Rob and Danny welcome Nicole Krekeler to the show. Nicole is Tourism Sales Manager from Experience Scottsdale and a Scottsdale native.
Things to do:
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park - therailroadpark.com
Old Town Area - oldtownscottsdale.com
Hot air balloon rides at sunset! - rainbowryders.com
Learn to be a Cowboy! Arizona Cowboy College - cowboycollege.com
Who doesn't love a ghost town? Goldfield Ghost Town - goldfieldghosttown.com
Restaurants
Banderas Restaurant - https://banderarestaurants.com/locations/scottsdale/
Sugar Bowl - https://www.experiencescottsdale.com/listing/sugar-bowl-ice-cream-parlor-%26-restaurant/2100/
Old Town Tortilla Factory - http://oldtowntortillafactory.com
Family Friendly Hotels/Resorts -
Hyatt Regency Scottsdale
Fairmont Hotel Scottsdale
Phoenician Scottsdale
One of the things we mentioned quite a bit is how Scottsdale is a perfect "home base" for touring the rest of Arizona. Rob talked about several family trips where his family visited Tucson, Tombstone, and Bisbee to the south and then visited Sedona, Prescott, Flagstaff, and the Grand Canyon.
For more information, go to experiencescottsdale.com. If you're ready to plan your next family vacation, please drop Rob a line at [email protected]. The services as a travel agent are always free!
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The Family Vacationer is a weekly podcast helping families travel smarter, spend better, and create lasting memories together. Hosted by Rob and Traci, the show features expert interviews, real-life stories, and practical tips for planning meaningful, family-first adventures. From hidden gems to budget hacks, it's a must-listen for parents who want stress-free, joy-filled travel.
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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.
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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