Let's visit Washington DC! This week on Round Trip, Colleen Kelly and Megan are exploring a topic they haven't talked about on the show yet. Washington D.C. is one of those popular destinations that is on a lot of people's 'Great American Bucket List.' Colleen and Megan are joined by their friend Suzanne Kenzer who will share with us some amazing DC hotels and activities! More Information from our Guest can be Found Here: familytravelck.com

Round Trip is getting a little scientific! This week on Round Trip, Colleen Kelly and Megan are covering a scientific topic in travel. While they sometimes cover art, culture, and adventure, they also like to rocket into space travel or learn about preserving the planet. In this episode, they're diving into the medical side of science and travel. They'll be joined by Dr. Mark Gomez, he's a physician and the host of the "Health 360 with Dr. G" podcast! More Information from our Guest can be Found Here: Health360Podcast.com

What's going on in Spain? This week on Round Trip, Colleen Kelly and Megan have a very special sponsored episode with a very special guest, Spain! They'll spend the day with Mr. Miguel Sanz, Director General of Turespaña, the Spanish Tourism Institute! Plus, he was recently elected as President of the European Travel Commission! They'll cover news, trends, and Spain travel updates, all with Mr. Sanz, and they couldn't be more excited to introduce him to you! You can also find expert support and resources from the Tourist Offices of Spain. More Information from our Guests can be Found Here: spain.info/en

We're celebrating summertime in Milwaukee! This week on Round Trip, Colleen Kelly and Megan are talking all about the lovely city of Milwaukee, and it's only a hop and a skip away from Chicago. There's a lot going on in Milwaukee from now through the fall so they're spending the entire episode diving into the city with their friends and experts on the area. They'll be joined by the President of Visit MKE, along with the State Fair, Irish Fest, and Summerfest! More Information from our Guests can be Found Here: visitmilwaukee.org wistatefair.com/wsfp irishfest.com summerfest.com

Time to hit the water! This week on Round Trip, Colleen Kelly and Megan are dedicating the episode to all of the water babies and beach lovers out there. They'll talk about the "Airbnb of boats" Boatsetter, and give tips for your next beach vacation. Plus, they'll be joined by the US Virgin Islands Commissioner to talk about what makes the Us Virgin Islands a great place to visit! More Information from our Guests can be Found Here: visitusvi.com

This week on Round Trip is all about the five senses! Colleen Kelly and Megan will talk about how we taste, touch, hear, smell, and see our way through travel. Every place and every culture offers ways to experience traveling in a multisensory way. Plus, Quiet Parks International and the founder of Five Senses Travel will join the show to talk about sensory travel. More Information from our Guests can be Found Here: quietparks.org fivesensestraveller.com

This week on Round Trip, Colleen Kelly and Megan are focusing on women in travel who are 40 and over! It's a group of travelers not to discount. They're everywhere, seeking new adventures, and coming together to share their experiences. On this episode, our hosts will be joined by a journalist and author to talk about her new book surrounding this very topic, and the founders of a company that focuses on health and wellness products which women over 40 will love! More Information from our Guests can be Found Here: lisaniver.com plantjuiceoils.com

This week on Round Trip, Colleen Kelly and Megan are heading to the southwest United States! They'll focus on a few cities with rich history, culture, and really good cuisine. Plus, Travel Santa Ana and a Texas expert will join the show to talk about their respective locations. So, saddle up! Let's go South and West! More Information from our Guests can be Found Here: travelsantaana.com cynthiadrake.com

This week on Round Trip, Colleen Kelly and Megan are finishing up their Wine Country series. In this episode, they'll be talking all about one of the most well-known, iconic wine spots in the world, Napa Valley. Plus, a friend of Colleen's, Don Shindle, will join the show to discuss the motherland of wine countries. More Information from our Guests can be Found Here: marriott.com

This week on Round Trip, Colleen Kelly and Megan are talking all about summer travel. Summer trips are in full swing! If you haven't booked yours yet, you can easily still book a road trip or weekend getaway, but how should you prepare and where should you go? Colleen and Megan will have some travel tips to share, and they'll be joined by Mike and Ann Howard, travel experts of the brand Honeytrek! More Information from our Guests can be Found Here: honeytrek.com

This week on Round Trip, Colleen Kelly and Megan are talking all about immersive experiences that you can partake in when you travel. What exactly does that mean? Well, they'll talk with Stefanie Batten Bland about a Macbeth-inspired Sleep No More performance, and a co-founder of a magical bar that's now open in Chicago called The Cauldron. Plus, Megan and her artistic collaborator Carly are debuting a Led Zeppelin inspired dance performance, and they're going to give us all of the details. More Information from our Guests can be Found Here: rambledancetheater.ludus.com mckittrickhotel.com/sleep-no-more thecauldron.io

This week on Round Trip, Colleen Kelly and Megan are back with their wine country series! They've talked with Sonoma County and Poland, but on this episode, they have decided to do something a bit creative. Joining them in-studio, from Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, is master sommelier Serafin Alvarado. He joins the show to talk about the art of wine tasting! More Information from our Guests can be Found Here: southernglazers.com

This week on Round Trip, Colleen Kelly and Megan are continuing to talk all about Mammoth Lakes, California! Last week, Colleen and Megan had a blast chatting with Visit Mammoth. After learning a lot about the area, they're ready to jump into more conversation about the action happening on Mammoth Mountain is special guest, Joani Lynch, from Mammoth Resorts! More Information from our Guest can be Found Here: mammothmountain.com

This week on Round Trip, Colleen Kelly and Megan are talking all about Mammoth Lakes, California! Our hosts recently took a trip out to California to shoot an episode for their PBS show 'Family Travel with Colleen Kelly,' and they got to experience an amazing week in this stunning destination. In this episode, they're sharing their experience, as well as chatting with a Mammoth Lakes expert to learn even more about what Mammoth has to offer! More Information from our Guest can be Found Here: visitmammoth.com

This week on Round Trip, Colleen Kelly and Megan are continuing their wine country series! Last time, they talked to Sonoma County and it was a blast. On this episode, their good friend Szymon Gatlik will be joining them all the way from Poland to talk about Polish wine! More Information from our Guests can be Found Here: facebook.com/krakowfoodandtravel

This week on Round Trip, Colleen Kelly and Megan are covering Indigenous Tourism. What is it, why is it important, and how can you get involved around the United States in activities and events led by Tribal nations? This is the episode to listen to to learn all about Indigenous Tourism! More Information from our Guests can be Found Here: natow.org

It's festival season! This week on Round Trip, Colleen Kelly and Megan are talking all about music festivals, food festivals, and other outdoor events galore! Part of the thrill of traveling is running into these kinds of events that bring the community together and showcase the uniqueness of the area! More Information from our Guests can be Found Here: travelwisconsin.com shreveport-bossier.org

Let's focus on accessible & inclusive travel! This week on Round Trip, Colleen Kelly and Megan are talking about trends in the travel industry in terms of accessibility. Where can you go that has accessible and inclusive options for all types of travelers? We'll find out together on this episode of Round Trip! More Information from our Guests can be Found Here: accessio.consulting outdoorrecreation.wi.gov

It's another road trip episode! This week on Round Trip, Colleen Kelly and Megan are talking about destinations in places like Wisconsin and Illinois that make for great road trips with beautiful views, which works out perfectly as Mother's Day is just around the corner and you might just want to treat Mom to a weekend away! More Information from our Guests can be Found Here: travelwisconsin.com eagleridge.com blog.valdosta.edu

Let's enjoy a sunny Spring day! This week on Round Trip, Colleen Kelly and Megan are talking about all the ways to get excited about spring in Chicago with cool events and experiences happening across the city. They'll talk with an iconic Navy Pier hotel, and the Museum of Ice Cream - two great places to visit this spring! More Information can be Found Here: sablehotel.com museumoficecream.com

We're traveling to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania! This week on Round Trip, Colleen Kelly and Megan are talking about the home of the cheese steak, the Liberty Bell, and the Phillies! Colleen took a spontaneous trip a few months ago to visit her best friend, so Colleen will cover some of her amazing experiences from her single-day adventure in the city! Plus, the Managing Director of the Loews Philadelphia hotel Darryll Adams, will join the show to talk about the Loews Philadelphia and why it is a perfect place to stay when you visit Philly! More Information can be Found Here: loewshotels.com/philadelphia-hotel

For all those interested in Astrology, this is your episode! This week on Round Trip, Colleen Kelly and Megan are talking about the intersections of travel and astrology! They'll also be joined by famed astrology expert Susan Miller, as well as Colleen's close family member who is not only a Doctor of Behavioral Health but also an Oracle and Tarot Reader! More Information can be Found Here: astrologyzone.com littletonco.gov

Do you have a favorite small town that you love to visit in the U.S.? This week on Round Trip with Colleen Kelly, Colleen and Megan will talk with a few hidden small towns you may just want to visit this spring or summer. Each small town has its own unique charms and our hosts will be sharing a few of their favorites! Plus, Tracy Padot, the Vice President of Marketing Communications for the Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau and Kelli Narde, Communications Director of Littleton, Colorado will join the show to talk about their amazing small towns. More Information can be Found Here: lansing.org littletonco.gov

This week on Round Trip with Colleen Kelly, Colleen and Megan are talking about one of their favorite places... Ireland! Not only is St. Patrick's Day coming up, but Colleen will be traveling to Ireland this fall, and you can join in the trip! President of Guidester, Jack Baumann, will join the episode to talk about the collaboration with Colleen to bring a small group of you to Ireland this fall. More Information can be Found Here: guidester.com familytravelck.com

This week on Round Trip with Colleen Kelly, we're starting a new series of episodes all about Wine Country! Colleen and Megan will talk with wine experts and wine destinations around the world to learn about why wine makes people travel. In this first episode, our hosts will cover Sonoma County with the help of Birgitt Vaughan, the director of Public Relations at Sonoma County Tourism! More Information can be Found Here: sonomacounty.com

This week on Round Trip with Colleen Kelly, we're returning to the subject of sustainability! Colleen and Megan will talk about efforts being made to help preserve our planet, including ways to travel and help out the planet yourself! Plus, Colleen and Megan will be joined by experts in the industry of sustainability. More Information can be Found Here: exodustravels.com ebioatlas.org

This week on Round Trip with Colleen Kelly, we're entering Travel Podcast land! There are many ways to consume information about travel, and Round Trip is not the only podcast out there. In this episode, Colleen and Megan will talk with other avid travelers who have developed their own podcasts! More Information can be Found Here: extrapackofpeanuts.com thetravelwins.com zerototravel.com

This week on Round Trip with Colleen Kelly, we are learning about how to get the most out of the winter season in the Midwest! In Chicago, we know what it's like during the cold months of the year and it's sometimes hard to get out of the house to treat yourself to a weekend getaway; but Suzanne Kenzer will join the show to talk about a few Wisconsin resorts that make great winter getaways. More Information can be Found Here: familytravelck.com/author/suzanne-carmel

This week on Round Trip with Colleen Kelly, we're gearing up for Valentine's Day! Love is in the air, and it's a very popular time to book that date night or long weekend getaway. In this episode, we're sharing local Chicago highlights that can inspire ideas for your Valentine's Day booking, no matter where you are tuning in! Plus, InterContinental Chicago and K'Alma Spa Concepts will be joining us to talk about their Valentine's Day offerings. More Information can be Found Here: icchicagohotel.com kalmaspas.com

It's tech week! This week on Round Trip, Collen and Megan talk all about travel technology and gadgets. It's one of their favorite things to talk about on the show, so they're dedicating a whole episode to some new gadgets they've tried out and some upcoming technology to look for in 2023. Plus, meteorologist Rick Reichmuth, joins the show to talk about the Weatherman Umbrella! More Information can be Found Here: weathermanumbrella.com

There are many different ways to plan a vacation and this week on Round Trip, Colleen and Megan take a look and talk about different strategies for planning a trip! Plus, our hosts are joined by Jack Baumann, the Founder and CEO of Guidester, and Megan's own parents, Jim and Kris Kudla! More Information can be Found Here: guidester.com

This week on Round Trip, we're headed down to Tennessee. Colleen and Megan talk with guests Chad Netherland and Michele Canney about this mountain city, and Colleen shares her recent experience in Gatlinburg!

Experience art is one way to travel the world! This week on Round Trip, Colleen and Megan talk with different artists in Chicago. From an inside look into Chicago architecture, to a behind-the-scene's peek into the Joffrey Ballet, this is exploration through art!

Happy New Year! In this first episode 2023, Colleen and Megan talk about what's going on in the world of travel, and they have some travel gadgets to share. Plus, Host and Producer of Bare Feet on PBS, Mickela Mallozi joins the show to talk about her adventures in travel.

The holidays are in full swing and Colleen and Megan take a look at how the holidays are celebrated in different places in the world! Plus, Lynn Osmond, CEO of Choose Chicago, gives us the details on where we can celebrate this holiday season in our city!

This week on Round Trip, Colleen and Megan talk about traveling with multiple generations! Plus, creators of Roamaroo, Scott & Collette Stohler talk about travelling with infants, and Colleen's mom, joins the show to talk about traveling as a grandparent!

Travel has changed in these past several years and our hosts Colleen and Megan take a look at some of these interesting changes in travel trends. Plus travel writer Pam Powell joins the show to talk about how unexpected detours can create great travel memories!

Colleen recently took a trip to Colombia and this week, on Round Trip, she's sharing her experience! Colleen and Megan talk about this amazing South American country, and US Executive Director of ProColombia, Ricardo Pedroza, and Gastronomy Consultant, Veronica Socarras join the show to talk about Colombia!

This week on Round Trip, we're finding ways for you to make the holidays feel like home, no matter where you may be celebrating. Colleen and Megan will talk with HomeExchange, the Blackstone Hotel, and AirHelp; three great resources to help make your holidays a homey experience!

Let's play in Peoria! This week on Round Trip, Colleen and Megan discuss this heartland city, and Colleen recounts her recent college visit with her daughter. Plus, the CEO of Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, J.D. Dalfonso has the best recommendations when visiting Peoria; and the CEO of Wildlife Prairie Park, Roberta English will talk about this amazing place to see wildlife in the area.

Is your stomach growling? This week on Round Trip with Colleen Kelly, we're taking a look at food and travel. Colleen and Chris will talk with Caroline Wilson, the Founder of Belfast Food Tour, about taking an Irish food tour in Belfast. Then Rachel Kerr, Senior Director at Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, will join the show to discuss cheese and dairy in Wisconsin. Yum!

This week on Round Trip with Colleen Kelly, our team takes a look at what it means to tell your own travel story through different formats such as visual storytelling and storytelling through writing. Plus, our hosts Colleen and Chris will talk with Jennifer Barger, Senior Travel Editor at National Geographic, and Anne Sayers, Secretary-Designee of Travel Wisconsin.

The holidays are right around the corner and it's time to start working on your travel plans. This week on Round Trip with Colleen Kelly, Colleen and Chris, and their producers Megan and Lane, take a look at what's in store for this upcoming season of travel. Plus, Scott Keyes, Founder of "Scott's Cheap Flights" tells us how to get the best deals on airfare, and Communications Director of Travel Wisconsin, Craig Trost, has the best details for traveling this Wisconsin this fall!

The leaves are changing and the temperature is cooling, which means it's time to start planning your fall camping adventure! Colleen and Chris are joined by writer Heather Mundt, author of "Colorado Family Adventure," and the Director of the Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation Mary Monroe Brown, to give us the best tips and recommendations for camping this fall!

Happy 50th Episode! This week on Round Trip, Colleen and Chris celebrate their 50th episode with the 10-time Emmy Award winning producer, best known as a co-creator and executive producer for The Amazing Race AND author of the upcoming book, The Official Amazing Race Travel Companion: Elise Doganieri! Join us as we get a close look into the making of the hit television series, and her upcoming book.

Fall is here and it's the season of beautiful changing leaves, cozy scarves, warm drinks, and so much more. This week on Round Trip, our hosts Colleen and Chris will take us to some wonderful fall getaway destinations and recommend some gadgets for your next fall trip with the little ones. Plus, Kamady Lewis, the Marketing Manager for the Nashville/Brown County Convention and Visitors Bureau will join us to discuss Nashville, Indiana!

O Canada, we stand on guard for thee! We're taking a trip to visit our neighbors to the north in this episode of Round Trip! To talk about the amazing country of Canada, Colleen and Chris are joined by many great guests this week: Publisher & Managing Editor of Ottawa Life Magazine Dan Donovan, Travel Writer and Editor Suzanne Kenzer, and Darby Sutherland, Lead of Earned Media at Tourism Saskatoon & Brooke Lochbaum from Tourism Saskatchewan!

Are you ready to relax and unwind? This week on Round Trip, Colleen and Chris are sharing places to visit for luxury, restoration, and self-care! Kenan Simmons, Senior Vice President of the America's Region at Small Luxury Hotels of the World will join our hosts to discuss great Small Luxury Hotels you can visit! Plus, Cortney Fries, Freelance Writer, will talk about her experience at KOSA Spa in Madison Wisconsin!

Air travel may be quick, but making your way through the airport can be quite chaotic. This week, Colleen and Megan have tips and tricks to share to help make your next trip to the airport as painless as possible. Plus, Travel expert Johnny Jet has some expert insider info for traveling, and Senior Vice President of Sales for The Parking Spot, Ed Orkand, can help you find parking at the airport.

We're not done with Austria yet. This week we'll visit the region where Mozart was born and 'The Sound of Music' was filmed. Join Colleen and Megan as they talk about the Holiday Region of Austria, Dachstein Salzkammergut and Salzburg. Plus, Klemens Kollenz, the Sales and Marketing Manager for Salzburg Tourism, and Christian Schirlbauer, the Director of Tourism for the Dachstein Salzkammergut Region have the best recommendations for these areas of Austria!