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The Family Vacationer

Asheville, NC

  • S1E31
  • 47:54
  • November 10th 2020

We were so fortunate to have Dodie Stephens from Explore Asheville on the show. Asheville is this beautiful, eclectic southern city in the Blue Ridge Mountains that we love! The Biltmore is without a doubt a major attraction any time of year. Add the decorations for the holidays and you have a holiday destination you won't want to miss!

The holidays always brings the National Gingerbread House Competition. The competition is virtual this year, but there are still some fun things you can participate in at the Omni Grove Park Inn.

The North Carolina Arboretum also has an exciting holiday attraction that you won't want to miss.

The food scene in Asheville is vibrant with new restaurants like Benne on Eagle and Asheville Propper. Jettie Raes offers fresh seafood from the coast.

Asheville is dedicated to making sure your stay is safe in the era of COVID. You can go to ExporeAsheville.com to learn more about the steps they city is taking to keep you safe.

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A podcast dedicated to families that travel. So many of our memories come from time spent with our family. We want to help you make the most of your family vacations. We do that by covering travel destinations, travel apps, and gadgets, and talk to travel experts for ways to make family travel less stressful. Who doesn't want that?

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Rob Jones
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Growing up, Rob Jones mainly traveled to Florida for vacation. Those family trips to Orlando and the Gulf Coast are cherished memories that influence him to this day. His entire professional career has involved travel. From working in the music business to event marketing, Rob has traveled to 46 states and five countries. Rob has been married to his wife, Traci, for 16 years and they love to travel with their three children: Ruthie, Nash, and Chase.

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Traci Jones
Co-Host

    Traci's been shaking up the Dawson County School System for four years now, injecting it with her unique brand of energy and enthusiasm. When she's not molding young minds, you'll find her co-conspiring with her sister at Seasonal Events and Design—because who doesn't love a good party?

    She's a self-proclaimed beach aficionado, never meeting a sandy shore she didn't instantly click with. And let's not forget her partner-in-crime for the past eighteen years, Rob, who's been keeping up with her antics and their three beautiful troublemakers—Ruthie, Chase, and Nash. Together, they're a whirlwind of chaos, laughter, and love.

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