024 Tips for Visiting Wineries with Kids

Wineries with kids? Yes, it is possible! We've gotten together with Jana Seitzer from Merlot Mommy to share our best tips for visiting wineries with kids including what to look for in a family-friendly winery, some of our favorite wine regions, and our favorite wineries. ON THE PODCAST :30 Tamara and Kimberly talk about their recent staycations in Providence, RI and South Seattle, WA 9:43 About Jana Seitzer from Merlot Mommy 18:45 Family friendly wineries in Vermont 20:30 Tips for visiting wineries with kids 25:30 Teaching kids about responsible consumption 29:08 Finger Lakes region 31:33 Favorite family-friendly wineries 34:35 Jana's favorite travel gear 38:03 App of the week: Drync 38:55 Summer vacation break announcement  ABOUT JANA SEITZER Jana Seitzer is a travel junkie, fairytale lover, Star Wars & Marvel geek, Disney princess, and coffee addict—Jana's adventures often involve a glass of wine or bourbon. Follow her journey at merlotmommy.com. You can follow Jana on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. TIPS FOR VISITING WINERIES WITH KIDS Check on their website or call ahead to see if they are family friendly Look for family-friendly amenities and activities such as: Coloring books / games Playground Picnic tables Animals Availability of food / juice Interesting tours (like cave tours) Assign a designated driver Model responsible drinking (sip, spit, tasting -- not drinking to get drunk) FAVORITE TRAVEL GEAR Jana sells LuLaRoe so she loves their leggings and sweaters. She also love Carlos Santana boots.  APP OF THE WEEK  Tamara recommends Drync to keep track of wines that you love and find where to buy it locally. MENTIONED ON THE PODCAST Providence Biltmore Malted Barley Rooftop at Providence G The Dorrance Salty's Mizu iFly Family-friendly Wineries in Sonoma, California Family-friendly Paso Robles Wineries Unplugged Vacation in Chelan, WA Ponzi Wines Shale Oak Winery   FOLLOW US AND SPREAD THE WORD! If you liked this show, please be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play and leave us a review! Have a question or comment? Send us an email or leave us a voicemail at +1.641.715.3900, ext. 926035# You can also follow our travels on Stuffed Suitcase and We3Travel, or follow the Vacation Mavens on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. Thanks for listening! 9drwyaz5