Tagged: chris elliott

California lawmakers are taking steps to rid us of resort fees

Listen Now On the Sunday, February 19th edition of The Travel Guys…  In the Travel News, lawmakers from our state, tiring of federal inaction against junk fees, are taking legislative steps to rid us of resort and other garbage fees. Holland America has decided to extend special Wave Season offers to Families on selected sailings. There are consumer protections available to us when we travel you may not be aware of. Friend of The Travel...

Hawaii adds another fee to the cost of a hotel room

Listen Now On the Sunday, February 5th edition of The Travel Guys…  In the Travel News, Hawaii is about to add another fee to the cost of a hotel room; while airfares, which have taken a typical winter dip in recent months, look like they are climbing for the summer. The Sacramento Airport has announced a major expansion project, with additional gates, a walkway to terminal B and more. Chris Elliott, America’s premier consumer advocate,...

State Department temporarily reopening online passport renewal program

Listen Now On the Sunday, October 16th edition of The Travel Guys…  In the Travel News, the State Department temporarily has reopened its online passport renewal program (link below) under certain conditions, and in Hawaii, visitor counts have hit a bump and some are concerned. Our Smarter Traveler segment features a discussion on the impact on your airfare, based on the day you fly. Monday, Friday and Sunday are generally higher. Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday lower;...

A tourism destination rises to the occasion

Listen Now On the Sunday, September 18th edition of The Travel Guys…  In the Travel News, a tourism destination rises to the occasion to help immigrants, water restrictions are getting tighter at the Grand Canyon, and the three major cruise lines have a staggering $73 billion dollars in debt – with increasingly high interest payments. In our Smarter Traveler segment, one final warning about buying your holiday air tickets now, along with some tips on...