A Weekend Immersed in New River Gorge with River Expeditions
We went on an outdoor adventure trip of a lifetime with River Expeditions, the #1 lodging and adventure property & rafting outfitter in the New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia.In this episode we're recounting every moment of the best three days kayaking and white water rafting on the New River, zip lining in the West Virginia forest, and living in luxury in the massive cabins at River Expeditions. We've also created a 3 Day New River Gorge Itinerary for you to replicate this trip!The Exact Trip We Took with River Expeditions:3 nights in a luxury cabin1 zipline tour1 Upper New River Full Day Float - option to ride in the raft or in the inflatable duckies, we recommend the duckies!1 Lower New River Full Day RaftingTips for a Rafting Adventure in New River GorgeRafting season is from May-OctoberBring and wear sunscreen and bug sprayWear a long sleeve shirt and pants to avoid sunburn, but pack aloe vera just in caseWear water shoes or Tevas during the raftingResearch and confirm weather before your trip so you can pack accordinglyWest Virginia roads are narrow and windy in lots of places, especially as you are driving through the gorgeHave cash to tip the guides - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Thanks to our sponsor, Thrifty Traveler Premium, use promo code TS10 to get $10 off your first year subscription and start receiving daily flight deals (points & cash) emailed directly to you + credit card consultations and more.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.
18 Juni 20241h 3min
5 Quick Ways To Save Money on Hotels | Just the Tip
On this week's Just the Tip we share our best advice for saving money on the hotels you book! Accommodation costs can really add up and often is the top cost driver for a trip. Use our tips to save a few bucks without sacrificing any of the quality in your stay. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Trip Meet Up: New River Gorge Rafting Weekend June 7-10, 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 Juni 20249min
Mesa Verde National Park: Experiencing Ancient Puebloan Cliff Dwellings
In this weeks Travel Flashback Episode we are taking you to Mesa Verde National Park in Southern Colorado to experience the 800+ year old Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings. These incredibly well-preserved ancient ruins will really get you going as you walk through actual steps and pathways the Ancient Puebloan people did nearly a century before. We visited Cliff Palace, Long House, and Balcony House on this trip, all which require a guided tour. Guided tours can be booked on recreation.gov. In this episode we share what you’ll see on those tours, tips for visiting Mesa Verde National Park, and make you feel like you’re exploring the park with us.Cortez, CO is the nearest town to Mesa Verde National Park, here are some hotels we either stayed in or considered, and that we recommend you stay in while visiting.Baymont by Wyndham Cortez - We stayed here and really like the indoor pool and terrarium look and feel of the levels and balcony walkways.Hampton Inn Mesa Verde/CortezRetro Inn at Mesa Verde - Super unique spot!We did this trip in two days of tours, but you can fit it all in during one day! We recommend a Mesa Verde tour with Viator that gives you 9-hours through the park and dwellings with a tour guide to give you the history behind each spot.-------------------------------------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.
11 Juni 202458min
5 Travel Apps to Have Downloaded | Just the Tip
Welcome back to Just The Tip, our Friday mini episode series! We're sharing the 5 phone apps we cannot travel without! These apps help you plan navigate, and stay on track throughout your trip. Don't leave home without them! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Trip Meet Up: New River Gorge Rafting Weekend June 7-10, 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.
7 Juni 202417min
Road Trip Through the Gulf Coast (New Orleans, Orange Beach & Biloxi)
We're taking you on a road trip through the Gulf Coast and sharing the best things to do in New Orleans, LA, Orange Beach, AL, and Biloxi, MS along the way.Check out our curated Gulf Coast experiences and New Orleans experiences on our Viator shop for all activities we recommend and even some that we wanted to do but couldn't get to.Stay in the same hotels and do the same tours we did on this trip:Hilton Garden Inn, Orange Beach, ALThe Hotel Legends, Biloxi, MS Hotel Mazarin, New Orleans French QuarterVoodoo Tour in New OrleansGhost Tour in New OrleansIf you're looking for a flight deal to the Gulf Coast, 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.
4 Juni 202447min
Tips For Booking Business Class Flights With Points | Just the Tip
On this week's Just The Tip, Jamal shares the best tips and strategies for using points to book BUSINESS CLASS flights so you can have a luxurious flying experience, for free! In this episode, Jamal mentions Thrifty Traveler as our preferred go-to source for flight deals using points. Go to thriftytraveler.com/premium and use promo code TS10 to get $10 off your first year of the premium subscription to access red-hot business class flight deals sent directly to your email. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Trip Meet Up: New River Gorge Rafting Weekend June 7-10, 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 Maj 202411min
A Week in the Costa Rica Forests
We spent 7 days in Costa Rica hiking to waterfalls, spotting wild sloths in the jungle, soaking in volcano-fed hot springs, and exploring our way through this amazing country. On this trip we flew in and out of San Jose and bookended our trip there. We spent two nights in Arenal and two nights in the Monteverde Cloud Forest.Episode Highlights: Costa Rica Travel Tips Hiking to the best views of the Arenal Volcano Things to do in La Fortuna including: The Springs Resort, Sky Adventures Arenal Park & La Fortuna Waterfall Things to do in Monteverde including: Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, Sloth Observatory, El Tigre Waterfall hike, Santa Elena Reserva Bosque NubosoTake this exact same trip by following ourCosta Rica Itinerary - download the PDF guide now! Be sure to check out our Costa Rica Viator Experiences for all activities we recommend and even some that we wanted to do but couldn't get to.Hotels we stayed at on this trip: DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica Arenal Hotel - Arenal Paraíso Resort & Thermo Mineral Hot Springs Monteverde Hotel - El Establo Mountain HotelIf you're looking for a flight deal to Costa Rica, 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, andInstagram 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 Maj 20241h 26min
The Magic of Girls Trips | Just the Tip
Welcome back to Just The Tip, our Friday mini episode series! Brittanie and Kim share the magic behind girls trips, a few of our best girls trips memories and share inspiration for your next girls getaway. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Trip Meet Up: New River Gorge Rafting Weekend June 7-10, 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 Maj 202414min
