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 price

There’s a lot more things to do in Orlando outside of Disney World, check out our curated Viator Experiences List for our best recommendations.

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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,

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Come with us to swim with the most adorable manatees in Crystal River, Florida. 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.

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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.

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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.

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We take you along a 9-day adventure through Egypt starting with the iconic Pyramids of Giza and Great Sphinx of Giza and then taking to the seas for a 4-day Nile River cruise stopping at ancient temples in Aswan Luxor and Kom Ombo. We bring you to Abu Simbel, colorful tombs in the Valley of the Kings, the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum throughout this part one of our two-part episode series.

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.

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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!)

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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 Cruise
• Time Square
• 9/11 Memorial Reflection Pools
• Drinks at the gorgeous Ten11 bar
• Where to eat in NYC: Emily’s, Bubby’s, L’industrie, Mamas Too, Los Tacos No 1, Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao, The Best Sichuan

Check 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 hotel
• Courtyard by Marriott Long Island City
• If 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

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We’re sharing our no-filter review of a 3-night stay at Four Seasons Los Cabos Costa Palmas, an ultra-luxury, secluded resort on the East Cape of Cabo, Mexico.

From a $1,600-per-night ocean-view room and 13 dining options to the Oasis Spa, swimmable beaches, pools, and a marina island escape, we break down the experience and pricing on food, spa treatments, transportation, and excursions.

You’ll hear about:

• The stunning rooms (and why some views are better than others)
• Pros and cons of the meals and breakfast buffet
• A deep dive into the spa circuit, cold plunges, and massage pricing
• Whale sightings, snorkeling at Cabo Pulmo National Park, and dolphins in the wild

If the Four Seasons Los Cabos Costa Palmas is sold out or you’d like another hotel option in Cabo, check out these other great hotels in Cabo.

Check out our Cabo Viator Experiences for all activities we recommend and even some that we wanted to do but couldn't get to.

Find a great flight deal to Cabo 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.

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