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EPISODE · Feb 17, 2025 · 1H 10M

TRIP FAILS Minis: Hilton from Hell | Scammed & Stuck in Orlando | Great Wolf Lodge Gone Wrong

from Trip Tales | A Family Travel Podcast · host Kelsey Graves

In this Trip Fails Minisodes episode, we’re diving into three mini Trip Fails stories that didn’t quite go as planned.First, Katie shares her experience at The Kingsley in Bloomfield Hills, MI in November 2024 - a hotel that gives off swanky boutique vibes but, surprise… it’s actually a DoubleTree by Hilton in disguise. Spoiler: the experience didn’t match the luxury look.Next, Tali recounts how she got stuck in a timeshare scam at Westgate Orlando Lakes in 2018, learning the hard way why those "free gifts" aren’t always worth it.And finally, Laura shares why Great Wolf Lodge Poconos Mountains left her family underwhelmed in August 2021. But don’t worry—we’re also giving you two alternative indoor waterparks that actually live up to the hype!Mentioned in this episode:- The Kingsley Bloomfield Hills - a DoubleTree by Hilton- Detroit, Royal Oaks, Troy, Birmingham, & Bloomfield Hills areas of Michigan- Courtyard by Marriott - Courtyard Detroit Troy, Michigan- Westgate Lakes Orlando- 2012 documentary The Queen of Versailles about David & Jackie Siegel (owners of Westgate Resorts) attempt to build the largest single family home in the U.S- Great Wolf Lodge Poconos Mountains- Soundwaves Waterpark at Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville, TN- Hershey Lodge in Hershey, PABUY ME A COFFEE to show your support for the Trip Tales podcast! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFOLLOW: Kelsey on Instagram & TikTokSHOP: Kelsey's Travel Favorites from her Amazon storefront.SHARE: About your trip on the Trip Tales podcast: [email protected] DISCOUNT CODESVITAL SPRING - 20% OFF premium magnesium & electrolyte replenisher Vital Spring with code KELSEY20COZY EARTH - 40% off Bamboo Sheets that feel like hotel luxury with code: CE-KELSEYGRAVES BLING2O - 10% OFF Bling2o kids ski or swim goggles with code: KELSEYSPANX.COM - Use code KGRAVESXSPANX for 15% OFF full-price items and FREE SHIPPING. My current fav travel outfit is the Air Essentials Jumpsuit. ...

In this Trip Fails Minisodes episode, we’re diving into three mini Trip Fails stories that didn’t quite go as planned.First, Katie shares her experience at The Kingsley in Bloomfield Hills, MI in November 2024 - a hotel that gives off swanky boutique vibes but, surprise… it’s actually a DoubleTree by Hilton in disguise. Spoiler: the experience didn’t match the luxury look.Next, Tali recounts how she got stuck in a timeshare scam at Westgate Orlando Lakes in 2018, learning the hard way why those "free gifts" aren’t always worth it.And finally, Laura shares why Great Wolf Lodge Poconos Mountains left her family underwhelmed in August 2021. But don’t worry—we’re also giving you two alternative indoor waterparks that actually live up to the hype!Mentioned in this episode:- The Kingsley Bloomfield Hills - a DoubleTree by Hilton- Detroit, Royal Oaks, Troy, Birmingham, & Bloomfield Hills areas of Michigan- Courtyard by Marriott - Courtyard Detroit Troy, Michigan- Westgate Lakes Orlando- 2012 documentary The Queen of Versailles about David & Jackie Siegel (owners of Westgate Resorts) attempt to build the largest single family home in the U.S- Great Wolf Lodge Poconos Mountains- Soundwaves Waterpark at Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville, TN- Hershey Lodge in Hershey, PABUY ME A COFFEE to show your support for the Trip Tales podcast! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFOLLOW: Kelsey on Instagram & TikTokSHOP: Kelsey's Travel Favorites from her Amazon storefront.SHARE: About your trip on the Trip Tales podcast: [email protected] DISCOUNT CODESVITAL SPRING - 20% OFF premium magnesium & electrolyte replenisher Vital Spring with code KELSEY20COZY EARTH - 40% off Bamboo Sheets that feel like hotel luxury with code: CE-KELSEYGRAVES BLING2O - 10% OFF Bling2o kids ski or swim goggles with code: KELSEYSPANX.COM - Use code KGRAVESXSPANX for 15% OFF full-price items and FREE SHIPPING. My current fav travel outfit is the Air Essentials Jumpsuit. ...

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