Travel to the US Virgin Islands, particularly St John island from St Thomas to continue your US Virgin Islands vacation with a trip to the national park.

We travel to St John in this part two continuation from our trip to the U.S. Virgin Islands. St John is famous for having the US Virgin islands National Park and being one of the gorgeous islands in the Caribbean that you don’t need a passport to visit as an American.

Here you can swim and snorkel with sea turtles, enjoy the waters by boat, and enjoy one of the most unique national parks in the country.

Episode highlight include:

• How to take the car ferry from St. Thomas to St. John
• What to do in Virgin Islands National Park
• The best beaches of St. John: Cinnamon Bay Beach , Trunk Bay, & Maho Beach
• Swimming with sea turtles
• Hiking the Reef Bay Trail to see petroglyphs, a waterfall, Sugar Mill Ruins, and a secluded beach.

Make sure to go back to episode 82 to hear all about our time in St. Thomason this USVI trip and check out our USVI Viator Shop for all the experiences we recommend.

If you want to take this same itinerary see our US Virgin Island Guideto download the exact route and itinerary to enjoy too.

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Episode 83 is announcing some major Travel Squad Podcast news! We’re changing the format of our podcast to include traveler and travel business owner interviews and bring you more deals and news in travel. We also take a moment to acknowledge the mental health benefits of travel, offer some interesting insight into the state of travel, and end off with the latest promising travel updates.

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Episode 82 is going to the Caribbean with a week long St. Thomas vacation! St Thomas is beautifully located in the U.S. Virgin Islands and is one of the most beautiful islands in the “United States”.

In this two-part episode we explore Magens Bay Beach, Sapphire Beach, Coki Beach, and Lindquist Beach on St. Thomas. We also say the best things to do on St. Thomas including Drake’s Seat, Mountain Top, a sea trek adventure at Coral World Ocean Park, and exploring Charlotte Amalie and Fort Christian.

• We tell you where to stay in St Thomas

• The Airbnbwe stayed at

• Secret Harbour Beach Resort

• Margaritaville Vacation Club

• We tell you what to do in St Thomas - We spent a week here and yes, we did go on a day trip to St John and the USVI National Parks (see part 2 of this series for more on that) - but we also went to tons of beaches and did ocean activities. Check out our USVI Viator Shop for all the experiences we recommend.

Tune intoepisode 84 for part two with St. John National Park.

If you want to take this exact trip, you can download our 7 dayUS Virgin Island Guide. The US Virgin Island itinerary gives travel tips, restaurant and hotel recommendations, packing list, and a day by day itinerary for you to follow.

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Weekend Hiking Trip to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

In episode #5 we go on our first weekend road trip! This weekend road trip from San Diego to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks includes hiking trail recommendations, snow hiking tips, advice for not to get lost (spoiler: like we did!), hacks for making the visit to popular national parks more cost effective, highlights from both national parks, and how to get the most out of your time on the trails, without the crowds.

There are some great easily accessible attractions in both of these parks and plenty of gigantic trees to hug. We went in spring when there was still snow on the ground which made for the best time to visit Sequoia National Park.

Sequoia National Park Highlights:

• Moro Rock
• Tunnel Log
• General Sherman & the Congress Trail
• Tokopah Falls
• Crystal Cave

Kings Canyon National Park Highlights:

• Mist Falls
• Roaring River Falls
• General Grant Grove
• Hart Tree, Fallen Goliath, Redwood Creek Trail

Where to Stay: If you'd like to stay within the parks we suggest ⁠Wuksachi Lodge⁠ in Sequoia or ⁠John Muir Lodge⁠ in King's Canyon. If you plan to stay outside of the parks, stay in Visalia at the ⁠The Darling Hotel⁠ or ⁠Holiday Inn Express⁠.

What to Bring: Hiking backpack, water bladder, sunscreen, hiking boots & hat. Check out our ⁠Amazon hiking gear recommendations⁠

Where to Fly Into: The closest airport to fly into is going to be the Fresno Airport. Find a great flight deal to Fresno 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.

Grab our ⁠California National Park's itinerary⁠ if you plan to roadtrip to all of the national parks within the state.

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Episode 80 is bringing you the 11 best tips for solo female travel from the expert. Zeina spent her early 20s traveling through Europe and living in Lebanon and is bringing you stories from her adventures, safety tips, advice on how to make friends while traveling solo, and answer all your questions on the things you must and must not do to make this the ultimate guide to solo female travel.

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Episode 79 is here to settle the debate one and for all: Is it better to stay in an Airbnb, a hotel, a hostel, or a timeshare? In this episode we go over the pros and cons of each type of accommodation, amenities and experiences you can expect in each, share stories from our experiences at all four, and recommend the best accommodations for the different kinds of trips you might take.

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Episode 78 is taking you on a trip to two of Utah’s Mighty 5 National Parks - Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park. These two parks are close enough to see both on the same weekend trip.  If you want to visit Arches and Canyonlands in one day that is certainly possible, but it’s better to spend one day in each and make this a weekend tip.

In this episode we share:

• Tips for visiting Arches and Canyonlands National Parks
• The best hikes in Arches and Canyonlands National Parks including the iconic Canyonland hikes Island in the Sky
• Scenic overlooks you have to see in in Arches and Canyonlands National Parks
• The best airport to fly into to visit Arches and Canyonlands
• The driving route to take to explore these national parks
• Entrance fees to the parks
• Where to stay near Arches and Canyonlands national parks

Where to Stay in Moab: Moab is the town in between Arches & Canyonlands. Here are a few hotels that we recommend in the area:

• ⁠Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Moab⁠
• ⁠Hyatt Place Moab⁠
• ⁠La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Moab⁠
• ⁠Best Western Plus Canyonlands Inn⁠

Activities & Tours: Arches and Canyonlands have a lot of great hiking opportunities and scenic overlooks, however if you are looking for a guided tour, consider the ⁠Arches National Park 4x4 Adventure from Moab⁠ or the ⁠Canyonlands National Park Half-Day Tour from Moab⁠

Where to Fly Into: The closest major airports to Moab are the Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) but they are approx 2-4 hrs away respectively. Find a great flight deal to these airports 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.

Hiking Gear: Check out our ⁠"Hiking Must Haves" Amazon list ⁠

If you love Arches & Canyonlands, then you'll love Utah's other national parks. Check out our ⁠Itinerary to see Utah's Mighty 5 National Parks on a 10-Day Road Trip⁠

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In this episode of the Travel Squad Podcast, we’re taking you to Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico’s hidden wine country paradise just south of the U.S. border!

Located only an hour south of San Diego and 20 minutes east of Ensenada, Mexico, Valle de Guadalupe offers a world-class wine experience without the hefty price tag you’d find in Napa, Sonoma, Temecula and other famous wine regions in the US. Valle de Guadalupe is gaining a reputation as one of the premier wine regions in North America, with over 100 wineries, and a vibrant farm-to-table culinary scene. So, whether you’re planning a romantic weekend, a quick getaway, or a wine-filled adventure with friends, Valle de Guadalupe is the perfect destination for wine lovers and travelers alike.

We talk about some of the best wineries and restaurants in the region, as well as general tips and recommendations to make for a memorable experience here in Mexican wine country!

Must Try Wineries of Valle de Guadalupe Include:

• Cuatro Cuatros: Ocean views and cliffside lounge seating
• Vena Cava: Unique cave winery with great outdoor seating
• Baron Balch'e: Known for its earthy wines and aging caves
• Domecq: Stunning elevated deck with vineyard views and delicious cheese plates
• Monte Xanic: Notes as the valley's first maker of high-quality wines
• Dona Lupe: Scenic vineyards, pizza, wine tasting flights, and adorable cats roaming the grounds

Must Try Food and Restaurants in Valle de Guadalupe Include:

• Finca Altozano: A farm-to-table favorite
• Deckman's: Upscale open-air dining surrounded by nature
• Almatierra Restaurant: Widely regarded as one of the best places to eat in Valle
• La Cocina de Dona Esthela: Named by FoodieHub as the "Best Breakfast in the World"

Valle de Guadalupe has a lot of unique and wonderful hotels to stay at, here are some of our favorites:

• El Cielo Resort
• Mexico en la Piel
• Contemplation Resort & Spa

If you're looking for alternative options, be sure to search for hotels here.

To make your trip planning and experience in Valle de Guadalupe more enjoyable, don't forget to check out what tours and alternative activities are available through Viator.

Since this is an international trip, make sure you can stay connected and access internet and data on the cheap with Airalo. Airalo is an E-Sim instant download that allows you to avoid the high cost of accessing internet and data with your home country cell provider while traveling internationally.

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Episode 76 is bringing you a very special guest, Ashley from Ashley P Travels.

Ashley spent several years working on a cruise ship and in this episode she reveals what it’s really like to live a travel life and work on a cruise ship, insider tips on exploring port cities (while working!) and tells stories from her trips while not on the ship. She also gives us the inside scoop on the best cruise excursions, dining on the boat, and finally solves the mystery of that smell in the cabin bathroom.

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We spent a week in Kauai and we’re sharing the must-see hikes, views and experiences!! We share all the things to do, what is worth the entrance fees and time, and how to see and do it all in the optimal route during your weeklong stay.

Highlights of the Kauai Include:

• Queens Bath 
• Wailua Falls
• Napali Coast Sunset Boat Tour and Helicopter Tour
• Waimea Canyon 
• Sunset at the St. Regis 
• Hawaiian luau

You can take this exact trip, you can download our ⁠1 Week in Kauai Itinerary⁠. The Kauai itinerary gives our best squad tips, restaurant and accommodation recommendations, links to every activity we booked, a packing list, and a day by day itinerary and schedule for you to follow (or adjust as you see fit!) 

Places to stay in Kauai we recommend:

• ⁠Wyndham Bali Hai Princeville⁠ (We stayed at this timeshare resort and loved it)
• ⁠Kauai Shores Hotel⁠
• ⁠The ISO⁠
• ⁠Aston Islander on the Beach⁠

Check out our ⁠Kauai Experiences Viator Shop⁠ for all activities we did on this trip and a few more we would have loved to do if time allowed for it.

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