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The Top Tips for Planning Holiday Travel

It's now time to start seriously planning holiday travel because this holiday season is expected to be both busy and expensive. So, here's what we suggest that you consider doing in order to create a better holiday trip for 2022.

Colleen Kelly, Travel Show Host and Inspiration

"Filming for 18 months across the country and the world, Kelly’s show, “Family Travel with Colleen Kelly” was a hit as it aired to 94% of the PBS stations across the country, giving Kelly's show a national syndication."

PBS TRAVEL TV HOST COLLEEN KELLY’S TOP 5 FALL GETAWAYS

"Colleen Kelly, host of PBS’s Family Travel with Colleen Kelly, is sharing her favorite travel hotspots for fall with five destinations for all different types of travelers. Accommodations for, flights to, and activities at all of the destinations are available at a discount for Colleen Kelly Travel Club members – all bookable on one convenient platform."

signage for Anastasia the Musical at the CIBC Theater in Chicago (PBS TRAVEL TV HOST COLLEEN KELLY’S TOP 5 FALL GETAWAYS)

Take the Family to a Broadway Musical: National Tour of Anastasia in Chicago

Tuesday, September 20, 2022 was opening night of the national tour of the Broadway hit, Anastasia, at the CIBC Theatre in Chicago, bringing in and delighting theater-lovers and families alike.

Fall Camping Gear Guide 2022

This is your simple, quick-hit list of essentials for fall camping equipment!

Three people with travel ‘dream jobs’ explain how they scored them

"I was told by one network that women don’t watch travel shows, so the concept of family travel didn’t appeal to them. I then sent thousands of emails to television stations. Nothing worked. Finally, my mother suggested I call the local PBS station. I googled the head of programming, called him (no emails) and got a meeting."

TV travel hosts find ways to connect with viewers beyond the living room

"About 12 years ago, Kelly was working for a local show on NBC as a correspondent. With two young daughters, she was looking for content about family travel, but there wasn't much out there. She decided to create her own show. PBS liked her pitch. "

10 Money and Time-Saving Travel Tips with Getaway Guru Colleen Kelly

"'With inflation at an all-time high, a booming travel scene, and it appears luggage is having a moment, I’m offering my top ten tips to save you time and money,' says travel expert Colleen Kelly. The following ten tips are for families, couples, and solo travelers who want to lessen stress and arrive happier."