Trip Tales | A Family Travel Podcast

Kelsey Unpacked: What’s Saving My Life Right Now

In the midst of May-cember chaos, I’m sharing 10 things that are saving my life right now — from new favorite beverages, clothing pieces I'm loving, and a summer dinner hack that's making life easier.  This episode is available to watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kelseygraves [https://www.youtube.com/@kelseygraves] If you’d like to share about your trip on the podcast, email me at: kelsey@triptalespodcast.com [kelsey@triptalespodcast.com] Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygraves [https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygraves] Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_graves [https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_graves] Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygraves [https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygraves] Join us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879] Mentioned in this episode: 1. Bloom Energy Drinks https://amzlink.to/az0oJChLJL0Ju [https://amzlink.to/az0oJChLJL0Ju]  2. Protein Pop Sparking Water https://amzlink.to/az0L0wI1Ido7N [https://amzlink.to/az0L0wI1Ido7N]  3. Maldon Flaky Salt https://amzlink.to/az0BR1oZmg1W3 [https://amzlink.to/az0BR1oZmg1W3]And container https://amzlink.to/az0fkUBeoM6eB [https://amzlink.to/az0fkUBeoM6eB]  4. Cold Dinners (chicken caesar salad wraps, chicken pasta salad, chicken salad on Hawaiian rolls 5. AE Dreamy Drape Wide Leg Pants https://go.shopmy.us/p-54593907 [https://go.shopmy.us/p-54593907]  6. Aerie Jet Setter Sweat Set https://community.aerie.com/a/kelsey [https://community.aerie.com/a/kelsey]  7. Boxy Flowy Amazon Ts https://amzlink.to/az0tMXSSlICst [https://amzlink.to/az0tMXSSlICst]  8. New Adidas Shoes https://go.shopmy.us/p-59298726 [https://go.shopmy.us/p-59298726]  9. Cozy Earth Sheets https://go.shopmy.us/p-59270130 [https://go.shopmy.us/p-59270130]  10. Voice Memos

Disney World + Disney Treasure Cruise - The Ultimate 12-Day Disney Adventure

Kelsey sits down with Nina from New Jersey to discuss her family of 4's epic 12-day Disney adventure in August 2025. They started their trip at Walt Disney World, staying at the new Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Resort and visiting all four parks: EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, and Magic Kingdom. From there, they boarded the new Disney Treasure cruise ship for a 7-night Caribbean sailing with stops in Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Jamaica, and Castaway Cay. To wrap up the trip, they spent one final night back at Disney’s Beach Club Resort. In this episode, Nina shares what it was like combining Disney World with a Disney Cruise, her family’s favorite park moments, what stood out on the Disney Treasure, and the port adventures they loved most. This episode is available to watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kelseygraves [https://www.youtube.com/@kelseygraves] If you’d like to share about your trip on the podcast, email me at: kelsey@triptalespodcast.com [kelsey@triptalespodcast.com] Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygraves [https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygraves] Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_graves [https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_graves] Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygraves [https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygraves] Join us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879] Mentioned in this episode: - Nina @nina_vuetravel on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nina_vuetravel/ [https://www.instagram.com/nina_vuetravel/] - Waterproof Cross Body Bag: https://amzlink.to/az0Tjj2Es1BMD [https://amzlink.to/az0Tjj2Es1BMD] - Away We Go travel transportation - Hollywood Studios, Epcot, Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom - The Island Tower at the Polynesian Resort - Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Tiana's Bayou Adventure, Moana's Journey of Water, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Soarin', Slinky Dog Dash, Tron, Brown Derby, The Plaza - Disney Treasure: Plaza de Coco, Fish Extenders, Pixie Dusting, Haunted Mansion Parlor Bar, Scat Cat Lounge, Periscope Pub, Enchante, Mickey Churro Waffles, The Neverland Challenge, Moana Stage Show, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique - Cozumel: Fury Catamaran Snorkel Excursion - Grand Cayman: Mollie's Beach Club - Jamaica: Dunn's River Falls - Castaway Cay: Stingray Encounter - The Beach Club Resort, Blizzard Beach, Stormalong Bay Trip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal’s Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and U.S. National Parks. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.

Kelsey Unpacked: My Ultimate Nashville Guide - With Kids or Without!

I'm is finally answering one of my most-asked questions: What should we do in Nashville? After years of getting texts and DMs from friends, followers, and listeners planning trips to Nashville, I'm sharing it all! This episode covers Nashville as both a family trip with kids and an adults-only getaway, including where to stay, what to do, favorite restaurants, Broadway tips, live music spots, brunch ideas, and easy add-on trips to Franklin and Leiper’s Fork. Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygraves [https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygraves] Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_graves [https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_graves] Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygraves [https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygraves] Join us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879] Mentioned in this episode: - Family Friendly Hotels: Gaylord Opryland (Parking Hack: map to Regal otels:Cinemas or Dave & Busters at Opry Mills Mall -> park -> walk toward the Expo Hall and into the back of the hotel), Drury Plaza Hotel, Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Renaissance Nashville, Graduate Nashville - Things to do with kids: Soundwaves Waterpark, Nashville Zoo, Adventure Science Center, Broadway in the morning or lunchtime, Country Music Hall of Fame, Goo Goo Chocolate Company, Fifth + Broadway & Assembly Food Hall, Grand Ole Opry / Opry House / Ryman Auditorium Tours, Centennial Park + The Parthenon, The Frist Art Museum, Putt Shack, Pop Stroke, Nashville Yards, Sounds Baseball Game, The Great Big Gameshow, Lip Lap - Places to Eat with Kids: Assembly Food Hall, Edley's BBQ, Martin's BBQ, Prince's Hot Chicken, Hattie B's Hot Chicken, Buttermilk Ranch, Puckett's, Pancake Pantry (forgot to mention in episode - iconic breakfast spot!) - Nashville Adults Trip - Where to Stay: JW Marriott, The Joseph, The 1 Hotel, Four Seasons, The Thompson, The W, The Noelle, The Bobby, The Hermitage Hotel - Adult Things to Do: Broadway, The Listening Room, Rooftops, 12th South Neighborhood, The Gulch - Rooftops: Bourbon Sky, LA Jackson, Harriet's, White Limozeen, Denim - Adults Restaurants: Bourbon Steak, Bar Taco, Epice, Chauhan Ale and Masala House, Adele's, Buttermilk Ranch, O-Ku, The Optimist - Franklin, TN: Main Street, Merridee's Bread Basket, Gray's on Main, Cullacino - Leiper's Fork, TN: Fox & Locke, Crown Winery in the Fork - Arrington Vineyards

Ottawa & Montreal - A 40th Birthday Bucket List Trip to Skate the Rideau Canal

Kelsey sits down with Liz from Portland, Oregon to hear all about her family’s epic winter adventure to Ottawa and Montreal in February 2025. This trip was planned as a surprise 40th birthday bucket list trip for Liz’s husband, with one very specific goal: ice skating on the Rideau Canal in Ottawa, Canada (the world's largest natural ice skating rink). As a big hockey and skating family, this was a dream experience! Liz shares what it was like visiting Ottawa with both an 18-year-old and a 1-year-old in tow, staying at the magnificent Fairmont Château Laurier, exploring the city in winter, and then continuing on to Montreal for cozy, European vibes. This episode is available to watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kelseygraves [https://www.youtube.com/@kelseygraves] If you’d like to share about your trip on the podcast, email me at: kelsey@triptalespodcast.com [kelsey@triptalespodcast.com] Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygraves [https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygraves] Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_graves [https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_graves] Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygraves [https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygraves] Join us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879] Mentioned in this episode: - MONTREAL: Montreal Airport Marriott, Biosphere in Parc Jean-Drapeau on St. Helen's Island, Sonder Apollon Apartments Old Montreal, Montreal Canadians hockey game at the Bell Centre rink, La Fontaine Park - ice skating, La Grande Roue ferris wheel, Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal + the Aura Experience, STASH Cafe for Polish food. - Beau's Brewery - OTTAWA: Fairmont Chateau Laurier, Winterlude, ByWard Market, ice skating the Rideau Canal, The Brig Pub, National Gallery of Canada, Major's Hill Park - PARC OMEGA: Wolf Chalet & Lodge, Panoramic Chalet  Trip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal’s Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and U.S. National Parks. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.

Kelsey Unpacked: Family Games We’re Loving Right Now

I’m sharing the family games we’re loving right now! The ones we love so much, they actually come on trips with us! From ski condo game nights to beach house fun, these are the games that keep our family laughing and playing together. In this episode, I’m breaking down our favorite family games by kid and age, from elementary school to middle school to teens, plus the one game our whole family cannot stop playing. Everything mentioned is linked in the show notes so you can easily snag a new favorite for your next family game night or trip. Mentioned in this episode: - Link to all our favorite family games: https://amzlink.to/az0b1CBSWOdgx [https://amzlink.to/az0b1CBSWOdgx] - App Store games: Charades and Imposter Who? Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygraves [https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygraves] Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_graves [https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_graves] Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygraves [https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygraves] Join us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879]