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Princess Cruises announces some sizeable discounts for selected sailings

Listen Now On the Sunday, March 5th edition of The Travel Guys…  In the Travel News, another airline (American) joins the “of course families can sit together crowd,” and Princess Cruises announces some sizeable (up to 40%) discounts for selected sailings. Our Smarter Traveler segment features a rundown on Basic Economy seating – cheaper but is it a good value for all? Mark is a veteran of many trips on America’s most famous highway, Route...

Airbnb is responding to out-of-control party complaints

Listen Now On the Sunday, May 8th Mother’s Day edition of The Travel Guys…  In the Travel News, Airbnb is responding to complaints about out-of-control parties at some of its rental properties by expanding a policy that limits renters with bad reviews from certain types of rentals on holiday weekends. Is it ok to ask a fellow traveler if they are vaccinated, or to wear a mask? What happens if you don’t get the answer...

Government to back plan giving air travelers a baggage fee refund when bags arrive late

Listen Now On the Sunday, July 4th Independence Day edition of The Travel Guys…  In the Travel News, the government appears ready to back a plan to give passengers who’s bags don’t arrive on time a refund of their baggage fees. Why isn’t that ALREADY the airlines’ policy? Excellent question. Delta airlines is now selling COVID testing kits you can use when returning from international destinations. Travelers United is behind a drive to get the...

Virtually attend the inauguration with Destination DC

Listen Now On the Sunday, January 17th edition of The Travel Guys…  In the Travel News, if you are coming or returning to the US, you will need a covid test. Norwegian Airlines, famous for super low fares across the Atlantic, has become the latest victim of covid. The airline will no longer fly across the pond, rewriting itself as a much smaller regional carrier. The rules for traveling to Hawaii continue to evolve, and...