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

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• 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 and atmosphere, rides and attractions, uniqueness, food and "Disney magic”

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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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