Ultimate Egypt Trip (Part 2) - Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu Temple, Luxor & Valley of the Kings

On this week's Just the Tip, we give our honest opinion about the amazing experience of flying business class with Singapore Airlines. We discuss whether it's worth the price, walk you through the whole experience, and share how you can book this with points.Download our ⁠Singapore Itinerary⁠ for the perfect plan to spend two days in this amazing island nation and keep the fun going after your business class experience. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trip Itineraries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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.

We went to Singapore on a two-day stopover, in true TSP fashion we saw and did a lot in these 48 hours and are sharing it all in this episode. Highlights of Singapore in this episode:Hawker food halls Gardens by the Bay The St. Regis hotel for an ultra luxurious experience.Chinatown Marina Bay Sands The underground malls in Singapore Singapore Airport and its impressive amenities.If you want to take this exact trip, you can download our ⁠Singapore Itinerary⁠.These are the hotels, tours, and resources we recommend in Singapore:⁠St. Regis Singapore⁠⁠Marina Bay Sands ⁠⁠Pan Pacific Singapore ⁠⁠Singapore activities we recommend via Viator ⁠⁠Airalo ⁠eSimIf you're looking for a flight deal to Singapore, or anywhere else, we recommend signing up for⁠ Thrifty Traveler Premium⁠ to get daily flight deals (points & cash) emailed directly to you! 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.

We’re sharing our full experience at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay from epic roller coasters like Iron Gwazi and SheiKra to safari-style animal encounters. Get insider tips on tickets, lockers, crowds, and must-ride attractions to plan the perfect visit to one of Florida’s top theme parks.If you are spending more time in the Tampa area, check out the Tampa Bay CityPASSHotels near Busch Gardens we recommend: Oasis Bay & Suites or Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa Busch Gardens Area, or you can search for more good hotel options near Busch Garden on TripAdvisor.—---------------------------------------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 sharing the full-day experience at Disney’s Animal Kingdom inside Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL. We share tips to maximize your day at Disney to see the best and do it all. From Kilimanjaro Safaris and Expedition Everest to Na’vi River Journey and the immersive lands of Africa and Asia, we break down the must-do attractions and timing tips to help you maximize your visit.Disney Animal Kingdom Episode Highlights:​Rope drop strategy and morning planning tips ​Pandora ride strategy ​Best times for Kilimanjaro Safaris animal sightings ​Must do rides ​How to beat the heat ​DinoLand USA closure and future updates Hotels near Disney World we recommend:​Signia by Hilton - Includes a free shuttle to/from the park​Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort - Family friendly, huge property, nice food court​Caribe Royal - Great pool and priceThere’s a lot more things to do in Orlando outside of Disney World, check out our curated Viator Experiences List for our best recommendations.Find a great flight deal to Orlando 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. We have tons more Disney travel content! Check out our episodes on EPCOT, Shanghai Disneyland and Hong Kong Disney, and our comparison episode Rating all the Disney Parks Episode, —---------------------------------------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!

Come with us to swim with the most adorable manatees in Crystal River, Florida with Explorida. In this episode we share what we learned in the experience including the best time to visit, what to expect, and expert tips from our unforgettable eco tour experience.If you’re staying overnight in Crystal River, here are a few places to consider: Paddletail Waterfront Lodge, Holiday Inn Express, or Hampton Inn. You can also check out a full list of hotels in Crystal River for more options.Get a good flight deal to Tampa, FL from Thrifty Traveler Premium (use code TSP to get $20 off!)—---------------------------------------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 continue with part 2 of this historic 9-day adventure through Egypt exploring the impressive Abu Simbel, and continuing on our Nile River cruise stopping in Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu Temple, and ending in Luxor - a literal open air museum. In Luxor we take you into the most colorfully preserved tombs in the Valley of the Kings, the impressive cliffside Temple of Hatshepsut, take you through the largest Temple of Karnak, and end with seeing the Temple of Luxor, right in the middle of the city, lit up at night. We close the episode with one last spa day at the amazing Hilton Cairo Heliopolis.On this trip we went with Gate, cruised on the Queen of Hansa and in Cairo stayed at ⁠Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino ⁠and ⁠Hilton Cairo Heliopolis.⁠ If those Cairos hotels are booked, check out these other highly rated hotels in Cairo.Check out our recommended Egypt experiences on Viator to visit all the same sites we did on this trip.Find a great flight deal to Cairo 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 giving you the FULL breakdown of the Egypt Air business class experience including a deep dive into the cuisine, comfort and costs. Listen to this before you decide if the upgrade is worth it for your Egypt Air flight. Find a great flight deal to Cairo with Thrifty Traveler Premium’s 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 take you along for part 1 of a 9-day adventure through Egypt starting with the iconic Pyramids of Giza, Great Sphinx of Giza and the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum and then taking to the seas for a 4-day Nile River cruise stopping at ancient temples in Aswan and taking a side quest to a colorful Nubian village.On this trip we went with Gate, cruised on the Queen of Hansa and in Cairo stayed at Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino and Hilton Cairo Heliopolis. If those Cairos hotels are booked, check out these other highly rated hotels in Cairo.Check out our recommended Egypt experiences on Viator to visit all the same sites we did on this trip.Find a great flight deal to Cairo 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 break down the full-day experience at QC NY Spa, luxury wellness retreat of wonder on Governors Island with heated outdoor pools overlooking the Manhattan skyline. This spa is so creatively stimulating, energetically calming, and blissfully relaxing. We cover it all: hydrotherapy circuits, skyline-view saunas, hidden waterbed room, Vichy showers, red light therapy, lavender foot rituals and so much more. You’ll walk away with a clear rating on this spa’s experiences, food & drink, comfort, atmosphere, and value.To help round out your New York trip we also recommended to stay at IHG Barclays in midtown Manhattan and check out things to do in NYC, and get a good flight deal from Thrifty Traveler Premium (use code TSP to get $20 off!)—---------------------------------------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.

We’re taking you on a weekend trip to New York City! In this episode we explore Manhattan’s top attractions, give you a taste of some of the best things to eat in NYC, take you to one of the most beautiful bars in New York, recommend a few great places to stay in NYC for a splurge or a save, and tips for navigating the subway.You can take this exact trip by downloading and following our 2-day NYC Itinerary!NYC in Winter Episode Highlights:Using CITYPASS to see Top of the Rock, Empire State Building, The Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and the NYC City CruiseTime Square 9/11 Memorial Reflection Pools Drinks at the gorgeous Ten11 barWhere to eat in NYC: Emily’s, Bubby’s, L’industrie, Mamas Too, Los Tacos No 1, Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao, The Best SichuanCheck out our curated list of NYC Activities & Tours for all activities we recommend and even some that we wanted to do but couldn't get to.Hotels in NYC we stayed in and recommend: IHG Barclays in midtown Manhattan - This is a Chase The Edit hotelCourtyard by Marriott Long Island CityIf those are booked up you can look into these other great hotels in NYC on TripAdvisor.NYC Winter Packing List: Base layers, heated jacket, beanie, rechargeable hand warmers, & travel size umbrella—---------------------------------------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!