Happy New Year! Whether you are a mom traveling with a stroller or a single friend traveling with a martini, we all have the same goal for 2026: We want to see the world.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the hottest travel trends for the new year and how to book them.

Tune in to hear:

* Trend #1: Glow-mads: Why wellness travel is huge. From the luxury of Dubai and Turkey to the famous saunas of Finland, find out where to go to recharge (yes, even for moms!).

* Trend #2: The Private Takeover: Why renting a Villa or "Getaway" home is the smartest way to travel. (Plus, my hilarious story of fleeing an HGTV home on The Cape after a power outage and a bug swarm!)

* Trend #3: The Micro-Cruise: Why a 3-day cruise is the perfect "Girls Trip" OR the perfect "Baby Test Run."

* Group Travel Tip: How to travel with friends who have kids without getting stuck on "baby time."

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"To save your marriage, you have to leave the kids at home."

We’ve all heard that advice. We are told we need to book a week in Paris—just the two of us—to remember who we are. But what if you aren't ready for that? Or honestly... what if you don't want to?

In this episode, I challenge the idea that you have to leave your baby behind to find romance.

I’m getting honest about the transition from "Lovers" to "Logistics Managers" and sharing exactly how my husband and I keep the spark alive, even when there is a car seat in the rental car and a crib in the hotel room.

In this episode, I share:

* The "Lunch is the New Dinner" Rule: Why 8 PM dates set parents up for failure, and how to master the "Stroller Date" instead.

* My #1 Travel Hack for Parents: Why I never book a standard room if I want a connection with my husband (The "Balcony Upgrade").

* The "Transition" Ritual: The 30-second physical trigger I use to switch my brain from "Mom Mode" to "Wife Mode."

* The 60-Second Hug: A simple tool to sync your nervous systems when you feel like ships passing in the night.

If you love your baby but miss your partner, this episode is your permission slip to bring the "Third Wheel" along for the ride.

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Vacationing with your immediate family is one thing. But vacationing with the extended family—parents, siblings, nieces, nephews—is a whole different ballgame.

​It can be a recipe for chaos... or, if you have the right mindset, it can be the source of your best memories.

​I recently put this to the test on a trip to Zion National Park with 10 people (including my parents, in-laws, and 2 babies in strollers!). In this episode, I’m sharing how we survived the "Family Circus" without losing our minds.

​In this episode, I share:

• ​The "Kid-Centric" Compass: Why shifting our focus from "adult hiking goals" to "kids' joy" eliminated almost all the conflict.

• ​Letting the "Village" Step Up: How I managed to get a Girls' Night Out.

• ​The "Sandwich Method": My specific communication script for handling unwanted advice during a trip.

• ​The Booking Hack: How having access to wholesale travel rates removed the awkward money conversations that usually happen with big groups.

​If you are debating taking the big family trip, this episode is your sign to book the ticket—and pack your patience!

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​Mentioned in this Episode:

• ​Zion National Park

• ​Cirque du Soleil: Mystère