Adventures With Kids

Is family travel getting too expensive to handle? In this episode of Adventures with Kids, host Arielle (mama and SLP) deconstructs the world of credit card travel points and miles, showing you how to cut thousands of dollars off your vacation budget without turning it into a stressful second job. Learn the fundamental difference between flexible, transferable points and portal-only cards, and discover the best starter credit cards for families managing busy schedules and big grocery bills. Arielle also shares the exact real-life numbers behind how her family of five used points to fly from Milwaukee to Maui and stay at a luxury resort for under $2,000 total out-of-pocket. Best Starting Credit Cards: Chase Sapphire Preferred  Capital One Venture  American Express Gold  Chase Freedom Unlimited → Read my full, detailed show notes with links to her favorite finds here Work with Arielle for custom point itineraries Follow along on Instagram: @AdventuresWithKidsPod  Buy me a coffee to support my work - thanks!  

Let's go to Spain! Listen in to hear all about traveling to Barcelona and Madrid with a family of 4. My friend Sammy joins us to tell us how they picked Spain, found a hotel that allows a family of 4, and how she finds the best family-friendly spots for her family to soak up the history and culture and enjoy the delicious cuisine of Spain.  → Read my full, detailed show notes with links to her favorite finds here If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show so you don't miss our next adventure! Leave a review, or tell a friend, it helps other families find us :) Follow along on Instagram: @AdventuresWithKidsPod DM or email your travel questions and destination requests for future episodes! Want to be on a future episode and share your adventures? Message me on Instagram or email me at [email protected] Buy me a coffee to support my work - thanks! Original music: Arielle Bloom

Can a road trip with three kids actually be… fun? In this episode of Adventures with Kids, host Arielle shares a detailed itinerary for a family road trip through Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia. Discover how to maximize your travel budget using travel points and Chase/Amex offers, and learn the secret to keeping kids entertained for 7+ hours (hint: it's a wizard!). We recap our favorite stops including the mountaintop playgrounds of Anakeesta, the historic depths of Mammoth Caves National Park, and a meaningful visit to the Museum of the Cherokee People. Key topics covered: How to get free National Park entry with the Every Kid Outdoors pass. Tips for visiting Great Smoky Mountains National Park with kids. The best travel toys and snacks for long car rides. Using hotel points and credit card offers to save hundreds on your trip. Dining recommendations from Lexington to Louisville (including a 9:00 PM Ethiopian food success!). Whether you're planning a quick weekend getaway or a cross-country haul, grab your coffee and join us for tips on making travel with kids a true adventure. → Read my full, detailed show notes with links here  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show so you don't miss our next adventure! Leave a review, or tell a friend, it helps other families find us :) Follow along on Instagram: @AdventuresWithKidsPod DM or email your travel questions and destination requests for future episodes! Buy me a coffee to support my work - thanks! Original music: Arielle Bloom

Spring break at home have you dreaming of your next trip? Let me help! Check out my itinerary planning services: https://adventureswithkidspod.com/curated-adventures/ Not every school break needs to (or can!) involve flights, hotels, or a packed itinerary. In this episode, I'm sharing how we make winter break, spring break, or an unexpected stretch off school still feel memorable, fun, and adventure-filled. With a little intention (and very little money or prep), time at home can feel just as meaningful as a far-away trip. → Read my full, detailed show notes with links here - including our favorite pipettes and fort clips! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show so you don't miss our next adventure! Leave a review, it helps other families find us :) Follow along on Instagram: @AdventuresWithKidsPod DM or email your travel questions and destination requests for future episodes! Buy me a coffee to support my work - thanks! Original music: Arielle Bloom

In this episode, I'm sharing how our family turned a single free hotel night into a jam-packed, budget-friendly weekend in Madison, Wisconsin. Whether you're testing the waters of family travel or just looking for a low-stakes spring break idea, the "mini-vacation" is perfect. → Read my full, detailed show notes with links here  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show so you don't miss our next adventure! Leave a review, or tell a friend, it helps other families find us :) Follow along on Instagram: @AdventuresWithKidsPod DM your travel questions and destination requests for future episodes! Buy me a coffee to support my work - thanks!

In today's episode, I'm merging my two worlds: my life as a mama and my professional background as a Speech-Language Pathologist. We're diving into the reality of traveling with neurodivergent children or kids with medical needs. Whether you're planning a big trip or just trying to survive a visit to the grandparents, this episode is packed with practical strategies to help your family thrive. And if you don't have a kid with special needs, odds are you know or love someone who does and they will appreciate you learning more about their experience.  → Read my full, detailed show notes with links here  And find my new curated adventures here! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show so you don't miss our next adventure! Leave a review, or tell a friend, it helps other families find us :) Follow along on Instagram: @AdventuresWithKidsPod DM or email your travel questions and destination requests for future episodes! Buy me a coffee to support my work - thanks! Original music: Arielle Bloom

Listen again as we head North from Boston to Acadia National Park, one of the most family-friendly national parks in the U.S. This trip is full of kid-friendly hikes, tidepool adventures, amazing food stops, and practical travel tips for families. I share all about planning hikes based on the tides, our favorite hotel, and incredible local eats.  → Read my full, detailed show notes with links here  If you enjoyed this episode, please: Subscribe to the show so you don't miss our next adventure! Leave a review, it helps other families find us :) Follow along on Instagram: @AdventuresWithKidsPod for behind the scenes content Buy me a coffee to support my work - thanks! Original music: Arielle Bloom

New York City with kids is truly an adventure and in this episode, I'm sharing exactly what our recent family trip looked like, surprises and all. I walk through how we structured our days with three kids, what worked well (hello, Central Park and the Brooklyn Transit Museum), what surprised us most (our kids' very strong opinions about concrete vs. trees), and how we made this trip financially manageable using travel points. From navigating museums and playgrounds to handling a very long, delayed trip home, this episode is a real look at city travel with kids - the magic, the challenges, and why it's still absolutely worth it. → Read my full, detailed show notes with links here  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show so you don't miss our next adventure! Leave a review, or tell a friend, it helps other families find us :) Follow along on Instagram: @AdventuresWithKidsPod DM or email your travel questions and destination requests for future episodes! Buy me a coffee to support my work - thanks! Original music: Arielle Bloom

Today I have a real treat for you! I'm joined by my friend Barbara, a Disney expert and all-around joy to talk to. In this conversation, Barbara answers the most common questions she gets from families planning a Disney trip, no matter where they are in the process or how old their kids are. Her enthusiasm for Disney is contagious, and I'm confident you'll walk away with practical tips you can actually use. → Read my full, detailed show notes with links here  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show so you don't miss our next adventure! Leave a review, or tell a friend, it helps other families find us :) Follow along on Instagram: @AdventuresWithKidsPod DM or email your travel questions and destination requests for future episodes! Buy me a coffee to support my work - thanks! Original music: Arielle Bloom

In this solo episode, I'm sharing how I actually plan our family trips - from the very first "what if?" spark all the way to having a flexible, ready-to-go itinerary on my phone. I share how I think about destinations, timing, points and budgets, balancing adventure with downtime, and why mindset matters just as much as logistics when traveling with kids. This isn't a step-by-step formula you have to follow, it's simply what works for me as a mom planning trips for a family of five. Hopefully hearing my process helps you feel more confident dreaming ahead, blocking time for adventures, and creating trips that feel exciting, doable, and memorable for your family. → Read my full, detailed show notes with links here  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show so you don't miss our next adventure! Leave a review or tell a friend, it helps other families find us :) Follow along on Instagram: @AdventuresWithKidsPod DM or email your travel questions and destination requests for future episodes! Buy me a coffee to support my work - thanks! Original music: Arielle Bloom

Thanks for joining us on this new podcast adventure! Find me on Instagram @AdventuresWithKidsPod to let me know what destination you want us to cover next! Happy holidays & see you in 2026! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe so you don't miss our next adventure! Leave a review or tell a friend, it helps other families find us :) Buy me a coffee to support my work - thanks! Original music: Arielle Bloom

This episode is Part 2 of Rebecca's family trip to Athens and Rome! We'll hear all about the family's favorite spots and kid-friendly guided tours in Rome, including tips for enjoying multigenerational travel, long plane rides with kids, and how to pivot when your plans need to change on long days of touring.  → Read my full, detailed show notes with links here  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show so you don't miss our next adventure! Leave a review or tell a friend, it helps other families find us :) Follow along on Instagram: @AdventuresWithKidsPod DM or email your travel questions and destination requests for future episodes! Buy me a coffee to support my work - thanks! Original music: Arielle Bloom

Not every school break needs to (or can!) involve flights, hotels, or a packed itinerary. In this episode, I'm sharing how we make winter break, spring break, or an unexpected stretch off school still feel memorable, fun, and adventure-filled. With a little intention (and very little money or prep), time at home can feel just as meaningful as a far-away trip. → Read my full, detailed show notes with links here - including our favorite pipettes and fort clips! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show so you don't miss our next adventure! Leave a review, it helps other families find us :) Follow along on Instagram: @AdventuresWithKidsPod DM or email your travel questions and destination requests for future episodes! Buy me a coffee to support my work - thanks! Original music: Arielle Bloom

Today we have our very first guest! We'll hear from my friend Rebecca all about her trip to Athens, Greece with her son and parents. She gives tips for planning and getting kids excited about the destination, strategies for structuring the days, and why she loves local guided tours for multigenerational travel.  → Read my full, detailed show notes with links here If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show so you don't miss our next adventure! Leave a review, it helps other families find us :) Follow along on Instagram: @AdventuresWithKidsPod DM or email your travel questions and destination requests for future episodes! Buy me a coffee to support my work - thanks! Original music: Arielle Bloom

In this episode, we're exploring family-friendly adventures in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and West Palm Beach from beaches and parks to nature centers, zoos, great food, and helpful travel tips for visiting South Florida with kids. Plus I include tips to keep costs down and kids (and grown ups!) cool if you'll be there in the summer.  → Read my full, detailed show notes with links here  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show so you don't miss our next adventure! Leave a review, it helps other families find us :) Follow along on Instagram: @AdventuresWithKidsPod DM or email your travel questions and destination requests for future episodes! Buy me a coffee to support my work - thanks! Original music: Arielle Bloom  

We're heading north from Boston to Acadia National Park, one of the most beautiful, family-friendly national parks in the U.S. This trip is full of kid-friendly hikes, tidepool adventures, amazing food stops, and practical travel tips for families. I share all about planning hikes based on the tides, our favorite hotel, and incredible local eats. Full of inspiration and actionable ideas for your next family adventure! → Read my full, detailed show notes with links here  If you enjoyed this episode, please: Subscribe to the show so you don't miss our next adventure! Leave a review, it helps other families find us :) Follow along on Instagram: @AdventuresWithKidsPod DM or email your travel questions and destination requests for future episodes! Buy me a coffee to support my work - thanks! Original music: Arielle Bloom  

Welcome to the very first episode of Adventures with Kids! We're diving into a fun-filled, memory-making trip to Boston. I talk about where we stayed, how we got around the city without a car, and some of the places that made the trip especially fun for all of us like neighborhood playgrounds, bookstores, kid and foodie-parent-friendly restaurants, and even a surprise kitten rescue. Along the way, I touch on how we kept costs down, how to stay flexible during travel days, and what helped the trip feel fun rather than stressful. I hope this episode gives you a few ideas, and the confidence, to plan your own family adventure, wherever you're headed next. → Read my full, detailed show notes with links here If you enjoyed this episode, please: Subscribe to the show so you don't miss our next adventure! Leave a review, it helps other families find us :) Follow along on Instagram: @AdventuresWithKidsPod DM or email your travel questions and destination requests for future episodes! Buy me a coffee to support my work - thanks! Original music: Arielle Bloom