Good Monday morning!
It’s hard to believe Easter weekend has already come and gone.
We hope yours was filled with the same kind of joy, reflection, and family time that made ours so special.
For us, this season in Florida has been a gift. These past three months have given us something we rarely get when we are constantly on the move: time to slow down just enough to really focus. We have been writing, building, creating new travel guides, and working behind the scenes on some new tools and apps that we cannot wait to share with you.
But the best part? Family.
Over the past few weeks, we had two of our kids and four grandkids here for their separate spring breaks, and as always, they reminded us what really matters. There were sandy shoes by the door, laughter echoing through the condo, and more than a few “just one more story” moments before bedtime. One evening, we all walked down to the beach just before sunset. The kids were chasing waves, the sky was glowing that soft Florida gold, and for a little while, everything else just faded away.
Those are the moments you wish you could bottle up.
Now we are heading into our final two weeks here before we hitch up again and hit the road. Travel season is about to kick into full gear, and we are excited for what is ahead, including getting ready for our next live workshop on April 16. We have been putting a lot into that, and if you are looking to sharpen your RV skills and confidence, we would love to have you join us.
It's at 7 PM EDT April 16. This one is all about How to Book Campgrounds Without The Stress, and we'll offer some great inside tips on booking the right spot at the time you want.
https://RVLifestyle.com/workshop
It’s just $10 to attend, but if you’re a member of the RV Lifestyle Community, it’s completely free, one of the perks of membership.
Campground reservations have become one of the most frustrating parts of RV travel. Popular state parks, national parks, and waterfront campgrounds can disappear in seconds. Even when you log in right when the reservation window opens, it can still feel like you are competing in a high-speed lottery.
I will share ways to beat the system, plan smarter, and dramatically improve your odds of getting the spot you want.
We hope to see you at the workshop…
But for now, we are soaking up these last Florida days, grateful for the warmth, the memories, and a season that has been as productive as it has been meaningful. But we can't wait to hit the road again.
Happy Trails!
Mike and Jen
Now... to the RV News of the Week:
This Week on the RV Podcast News Edition
Campgrounds are pulling tricks you need to know about. It's getting ridiculous. We'll tell you how to fight back.
That California RV fraud case involving RVs sold on consignment just got a lot bigger - and a lot worse. It turns out to be a nationwide problem, with very few of the fraud protection measures that automotive sellers get when they sell on consignment.
Diesel prices are now nearing $6 a gallon. Some experts are predicting $7 by summer - unless the Iran war ends and Middle East Oil flows again. Those are big ifs, and RVers are starting to cancel their trips.
Washington State just tried to quietly hit motorhome buyers with a tax that has nothing to do with luxury. It's been put on a six-month hold because of public pressure, but it still may happen. Other states are watching this to see if they can do the same thing.
And there's a new all-electric campervan from the other side of the world that might just change how you think about where the RV industry is heading.
All stories and sources can be found at RVPodcast.com.
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The RV Podcast Monday News Edition is one of two episodes we release each week. On Wednesdays, we share Stories from the Road, have insightful interviews, and offer destination suggestions.
