Ep 32: Vacation Planning as a Couple (Traveling With Kids, Budget Travel Tips, Who's Actually the Planner?)

This week we’re talking about why trips are so stressful to plan, who actually does the planning in most marriages, and whether traveling with kids even counts as a vacation in the first place. We also get into how we managed to take trips when we definitely didn’t have the money, what finally made travel easier for us, and why some people relax on vacation while others absolutely cannot.Plus:– the “planner vs spontaneous” personality clash– working out on vacation (yes or no?)-- Budget Travel Tips– travel credit cards that actually helped us– PTO struggles when your kids are little– and the time an airline lost Shane’s entire suitcase in Key WestIf you’ve ever argued about where to stay, how much to spend, or whether you even need a vacation… this one’s for you. ---💬 Submit questions or hot takes anonymously: https://shanewhatley.com/wife-approved-podcast/⭐ If you're enjoying the podcast, leave us a 5-star review – it helps us a lot! Thanks for listening.🎙️ New episodes every Tuesday📺 Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get podcastshttps://www.youtube.com/@wifeapprovedpodcast📲 Follow us on Instagram:@wifeapprovedpodcast@shanecreates@mzwhatleyCHAPTERS0:00 — Intro2:10 — Traveling with Kids vs. Traveling Alone7:00 — “You’ve Gotten Bougie”12:20 — Vacation Personality Types: Chill vs. Go-Go-Go15:40 — Working Out (and Drinking Less) on Vacation17:00 — Why Mornings Are a Battlefield23:05 — Why It’s Hard for Families to Take Vacations26:10 — How We Afforded Trips When Money Was Tight31:50 — Traveling With Friends (and Different Expectations)34:10 — Can You Actually Relax on Vacation?37:15 — Do You Need Vacation or Just Want One?40:45 — Travel Credit Cards: What Actually Worked for Us45:15 — The Stress Before Leaving Town48:15 — Airline Lost My Entire Suitcase in Key West