OCALA, FL (352today) – Evelyn and Natalie Kelly, the dynamic mother-daughter travel team behind “Have a Love Affair with Travel: Your Ticket to an Exhilarating Life,” have been honored with the prestigious 2025 International Impact Award in the category of Travel – Travel Memoirs and Adventures.
This global recognition celebrates authors whose work leaves a meaningful impact on readers and inspires personal transformation. “Have a Love Affair with Travel” has captivated audiences with 79 vibrant, true stories drawn from the Kellys’ lifetime of adventures across all seven continents and 88 countries.
The book has also achieved Amazon Best Seller status in three categories:
- Travel Memoirs
- Adventurer & Explorer Biographies
- Travel Tips
“We wrote this book to encourage people of all ages to live boldly and to see travel not just as a luxury, but as a pathway to deeper joy, resilience, and connection,” said Dr. Evelyn Kelly, author of 22 books and a seasoned world traveler. “This award confirms what we’ve heard from readers around the world, that our stories are striking a meaningful chord.”
Natalie Kelly, a nationally recognized CEO and writer, added: “Travel is transformational. Our stories show how courage, humor, and curiosity can turn every journey into a life lesson. We’re honored and humbled to be recognized for sharing that message.”
A global panel of publishing professionals judges the International Impact Book Awards and recognizes books that uplift, inspire, and make a difference.
“Have a Love Affair with Travel: Your Ticket to an Exhilarating Life” is available now on Amazon in paperback and ebook.
About the authors
Dr. Evelyn Kelly is a science writer, educator,, and author of 22 books on topics ranging from genetics to global exploration. Natalie Kelly, MS, is a public policy leader, speaker, and advocate with decades of experience in government and nonprofit sectors. Together, they have shared a lifetime of travel and storytelling, fueling curiosity, courage, and connection in readers worldwide.