Vacation Mavens Podcast
1) Exploring Kenai Fjords: An Unforgettable Alaska Lodge and Cruise Add-On
Dreaming of Alaska? In this episode of Vacation Mavens, Kim and Tamara take listeners beyond the traditional cruise routes to discover one of Alaskaâs most beautiful â yet often overlooked â national ...Show More
2) First-Time Visit to Paris: Tips, Neighborhoods & Must-See Attractions
Planning your first trip to Paris? In this episode of Vacation Mavens, Tamara and Kim talk about Kimâs first visit to the City of Light â and what first-time visitors need to know before they go. From...Show More
3) Tips for Planning a Multi-Generational Trip
Traveling with kids, parents, and grandparents can be one of the most rewarding experiencesâbut it also comes with its own set of challenges. In this episode of Vacation Mavens, Tamara and Kim are joi...Show More
4) How to Plan a Cycling Vacation: Tips & Gear for First-Time Bike Trips
In this episode of Vacation Mavens, we are joined by adventure traveler and blogger Sherry Ott of OttsWorld. We dive into what it takes to plan a successful cycling vacation â everything from choosing...Show More
5) Where to Stay in Ecuador: Mini Hotel Reviews
We recently covered Tamara's Galapagos cruise and also some tips for visiting Ecuador, but this week we are digging into where to stay in Ecuador. Tamara gives a recap of her trip including some mini ...Show More
6) Perfect Fall Getaways for 2025
For this episode, we are joined by Nicky Omohundro of Little Family Adventure and the Untethered and Wanderwise podcast to talk about some of our favorite fall getaways. With over 15 years creating di...Show More
7) Business Class Flights: What to Know Before you Book
Today we are talking about what happens when you turn left on the airplane and fly business class! Now that Kim and Tamara have flown business class on many airlines including Delta One, Aer Lingus, T...Show More
8) Ecuador Travel Tips & Itinerary
We recently talked about Tamara's trip to the Galapagos but today we are talking more about the logistics about traveling to Ecuador and some travel tips. Tamara spent 17 nights in Ecuador, including ...Show More
9) Mother-Daughter Trip to Switzerland (Plus Swiss Travel Tips!)
Kim and her daughter Mia just got back from a mother-daughter trip to Switzerland. They celebrated her high school graduation with a grad trip and since Mia loves mountains and she was already going t...Show More
10) Galapagos Cruise Aboard the Galaxy Yacht
Tamara is just back from a 5-night Galapagos Islands cruise on board the Galaxy Yacht. She was hosted on this trip by Galaxy Expeditions but all opinions are her own. Galaxy Expeditions operates a num...Show More