Vacation Mavens Travel Podcast

Vacation Mavens Travel Podcast

Kimberly Tate and Tamara Gruber - Travel Content Creators

Episodes 271
Avg. Duration 44m
Activity Dormant
Apple Rating 4.7 (110)
Since Feb 2016
Latest Episode Nov 2025

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Every 2 Weeks
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Episodic
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66%
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rss.libsyn.com

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About This Podcast

Vacation Mavens is a travel podcast offering practical travel tips and destination inspiration from two moms who know how to plan the perfect trip. Hosted by Kim Tate, from StuffedSuitcase.com, and Tamara Gruber, from YourTimetoFly.com, we have over 40 years of combined travel expertise. We share our favorite vacations from road trips to cruises, European adventures to theme parks. Whether you are planning a family vacation, romantic couples trip, or mom getaway we have the tips and tricks to make memories that will last a lifetime.

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Recent Episodes

Big News and Behind the Scenes

Nov 04, 2025 38m

After nearly a decade behind the mic, we're wrapping up the Vacation Mavens podcast with one final episode. Over the years, we've shared travel stories, destination inspiration, and countless tips to…

Exploring Kenai Fjords: An Unforgettable Alaska Lodge and Cruise Add-On

Oct 28, 2025 31m

Dreaming of Alaska? In this episode of Vacation Mavens, Kim and Tamara take listeners beyond the traditional cruise routes to discover one of Alaska's most beautiful — yet often overlooked — national…

First-Time Visit to Paris: Tips, Neighborhoods & Must-See Attractions

Oct 14, 2025 43m

Planning your first trip to Paris? In this episode of Vacation Mavens, Tamara and Kim talk about Kim's first visit to the City of Light — and what first-time visitors need to know before they go.…

Tips for Planning a Multi-Generational Trip

Oct 07, 2025 25m

Traveling with kids, parents, and grandparents can be one of the most rewarding experiences—but it also comes with its own set of challenges. In this episode of Vacation Mavens, Tamara and Kim are…

How to Plan a Cycling Vacation: Tips & Gear for First-Time Bike Trips

Sep 23, 2025 32m

In this episode of Vacation Mavens, we are joined by adventure traveler and blogger Sherry Ott of OttsWorld. We dive into what it takes to plan a successful cycling vacation — everything from…

Where to Stay in Ecuador: Mini Hotel Reviews

Sep 16, 2025 24m

We recently covered Tamara's Galapagos cruise and also some tips for visiting Ecuador, but this week we are digging into where to stay in Ecuador. Tamara gives a recap of her trip including some mini…

Perfect Fall Getaways for 2025

Sep 09, 2025 29m

For this episode, we are joined by Nicky Omohundro of Little Family Adventure and the Untethered and Wanderwise podcast to talk about some of our favorite fall getaways. With over 15 years creating…

Business Class Flights: What to Know Before you Book

Sep 02, 2025 44m

Today we are talking about what happens when you turn left on the airplane and fly business class! Now that Kim and Tamara have flown business class on many airlines including Delta One, Aer Lingus,…

Ecuador Travel Tips & Itinerary

Aug 26, 2025 23m

We recently talked about Tamara's trip to the Galapagos but today we are talking more about the logistics about traveling to Ecuador and some travel tips. Tamara spent 17 nights in Ecuador, including…

S259 Mother-Daughter Trip to Switzerland (Plus Swiss Travel Tips!)

Aug 12, 2025 34m

Kim and her daughter Mia just got back from a mother-daughter trip to Switzerland. They celebrated her high school graduation with a grad trip and since Mia loves mountains and she was already going…

Galapagos Cruise Aboard the Galaxy Yacht

Jul 29, 2025 33m

Tamara is just back from a 5-night Galapagos Islands cruise on board the Galaxy Yacht. She was hosted on this trip by Galaxy Expeditions but all opinions are her own. Galaxy Expeditions operates a…

Tips for Finding and Booking Day Tours and Travel Experiences

Jul 22, 2025 29m

On this episode we are sharing some of our top tips for finding good guided day tours or special experiences when you are traveling. We will walk through how to find them, how to book, and tips for…

Hotel Pitfalls: What to Look Out for When Choosing Where to Stay

Jul 08, 2025 34m

What should you look for when choosing a hotel, and what are some pitfalls you can try to avoid? Get ready for summer travel with this week's episode full of tips and laughs. Episode Highlights Pay…

Breaking Down the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar

Jun 24, 2025 25m

Tamara is just back from a multi-generational trip to the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar. If you have ever wondered what it is like to stay at one of the popular Baha Mar Resorts, now is your chance to get the…

Packing 101: Tips for Summer Travel

Jun 10, 2025 30m

Get ready for your summer vacation and future travel with these expert packing tips! From carry-on to checked bags, here are some things to keep in mind when packing for your next trip. Episode…

Road Trip Tips (Plus Some of Our Faves!)

Jun 03, 2025 34m

It is summer road trip season so it is time to recap some of our best road trip tips from preparing, planning, packing, and more. Plus, we share some of our favorite road trips. Episode Highlights …

Where to Stay in the Turks and Caicos

May 27, 2025 34m

Tamara recently took a travel agent FAM trip to Turks and Caicos and spent two nights at The Palms and two nights at The Shore Club. She also visited many other properties and today she shares her…

Disneyland is Celebrating its 70th Anniversary

May 20, 2025 35m

Kim recently took a quick trip to her happy place, Disneyland, to attend a special media preview of its 70th anniversary celebration. This yearlong celebration features new entertainment from…

Food & Wine Journey Through Chilean Winelands

May 13, 2025 31m

If you like culinary or wine travel, you need to put the Chilean Winelands on your travel bucket list. Tamara just came back from a two-week trip to Chile including the Atacama Desert and the…

How to Plan Your First Trip to Hawaii (with an expert!)

May 06, 2025 27m

If Hawai'i is on your bucket list, you need to listen to this episode with Hawaii travel expert Marcie Cheung. Marcie is a family travel blogger and mom of two who's been to Hawaii more than 40…

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How many episodes does Vacation Mavens Travel Podcast have?

Vacation Mavens Travel Podcast has published 271 episodes since February 2016, covering topics in Kids & Family, Places & Travel.

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Vacation Mavens Travel Podcast is currently dormant with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 44m.

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