Tips for Backpacking Havasupai Falls
On this Travel Flashback we’re sharing everything you need to know about the epic Havasupai Falls backpacking adventure! This 4 days, 3 night trip was our first backpacking experience, and we learned A LOT, so learn from us! We take you through the whole trail, to all 5 waterfalls, and along every step of this epic road trip and hiking girls adventure.Make sure to come prepared with the Havasupai Backpacking Essentials we mention in this trip, all of which can be found in our Amazon storefront.The night before you start your hike, stay at Hualapai Lodge or Grand Canyon Caverns Inn, it's essential that you get a good nights rest before your grueling 10 mile trek into the canyon. Before you go on this trip, also listen to our episode on Backpacking Tips for Beginners, it will save you!Flight Deals: Find a great flight deal to Las Vegas or Phoenix for this trip 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 and 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.
22 Apr 1h 34min
Helping You Choose Which Hawaiian Island is Right for You
This week's Just the Tip episode will help you choose which Hawaiian island to visit (or in which order!) to best match your travel style and what you want to see and do in Hawaii.Download our Big Island itinerary and check out these recommended activities to optimize your time there! Where to stay in Big Island (Kona Hotels): PACIFIC 19 Kona, Royal Kona Resort, Courtyard by MarriottDownload our 8-day Kauai itinerary and check out these recommended activities for all the best things in Kauai.Where to stay in Kauai: Club Wyndham Bali Hai Villas, Nihilani 22C: Spacious Condo, Ko’a Kea Resort on Po’ipu Beach, Sheraton Kauai Resort Download our Oahu itinerary and check out these recommended activities before you go!Where to stay in Oahu: Park Shore Waikiki, Aston Waikiki Beach Tower, or Courtyard by Marriott Oahu North Shore.Check out these recommended activities in Maui. Where to stay in Maui: AC Hotel by Marriott Maui Wailea, Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort or The Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Shop: Trip Itineraries and 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.
18 Apr 15min
A Long Weekend in Door County's Picturesque Midwestern Peninsula
We went to Door County, Wisconsin and are sharing the best experiences, places to eat, hikes, and boat rides to do on a long weekend in this midwest vacation destination.Highlights of the Door County:Sturgeon Bay LighthousesState Parks Hikes and overlooksFish boilSunset boat cruiseIf you want to take this exact trip, you can download our Door County Itinerary. This guide to Door County gives you your daily schedule, hikes and boat cruise experiences, time allotments, costs, travel time between things to do, places to eat, where to stay and so much more.We stayed at The Liberty Lodge at Sister Bay and loved this historic B&B! If it is booked, The Inn at Little Sister Hill is a good choice, so are Scandinavian Lodge, Sister Bay Inn, or Birchwood Lodge.Find a great flight deal with Thrifty Traveler Premium, sign up with 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.
15 Apr 1h 3min
Is this the best spa day in the country? Spa Castle Review!
On this week's Just the Tip, we're taking you along to experience Spa Castle in Dallas, Texas! The 3-story, 140,000 sq ft. urban spa resort blends diverse Asian saunas with luxurious European spa experiences, indoor and outdoor hydrotherapy pools, tranquil resting areas, and spa treatments to provide a full-day, holistic retreat for relaxation and rejuvenation.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Shop: Trip Itineraries and 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.
11 Apr 21min
Exploring Philly, Jersey Shore & Cape May
In this week's Travel Flashback we take you on a beach-filled adventure to the iconic Jersey Shore! We're sharing all our tips and highlights from our weekend getaway celebrating Brittanie and Jamal's 8th wedding anniversary. We flew into Philadelphia, so in this episode, we talk all about our day seeing the main historic highlights of Philadelphia before driving to the Jersey Shore and the charming Victorian seaside town of Cape May, New Jersey. Highlights of Philadelphia Include:Independence HallThe Liberty BellCongress HallChrist Church Burial Grounds (Resting place of Benjamin Franklin and other signers of the Declaration of IndependenceReading Terminal MarketRocky Statue & StepsHighlights of the Jersey Shore Include:Seaside Heights BoardwalkRelaxing on the beachVisiting the Jersey Shore HouseVisiting the Shore StoreEnjoying Craft Beers at Last Wave Brewing Co.Trying Rosie's PizzaEating classic Italian at SpanosHighlights of Cape May Include:Exploring the town and its Victorian era buildings and housesCape May WineryHigbee BeachThe Lobster HouseRelaxing on the beachCold Springs VillageCongress HallWhen in Philadelphia, we recommend staying at the following hotels:Residence Inn by MarriottHoliday Inn Express MidtownCambria Hotel Philadelphia Downtown City CenterWhen we were in Cape May, we stayed at The Mason Cottage and loved it! We highly recommend you stay here. However, a couple alternatives we recommend are Congress Hall or Grand Hotel Cape MayCheck out our Viator Experience page for additional activities and things to do in Philadelphia, Jersey Shore, and Cape May!Find a flight deal to The Jersey Shore by signing up for Thrifty 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.
8 Apr 57min
The Best Tips to Get Good Sleep on a Plane!
On this week's Just the Tip, we're sharing the ends we will go to ensure we get good sleep on a plane, especially on larger flights. This episodes shares tips for what to bring and how to prepare to sleep soundly while in the air.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Shop: Trip Itineraries and 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.
4 Apr 17min
How to Slow Travel & Why to Start in Paris w/ Renee Hannes
Renee Hannes of Dream Plan Experience explains what slow travel really means and how you can travel slow even on quick trips! In this episode we romanticize slow travel in Paris and give recommendations for the perfect slow travel days in the city of light.—---------------------------------------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.
1 Apr 44min
Tips for First Time Backpackers
On this week's Just the Tip, we're sharing tips for anyone going backpacking for the very first time! We did our first backpacking trip in March 2024 and learned a lot, this episode hopes to help others with the learnings we had from our first experience.Shop our Amazon Backpacking List for all the gear, backpacking food, and supplies we used on this trip!- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Shop: Trip Itineraries and 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.
28 Mar 14min
