Kelsey Unpacked: We Planned a Romantic Trip to France… Then Europe Hit 103°

Kelsey Unpacked: We Planned a Romantic Trip to France… Then Europe Hit 103°

From Trip Tales | A Family Travel Podcast by Kelsey Graves

July 1, 2026 · 21 min

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Kelsey shares her experiences and adjustments for a romantic trip to France amidst a European heat wave.

What happens when your dreamy, romantic France trip suddenly turns into a European heat wave survival mission? In this episode of Kelsey Unpacked, I’m sharing the real-time pivots we’re making before our kid-free getaway to Paris and Chablis — from confirming air conditioning at our tiny French chateau to rethinking my cute wine country outfits, packing electrolytes, and asking ChatGPT to heat-proof our itinerary. Don’t worry, we are STILL going… but the trip may involve a little less frolicking through vineyards and a little more “where is the nearest AC?” 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: - Château de la Resle - Château de la Resle was a Mr. & Mrs. Smith property in the Hyatt Hotel portfolio, and recently changed to a Design Hotel in the Marriott portfolio - Check your hotels for air-conditioning in Europe! - New EU EES (EU Entry/Exit System) at airports

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Host: Kelsey Graves

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Organizations: Château de la Resle, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Hyatt Hotel, Marriott, EU EES

Places: France, Paris, Chablis

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