Galveston Island was so fun, it took two episodes! Hear from Will Wright, Chief Creative Officer of the Galveston Historical Foundation, on this historic city. Megan and Colleen share more on their favorite parts of the trip. Plus, can travel really slow aging?

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Yee-Haw! On this two-parter episode of Round Trip, Colleen and Megan head south to Galveston Island, Texas. They talk to Executive Director of Visit Galveston, Tony Lyle, to hear the ins and outs of the islands. Plus, hear about their experience visiting the island while filming Family Travel! 

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

TONY LYLE: https://www.visitgalveston.com/

WATCH THE EPISODE: https://www.pbs.org/show/family-travel-colleen-kelly/ 

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This week on Round Trip, Colleen and Megan talk with our neighbors to the north. Vladimir Jean-Gilles, Manager of Travel Media Relations for Ottawa Tourism, shares some of the highlights of the capital, from eats to sights. Darcy Ferron, VP of Strategic and External Affairs for the Canadian Museum of Nature, talks about the natural history of the city. Finally, Megan shares her experience taking a quick weekend trip there!

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Ottawa Tourism: https://ottawatourism.ca/en 

Canadian Museum of Nature: https://nature.ca/en/ 

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The air is beginning to cool, everything is pumpkin spice, and the leaves are starting to fall. This week on Round Trip, Colleen and Megan tell you about the best places to go enjoy the outdoors before its too cold. ​​Rick Sense, the Economic Development and Tourism Specialist from Calumet County, WI, joins to talk about the outdoor adventures to be had this fall there. Autumn Timblin with Explore Marinette County in Wisconsin shares how to enjoy their parks and the best spots for leaf peeping. Plus, what travel gadgets are Colleen and Megan obsessed with? 

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Rick Sense: https://wi-calumetcountytourism.civicplus.com/1/Home 

Autumn Timblin: https://www.exploremarinettecounty.com/ 

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Time to take advantage of the fall weather and get connected to Mother Nature. This week on Round Trip, Colleen and Megan dive into the world of agritourism. Malorie Paine from Plover Area Convention and Visitors Bureau and Sheila Everhart of the Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association share what AgVentures await travelers this fall, including working on a farm. Plus Jenny Rhoades from the Circleville Pumpkin Show in Ohio shares what to expect from what is called "The Greatest Free Show On Earth" this year. 

For More Information:

Malorie Paine: https://www.comeovertoplover.com/ 

Sheila Everhart:  https://wiagtourism.com/home 

Jenny Rhoades: https://www.pumpkinshow.com/ 

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It may be 80° now, but fall is fast approaching. This week on Round Trip, Megan and Colleen get ready for what's coming. Lauren Sackett, Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center CEO, talks about what there is to do in her neck of the woods this fall. Katarina Koch, Executive Director of the Lotus World Music & Arts Festival, invites you to Bloomington, IN this October. Plus, John Leydon, Co-Founder of Chicago Fashion Week, shares what's unique about this inaugural event. 

For More Information:

Lauren Sackett: https://www.rhinelanderchamber.com/ 

Katarina Koch: https://www.lotusfest.org/ 

John Leydon: https://chicagofashionweek.com/ 

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In this very special episode, Colleen and Megan talk to entrepreneur, writer, producer, and friend Katie Orr Sharp! In 2008 Katie made a resolution to travel to at least one new country every year for the next 10 years, and it's grown into an ongoing adventure 16 years later. Hear all about her trips and what this all has taught her!

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Fort Lauderdale was so fun, it couldn't be fit into just one episode! Colleen and Megan continue with their adventures, plus hear from Jose Sierra, Sr. Coordinator of Tigertail Lake Recreational Center in Broward County. 

For More Information:

Jose Sierra: https://www.tigertaillake.com/ 

Can't get enough of Fort Lauderdale? Watch the Family Travel episode here: https://video.gotraveler.com/feature/family-travel-colleen-kelly-greater-fort-lauderdale 

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This week on Round Trip, Colleen and Megan talk about their recent excursion to Fort Lauderdale, Florida for an upcoming episode of Family Travel! Learn about the ins and outs of the family-friendly area with a visit from Stacy Ritter, the President/CEO of Visit Lauderdale. Plus, hear all about Pompano Beach from Rita Wells, Tourism Manager of Pompano Beach. 

Stay tuned for Part 2 next week! 

For More Information:

Visit Lauderdale: https://www.visitlauderdale.com

Pompano Beach: https://www.pompanobeachfl.gov/ 

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Rev your engines! This week on Round Trip, Colleen and Megan talk with their friend, travel writer Suzanne Kenzer, on her recent road trip around New England. From the historic city of Boston to Acadia National Park, there is something to do for everyone.

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Hola! On this episode of Round Trip, Colleen and Megan discuss Colleen's recent trip to Nayarit, Mexico. From the stay to the sights and everything in between, add this destination to your bucket list! Plus, what's coming up at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk? 

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On this very special episode of Round Trip, Colleen and Megan chat with Juliana Broste (aka Traveling Jules) on her life as a Travel Host and Vlogger! 

For more information: 

https://www.travelingjules.com/ 

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Go-go gadget private jet! Or a VPN and GoPro. This week on Round Trip, Colleen and Megan round up their favorite travel gadgets. Chris Prado, Associate Director of Communications & Marketing at GoPro, shares whats new with the HERO12. Marijus Briedis, NordVPN Chief Technology Officer, talks about what a VPN is and the importance of having one. Plus a hack for falling asleep on planes! 

For More Information:

GoPro: https://gopro.com/ 

NordVPN: https://nordvpn.com/ 

Tech Savvy Travel 1: https://omnystudio.com/p/round-trip-with-colleen-kelly-1/clips/370ed55b-305a-491b-8d2e-af9a01586e81 

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Art thou a fan of the Bard? This week on Round Trip, Colleen and Megan brush up on the classics and talk William Shakespeare. Tessa Haynes, Visitor Experience Manager for the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, talks his history in Stratford-upon-Avon and how you can see it yourself. Edward Hall, Artistic Director of the Chicago Shakespeare Theater, shares what's been happening at Chicago Shakes. Plus, what's a K-Pop Visa?

For More Information:

Tessa Haynes: https://www.shakespeare.org.uk/ 

Edward Hall: https://www.chicagoshakes.com/ 

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This week on Round Trip, Colleen and Megan talk about edible passports, and no they aren't passports made of chocolate. First up is Noreen Rueckert, Tourism Director at Green County Tourism, WI, on the cheese passport and local cheese history. Next is Jason Lesniewicz, Senior Director of Cultural Tourism at Choose Chicago, on the Brew Pass and encouraging you to try local breweries. Finally, Mackenzie Wolters, Communication Manager with Visit Kansas City, and the guide to exploring BBQ in KC. 

For more information:

Noreen Rueckert: https://www.greencounty.org/cheese/ 

Jason Lesniewicz: https://www.choosechicago.com/brewpass/ 

Mackenzie Wolters: https://www.visitkc.com/bbq 

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This week of Round Trip is all about girl power and women empowerment. Colleen and Megan talk with three different women in hospitality. First is Amanda Weibel, Communications Officer at the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, who talks her favorite women-owned places. Second is Ellie Chin, President & CEO of Visit Madison, on what it's like being a woman in tourism. The episode rounds out with Maria-Elena Price, Co-Owner of ExperiencePlus! 

For more information:

Amanda Weibel: https://www.travelwisconsin.com/ 

Ellie Chin: https://www.visitmadison.com/ 

Maria-Elena Price: https://www.experienceplus.com/ 

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The best education doesn't always happen in the classroom! This week on Round Trip, Colleen and Megan learn about different ways to travel with family. Brian Anderson, Director of National Outings at Sierra Club, shares the different itineraries that the Sierra Club has to offer for multi-generational outings. Margaret Bensfield Sullivan, author, talks about taking a year off and traveling the globe with her family. To round out the episode, Patrick Tunno, author, professor, language enthusiast, and Italian voyager, tells about how to culturally enjoy a new city.

For more information: 

Brian Anderson and Sierra Club:

https://content.sierraclub.org/outings/ 

Margaret Bensfield Sullivan:

• Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPRTSK42 
• Website: https://www.margaretbensfieldsullivan.com/ 

Patrick Tunno:

• Website: patricktunnophd.com
• YouTube: youtube.com/@aguidetoitaly
• Book on Amazon: amazon.com/dp/B0C9S8W65D/ref=monarch_sidesheet

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Travel news is the best kind of news. This week on Round Trip, Colleen and Megan hear all about whats new in the world of travel with Doyinsola Oladipo, a journalist from Reuters. Plus, new gadgets to upgrade your travel experience. 

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https://www.reuters.com/authors/doyinsola-oladipo/ 

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Want to stay stateside this summer? On this episode of Round Trip, Colleen and Megan look at major US cities. Travel journalist Meena Thiruvengadem gives tips and tricks to navigate the Big Apple. Chris Moyer of Visit Detroit talks about whats new in Detroit. Megan shares her trip to Nashville. 

For more information:

Meena Thiruvengadem:

http://travelwithmeena.com/

Chris Moyer: 

https://visitdetroit.com/ 

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We loved Restaurant Week so much that we decided to make another episode dedicated to our favorite restaurants. From Colleen's favorite place in the suburbs to Megan's recent discoveries in the city, there's something for everyone. Plus, an update on Top Chef in Wisconsin with Logan Wroge, Sr. Communications Specialist for Travel Wisconsin! 

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The location of a wedding is everything. This week on Round Trip, Colleen and Megan go in depth on pros and cons of destination weddings. Learn about planning one on your own from Terri Guthrie, travel writer. Want to hire a travel agent who specializes in destination weddings? Hear about Romance Travel Group with CEO Shelli Nornes! 

For More Information:

Terri Guthrie:

https://www.instagram.com/travelwithterri/?hl=en 

https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/author/terri-guthrie/ 

Shelli Nornes:

https://www.romancetravelgroup.com/about-us.html 

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Ready to get active? This week on Round Trip, Colleen and Megan talk about embracing the great outdoors on vacation. Maddie Jack, Marketing Communications Manager of Fox Cities, joins to talk about the outdoor adventures Fox Cities, Wisconsin has to offer for all levels of physical ability. Plus, travel expert Ralph Velasco, Chief Drifter at Continental DRIFTER Experiences, shares the international adventures he takes tour groups on. 

For more information:

Maddie Jack and Fox Cities: 

https://www.foxcities.org/ 

Ralph Velasco and Continental DRIFTER Experiences: 

https://continentaldrifter.co/ 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQPLBM6T 

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Ready to brave the Great White Continent? This week on Round Trip, Colleen and Megan talk to travel writer Suzanne Kenzer on her trip to the south pole. She tells all, from the trip to get there to the expedition around Antarctica itself. 

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Visit the oldest city in the United States. This week on Round Trip, Colleen and Megan take a vacation to St. Augustine, Florida. Learn about the historic coast with Cindy Stavely, Executive Director of the Colonial Quarter and the St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum. More into learning about nature? Ben Brandao, owner of GeoTrippin’ Adventure, talks about eco-tours. End the day with Will Hensler, Chief Operating Officer at St. Augustine Distillery. 

For more information:

Cindy Stavely:

https://www.thepiratemuseum.com/ 

Ben Brandao:

https://geotrippin.com/ 

Will Hensler: 

https://www.staugustinedistillery.com/ 

https://www.citygatespirits.com/home 

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Ignore what TLC said and go chasing waterfalls! This week on Round Trip, Colleen and Megan talk about the best waterfalls in the world. Hear about the sights of Marinette County, the waterfall capital of Wisconsin, with Autumn Timblin from Travel Wisconsin. Plus, learn all about Lake Tahoe from Carol Chaplin, President & CEO of Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority! 

For More Information

Autumn Timblin: https://www.travelwisconsin.com/northeast/marinette-county/marinette 

Carol Chaplin: https://visitlaketahoe.com/ 

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