We’re sharing how to have a very quick but unforgettable visit to Palm Beach, Florida. From watching sunrise on the beach and strolling Worth Avenue to sipping cocktails at the iconic Colony Hotel, she covers the best things to do, where to stay, and insider tips for planning your own luxury Florida getaway, plus a few can't-miss spots she's already saving for her next trip.Hotels in Palm Beach we recommend:The Breakers - Iconic mansion resort near the beachPalm House - Pretty in pink with a great poolThe Colony - Another pink hotel, this synonymous to Palm BeachCheck out some cool things to do in Palm Beach area in our Viator Shop.Find a great flight deal to Palm Beach with Thrifty Traveler Premium’s flight deals. Use our promo code TSP to get $20 off your first year subscription.—---------------------------------------Shop: Trip Itineraries ⁠& ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠Connect: ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠and contact us at [email protected] 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.Contains affiliate links, thanks for supporting Travel Squad Podcast!

We’re taking you along on a five-day staycation in St. Petersburg, Florida, to see what it would actually be like to live in this sunny Gulf Coast city and explore it for the first time. Kim got a free 5 night stay on Trusted Housesitters in exchange for dog sitting so this is vacationing like a local!We share how to balance remote work, explore local coffee shops and fitness studios, relax at amazing beach resorts, dine at St Pete restaurant, experience the St Pete Pier, and see dolphins along its beautiful waterfront park.St Pete Episode Highlights:Experiencing St. Pete while working remotely and travelingSaving over $500 on accommodations through Trusted Housesitters (see our episode on Trusted Housesitters too)Tips for visiting St. Pete, including transportation, parking, and best times to goRelaxing at SkyBeach Resort and The Don CeSar using ResortPassExploring the St. Pete Pier, Vinoy Park, and downtown waterfrontDiscovering local coffee shops, restaurants, rooftop bars, and nightlifeVisiting St. Pete Beach and exploring the Gulf Coast beaches nearbyBrittanie’s honest take: could St. Petersburg actually be a place to live?If you go the traditional hotel route, here are some hotels in St Petersburg, FL we recommend:The Don Cesar on St Pete BeachThe Vinoy Resort & Golf Club overlooking Tampa Bay and the marina downtownHilton Garden Inn St Pete - Oceanfront hotel with the fun Coconut Charlie’s beachfront bar attached Check out our favorite St Pete, FL things to do in our Viator Shop.Find a great flight deal to St Petersburg with Thrifty Traveler Premium’s flight deals. Use our promo code TSP to get $20 off your first year subscription.—---------------------------------------Shop: Trip Itineraries ⁠& ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠Connect: ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠and contact us at [email protected] 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.Contains affiliate links, thanks for supporting Travel Squad Podcast!

Want to spend the day at a luxury resort without paying for an overnight stay? In this episode you’ll hear why ResortPass is one of our favorite travel hacks. Learn how to book day passes to hotel pools, beaches, spas, and cabanas at resorts around the country, and daycation in luxury for a fraction of the cost of a hotel stay whether you’re at home or on a trip.We share our experiences using ResortPass at The Don Cesar and Sky Beach Resort in St Pete Beach, FL and at Otopia rooftop pool and the pink and fun Downright Hotel in downtown Austin + many more.Explore spa and day passes on ResortPass for a staycation at home or on your next trip!Find a great flight deal with Thrifty Traveler Premium’s flight deals. Use our promo code TSP to get $20 off your first year subscription.—---------------------------------------Shop: Trip Itineraries ⁠& ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠Connect: ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠and contact us at [email protected] 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.Contains affiliate links, thanks for supporting Travel Squad Podcast!

We’re taking you on a fast-paced, culture-packed journey through Seoul, South Korea. From digging into crispy Korean fried chicken and sizzling BBQ, to exploring ancient palaces and tea houses, to stepping foot near the tension-filled border of the DMZ, we made the most of every moment. Jamal shares the wild adventure of navigating Seoul’s public transit, Brittanie gets cozy with traditional teas and sweets, and we offer travel tips to help you explore Seoul like a pro. Don’t miss this episode filled with history, K-culture, epic eats, and real talk about what it’s like to squeeze Seoul into just two days!Stay at the ⁠Moxy Hotel⁠, a trendy, metro-accessible hotel with a rooftop barGet an eSim from ⁠Airalo ⁠before you goEat Korean Fried Chicken at KyoChon and Korean BBQ at MyeongdongTake a ⁠DMZ Tour⁠ and explore this forbidden land (you can book with ⁠Julie, our amazing tour guide on Instagram⁠)Wander through the traditional Bukchon Hanok VillageRelax at Chatteul Tea HouseTour the iconic Gyeongbokgung PalaceRide the Namsan Cable Car to the ⁠Observation Deck Seoul Tower⁠ for panoramic nighttime views.Find a great flight deal to Seoul, or anywhere else, by signing up for ⁠⁠⁠⁠Thrifty Traveler Premium⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get flight deals sent straight to your inbox. Use our promo code TSP to get $20 off your first year subscription.—---------------------------------------Shop:⁠⁠⁠⁠ Trip Itineraries ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠&⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and contact us at [email protected] 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.Contains affiliate links, thanks for supporting Travel Squad Podcast!

We’re taking you to the Walk Around Grand Tasting at the Puerto Rico Wine & Food Festival! The event is part of a 5-day culinary party with events hosted at the beautiful La Concha Resort and around different venues across San Juan. In this episode we break down ticket costs, food tasting, all the food & cocktails included and give an inside look at what the party is like: loud, fun & exciting!Continue your Puerto Rico trip beyond the festival:Download our ⁠5-day Puerto Rico itinerary⁠ and take the same trip we did when we went to the PRWFF - just make sure to double check festival dates!More Puerto Rico tours and things to do when you are in town for the festival.Find a great flight deal to San Juan with Thrifty Traveler Premium’s flight deals. Use our promo code TSP to get $20 off your first year subscription.—---------------------------------------Shop: Trip Itineraries ⁠& ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠Connect: ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠and contact us at [email protected] 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.Contains affiliate links, thanks for supporting Travel Squad Podcast!

We’re taking you along on our 6 day trip to Puerto Rico for every mojito, empanada, and beach. We share our honest opinions about Puerto Rico’s vibrant culture, beautiful architecture, and local beaches. We cover where to stay, what to eat, driving tips, how much the trip cost, our experience at the Puerto Rico Wine & Food Festival, and plenty of recommendations to help you plan your own Caribbean getaway without needing a passport.You can download our 5-day Puerto Rico itinerary and take this exact same trip.Episode Highlights:How to get to Puerto Rico as a U.S. travelerTransportation, driving, parking, and money saving travel tipsWhere to stay in San Juan and what made our resort experience specialExploring Old San Juan, El Morro, La Perla, and colorful colonial streetsVisiting the Puerto Rico Wine & Food FestivalBoat excursion to Culebra Island and relaxing at Flamenco BeachLuquillo Beach, Playa Buyé, Domes Beach, Crash Boat Beach, and PonceOur favorite Puerto Rican food, cocktails, and restaurants from the tripHotels in Puerto Rico we recommend:La Concha Resort - Where we stayed here. The location is great with plenty of bars and restaurants in walking distance, just 15 minutes from the airport, Condado Beach is stunning and the resort has many great amenities.The Royal Sonesta - Swim up bar!Caribe Hilton - Huge pool and big balconies overlooking the ocean.Check out our Puerto Rico tours and things to do in our Viator shop.Find a great flight deal to San Juan with Thrifty Traveler Premium’s flight deals. Use our promo code TSP to get $20 off your first year subscription.—---------------------------------------Shop: Trip Itineraries ⁠& ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠Connect: ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠and contact us at [email protected] 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.Contains affiliate links, thanks for supporting Travel Squad Podcast!

On this week’s Just The Tip we’re taking you on a quick journey through 5 magical spots in the Pacific Northwest. From secret beaches and misty rainforests to glacier-carved peaks and waterfall hikes, this episode is packed with jaw-dropping nature, hilarious travel mishaps, and must-visit gems in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Perfect for road trippers, nature lovers, and weekend wanderers.PNW hotels we recommend:Brookings, OR - Hotels: ⁠Beach Front Inn⁠ or ⁠Ocean Suites Hotel ⁠North Cascades National Park - ⁠North Cascades Inn⁠, ⁠Mt. Baker Hotel⁠ or ⁠Washington Itinerary⁠, or ⁠North Cascades National Park Episode⁠Boise, Idaho - ⁠The Avery Hotel⁠ or ⁠Hotel Renegade⁠Silver Falls State Park, OR - ⁠The Grand Hotel⁠ or ⁠Holman Riverfront Park Hotel⁠Hoh Rainforest, Olympic National Park - ⁠Red Lion Hotel Port Angeles Harbor⁠ or ⁠Aircrest Motel⁠A few other resources to help your trip planning:⁠North Cascades National Park Episode⁠⁠Boise Episode⁠⁠Oregon Waterfalls Episode ⁠⁠Oregon Waterfalls Itinerary⁠⁠Olympic National Park Episode⁠⁠Washington Itinerary⁠Find a great flight deal to The Pacific Northwest, or anywhere else, by signing up for ⁠⁠⁠⁠Thrifty Traveler Premium⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get flight deals sent straight to your inbox. Use our promo code TSP to get $20 off your first year subscription.—---------------------------------------Shop:⁠ Trip Itineraries ⁠⁠&⁠ ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠⁠Connect:⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠,⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠⁠, and⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠and contact us at [email protected] 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.Contains affiliate links, thanks for supporting Travel Squad Podcast!

In this episode, we share the whirlwind 3-day journey through the stunning South of France! We explore the vibrant streets of Nice, get lost in the winding medieval alleyways of Eze Village, and relax by the colorful coastline of Villefranche-sur-Mer. We’re sharing the best pharmacy skincare to buy, beach clubs to hang at, and places to eat on a French Riviera escape + giving some tips for navigating medical emergencies while in the area.Nice hotels we recommend:⁠Hotel Splendid⁠ - Central location near the train station and beach ⁠Mercure Hotel⁠ - Good location near the waterLet this episode be a lesson…don’t forget your ⁠travel insurance!⁠Check out our curated list ⁠South of France Experiences⁠ for all the tours and activities we recommend in the French Riviera.Find a great flight deal to the South of France, or anywhere else, by signing up for ⁠⁠⁠Thrifty Traveler Premium⁠⁠⁠ and get flight deals sent straight to your inbox. Use our promo code TSP to get $20 off your first year subscription.—---------------------------------------Shop:⁠⁠⁠ Trip Itineraries ⁠⁠⁠⁠&⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠, and⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠and contact us at [email protected] 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.Contains affiliate links, thanks for supporting Travel Squad Podcast!

Las Vegas is the pool party capital of the world! With so many options to swim, dance, and enjoy the day clubs, who knows where to start?! In this episode we share some of the best day clubs in Las Vegas, dress codes, how to get in for free, and what to expect from music to vibes to drinks and costs.The hotels in Las Vegas and their pool parties we recommend:Fontainebleau Las Vegas - LIV BeachCaesars Palace - Omnia DayclubThe Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas - Marquee DayclubEncore Las Vegas - Encore Beach ClubMGM Grand Las Vegas - Palm Tree Beach ClubThe Venetian Resort Las Vegas - TAO Beach DayclubARIA Resort & Casino - Liquid Pool LoungeCirca Resort & Casino - Stadium SwimResorts World Las Vegas - AYU DayclubVirgin Hotels Las Vegas - Kassi Beach HouseMandalay Bay Resort and Casino - Daylight Beach Club Encore Las Vegas - XS Night Swim (night pool party)Check out the Las Vegas experiences and activities we recommend in our curated Viator shop.Find a great flight deal to Las Vegas, or anywhere else, by signing up for ⁠⁠⁠Thrifty Traveler Premium⁠⁠⁠ and get flight deals sent straight to your inbox. Use our promo code TSP to get $20 off your first year subscription.—---------------------------------------Shop: Trip Itineraries ⁠& ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠Connect: ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠and contact us at [email protected] 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.Contains affiliate links, thanks for supporting Travel Squad Podcast!

Minneapolis and St. Paul surprised us in the best way! From iconic landmarks and scenic riverfront walks to incredible local food, rooftop cocktails, and hidden gems, we packed a lot into 48 hours in the Twin Cities. Join us in this episode as we take you along on a Minneapolis food tour, explore historic milling ruins, visit famous attractions like the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden and Minnehaha Falls, and uncover some of the best restaurants, bars, and cultural experiences the city has to offer.Minneapolis Travel Tips:Pack layers because Minneapolis weather can change quicklyBrowse the Meet Minneapolis website, it is so helpful with tips, recommendations of food, hotels, activities, and trip planning. Here are two articles that had great recommendations: 150 Things to do in Minneapolis10 Essential Things To Do on Your First Visit to MinneapolisStay at Hotel Emery, part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection. Hotel Emery has a Spyhouse Coffee in the lobby and Giulia, their signature restaurant onsite! Highlights of Minneapolis & St Paul:Start your trip with a guided Minneapolis Riverwalk Food Tour by Experience The Twin Cities⁠ to eat delicious food & learn the city's history and layoutNorseman Distillery - Try delicious cocktails from first legal distillery in Minneapolis since prohibitionTour the Mill City Museum and enjoy their inactive labs and elevator experience!Don't skip the Mill District, which combines history, architecture, and riverfront viewVisit the Minnesota Capitol building in St. PaulFind a great flight deal to Minneapolis, or anywhere else, by signing up for ⁠⁠⁠Thrifty Traveler Premium⁠⁠⁠ and get flight deals sent straight to your inbox. Use our promo code TSP to get $20 off your first year subscription.—---------------------------------------Shop:⁠⁠⁠ Trip Itineraries ⁠⁠⁠⁠&⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠, and⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠and contact us at [email protected] 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.Contains affiliate links, thanks for supporting Travel Squad Podcast!