This week I’m bringing back one of my favorite Thanksgiving episodes from last year about spending Thanksgiving on 30A in Florida. In this replay episode, I share all the details from my husband's family Thanksgiving trip to 30A – from the best places to stay to my favorite restaurants and must-do activities!Mentioned in this episode:EDIT: The best donut place on 30A is called DONUT HOLE (not Donut Den as I say in the episode)30A Communities: Seaside, Alys Beach, Rosemary Beach, Watersound, Watercolor, SeacrestThe house we rented: Namastay on 30AThe Big ChillPier Park Panama CityTop restaurants all in Alys Beach: George's, Citizen, O-Ku Sushi, Fonville PressDusty's Oyster Bar in Panama City BeachA Wicked movie moment!Shannon Braswell PhotographyFavorite family games: Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza, Santa Cookie Elf Candy Snowman, It's in the Bag, Blank SlateOrigins Golf Course in WatersoundThe Seaside Style shirts & sweatshirts - use code SEASIDEVIP
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This week I’m bringing back one of my favorite Thanksgiving episodes from last year about spending Thanksgiving on 30A in Florida. In this replay episode, I share all the details from my husband's family Thanksgiving trip to 30A – from the best places to stay to my favorite restaurants and must-do activities!Mentioned in this episode:EDIT: The best donut place on 30A is called DONUT HOLE (not Donut Den as I say in the episode)30A Communities: Seaside, Alys Beach, Rosemary Beach, Watersound, Watercolor, SeacrestThe house we rented: Namastay on 30AThe Big ChillPier Park Panama CityTop restaurants all in Alys Beach: George's, Citizen, O-Ku Sushi, Fonville PressDusty's Oyster Bar in Panama City BeachA Wicked movie moment!Shannon Braswell PhotographyFavorite family games: Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza, Santa Cookie Elf Candy Snowman, It's in the Bag, Blank SlateOrigins Golf Course in WatersoundThe Seaside Style shirts & sweatshirts - use code SEASIDEVIP
Epic Universe – Everything You Need to Know About Universal Orlando’s Newest Park
Trip Tales | A Family Travel Podcast
1 hour 8 minutes
4 months ago
Epic Universe – Everything You Need to Know About Universal Orlando’s Newest Park
Kelsey sits down with Stephanie Howard from Traveling Ears Vacations (@travelingearsvacations) on Instagram, who got an exclusive preview of Epic Universe in May 2025! Stephanie takes us through the portals, explores the brand‑new lands, rides the incredible attractions, and samples the amazing food - including charcuterie boards and cocktails at the swanky rooftop bar atop the Helios Grand Hotel. She’s sharing her best tips, favorite eats, and must‑ride attractions to help you get ready for Universal Orlando’s newest park!Buy Me a CoffeeMentioned in this episode:- Sapphire Falls- New hotels: Helios Grand, Stella Luna, Terra Luna- Epic Universe portals- Super Nintendo World: Mario Kart - Bowser's Challenge, Yoshi's Adventure, Minecart Madness, Toadstool Cafe- Dark Universe: Monsters Unchained, Curse of the Werewolf, the Burning Blade Tavern- Helios Grand rooftop bar, Flora Taverna- Isle of Berk | How to Train Your Dragon: Viking Training Camp playground, Hiccups Wing Gliders, Fyre Drill- Harry Potter Ministry of Magic: K. Rammelle candy shop, Café L’air De La Sirène French restaurantCelestial Park: Constellation Carousel, Stardust Racers- Valet ParkingTrip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal’s Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and U.S. National Parks. Listeners get real travel tips, itineraries, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation.
Trip Tales | A Family Travel Podcast
This week I’m bringing back one of my favorite Thanksgiving episodes from last year about spending Thanksgiving on 30A in Florida. In this replay episode, I share all the details from my husband's family Thanksgiving trip to 30A – from the best places to stay to my favorite restaurants and must-do activities!Mentioned in this episode:EDIT: The best donut place on 30A is called DONUT HOLE (not Donut Den as I say in the episode)30A Communities: Seaside, Alys Beach, Rosemary Beach, Watersound, Watercolor, SeacrestThe house we rented: Namastay on 30AThe Big ChillPier Park Panama CityTop restaurants all in Alys Beach: George's, Citizen, O-Ku Sushi, Fonville PressDusty's Oyster Bar in Panama City BeachA Wicked movie moment!Shannon Braswell PhotographyFavorite family games: Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza, Santa Cookie Elf Candy Snowman, It's in the Bag, Blank SlateOrigins Golf Course in WatersoundThe Seaside Style shirts & sweatshirts - use code SEASIDEVIP
