Kelsey Unpacked: Exactly How We Got Global Entry for Our Family of Five for $0
From Trip Tales | A Family Travel Podcast by Kelsey Graves
June 3, 2026 · 27 min
About this episode
Kelsey shares the behind-the-scenes admin of travel and how her family obtained Global Entry for free.
In this episode of Kelsey Unpacked, I’m sharing the unglamorous side of travel -forms, passports, government websites, and all the behind-the-scenes admin that happens before a family trip. I’m also breaking down exactly how we got Global Entry for our entire family of five for $0, why we chose it over TSA PreCheck, how the application and interview process worked, and why it may be worth doing before your next international trip. Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygraves Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_graves Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygraves Join us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879 Mentioned in this episode: - Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana - Dominican Republic E-Ticket - TSA Pre-Check vs. Global Entry - Credit Cards that cover Global Entry
People in this episode
Host: Kelsey Graves
Topics covered
- family travel
- Global Entry
- TSA PreCheck
- travel tips
- application process
Keywords
- Global Entry
- TSA PreCheck
- family travel
- travel tips
- application process
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana, TSA Pre-Check, Global Entry
Places: Dominican Republic
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