Family Traveller

In this episode, host Aaron Millar is joined by his daughter, Elise, and wife, Gillian, to co-present the show. Fresh back from a long weekend exploring St. Petersburg and Clearwater, the family share the highlights of their trip from meeting dolphins at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, to exploring The Dali Museum’s innovative exhibits. Featuring a mixture of in-field recordings, and studio interviews, this episode is designed to give you a glimpse of what a holiday here is all about If you’re looking for a family-friendly destination with a mix of natural beauty and cultural experiences, this episode has you covered! Plus, at only two hours drive from Orlando, if you’re thinking about taking the kids to Disney, and Universal Studios, St Pete-Clearwater might just be the perfect laid-back accompaniment to that trip. Clearwater Marine Aquarium: We visit the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, home to Winter, the famous dolphin featured in Dolphin Tale.  Dunedin: Art & Local Culture The family explores Dunedin, a charming small town known for its art scene and welcoming atmosphere. The Dali Museum: Art Meets Technology We head to the Salvador Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, where technology and surrealism combine for a truly immersive experience. America’s Favourite Beaches: Get the lowdown on the best beaches to visit, including Honeymoon Island an idyllic local favourite accessible only by boat. ST PETE & CLEARWATER Find out more at visitstpeteclearwater.com [http://visitstpeteclearwater.com] Instagram: @VisitSPC X: @VisitSPC YouTube: @VisitSPC Facebook: @VisitStPeteClearwater VISIT THE USA Special thanks to Visit The USA for supporting this episode. Visit the USA is the USA’s official travel and tourism website and a top notch resource for all things American travel. Find out more at visittheusa.com [http://visittheusa.com] Instagram: @visittheusa You Tube: @visittheusa Facebook: @visittheusa Tik Tok: @visittheusa  FAMILY TRAVELLER Brought to you by Family Traveller magazine, the global voice of authority on family travel. Check out familytraveller.com [http://familytraveller.com] to see photos from the trip. Facebook: @familytraveller Instagram: @familytraveller  Pinterest: @familytraveller  CREDITS This show was produced by Armchair Productions. Aaron Millar wrote and presented the show; Charles Tyrie did the audio editing, and sound design. armchair-productions.com [http://armchair-productions.com].

In this episode we're going to Billund, a charming town in Denmark which truly has something for all ages. From playing with futuristic robots and designing your own toys at LEGOLAND Billund Resort, to lounging on sandy beaches and cycling through ancient forests, you'll be anything but bored in Billund.   Behind the Page Jenny Eaves, mum of two and writer of the popular Monkey and Mouse blog, reminisces on her trip to Billund and LEGOLAND Billund Resort with her sons. Did you know you can find rollercoasters, robotic arms, and pirate ships at LEGOLAND Billund Resort? And that's just the tip of the iceberg! Find Jenny on Instagram @JennySEaves [https://www.instagram.com/jennyseaves/] or online at MonkeyAndMouse.co.uk [https://monkeyandmouse.co.uk/].   20 Questions: Top 5 Edition Hear from mum of five and seasoned traveller Laura Dove as she breaks down the Top Five must-see sights of  LEGOLAND Billund Resort. As a sneak peek, the list includes one of the largest slides in Denmark...and maybe even some cheeky monkeys!  You can find her on Instagram @FiveLittleDoves [https://www.instagram.com/fivelittledoves/?hl=en] or online at FiveLittleDoves.com. [https://fivelittledoves.com/]  Then, hear from expert travel writer and mum Laura Hall as she shares the Top Five attractions to do in the greater Billund Area. This list includes multiple Viking cultural sites (yes, there is dress-up involved!) as well as something called a Seaweed Safari. You'll have to listen to find out! Find Laura's work on her website at HelloLauraHall.com [https://www.hellolaurahall.com/].   Mama Knows Best...Live! We catch up with mum Joanna Peñaranda - in a special live recording during her visit to LEGOLAND Billund Resort! - for on-the-ground thoughts, tricks, and tips from somebody who's close to the action. Listen closely and you'll also hear from her adorable four-year-old twins, Sylvia and Oriol...they particularly love the new Peppa Pig play area. Bedtime Story We finish with a sweet, playful fairytale, inspired by the LEGOLAND Castle Hotel. Close your eyes and listen as Aaron whisks you away to a faraway land full of delightful sunny afternoons and starlit summer nights spent laughing together.   PLAN YOUR TRIP For more information on visiting LEGOLAND Billund Resort, go to Legoland.dk [https://www.legoland.dk/en/]. Thank you to Visit Denmark for supporting this episode. Go to VisitDenmark.com [https://www.visitdenmark.com/] for more information about planning your next Denmark trip to Billund and beyond.   CREDITS This show was written and produced by Jenny Allison. It was hosted by Aaron Millar, award-winning travel writer and not very award-winning dad of two. Find more of their work at armchair-productions.com. Brought to you by Family Traveller magazine, the global voice of authority on family travel.

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 [https://www.youtube.com/c/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 [https://www.instagram.com/we_are_them_images/?hl=en]) 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 [https://www.michigan.org/]. Follow on social @puremichigan – Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/puremichigan/] / Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/puremichigan] / YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/puremichigan] / Tik Tok [https://www.tiktok.com/@puremichigan] / Pinterest [https://www.pinterest.com/puremichigan/] / Twitter(X) [https://twitter.com/puremichigan] Thank you to VisitTheUSA.co.uk [https://www.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 [https://www.instagram.com/visittheusa/] / Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/VisitTheUSA] / You Tube [https://www.youtube.com/c/VisitTheUSA] / Tik Tok [https://www.tiktok.com/@visittheusa?lang=en]  Brought to you by Family Traveller [https://familytraveller.com/] 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 [https://www.armchair-productions.com/]

We are going skiing! The Austrian Alps [http://www.austria.info/] 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 [https://twitter.com/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 [https://alpendorf.skischool.shop/en/] – 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. [https://planetski.eu/2023/10/20/ten-reasons-to-ski-in-austria-this-winter/] 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 [http://www.austria.info/] The resorts featured in this episode are: Tyrolean resorts: * Kitzbühel [https://www.austria.info/en/winter/kitzbuehel] * Paznaun-Ischgl [https://www.austria.info/en/winter/ischgl] * Arlberg region with St. Anton am Arlberg and Lech [https://www.austria.info/en/winter/arlberg] * Sölden in Ötztal [https://www.tyrol.com/things-to-do/sports/skiing/ski-resorts/a-soelden-ski-area] * St. Johann in Tirol [https://www.austria.info/en/winter/st-johann-tirol] * Pitztal Glacier [https://www.pitztaler-gletscher.at/en/] * SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser – Brixental [https://www.austria.info/en/winter/skiwelt] * Mayrhofen in Zillertal [https://www.austria.info/en/winter/zillertal] * Patscherkofel in Innsbruck [https://www.austria.info/en/winter/innsbruck]  Resorts in SalzburgerLand * Saalfelden-Leogang [https://www.saalfelden-leogang.com/en] * Zell am See-Kaprun [https://www.austria.info/en/winter/zell-am-see-kaprun] * St. Johann in Salzburg [https://www.austria.info/en/winter/st-johann-salzburg] The adventure doesn't stop when you have kids; it's just the beginning. Brought to you by Family Traveller [https://familytraveller.com/] 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 [http://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 [https://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 [https://www.kenwoodtravel.co.uk/]. 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. [https://www.kenwoodtravel.co.uk/] Let us help you go further. Brought to you by www.familytraveller.com [http://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 [http://www.familytraveller.com%20/] @familytraveller Produced by Armchair Productions, the audio experts for the travel industry: www.armchair-productions.com [https://www.armchair-productions.com/]