Pull out your calendars and start planning the family vacation. Tips, advice and great destinations were all shared on the show Saturday. Did you miss it? We have it archived right here.

Click the links below:

Segment One – Monica Drake – The New York Times Travel Editor

Segment Two – Monica Drake – The New York Times Travel Editor

Segment Three – Sharla Smith – Family cruise with Paul Gauguin

Segment Four – Lissa Poirot – Tips, strategies and expert planning advice  from Family Vacation Critic

 

 

 

Destination: Family Vacation Planning – May 9, 2015

North Georgia’s News Talk AM 550 and FM 102.9 WDUN

From 1-2pm est

In the movie National Lampoon’s Vacation, Clark Griswold loaded the family in the 1960’s wood-paneled station wagon and headed west for a family vacation. Wife Ellen was ready to “just get there” and the children Rusty and Audrey were anxious to explore Walley World – America’s Favorite amusement park.

In the movie there were loads of mishaps along the way that made us laugh. But in real life we would be horrified. Just the words “family vacation” can put fear in the bravest of travelers. Planning a romantic get-away or a girlfriend’s trip has its own stresses – but family, means splitting time between adults, children and in many cases grandparents. The activities, interests and needs can differ greatly between ages and mobility.

The weather is warming up and schools are closing for summer. That means family vacations are hitting the calendar. On our next show we have destinations, tips and ways to plan for family vacation 2015. No stress this summer – we’ve got you covered!

Sharing their expertise will be three ladies who know travel!

Monica Drake – Travel Editor with the New York Times has a handle on what’s new, hot and trending for families in 2015. No worries about choosing a destination where everyone has fun, we will ask her where to go this summer for adventure and relaxation.

 

 

When it comes to family vacations, Lissa Poirot – Editor-in-chief of Family Vacation Critic knows first hand from traveling with her two children. And, she has been featured in dozens of news outlets including CNN, ABC News and The New York Times….. sharing her family travel tips. And, now she will share them with us!

 

 

Sharla Smith is a veteran of the travel industry. Sharla has worked in the cruise sector for both Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. (RCCL) and more recently, Paul Gauguin Cruises. If cursing is on your list for 2015 family excitement – she has all the tips, advice and tools to help you set sail!

After talking with these three ladies, you’ll be ready to hit the road to family vacation – 2015!

 

That’s Saturday from 1-2pm on North Georgia’s Newstalk, WDUN AM550 or FM102.9.

You can listen on-line at this link: www.wdun.com and click listen live

 

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