In this episode, we’re going to run down giant sand dunes, listen to Motown in Detroit, explore an island that’s trapped in time (you must take a horse and cart to your hotel), hear stories from a Native American elder, and lots more.  Today, we’re going to one of America’s undiscovered corners. This is where legendary music meets small town vibes, and quiet moments together are framed by endless Great Lake blue. We’re going to Michigan. Pure Family Fun. Behind the Page Family Travel YouTube...

We are going skiing! The Austrian Alps are arguably the best place in Europe for family skiing. It’s less expensive than many other countries, the ski schools are excellent and many resorts have been built specifically with families in mind. If you’re thinking about booking a ski trip this year, or maybe just dreaming of some winter fun, this episode is for you. Behind The Page Award-winning ski writer Mike MacEacheran takes his family skiing to Austria just about every year. He fills us...

Want to know what it’s like to stay in an overwater bungalow with a slide into the ocean? Like watching outdoor movies? How about watching one from a heated pool, under the stars, with a cocktail in hand? What’s the scariest ride you’ve ever been on? How about a waterslide through an underwater tunnel with sharks on the other side of the glass? This episode is all about dream sleeps. We’ll be highlighting four of our favourite bucket list hotels, in amazing family travel destinations, that...

Pile on the mittens, snow-pants, and boots, because this episode we're hitting the slopes! Whether you're an avid skier or you've never set foot on a mountain, this episode will help you to dream up and plan the ideal family ski vacation. You'll hear from everyone from parents to Olympic skiers about the value and joy of skiing with your children. By the end of the episode, you'll be ready to strap in and start carving up the snow! This episode is brought to you by Esprit, the UK's Number One...

This episode we are exploring a fun and unique family travel destination: the capital of Canada – Ottawa. We sleep with wolves, go on a hunt for the best ice-cream (and an escaped skunk), zip-line between two provinces and skate on the longest skating rink in the world. Mama Knows Best We join Julie Findlay, writer of award-winning blog ‘Momma in the Know’, the ideal person to take us on a perfect family weekend in Ottawa, filling us in on the best museums, hotels, neighborhoods,...

This episode we are exploring one of our favourite family travel destinations: the Sunshine State of Florida, USA.  Five local experts give us the lowdown on five Florida destinations, from  exposes on lesser-known gems like Destin Fort Walton Beach (home to some of the most beautiful stretches of sand in the state) to in-depth guides to popular places like Kissimmee (balloon rides over Disney and airboats in the Everglades).   Plus, all the usual banter, fun and games ... here's what's...

This episode we discover the best city breaks for families, summer getaways for all budgets and why jeep camping may just be the ultimate outdoor break for adventurous kids. Behind The Page Family Traveller magazine’s city break expert, Ellen Himelfarb, gives us all her recommendations for the best urban destinations for families and how to get the most out of your next trip (tip: buy them ice cream, lots of ice cream). @ellenhimelfarb Don’t Take Our Word For it 13-year-old Cameron tells...

Follow travel writer Aaron Millar and his family on a Wild West adventure through one of the Colorado Rockies' most beautiful mountain towns.  Glenwood Springs is, perhaps, Colorado's best-kept secret. Located in a dramatic valley, in the heart of the Rockies, this mountain town is home to the largest hot springs pool in the world, an ancient Native American vapour cave and some of the best family adventure in the state, including a mountain-top theme park, 7,000 feet above the town. But...

This episode takes us from Europe’s best family ski slopes to the Florida Keys, with stops in Patagonia, Spain and more.  Episode Highlights Behind The Page Sunday Times Ski Editor Sean Newsom gives us the lowdown on how to teach your kids to ski, his favourite resorts for families and why ski trips are the best holiday of all. www.welove2ski.com Don’t Take Our Word For it Eight-year-old Fred tells us why he loves surfing holidays, his favourite watersports and how to catch the perfect...

This week’s episode is all about dream trips, those once-in-a-lifetime bucket list escapes that will have you drooling from ear-to-ear from Sri Lankan beaches and Maldives’ turtles to African safaris and a special families-eye preview of the 2022 Qatar World Cup. Episode Highlights Behind The Page Author Kate Wickers takes us behind the pages of her new book ‘Shape of a Boy’, sharing details of her favourite family adventures to Borneo, Tanzania and Laos. Don’t Take Our Word For...

The adventure doesn't end when you have kids. It's just beginning. Never. Stop. Exploring. This is where family dreams are made. This is the Family Traveller podcast (Brought to you by Family Traveller magazine, the global authority on family travel - www.familytraveller.com ) Produced by Armchair Productions, the audio experts for the travel industry www.armchair-productions.com