Kim and Tamara cover their recommendations for the best family travel destinations for 2017. Where are you headed this year? Leave us a comment below and we will give you a shout out!

ON THE PODCAST 0:32 Happy New Year!

04:27 - Kim’s Top Destination of 2016

08:57 - Kim’s Second Destination

11:54 - Kim’s Third Destination

14:35 - Kim’s Fourth Destination

17:58 - Kim’s Fifth Destination

19:07 - Tamara’s Top Destination for 2016

20:57 - Tamara’s Second Destination

24:45 - Tamara’s Third Destination

27:00 - Tamara’s Fourth Destination

23:48 - Tamara’s Fifth Destination

Best Family Travel Destinations for 2017 Kim’s Top Five Locations

• Horseback riding in Southwest Montana is a great experience, where there was no one else around just you and nature.
• Road trip from Seattle to California was a trip that had so much to see. Allow yourself some time to enjoy the view. You will want to stop for everything.
• Maui, Hawaii has a lot of vacation rentals, but a downside is that the groceries are expensive.
• Western Canada because they have so many amazing National Parks, which will be free for all of 2017.
• There is a lot to see in Arizona in the Phoenix area from the Cactus Leagues to great resorts and restaurants. Horseback Riding is different than Montana but still fun.

Tamara’s Top Five Locations**

• Iceland is such an amazing destination. It's a popular location for travel right now so you have to plan way ahead and is also on the pricy side. But once you are there it is worth every penny.
• Parts of Europe that are off the beaten path. It is a good time to travel there because the airfare is low right now and the exchange rate for the euro is very close to the dollar.
• Montreal and Quebec city in Canada gives you a little taste of Europe without having to go overseas. Plus the exchange rate is great.
• Smoky Mountain National Park and Gatlinburg recently had some bad forest fires, so it is important to support the community by visiting and enjoying the hiking and the most visited national park.
• Your dollar goes along way in Mexico. You can find some great deals at there all inclusive resorts.

MENTIONED ON THE PODCAST Southwest Montana

Seattle to California

Canada 2017 Podcast

Phoenix, Arizona

Iceland with Kids

Montreal

Quebec Winter Carnival

Mexico

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