Travel Tips: Latino family travel with Dascha Polanco

Proud Dominican New Yorker and star of Orange is the New Black, Dascha Polanco, shares how to unwind as a parent and boost family connection through travel.

As a child of immigrants growing up in Brooklyn, Dascha’s family visits to the Dominican Republic sparked her global curiosity. The music, the culture, and the food fired up a lifelong love of travel—which she now enjoys with her children and grandchildren.

From finding the joy in shared rituals to turning every meal into a multi-generational event, Dascha shares her tips for making the most of family time... and solo time. Because if she has one tip for parents, it’s to take the time for self-care, whether it’s a shopping trip or a little indulgence away from the group.

In this Travel Tips episode, Dascha uncovers all of this and more, plus why she always takes that extra suitcase, and the power of just booking that flight.

Watch the episode to discover:

Latino family vacation tips.

How to explore the world with kids.

The joy of traveling with a Latino family.

Ways to build stronger family connections.

Dominican cultural events you don’t want to miss.

Read our interview: https://www.expedia.com/magazine/travel-tips-dascha-polanco/

Travel Tips playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdgCSoJzrmKG-hoBJ4zdNdz3Tr5h_vqJw

Travel Tips is Expedia’s monthly content series that shares travel hacks from experienced travelers with unique stories and advice to share. Other guests include blind travel vlogger and accessibility advocate Molly Burke, pop-culture commentator Tefi Pessoa and fashion stylist Gabriella Karefa-Johnson.