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Cool summer temperatures, a mountain view, and no waitlist for dinner—that's what a summer vacation can look like when you trade the crowded beach for somewhere unexpected. Ski towns, lakeside cabins, and quiet small towns don't just shine in their off-season; they offer families more room to breathe, more flexibility, and the kind of unhurried togetherness that's hard to find at a peak-season hotspot.

In this episode, host Angie Orth sits down with Tykesha Spivey Burton, founder of Mama Wanderlust and a family travel expert who has taken her kids from the mountains of British Columbia to the shores of Kauai. A self-described slow traveler and mid-Atlantic local, Tykesha brings a practical, multi-generational perspective to family trips that work across every age and travel style.

You'll hear why ski resort towns make surprisingly good summer destinations, how to navigate trips when your kids want completely different things, and why off-the-beaten-path spots tend to be easier on the budget than the usual summer hotspots. This episode is full of fresh ideas and smart strategies for a summer trip worth remembering.

What You’ll Learn:

0:39 Why less-crowded destinations give families more flexibility, better upgrades, and room to be spontaneous

3:16 How ski resort towns like Deep Creek, Maryland and Whistler, BC transform into low-key family havens in summer

6:03 How to keep everyone happy when traveling with kids at different ages

11:28 Why Kauai is one of the best summer island escapes

17:44 Budget strategies that work

Connect with Tykesha Spivey Burton:

Website: https://tykeshaspiveyburton.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewanderlustmomma/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MommaWanderlust

What are your favorite under-the-radar summer destinations? Share them in the comments!

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