Making Vacation with Kids More Than Just a Trip | Season 3: Episode 3

Posted by Shannon Gibson

Published May 30, 2023

Updated June 7, 2025

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SEASON 03: WICKED GOOD ENTREPRENEURS | EPISODE 03

Making Vacation with Kids More Than Just a Trip with Christina Vieira

Hi listeners! We are so excited to share this episode featuring Christina Vieira of Showcase the World Travel. In this episode Christina is breaking down everything we need to know about making a vacation with kids more than just a trip, the work she’s doing to personalize family vacations and how she’s taking over the planning so busy moms actually get to enjoy vacation, too! You are going to love hearing from Christina. Stick around until the end to hear how you can get in touch with her for your next Disney or European vacation.

About Our Guest

Christina is the founder of Showcase the World Travel, a modern travel agency for overwhelmed families. She has planned hundreds of trips for parents of young children who need a break from the busy. With a degree in Events Management from Suffolk University and 6 years planning marketing events and managing sales team travel she has always loved handling all the often forgotten details. She is widely regarded by Travel Industry and has won two Travel Weekly Magellan awards for her unique planning processes and use of modern technology. She is a member of the Family Travel Association, American Society of Travel Advisors and was honored to be chosen to attend the Future Leaders in Travel Summit. Her insights have been featured on podcasts like Vacation Mavens, Travelling Entrepreneur, Foot Traffic, Disney DNA and the WJXT Channel 4 Morning Show. She believes vacation is where families really thrive, kids grow to love learning and our best memories are made. She started Showcase the World Travel to help busy Moms who don’t have time to plan-it-all finally take a vacation she doesn’t have to worry about and the whole family can enjoy, for a change.

How to Keep in Touch

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About Our Sponsor

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Rockland Trust is committed to building strong relationships with customers, helping business owners grow their companies, and helping individual consumers be successful by providing straightforward products, convenient service and tailored advice. Founded in 1907, Rockland Trust continues to be the bank Where Each Relationship Matters.

What is the Wicked Good Momcast?

WHO | The Wicked Good Momcast is hosted by Shannon Gibson + Meghan Block, two local moms with a heart for community and with an undeniable connection that we hope you’ll hear through our voices.

WHAT | In each episode, you’ll hear from local + national experts in various spheres relevant to parenting, local moms and business owners who you should know about, and special guests!

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WHEN | New episodes drop the first and third Tuesdays of the month.

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https://bostonmoms.com/motherhood/i-survived-my-toddlers-epic-airplane-tantrum/

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Shannon Gibson

Shannon started following Boston Moms on social media before she even lived in the Boston area! She credits her passion for the brand to the way it served her personally before she ever contributed to it. Though Shannon moved to Boston to support her husband’s career, Boston Moms was the unexpected gift and opportunity she had no idea was waiting for her. Shannon is mom to Elizabeth (2016) and Anderson (2018). She has been married to her husband, Benjamin, since 2012. Benjamin is a filmmaker and owner of Boston production company Magnus Films. In her free time, Shannon enjoys going to the beach, browsing antique stores, hiking with her family, traveling, reading, and watching movies with her husband.