Fredericksburg Wine Tasting in the Texas Hill Country
We have taken many trips to Fredericksburg and absolutely love this Texas Hill Country wine region! Texas Hill Country is a wine lover's paradise! Over 100 wineries dot Hwy 290 from Austin to Fredericksburg. There are so many beautiful vineyards, huge outdoor spaces, and unique attractions, and it is not crowded. Winemakers are proud to be Texan here, the vibes are relaxing, making each winery in the Texas Hill Country feel like a real escape.Some of our favorite wineries in Fredericksburg:The Rhinory - Has rhino views while you sip your wineAugusta Vin - Gorgeous property with vineyard lining the entry and ample indoor, patio, and table seating in the vineyardSignor Vineyards - A beautiful garden-like property with mostly outdoor seating, often has live music and food and charcuterie options and shopping290 Wine Castle - Castle architecture and theme inside with great pizza and frozes.Health Vineyards - The only sparkling winery with a gorgeous patioFat Ass Winery - Donkey onsite, and unique flavors make it great for bachelorette partiesSlate Theory - The only wine cave in Fredericksburg (we haven’t been yet, but want to!)Other things to do in Fredericksburg include: Exploring the German downtown, hiking Enchanted Rock, eating peach cobbler and peach ice cream and joining the grape stomps during seasons. Check out our Fredericksburg Viator Shop for experiences, tours, and transfers that we recommend.Where to stay in Fredericksburg:Longneck Manor - 5-star boutique hotel with giraffe viewsCity on a Hill at Spring Creek - Scenic cabin with a private hot tub on the balconyStars Hot Tub Dome - Dome Glamping with a private hot tubThe Gruene Haus - Huge beautiful home that sleeps 13 with hot tub and outdoor social spaceFind a great flight deal to Austin (just a 90-minute drive to Fredericksburg) by signing up for Thrifty Traveler Premium and watching the daily flight deals (points & cash) that are emailed directly to you! Use our promo code TS10 to get $10 off your first year subscription.—---------------------------------------Shop: Trip Itineraries & Amazon Storefront Connect: YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising.
5 Joulu 202352min
Uganda: Gorilla Trekking and Safariing Adventures Throughout the Country
In this week’s episode of the Travel Squad Podcast, join us for an unforgettable journey through Uganda on a guided tour with Gate 1 Travel! This episode is packed with adventure as we recount our incredible experiences trekking with gorillas and chimpanzees, taking safaris through national parks spotting lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, buffalos and more; all while soaking in the diverse landscapes of this beautiful country. From the powerful Murchison Falls, beautiful Queen Elizabeth National Park, and the lush forests of Kibale & Bwindi, we cover it all. If you've ever dreamed of visiting Africa, this episode will inspire you to take the plunge and book that ticket!Highlights of Uganda Include:Murchison Falls National Park SafarisNile River Cruise in Murchison Falls National ParkKibale National Park Chimpanzee TrekkingQueen Elizabeth National Park SafarisKazinga Channel River Cruise/SafariBwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park Gorilla TrekkingWe were on a guided tour and had our hotels pre-selected by our tour company. We loved all of our accommodations and would absolutely stay at these places again if we went back to Uganda on our own. We stayed at:Twiga Safari Lodge in Murchison Falls National ParkPrimate Lodge in Kibale National ParkElephant Plains Lodge in Queen Elizabeth National ParkRushaga Gorilla Lodge in Bwindi National ParkBut, to make it easier to find your preferred accommodations if you are traveling independently and want alternative hotels than the ones we stayed at above, you can search for hotels in Ugandahere.Be sure to check out ourViator Experience page for additional activities and things to do in the Uganda that may be of interest to you!If you're looking for a flight deal to Uganda, or anywhere else, we recommend signing up forThrifty Traveler Premium to get daily flight deals (points & cash) emailed directly to you!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Shop:Trip Itineraries & Amazon Storefront Connect: YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising.
28 Marras 20231h 59min
New York City Trip - A Weekend of Nightlife, Attractions & Bites
New York City is one of those travel destinations where you can go a million times and do different things every time. We take another New York City trip, this time in the summer to see the Statue of Liberty by bottomless mimosa brunch, see the skyline by rooftop, go to iconic NYC comedy clubs, eat our weight in pizza and bagels, and discover some truly unique NYC nightlife experiences.We recommend staying atThe Manhattan Club in Midtown,11 Howard in Manhattan, orTempo by Hilton in SoHo.We loved the rooftop experiences and brunch boat to the Statue of Liberty. You can find all these and more in ourNYC Viator Shop!- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Shop:Trip Itineraries & Amazon Storefront Connect: YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising.
21 Marras 202345min
Interview with the Creator of the Most Comfortable Travel Pillow on Earth
Episode 215 - We welcome Brett, the creator of the Takon Life head prop neck pillow to the show to share how he came up with the most comfortable travel pillow on earth and how its helping fulfill kids dreams of travel and sports. Brett shares his memories traveling and partaking in outdoor activities and how that’s shaped his life and mission today. He also shares the behind the scenes details on how you create a product and the testing behind the world’s most unique and comfortable travel pillow. It’s Travel Squad Podcast tested and approved! Use promo code TRAVELSQUADFIVE at takonlife.com for $5 off your order! Remember another $5 from every single order goes toward sending kids to the camp of their dreams! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Trips: New River Gorge Rafting Weekend June 7-10, 2024 and Napa Valley Wine Weekend November 1-4, 2024. Shop: Trip Itineraries, Amazon Storefront and TSP Merch Connect: YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising.
14 Marras 202355min
14 Amazing UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the USA
Episode 214 - We’re sharing 14 of the coolest and most unique UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the United States! We’ve been to every one of these interesting sites and can personally vouch for how awesome they are! On the list we have sites that have major cultural or historic significance in the USA as well as many sites that have awe-inspiring natural beauty. You will wont be disappointed with a trip that takes you to see any one of these! Here is our U.S. UNESCO World Heritage Sites list:Mesa Verde National Park, CO (cultural)Independence Hall, PA (cultural)Carlsbad Caverns National Park, NM (natural)Everglades National Park, FL (natural)Statue of Liberty, NY(cultural)Grand Canyon, AZ (natural) + grab our Grand Canyon itineraryHawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI (natural) + grab our Big Island itinerarySan Antonio Mission, TX (cultural)Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN (natural)Mammoth Cave National Park, KY (natural)Olympic National Park, WA (natural) + grab our Washington National Parks itineraryRedwood National Park, CA (natural) + grab our California National Parks itineraryYellowstone National Park, WY (natural) + grab our Yellowstone itineraryYosemite National Park, CA(natural) + grab our California National Parks itineraryIf you want more travel like this, check out our episode on other Worldwide UNESCO World Heritage Sites to visit.If you're looking for a flight deals, we recommend signing up for Thrifty Traveler Premium to get daily flight deals (points & cash) emailed directly to you! Use our promo code TS10 to get $10 off your first year subscription.—---------------------------------------Shop: Trip Itineraries & Amazon Storefront Connect: YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising.
7 Marras 20231h 7min
Even More Holiday Gift Ideas For Travelers
In this Travel Flashback episode, we are keeping with the travel gift theme and making your holiday shopping a little easier by providing 20 additional amazing gifts to give the travel lover in your life in combination with last weeks episode. Feel free to send links to your loved ones to help shop for you! ;) This year we categorized gifts by type of travelers to make it even easier for you. This year you can expect to find gifts for frequent travelers, gifts for photography travelers, gifts for foodie travelers, and SO much more! This is from our 3rd annual best gifts for travelers list, so if you’re looking for more ideas, head over to our website to see more, plus links to make it even easier! https://travelsquadpodcast.com/gifts-for-travelers/ Luxury Traveler - Personalized Leather Sunglasses & Watch Case Business Traveler - Laptop Travel Backpack, Hooks onto Carry On Luggage Female Traveler - Mini Blow Dryer, Straightener, and Curling Wand Male Traveler - Men’s Leather Duffel Practical Traveler - Lightweight Turkish Towel Unique Travel Gift - Portable Vanity Lighting System Everyday Traveler - Coin Purse Frequent Traveler - World Travel Plug Adapter To Bring Travel Home - City Themed Homesick Candles Little Travelers - Adventure Fund Piggy Bank Foodie Traveler - International Cook Book Road Tripper - Collapsible Cooler RV Traveler - Hammock Photography Traveler - Smart Rotating Phone Tripod Solo Female Traveler - The #1 Dress for Travel Hiking Traveler - Hiking Backpack with 2.5L Water Bladder Couple Traveler - Personalized Push Pin World Map Airplane Traveler - Foldable Pillow, Blanket, Eye Mask Kit Party Traveler - Waterproof Clip On Bluetooth Speaker Nature Traveler - Binoculars Note: We may earn commission from the links above. Thanks for supporting the Travel Squad Podcast! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Trips: New River Gorge Rafting Weekend June 7-10, 2024 and Napa Valley Wine Weekend November 1-4, 2024. Shop: Trip Itineraries, Amazon Storefront and TSP Merch Connect: YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising.
31 Loka 202353min
Best Gifts for Travelers 2023 Holiday Edition
Episode 212 - We’re helping with your holiday shopping this year with our 4th annual best gifts for travelers list! We have unique lists of affordable gift ideas for every type of traveler in your life. 2023 Best Gifts for Travelers A trip! Two trips we recommend are the New River Gorge Rafting Weekend June 7-10, 2024 (call and use code TSP for 20% off) and the Napa Valley Wine Weekend November 1-4, 2024 (use code PAIDINFULL for $200 when you pay up front) Trip Itineraries - Give the gift of NOT having to research and plan ;) Wireless Earbuds Amazon Fire Stick Air Tag Foldable Wireless Phone Charging Stand Power Bank Silicone Toiletry Set Compressible Packing Cubes Shoe Bags Laundry Bag Jewelry Case Phone and Cup Holder Suitcase Attachment Travel Weekender Bag 4 Pack Mini Silicone Pouches Travel Luggage Protector Passport Book Cover Wool Socks Ultra Comfort Travel Pilllow Airplane Footrest Dr. Scholls White Casual Shoes Portable White Noise Machine Seamless Thongs Travel Mini Umbrella Airplane Sweater Carabiner Clips Pill Organizer Liquid IV - Use code TRAVELSQUADPODCAST for 20% off Travel First Aid Kit Foldable Water Bottle RDIF Card Holder Change Purse Cross Body Sling/Purse Ring Doorbell Carbon Mini Carbon Monoxide Detector Note: We may earn commission from the links above. Thanks for supporting the Travel Squad Podcast! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Trips: New River Gorge Rafting Weekend June 7-10, 2024 and Napa Valley Wine Weekend November 1-4, 2024. Shop: Trip Itineraries, Amazon Storefront and TSP Merch Connect: YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising.
24 Loka 20231h 8min
Exploring Guanajuato, Mexico: Insider Tips, Must-Do Activities, and Our Unforgettable Adventures
In this weeks Travel Tuesday Flashback Episode, we are taking you to Guanajuato, Mexico! Guanajuato is an artsy, colorful town in Mexico. There are so many fun things to do in Guanajuato Mexico that make for the perfect weekend getaway. Not to mention all the things to see in Guanajuato! Just walking around and looking at the color, decor, shops, and architecture would make this place amazing on its own, but it’s even more than that. Some of the things to do in Guanajuato city include cave bars, taking in colorful vistas, seeing live music or performance, eating delicious Mexican food, and taking in the colonial history and architecture of this town.The best time to travel to Guanajuato is during the Cervantino festival which takes place over several weeks in the fall. During this time you can see free, public live music, dance, and cultural performances while you go about your day around the town. With all the fun things to do in Guanajuato Mexico you’ll want to spend at least 2-3 days here to see it all. The city is very walkable so you won’t need a car to experience the things to see in Guanajuato, most importantly the gorgeous colorful houses, quaint alleys, and views from the funicular.When you take your trip to Guanajuato look into the Callejoneada and mine tours, you can find all of these in our Guanajuato Tours Viator Shop.Hotels in Guanajuato we recommend: Casa del Alba (for its amazing view), Edelmira Hotel Boutique (for its great location and gorgeous indoor pool), Casa del Rector Hotel Boutique (because it is an absolutely stunning property)To find a flight deal to Guanajuato, we recommend signing up for Thrifty Traveler Premium to get daily flight deals (points & cash) emailed directly to you! Use our promo code TS10 to get $10 off your first year subscription.—---------------------------------------Shop: Trip Itineraries & Amazon Storefront Connect: YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising.
17 Loka 202335min
