In this episode of Kelsey Unpacked, I'm recapping our family's trip to 30A, Florida, which almost didn't happen thanks to Hurricane Isaias! Between power outages, an uncertain vacation rental, and deciding whether to cancel or just go for it, this trip started with a whole lot of uncertainty.
I'm also giving you a full overview of all the charming little beach towns along 30A, including Seaside, Seagrove, WaterColor, Grayton Beach, Alys Beach, Rosemary Beach, and more! I'll share which areas I love for families, where to book a vacation rental, why location matters, our favorite restaurants, and tips for planning a 30A getaway with kids and teens.
PLUS, a little life and travel update: Why my husband and I are officially OVER the points and miles game! After years of maximizing credit card rewards, companion passes, and travel perks, we're feeling some serious travel hacking burnout.
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CODE: INFG-26MSKELSEYGRAVES10 - 30A Florida Towns – Seaside, Seagrove, WaterColor, Grayton Beach, Blue Mountain Beach, Watersound, Seacrest, Alys Beach & Rosemary Beach
- Our Seagrove Vacation Rental – https://www.360blue.com/destinations/emerald-coast/walton-county/properties/seagrove-beach-chel-sea-lane-hideaway-80-chelsey-lane-2929
- Home2 Suites by Hilton – Montgomery, Alabama
- Shunk Gully Oyster Bar – Santa Rosa Beach
- Black Bear Bread Co. – Seaside
- Ducky's Shop of Fun – Seaside
- Citizen – Alys Beach (Date Night!)
- Buddy's Fish Market – Fresh Gulf Seafood
- Other 30A Restaurants – Bud & Alley's, George's, O-Ku, Pickles & The Shrimp Shack
- Our Favorite Family Games: Flip 7, It's in the Bag & UNO Attack
- Books I'm Reading & Listening To:
- Calamity Club – Finished Listening
- The Good Part – Currently Reading
- Mad Mabel – Currently Listening
Trip 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 National Parks like Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons and Yosemite. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.
