Market. She is an Electronic Engineer, Chartered Accountant and MBA (London Business School). Between 2017 and 2019, Chitra was on the Committee of Portugal IN, a special task force created by the Portuguese Prime Minister's office to further enhance Foreign Direct Investment into Portugal (www.portugalin.gov.pt). She is also an invited professor for Luxury Marketing at the Nova School of Business and Economics and is the incoming President of the Entrepreneurs Organization (www.eonetwork.org) in Portugal. Owner and founding board member of Martinhal Family Hotels & Resorts (www.martinhal.com) , Chitra is a passionate entrepreneur and real-estate & hotel developer, working alongside her business-partner and husband, Roman, on their projects in Portugal. They developed the Martinhal Resort in Sagres in the Algarve from scratch and have successfully expanded the “Martinhal” brand across 3 other properties in the best and most prestigious locations in Portugal – with one more branded hotel residence (www.martinhalresidences.com) coming up in Lisbon. They have had 4 children during the process of building up their businesses. They are also working on commercial real-estate projects and an Education Hub project in Lisbon, between the Park of Nations and the airport. The school, United Lisbon International School will open in September 2020 (www.unitedlisbon.school). The school forms part of a wider Edu Hub (www.eduhublisbon.com) – with innovators, tech companies and an academy that all have something to contribute to education. The school will be a K-12 International School with an American-based Curriculum and IB diploma. It will be operated by International School Services from Princeton, NJ. Enjoy the episode.

Equine Therapy (0:00:00) Being around horses is always a great experience –they're large, majestic, and incredibly fun to ride. But have you ever thought about using horses as a means of therapy? Believe it or not, thousands of people attend equine therapy sessions across the world for help with their physical, mental, or emotional needs. So, what is it about horses that makes them a steady therapeutic resource? Joining us today is Gina Little, the owner and CEO of Dream Power Therapy, a nonprofit dedicated to providing equine therapy for those in need. We'll be discussing the role horses can play in helping you cope with grief, trauma and more.   Saving for Retirement (0:17:35) Retirement may seem like forever away. You have ballet lessons to pay for or maybe you're saving to buy a new house. Your budget is pulled tight as it is; you can't think about saving for your life 30 or 40 years in the future. This is definitely the case for many families across the US, especially right now in this economy. However, saving for retirement is important and we need to prioritize it in our budgets. Here  to  help  us  navigate  saving  for  retirement  is  Liz  Frazier,  our  favorite  family  financial planner and new Director of Financial Education for Copper—the teenage banking app.   Travelling with Kids (0:35:43) In theory, traveling with your kids sounds great. Creating awesome memories, broadening your child's horizon, and nurturing their love for new people and places. However, the application is a little more challenging. The reality of traveling with kids is long days, mountains of baggage, and, more likely than not, at least some complaining. In fact, you'll probably need a vacation from your vacation once it's all over. But as scary as traveling with kids, especially young ones, might sound, it's all worth it in the end. Here to discuss with us how best to travel with kids and what factors are important to consider before and during our trips, is founder and president of Family Travel Association, Rainer Jenss.  Recipe for Success (0:52:46) The world is a success-driven place. Sometimes this can be intimidating. How is success actually achieved? It's kind of an elusive concept. We wanted to shed some light on this today by highlighting one individual's story of success. Sabrina Jenkins is the Atlanta Chapter President for Women in Sports and Events. She has also been named one of Atlanta's 100 Top Black Women of Influence. We thought she would be the perfect person to learn a few things from.   King of the High Wire (1:11:28) Have you ever had one of those nightmares where you find yourself walking hundreds of feet above the ground on nothing but a rope? When you fall off you just wake up from your dream. But for our next guest the stakes are much higher than simply waking up. Walking across a wire while being miles high in the sky may seem crazy to you, but for Nik Wallenda, aka the “King of the High Wire”, it's a dream come true. Nik holds numerous world records and is the first man to ever cross the Grand Canyon on a high wire. Nik is here with us today to talk about how he accomplishes his amazing stunts.   Self Acceptance (1:28:35) Despite self-acceptance being a constant battle, the practice of loving ourselves affects so much more than we realize. We feel happier, free and confident. And even those around us benefit. Here to share how we can better practice self-acceptance is Alison, founder of The Alison Show and the Awesome with Alison podcast.

Today's guest is Chez Chesak Executive Director of the Outdoor Writers Association of America.  Chez has an impressive outdoor and travel career with previous stops at the Family Travel Association, the Intrepid Group, and the Adventure Travel Trade Association.   Facebook Twitter Instagram   The Outdoor Biz Podcast   Please give us a rating and review HERE   Show Notes Today's guest is Chez Chesak Executive Director of the Outdoor Writers Association of America. Chez has an impressive outdoor and travel career with previous stops at the Family Travel Association, the Intrepid Group, and the Adventure Travel Trade Association. Show Notes Sponsors Mountain Hardwear Fiverr Introduction to the Outdoors It came from a single ski trip. I grew up in New England and always loved being in the outdoors. I grew up in a rural part of Massachusetts and was always skiing when I could and things like that. But, it took a ski trip out to Aspen. I had a girlfriend at the time and her high school buddy had become a chef out there and we went. It was my first time really getting out West and I was just blown away. On our flight home, she and I were just talking about, how do we make the outdoors our life? And the first stop was REI. We got part-time jobs at the Bailey's Crossroads area outside of DC. And just started getting into the gear side of things and retail. I just absorbed all the training I could. And while in Washington, DC a friend of mine said something about his wife working at the American Hiking Society. And I'm thinking, well, wait, she has a full-time job working for a hiking group. And he said, yeah. And they're hiring a fundraiser. I said I can do that. And so that was my first gig in the outdoor industry, which then led to a stint at the American Alpine Club, which then led to winter Wildlands Alliance. I took a little trip to Iraq with my national guard unit, came back, and started working for the Adventure Travel Trade Association and got into the adventure travel side of the industry from there. Things we talked about Outdoor Writers Association of America OWAA Conferences OWAA Scholarships & Fellowships Izaak Walton League of America  Society of American Travel Writers recreateresponsibly.org Trade Show Banner "Outdoor Media Here" with a big arrow Advice When we say we're really trying to help mentor the next generation, we're not just talking about young people. If somebody is looking to make a career change, maybe they've always had a passion for photography, videography, writing, whatever it might be. And they're also a passionate outdoors person, we actually have a membership level for them. It's called an associate member. It's basically exactly the same thing as a regular membership. You're just not an official member, so you can't vote on things. You can't vote, you know if our board wants to change the bylaws or something like that, but all those other resources are available to that person. The magazine with all the professional development content, webinars, the different events and things like that, all the discounts and everything that we provide our members. And various opportunities, you know, we're always pushing out calls for submissions and needs. The whole concept is that somebody who joined as an associate member, our goal is that at the end of those two years, they're qualified to join as an actual active member. Connect with Chez info@owaa.org Office Phone: 406-728-7434

Thank you to Rainer Jenss for joining us and giving us the 411 about the FTA!familytravel.orgMentioned in this episode:https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/https://familytravel.org/members/media/https://twisttravelmag.com/www.trekaroo.comFamily Travel Dot ComThanks for your ongoing support!http://paypal.me/TheROAMiesAlexa and RoryThe ROAMiesPlease subscribe, rate and share our podcast! Follow us at:http://www.TheROAMies.comThe ROAMies: Facebook and Instagram YouTube and Twitter.#fta, #familytravel, #familyvacay, #getaway, #familygetaway, #travelwithkids, #traveltips, #travelresources, #familytravelassociation, #theroamies, #rainerjenss, #podcast, #travel, #music, #athome, #husbandandwifeduo, #comingtogether, #musicianlife

We had so much fun in this episode, speaking with Bryce Street, the Executive Director of The Dude Ranchers' Association. We ended up having so many questions, that this episode is Part 3 of several. https://duderanch.org/Start planning your family's dude ranch vacation at https://duderanch.org/ with 97 vetted Dude Ranches that provide an all-inclusive getaway experience for all ages and all kinds of travelers. A Dude Ranch vacation perfectly fits the bill when it comes to finding a way to get out of the house and still protect you and your family from the threat of COVID-19. Whether you're traveling solo, as a couple or as a family, you will enjoy the wonderful relationship-building a dude ranch offers. Your life will be enhanced by the wonderful staff and guests you'll encounter. It's a great way to get kiddos off of their devices and into something fun, new, and different outdoors. You'll enjoy top-notch cuisine, beautiful scenery, experience western culture, and activities customized just for you. And yes, they do have internet and bathrooms with running water. :) Bryce Street – Bryce was raised between Wyoming and Montana all of her life, spending many years growing up and working on a dude ranch in a small town in Wyoming. Being raised in a family with deep dude ranching roots, she knew this industry would have a great impact on her life. After graduating college from Montana State University Billings, it did not take long for her to find her way into the business side of the industry by coming to work for the Dude Ranchers' Association. Even though she has only been with the Association since May, she has a sound understanding of the DRA's 100+ ranches and the dude ranching industry as a whole.Video: "We all ride together" The Dude Ranch Foundation is committed to preserving the way of the real west and the role dude ranches have played over the years. Click here to find out more.Thank you to The Family Travel Association who introduced us to Bryce through their podcast  "Family Travel Radio" hosted by Aaron Schlein (learn more in our show notes from our previous episode).Thanks for your ongoing support!http://paypal.me/TheROAMiesAlexa and RoryThe ROAMiesPlease subscribe, rate and share our podcast! Follow us at:http://www.TheROAMies.comThe ROAMies: Facebook and Instagram YouTube and Twitter.#travelpodcast, #backtotravel, #duderanch, @duderanchers, @duderanchvacations, #duderanchers, #duderanchvacations, #DudeRanchVacay, #familyvacay, #travelingsolo, #covidtravel, #covidtravel2020, #travelupdate, #travelupdates, #Alexa, #planning, #plan, #planahead, #summervacay, #vacaytips, #vacayUSA, #COVID19, #tourism, #getaway,  #quarantine, #quarantinelife, #stayathome, #cabinfever, #livemusic, #journey, #roam, #loghouse, #Loghouses, #Horses, #Horsebackriding, #ridinghorseback, #thingstodo,  #stuckathome, #onthego, #on-the-go, #designyourlife, #LoveyourLife, @alexajamesmusic, @rorypartin, #travel, #minimalism, #essentialism, #onething, #focus, #getitdone, #thesimplelife, #youcandoit, #youcandothis, @Travadventure, @TravelandAdventureShow, #highnoonentertainment, #motivation, #inspiration, #inspired, #worklifebalance, #vacation, #cattle, #cabins, #outdoors, #outdooradventures, #familyadventures, #familyoutdooradventures, 

We had so much fun in this episode, speaking with Bryce Street, the Executive Director of The Dude Ranchers' Association. We ended up having so many questions, that this episode is Part 2 of several. https://duderanch.org/Start planning your family's dude ranch vacation at https://duderanch.org/ with 97 vetted Dude Ranches that provide an all-inclusive getaway experience for all ages and all kinds of travelers. A Dude Ranch vacation perfectly fits the bill when it comes to finding a way to get out of the house and still protect you and your family from the threat of COVID-19. Whether you're traveling solo, as a couple or as a family, you will enjoy the wonderful relationship-building a dude ranch offers. Your life will be enhanced by the wonderful staff and guests you'll encounter. It's a great way to get kiddos off of their devices and into something fun, new, and different outdoors. You'll enjoy top-notch cuisine, beautiful scenery, experience western culture, and activities customized just for you. And yes, they do have internet and bathrooms with running water. :) Bryce Street – Bryce was raised between Wyoming and Montana all of her life, spending many years growing up and working on a dude ranch in a small town in Wyoming. Being raised in a family with deep dude ranching roots, she knew this industry would have a great impact on her life. After graduating college from Montana State University Billings, it did not take long for her to find her way into the business side of the industry by coming to work for the Dude Ranchers' Association. Even though she has only been with the Association since May, she has a sound understanding of the DRA's 100+ ranches and the dude ranching industry as a whole.Video: "We all ride together" The Dude Ranch Foundation is committed to preserving the way of the real west and the role dude ranches have played over the years. Click here to find out more.Thank you to The Family Travel Association who introduced us to Bryce through their podcast  "Family Travel Radio" hosted by Aaron Schlein (learn more in our show notes from our previous episode).Thanks for your ongoing support!http://paypal.me/TheROAMiesAlexa and RoryThe ROAMiesPlease subscribe, rate and share our podcast! Follow us at:http://www.TheROAMies.comThe ROAMies: Facebook and Instagram YouTube and Twitter.#travelpodcast, #duderanch, @duderanchers, @duderanchvacations, #duderanchers, #duderanchvacations, #DudeRanchVacay, #familyvacay, #travelingsolo, #covidtravel, #covidtravel2020, #travelupdate, #travelupdates, #Alexa, #planning, #plan, #planahead, #summervacay, #vacaytips, #vacayUSA, #COVID19, #tourism, #getaway,  #quarantine, #quarantinelife, #stayathome, #cabinfever, #livemusic, #journey, #roam, #loghouse, #Loghouses, #Horses, #Horsebackriding, #ridinghorseback, #thingstodo,  #stuckathome, #onthego, #on-the-go, #designyourlife, #LoveyourLife, @alexajamesmusic, @rorypartin, #travel, #minimalism, #essentialism, #onething, #focus, #getitdone, #thesimplelife, #youcandoit, #youcandothis, #motivation, #inspiration, #inspired, #worklifebalance, #vacation, #cattle, #cabins, #outdoors, #outdooradventures, #familyadventures, #familyoutdooradventures, 

We had so much fun in this episode, speaking with Bryce Street, the Executive Director of The Dude Ranchers' Association. We ended up having so many questions, that this episode is Part 1 of several. Dude Ranchers' Association. https://duderanch.org/Start planning your family's dude ranch vacation at https://duderanch.org/. with 97 vetted Dude Ranches that provide an all-inclusive getaway experience for all ages and all kinds of travelers. A Dude Ranch vacation perfectly fits the bill when it comes to finding a way to get out of the house and still protect you and your family from the threat of COVID-19. Whether you're traveling solo, as a couple or as a family, you will enjoy the wonderful relationship-building a dude ranch offers. Your life will be enhanced by the wonderful staff and guests you'll encounter. It's a great way to get kiddos off of their devices and into something fun, new, and different outdoors. You'll enjoy top-notch cuisine, beautiful scenery, experience western culture, and activities customized just for you. And yes, they do have internet and bathrooms with running water. :) "We all ride together" video: https://bit.ly/3eE2gIqThe Dude Ranch Foundation is committed to preserving the way of the real west and the role dude ranches have played over the years. Click here to find out more.Thank you to The Family Travel Association who introduced us to Bryce through their podcast  "Family Travel Radio" hosted by Aaron Schlein. We'll be introducing FTA and Aaron to you in an upcoming episode! So make sure you've subscribed! You can check out their podcast episodes with Bryce below:https://familytravel.org/podcast/   Safe family vacations: Dude ranches — Episode 78: https://bit.ly/3i0JGfLDude Ranch Vacations for Families – Episode 9: https://bit.ly/2Zf2RdaThanks for your ongoing support!http://paypal.me/TheROAMiesAlexa and RoryThe ROAMiesPlease subscribe, rate and share our podcast! Follow us at:http://www.TheROAMies.comThe ROAMies: Facebook and Instagram YouTube and Twitter.

If you’ve ever booked a trip with your parents as an adult (and chances are you have since as much as 40% of leisure travel now is multigenerational, according to Family Travel Association), you may have found planning it all a bit trickier than coordinating a trip with your spouse or with friends. AARP’s new 2020 Travel Trends report lays out many ways that Millennials and Boomers differ when they travel, all of which can affect how you plan a trip together.

For the foreseeable future, Family Travel Radio will focus on how social distancing due to the coronavirus threat is impacting how families are engaging with the world—and with each other. Join us tonight LIVE on the Family Travel Association's (https://www.facebook.com/familytravelassociation/) for the first in a series of discussions about how real families are making the best of a difficult situation while being socially responsible and staying healthy. Receive an alert when we go live by turning notifications on here: (https://www.facebook.com/familytravelassociation/)

Traveling with Minors www.travelingwithminors.com Join the Minors in discussing family travel with a kid’s perspective. Along the way, we'll also talk to other families and travel destinations to provide you ideas for your next vacation. --------------------------------------- Episode 3 Trevor and Reese head to New York City for the New York Times Travel Show. In this episode we learn about their travel to and from NYC and their time on the showroom floor speaking to states and countries all over the world. We also have an in depth conversation with Aaron Schlein of Family Travel Radio and the Family Travel Association. --------------------------------------- Follow us on social media at: https://www.facebook.com/TravelingWithMinors/ https://twitter.com/travelingminors https://www.instagram.com/travelingwithminors/

This episode features two amazing moms discussing the many challenges families face when planning vacations. The discussion, moderated by (https://familytravel.org/team/richard-dambrosio) , was recorded during a Facebook Live event. - GUESTS Lara Dorman - Creator of (https://2momstravel.com/) Carrie Simmons - Co-founder of (https://www.travelwithkids.tv/) - Visit the Family Travel Association's Facebook page at (https://www.facebook.com/familytravelassociation/) be part of future events. Take the pledge to prioritize family vacations at (www.takefamilytime.com) - Episode notes at (https://familytravel.org/podcast/episode-63)

Travel celebrity Samantha Brown, formerly of the Travel Channel was one of our guests today, talking about the 3rd season of her PBS show "Places to Love". Arthur and Pauline also hosted Rainer Jenss of the Family Travel Association, and discussed staying healthy while traveling.

The Family Travel Association is rewarding families who commit to prioritizing family vacations. Learn more at (http://takefamilytime.com) - Guest: Rainer Jenss - President & Founder of (https://familytravel.org/) - Watch the video of this episode at (https://vimeo.com/387375765) - Episode notes at (https://familytravel.org/radio/episode-60)

On today's episode, we talk with Podcaster, Speaker & Family man https://aaronschlein.com/ (Aaron Schlein) from Sacramento, CA. He is the host of the successful https://familytravel.org/podcast/ (Family Travel Radio) — a weekly podcast presented by https://familytravel.org/podcast/ (The Family Travel Association). Aaron shares how he got on this path to entrepreneurship by wanting to write a book about how traveling with his grandmother as a teenager changed his life. However, his initial plan fell flat. It wasn't until he pivoted to starting a podcast that everything changed. He quotes https://www.eofire.com/ (John Lee Dumas from Entrepreneurs on Fire) who says, “Having a podcast makes people pay attention to you.” And it certainly did for Aaron. We talk with Aaron about some of the trips he took with his grandmother, like how he traveled to Russia in 1990 and how that infused him with an adventurous spirit and love of travel. Aaron is a huge advocate of family travel which he is the heart of his podcast Family Travel Radio, but he also lives his passion. He and his wife let his two kids pick where they want to go! Last year, it was London! This year it will be France! Come listen to this inspiring story of how Aaron started on a journey of transformation and entrepreneurship. He opens ups about his challenges and his wins. He has sage advice for people wanting to try new ventures! He also has great advice for parents on how to travel with your kids. We had a great time chatting with Aaron not only because he is a friend of our podcast, but he also is an inspiration to all of us! We hope you enjoy this very special episode! XO Nic & Ali

Ready for a little slice of history? This episode features the first conversation ever between Family Travel Association founder Rainer Jenss and podcast host Aaron Schlein. It was this very conversation that ultimately led to the creation of Family Travel Radio, which launched just a few months later. Aaron’s interview with Rainer originally aired on a May 2018 episode of Dramatic Travels. — Episode notes available at FamilyTravel.org/Radio — Discover what's possible in family vacations at FamilyTravel.org.

This week we are joined by Rainer Jenss, President and Founder of the Family Travel Association. The FTA's mission is to inspire families to travel more, and we are thrilled to chat with Rainer about how the FTA does just that! Through their annual family travel summit and a variety of surveys, the FTA is an important advocate for families facing barriers to travel. For more information, check out the FTA's research page and if you're interested in learning more about their annual summit, you can find out more here. The Jetsetting Family Travel Podcast is brought to you by Castbox and is produced by The Podglomerate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Show notes and links to resources mentioned in this episode are available at FamilyTravel.org/Radio --- In this episode, we'll explore the hidden treasures that await your family in Washington, DC and Dingle, Ireland. --- Family Travel Radio, hosted by Aaron Schlein, is the official podcast of the Family Travel Association. Visit us at FamilyTravel.org

Discover what’s possible in family travel at FamilyTravel.org. --- In this episode, you'll learn about three countries that have emerged as world-class family destinations—Cuba, Iceland, and Zimbabwe. Immerse yourself in the warmth of the Cuban people, take an intimate look at the natural wonder of Iceland's glaciers, and experience wildlife at its absolute finest in Zimbabwe. It's all here in this episode of Family Travel Radio. Guests: Chad Olin from Cox & Kings (https://www.coxandkingsusa.com/) --- Family Travel Radio, hosted by Aaron Schlein, is the official podcast of the Family Travel Association. Visit us at FamilyTravel.org

Visit us at FamilyTravel.org. Kelly Rossiter from Tauck is our guide as we travel with our families to Africa for a life-changing African Safari AND to mystical Peru to explore the wondrous Machu Picchu. Family Travel Radio, hosted by Aaron Schlein, is the official podcast of the Family Travel Association.

Visit us at FamilyTravel.org and discover what’s possible in family travel. ----- Today on Family Travel Radio, we're talking about family road trips. You'll hear from Caroline Beteta from Visit California. Caroline shares some of her favorite family adventures on the roads of the Golden Gtate, as well as some exciting news about one of California’s most iconic highways. We'll also chat with the “King of the Road Trip”, author Rich Ratay. Rich shares some of his secrets for recreating the magical family road trips of yesteryear. Rich is the author of “Don’t Make Me Pull Over: An informal history of the family road trip” ----- Family Travel Radio, hosted by Aaron Schlein, is the official podcast of the Family Travel Association. Visit us at FamilyTravel.org

Visit us at FamilyTravel.org. ----- Andrea Ross from Wild Frontiers Travel guides us as we explore the majestic temple of Ankor Wat. Transformational experiences await you and your family in this home of one of the ancient wonders of the world.We'll also learn about the welcoming and inclusive people of Cambodia. Speaking of ancient wonders, we'll also chat with Sarah Stocking from Lonely Planet Kids (https://lonelyplanet.com/kids) about an exciting new book that will both entertain and educate your kids about 12 ancient wonders of the world--about what they were like back in the day and what people see now when they visit. ----- Family Travel Radio, hosted by Aaron Schlein, is the official podcast of the Family Travel Association. Visit us at FamilyTravel.org.

Visit us at FamilyTravel.org. Family Travel Association founder and president Rainer Jenss discusses his year-long family adventure, why he founded the FTA, and his vision for Family Travel Radio. Family Travel Radio, hosted by Aaron Schlein, is the official podcast of the Family Travel Association.

This is part two of my chat with Rainer Jenss. Part one is available  (https://aaronschlein.com/rainer-jenss-pt-1/) . Aaron Schlein chats with Rainer Jenss. Rainer is a former 13-year veteran and VP at the National Geographic Society and now the President and Founder of the Family Travel Association. Dramatic Travels is the first season of The Aaron Schlein Story.

Chez tells us about his background in the Adventure Travel business, his thoughts on the future of Adventure Travel his new role with Tracks and Trails and offers some great tips for getting into the travel business. Facebook Twitter   Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast   Please give us a rating and review HERE   Show Notes Chez tells us about his background in the Adventure Travel business his new role with Tracks and Trails and offers some great tips for getting into the travel business. First Exposure to the Outdoors It started with the outdoor industry actually. I found out that you could work for places like the American hiking Society or the American Alpine Club and got into working with those organizations allowed me to fall in love with the Outdoor Industry. From there a friend of mine had taken over an Adventure Travel Association and I worked for him to get that spun up over nine years and then from there the Family Travel Association and now Tracks and Trails. Things we talked about Adventure Travel Trade Association Family Travel Trade Association Tracks and Trails United States Supreme Court Winter Wildlands Alliance Advice, tips You know the secret of the travel industry, but it isn't gonna be secret anymore is that with the internet a lot of people thought all sorts of travel jobs were gonna go away. An example is travel agents , but the opposite has happened. We can each book all the trips now which is great. But now we're also overwhelmed with information. So now a lot of them are getting away from the name travel agent because they really feel more like a travel advisor. They get to know your family or your friends or whatever, they get to know what you're looking for in travel and they can plan it for you. Generally it's either entirely or almost entirely free, some of them have a planning fee just in case. They don't want you poaching their itineraries, if they work with you and give you a whole itinerary then you go book it yourself that's bad for everybody. The reason why I bring all this up is because these guys, with Millennials starting to travel more have millennial travel agents. Travel agencies are psyched about that, they love young travel agents and you know travel agents they get a bad rap because there are a lot of bad ones out there but that just means that the industry embraces the good ones that much more if you can separate yourself. So a fantastic way to get into the travel industry and in particular if someone thinks that they're a blogger or they want to be a blogger or they want to be a travel writer they can do both. They can set up a blog and say hey look I'm blogging I just went to this great place, Salta Argentina it's amazing. They're also becoming more like concierges and one of the perks is that you can take these trips to go experience and see what it's like and that way you can speak from expertise because you have you've been there. I've done that trips and this is why it's cool, you got photos, you know the product and can sell it a lot better. The equivalent of swag and pro deals for the travel industry is a fam tour or a familiarization tour. That's where an agent or a writer is taken to a destination shown around you have a great time yeah they over feed and over drink you and honestly they can be kind of intense because they pack so much in just such a short trip right. It's just like alright let's go see this, let's go check that out, let's go experience it, let's go do zip lines. Okay you've done that let's go stand-up paddleboard so there's a lot of travel agents out there that do nothing but sell Disney and cruises and good for them doing that, but more and more you're also starting to see these specialist travel agents arising and so adventure travel is certainly one that an agent could specialize in. Or you know a certain region, if you're passionate about Latin America you can specialize in Latin America. So there's all sorts of different opportunities out there. Then there are in terms of pursuing a travel agent job I there's a full-time job or an add-on to what you're currently doing then there are consortium like Travel Leaders is one where somebody can become a travel agent through them or just basically have a national network that will help you do things like setting up your website. It immediately gives you a much more professional presence rather than just saying hi I'm Chaz I'm your travel agent. You've got a whole network of information that you can tap into. There is the also opportunity to become trip leaders. I think a lot of people in a climbing community know how to become a guide. They're probably all guides themselves at some point, that's how you break into it. You become a guide like a river guide and then you you decide that you're wanting to take the next step so you can become a seasonal guide. Find a company that specializes and what your passion is and what you know well, what you can do well. The key there is that if you're an introverted person or you don't have great people skills don't go that route, but if you're that person, you got that personality and you're passionate about a certain sport there's probably a tour operator out there running trips focused on that sport. Find them, become a seasonal guide and then start to work your way up coming back year after year, you know showing good progress, showing interest in the backside of the business and start to get into the tour operator business. By the way if you're out there and you're passionate about your sport and you don't find a tour operator that's running that sport, BINGO start doing it. Favorite Books Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin Ulysses by James Joyce Apps, Tools, Podcasts TripIt  iPhone    iPad Connect with Chez Chez Chesak on Facebook @chrischesak on Twitter chrischesak on Instagram email: chez@tracks-trails.com

In this episode, you will learn about family travel and the options families have beyond Disney World, from Rainer Jenss. Rainer Jenss brings a wealth of experience and expertise as President and Founder of the Family Travel Association. Before putting his professional expertise and personal passion to the ultimate test by traveling around the world for a year with his wife and two young children in 2009, Rainer was a Vice President and thirteen-year veteran of the National Geographic Society. As Publisher of National Geographic Kids from 2002-2008, Rainer helped transform the publication into the most widely read consumer magazine for children throughout the world. Prior to National Geographic, Rainer worked for CNN International and Business Traveler International. A transcript of this episode is available here: destinationontheleft.com/rainer-jenss

Japan is one of those places that has been on the top of our bucket lists for a while. Today, we chat with Jason Jenkins from An Epic Education podcast. Since he used to live there, he has some insider knowledge and info that will make it easy to plan your trip. ON THE PODCAST :35 Tamara is recovering from the flu 1:43 Why you need travel insurance 2:55 New York Times Travel Show 3:53 Family Travel Association at the New York Times Travel Show 5:07 River cruises for families 7:21 Adventure Canada does small ship cruises in the Arctic 8:10 Kim and Mia are headed to Disneyland 9:25 Meet Jason Jenkins from An Epic Education 12:10 How to plan a two week itinerary 13:45 How long to spend in Tokyo 14:52 Getting from Tokyo to Kyoto via bullet train 17:11 When is the best time to go to Japan 20:10 Japan in summer 23:50 Top sights in Tokyo 37:30 What to see in Kyoto 41:27 How hard is it to get around on your own? 45:05 How hard is it if you have a picky eater? 50:11 Jason's favorite travel gear 53:40 App of the week - Tokyo with Children 53:56 Wanderlist giveaway! 54:44 Next week: traveling with points! ABOUT JASON JENKINS After over a decade living in Tokyo, Jason and his family began slow traveling across Asia in 2013, living in places like Taiwan, Thailand and Malaysia. Now based in Spain, they return to Japan regularly to visit family and friends and search for new things to do. You can find their tips, advice and podcast at www.AnEpicEducation.com. Follow Jason on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest. TIPS FOR VISITING JAPAN WITH KIDS Plan on at least 10 days to two weeks Try to get a mix of modern Japan, natural beauty and Japanese traditional culture Tokyo is a great place to start -- especially for modern Japan Kyoto would be a great second destination Spend about a week in Tokyo, along with a few day trips Take the bullet train from Tokyo to Kyoto Buy a bento boxed lunch before you get on the train Reserve the train in advance if you are traveling during school holidays but you can potentially get tickets the day before or day of Non-reserve seats on the train are cheaper, but you need to be on the platform early to try to get a seat The best time to go to Japan would be spring or fall Cherry blossom season is usually in late March to early April but it is unpredictable and different locations bloom at different times. Fall foliage is spectacular in Northern Japan If you go in summer, June would be the best month Top sights for kids in Tokyo: Meiji Shrine Yoyogi Park Harajuku Omotesando Crayon House (great buffet lunch in the basement) Louis Vuitton -- 4th floor art gallery Design Festa Gallery East side of Tokyo Sensoji Red Temple Sumo stadium Edo-Tokyo Museum Japanese Garden Fukagawa Edo Museum - recreations of village life Odaiba area with open space, museums and shopping on the water Sony ExploraScience Top sights in Kyoto Kyoto temples and shrines Kiyomizu-dera is on a hill and great for kids Fushimi Inari Shrine with orange gates Arashiyama -- bamboo forest just outside of Kyoto Philosopher's Walk -- watch with young kids You can explore on your own without a guide but people are very helpful if you get lost If you are looking at maps on the street, they aren't aligned with North, it faces the way you are facing Keep business cards of your hotel and other locations to show your taxi driver Tough country if you have shellfish or fish allergies Kyoto is good for vegetarians or vegans There are bakeries and Italian, Chinese and family restaurants like Royal Host, Jonathan's and Skylark (laminated menus with pictures of food and lots of recognizable food) There is also plenty of fast food and good burgers Try ramen, Japanese curry (mild), dumplings (gyoza), and fried pork cutlets BEST PLACE TO TAKE FAMILY PHOTO In the Fushimi Inari Shrine orange gates would be a great spot for a family photo. FAVORITE TRAVEL GEAR Jason likes a Joseph Abboud jacket with zippable pockets, slip on shoes by Børn, Bison belt with a plastic buckle and Kuhl pants and shirts. Jason also like Uniglow linen shirts. APP OF THE WEEK Tokyo with Children, created by Jason, is a great guide for exploring Tokyo. MENTIONED ON THE PODCAST Japan with kids Raising good travelers (Tamara on the Epic Education Podcast) FOLLOW US AND SPREAD THE WORD! If you liked this show, please be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play and leave us a review! Have a question or comment? Send us an email or leave us a voicemail at +1.641.715.3900, ext. 926035# You can also follow our travels on Stuffed Suitcase and We3Travel, or follow the Vacation Mavens on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. Thanks for listening!

Kim and Tamara were recently out in Tucson, Arizona at the Family Travel Association Summit and they share their experiences in Arizona and chat with Rainer Jenss about family travel trends and the goals and mission of the Family Travel Association. ON THE PODCAST 00:30 - Tamara and Kim chat about their recent travels to Arizona 12:15 - Horseback riding experience with cacti 15:03 - Talking with the Rainer Jenss 20:04 - Don’t underestimate things your kids will like 22:51 - Surprising results in research on family travel 25:30 - Challenges that limit families from traveling 30:55 - Top ten lists of destinations 32:14 - Pricing for safaris 34:30 - Travel consultant vs. Travel agent 39:29 - Favorite travel gear 41:50 - Tip of the Week ABOUT RAINER JENSS As the President and Founder of the Family Travel Association, Rainer Jenss has a wealth of experience and knowledge on the subject of family with children. Before putting his professional expertise and personal passion to the ultimate test by traveling around the world with his wife and two young children, Rainer Jenss was a Vice President and thirteen-year veteran of the National Geographic Society. As Publisher of National Geographic Kids, Jenss helped transform the publication into the most widely read consumer magazine for children throughout the world. Since returning from the yearlong trip, Jenss has dedicated himself to be an advocate for family travel as an essential part of every child’s education. By creating the Family Travel Association, Jenss aims to establish a collective and unified industry voice that will help change the way families travel – charting a path for the future generations of travelers the industry needs to cultivate. Facebook and Twitter. Email Rainer at rainer@familytravel.org he will be more than happy to email with you. FAMILY TRAVEL TIPS Plan ahead, especially if you are traveling during spring breaks when the cost of traveling is higher. Iceland has grown in popularity as a family travel destination. Make sure to plan at least six months ahead of time because the high amount of travelers and not too many hotels. South Africa, Alaska, Costa Rica, etc. are all places that are offering more options for family travelers. For your next vacation, look into using a travel consultant rather than a travel agent to help you figure out what your options are with the budget you have. FAVORITE TRAVEL GEAR Rainer makes sure that he packs his ‘ExOfficio’ Underwear everywhere he goes. His kids still pick on him about it because he hasn’t worn any others since he first bought them for a trip. TIP OF THE WEEK Make sure to keep track of the time differences when you travel. MENTIONED ON THE PODCAST Ciao Bambino FOLLOW US AND SPREAD THE WORD! If you liked this show, please be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play and leave us a review! Have a question or comment? Send us an email or leave us a voicemail at +1.641.715.3900, ext. 926035# You can also follow our travels on Stuffed Suitcase and We3Travel, or follow the Vacation Mavens on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. Thanks for listening! This post contains affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission.

Family travel is one of the fastest growing segments in tourism, accounting for a third of all leisure trips. This podcast looks at the family travel segment and what it has become as generations have aged, the economy has changed. Guests: Rainer Jenss, president and founder of the Family Travel Association and George Fleck, VP of global brand management for Le Meridien and Westin

On this Travel Massive podcast Holly Galbraith chats to freelance writer and communicator Ethan Gelber about his decade long commitment to sustainable and responsible travel. Ethan is involved in many organisations including co-founding Outbounding (outbounding.org), a community-powered platform for identifying, celebrating and distributing excellent travel content Family Travel Association (www.familytravel.org), which inspires families to travel and advocates for travel as an essential part of every child's education; And The Travel Word (www.thetravelword.com), a website that showcases responsible, sustainable and local travel. Details of Episode 3 with Ethan Gelber​:​ He shares: H​is "accidental" path into the travel industry​. How he combined​ ​travel and education​ before the sustainable travel movement​.​ Highlights: "The future of travel is sustainable travel" ​Too much tourism ​all ​at once​ can be abusive ​on people and places. "You have to place the emphasis on the people who live there" On finding new opportunities: ​Connecting with your past network and colleagues. On the challenges we face: "Ethical and responsible travel sector ​is ​still a​ very​ small niche". On impacting the future of travel: "Change is critical and inevitable but we all need to work together". The travel industry can do more to do better including private industry, media, consumers. On biggest learnings: "Revolution is slow" even though it's been developed over the course of two decades. ​"Change will happen from the growing awareness of the impact on climate, loss of language, culture, or animals".​ ​ Comment below or send us feedback to podcast@travelmassive.com​ ​ The Travel Massive Podcast is now also on iTunes, please leave a review or rating.