Featuring Appearances by

Dana Baker

Dana is director of the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra in Lafayette.

Jay Pierret is an independent consultant in Lafayette. His story involves a big family, the Grand Canyon and a station wagon with no air conditioning. And the realization that things could always be worse.

Simone Ancelet

Simone Ancelet, a mom of three, is a sales executive from Breaux Bridge. With five kids, any family vacation planned by her parents was bound to be an adventure.

Fred Reggie

Fred Reggie is an executive development coach from Lafayette. He shares his secret for keeping the peace when family squabbles threaten his hopes for rest and relaxation.

Abby Picou

Abby Shiber Picou is a newlywed who works as an aesthetician in Lafayette. Her grandfather planned to give his family the quintessential American beach vacation, as soon as he could find it.