Have you leveraged bots for travel tips? Maybe you should be… we’re digging into the ultimate AI-powered time-saving travel hack. Then, we’re taking you inside one of Seville, Spain’s most dramatic (and luxe!) Airbnbs - complete with a plunge pool overlooking the Seville Cathedral.

Plus, hop over to Instagram and enter our very first giveaway! We’ve partnered up with Tatyana of Little Welch Travelers to gift one of you the most kid-friendly suitcase money can buy - the MiaMily Carry-On with built-in seat, worth $359.

p.s. Lights, camera, action! Kid-Friendly Stays made its TV debut discussing family travel on an afternoon news segment. Check it out!

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Let AI plan your next getaway

Where are my ChatGPT users? For those of us who have - or have yet to - embrace AI, there’s no question that it’s here to stay. And among the next wave of bots is MindTrip, an entirely travel-focused AI machine that spits out remarkably helpful trip itineraries in only seconds based on only a single Instagram, blog or hotel link.

We tested the tool by entering a link to our recent IG post on a family-friendly vacation rental in Broken Bow, Oklahoma. What we received is a well-crafted itinerary for a three-day stay, including restaurant recommendations at diners that offer kid’s menus, family hike recommendations at the nearby state park and an afternoon at the local adventure center, with go-karts and mini golf.

Bottom Line: We’re impressed. While AI itineraries may require some fact checking, this new tool is a surefire way to save time for busy parents.

A luxury penthouse in Seville, Spain

Literally looking down upon the Seville Cathedral, this family-friendly penthouse vacation rental is Seville, Spain is a once-in-a-lifetime kind of luxurious retreat. On a whim, we had the opportunity to stay a night and wowza, we couldn’t wait to get the listing uploaded to share this gem more broadly.

Offering two bedrooms, and sleeping up to six guests, this apartment rental sits in the pedestrian-only streets of Seville with astounding views overlooking the cathedral and downtown from your own private rooftop terrace—complete with plunge pool, outdoor kitchen and expansive lounge area. Our kids adored listening to the clip clop of horse-drawn carriages and cooling off in the pool, and us parents rejoiced as we ate dinner outside (with baby monitor on hand) after the kiddo’s bedtime.

Giveaway: Our fave ride-on suitcase

This MiaMily Carry-On pulls more than double duty. It serves as a buckled ride-on suitcase for little ones at the airport and also turns into an adult-ready seat for long queues. It retails for $359, but we’re giving one away for FREE when you enter this contest on Instagram, in partnership with Little Welch Travelers. (Good luck!)

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