On this week's Just the Tip, we're giving you a full overview of TBEX conferences. The travel blogger exchange is a conference for travel creators that combines local tourism, culinary experiences, nightlife, travel business education and tourism networking opportunities. It takes places in different cities in North America and around the world every year.

We went to our first TBEX in Quebec City in 2025 and had the ebst time meeting people and learning, and wanted to share to inspire more people to join this amazing event!

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We’re taking you on a journey through Québec City, where old-world charm meets vibrant modern culture, visiting the iconic Fairmont Château Frontenac, Dufferin Terrace, and Petit-Champlain plus savoring Quebec’s farm-to-table cuisine and setting sail on an unforgettable AML River Cruise.

WE also go beyond the city walls to take in the soft outdoors with a day at Strom Spa, Montmorency Falls, Canyon Sainte-Anne, Chutes Jean Larose, and kayaking on Ile d'Orleans.

Highlights of Quebec City in this episode:

• Where to eat & drink in Quebec City

• AML River Cruise

• Montmorency Falls, Canyon Sainte-Anne & Chutes Jean Larose

• Strøm Spa Nordique

• Sunset Kayaking on the St. Lawrence River

Our top recommendations for hotels in Québec City:

• Hilton Quebec 
• Hotel Palace Royale Center
• Le Capitole Hotel
• Or check out these highly rated hotels in Quebec City

Explore our curated list of Quebec City tours and things to do that we recommend and a few more we wish we had time for!

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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.

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Big Bend National Park in Texas is the perfect cool-weather destination for star gazing, hiking, and soaking in the hot springs. Nestled in rural Texas, right along the Mexican boarder - this park will surprise and dazzle you, but you'll want to hear these tips for visiting Big Bend National Park before you go, and now is the perfect time to book and plan for it!

Download our ⁠3-day Big Bend Itinerary⁠ to take this exact same trip! If you have extra time in Big Bend National Park, check out this ⁠Float the Canyons of the Rio Grande activity⁠.

Episode Highlights:

Where to Stay in Big Bend National Park

⁠Chisos Mountain Lodge⁠ is the only lodging within the National Park (no Wi-Fi), but we stayed at Ten Bits Ranch- a solar ran ranch with a shared cantina/kitchen and dining space. There are plenty of rooms to choose from and all of the rooms have a gas fireplace. There is also a fire pit and BBQ grills you can use and trails on property.

• Room 1 ( The Bank)⁠⁠Room 2 (The School House)⁠

• ⁠Room 3 (The Gun Room)⁠⁠Room 4 (The General Store)⁠

• ⁠Room 5 (Delmonico’s Steakhouse)⁠⁠Room 6 (Texas Hattery)⁠

• ⁠Room 7 (Ten Bits Gazette)⁠⁠Room 8 (The Court House)⁠

• ⁠Room 9 (Barber Shop)⁠⁠Room 10 (The Mercantile)⁠

• ⁠Room 11 (The Harness Shop)⁠⁠Room 12 (Blacksmith)

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On this week's Just the Tip, we're immersing you in an amazing, one-of-a-kind Korean-style spa experience at Spa World in Houston, TX. This relaxing and rejuvenating experience has many different style saunas, pools, relaxation spaces, and serenity rooms + scrubs, treatments, dining, and more entertainment options.

We're sharing details on the day spa experience, prices, how much time to spend there, and the best tips for your first visit!

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Ready to explore the raw beauty of Alaska? In this episode, we take you with us to Glacier Bay National Park, one of the most breathtaking and remote national parks in the U.S. We’re sharing everything you need to know: must-see attractions, what’s worth your time and money, and how to experience it all in just a few days.

If you want to take this exact trip, you can download our ⁠2 Day Glacier Bay Itinerary⁠. The Glacier Bay itinerary gives travel tips, restaurant and hotel recommendations, links to every activity we booked, packing list, and a day by day itinerary for you to follow.

 Highlights from this trip include:

• How to get to Glacier Bay National Park 

• Where to stay in Glacier Bay National Park: Glacier Bay Lodge

• Getting the most out of the Glacier Bay Visitor Center

• Serene hike along the Bartlett River Trail & Forest Trail

• An unforgettable Catamaran Glacier Bay Day Tour with incredible wildlife sightings like coastal brown bears, puffins, and whales 

• Seeing the marine life and sea birds at South Marble Island

• Mesmerizing views of the Margerie & Grand Pacific Glaciers

• Immersive coastal wildlife spotting

• Fascinating exhibits and ranger talks

• What to pack including this packable backpack
  

Our top hotel picks in Juneau (Gateway to Glacier Bay):

• Best Western Country Lane Inn

• The Silverbow Inn

• Country Inn & Suites by Radisson

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On this week's Just the Tip, we're ranking every Disney Park from Shanghai to Paris and beyond, giving the pros and cons of each park. We're rating each on them on atmosphere, rides and attractions, uniqueness, food and "Disney magic”

We're rating each on them on:

🎡 Theming & atmosphere

🎢 Rides & attractions

🍿 Food & dining

🌍 Uniqueness

✨ Nostalgia & Disney magic

We have hotel recommendations & tips for each of these Disney Parks to make your experience that much more magical!

• Disneyland (Anaheim, CA) - ⁠Disneyland Hotel⁠ – A magical, upscale resort right at the entrance of both Disneyland and California Adventure with pools, Disney touches, and spa amenities. Tickets: Buy your ⁠Disneyland tickets⁠ in advance.

• Magic Kingdom (Orlando, FL) - ⁠Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort⁠ – A luxury option with exceptional service, hotel-wide amenities, and direct access to the Magic Kingdom area.  Tickets: Buy your ⁠Disney World tickets⁠ in advance.
• Tokyo Disneyland & DisneySea - ⁠Disney Ambassador Hotel ⁠– A 4-star, art-deco–themed hotel with great reviews and direct access to Tokyo Disney Resort. Tickets & Tips: Buy your ⁠Tokyo Disney tickets⁠ in advance and download our ⁠5 Day Tokyo Itinerary⁠ to help plan your Tokyo trip
• Shanghai Disneyland - ⁠Melia Shanghai Parkside⁠ – A highly-rated, upscale hotel less than one mile from Shanghai Disneyland with free parking and excellent guest feedback. Tickets: Buy your ⁠Shanghai Disney tickets⁠ in advance
• Hong Kong Disneyland - ⁠Disney’s Hollywood Hotel ⁠– A 4-star Disney-themed hotel located right at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. Tips: Buy your ⁠Hong Kong Disney tickets⁠ in advance and download our ⁠4 Day Hong Kong Itinerary⁠ to help plan your trip
• Disneyland Paris - ⁠Disneyland Hotel ⁠-  Located directly above the entrance gates to Disneyland Paris, this luxurious 5-star hotel offers unmatched convenience and Disney magic. Tickets: Buy your ⁠Disneyland Paris tickets⁠ in advance

Find great flight deals to cities near these Disney parks 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 TSP to get $20 off your first year subscription.

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In this episode, we embark on our unforgettable 2-day journey through Kenai Fjords National Park, one of Alaska’s most awe-inspiring landscapes. After spending the first night in Anchorage and arriving in Seward to kick off Day 1 with scenic stops and a glacier hike, Day 2 dives even deeper into the heart of the park’s raw, untouched wilderness by boat.

Today’s adventure takes you beyond the land trails and onto the water with a breathtaking fjord cruise into the Northwestern Fjord. You'll glide past towering sea cliffs, drift among icebergs, and witness up-close calving glacier experiences that truly showcase why this park is a gem of the Alaskan coast. Expect to see puffins, sea otters, harbor seals, porpoises, & whales in their natural habitat. We also give you the inside scoop on where to eat in Seward, tips on timing your cruise to avoid crowds, and advice on how to wrap up your Kenai Fjords trip on a high note. With just two days to explore, we’ve packed this itinerary with the best the park has to offer without feeling rushed or overwhelmed.

Highlights We Covered:

• How to get to Kenai Fjords National Park from Anchorage

• Where to eat & drink in Seward: Tidewater Taphouse & Stoney Creek BrewHouse, 

• Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center

• Harding Icefield Trail

• Northwestern Fjord Cruise with Major Marine Tours including wildlife sightings and landscapes like Spire’s Cove, Cataract Cove, and 3 Tidewater Glaciers 

Our top recommendations for hotels in Seward:

• Harbor 360 Hotel 

• Breeze Inn

• Seward Hotels Trailhead Lodging
  

What to Bring:

• Packable backpack 

• Crampons 

• Hiking Poles

• Dramamine

• Power Bank

Explore our Kenai Fjords Viator Experiences for tours, excursions, and even those we wished we had time for!

If you want to take this exact trip, you can download our Kenai Fjords 2 day itinerary for travel tips, restaurant and hotel recommendations, links to every activity we booked, packing list, and a day by day itinerary for you to follow.

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On this week's Just The Tip Travel Flashback Episode, 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.

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In this week's Travel Flashback Episode of the Travel Squad Podcast, we take you on an unforgettable journey through the land of fire and ice —beautiful Iceland. Tune in to hear our experiences, tips, and recommendations for making the most of your Icelandic adventure.

Download our ⁠Summer Iceland Road Trip Itinerary⁠ so you can replicate this adventure!

In this this episode we cover:

• Tips for visiting Iceland in summer
• Things to do & see in Reykjavik
• Thingvellir National Park & Silfra Fissure Snorkel
• The best waterfalls to see in Iceland including Skogafoss
• What to do in Vik & Iceland's South Coast
• Where to see Puffins on Iceland's South Coast
• Diamond Beach & Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
• Things to do on Reykjanes Peninsula
• Sky Lagoon

Hotels we stayed at:

• ⁠Hotel Viking⁠ - near Reykjavik
• ⁠Vik Cottages⁠ in Vik
• ⁠Fosshotel ⁠near the Glacier Lagoon
• ⁠201 Hotel⁠ - near Reykjavik

Check out our ⁠⁠Iceland Experiences Viator list⁠⁠ for all the tours we did + more we couldn't fit into our schedule!

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