Tagged: Route 66

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...

Hawaii is considering a return to lock down

Listen Now On the Sunday, August 29th edition of The Travel Guys…  In the Travel News, Hawaii is considering a return to lock down after COVID spikes in the state, a Delta flight crew goes the extra mile to give a small boost to some Afghan children, and Venice is going to charge admission in an effort to control the number of tourist who descend on their city. Our Smarter Traveler segment updates you on...

Ways to prepare for a more comfortable travel experience

On the Sunday, October 28th edition of The Travel Guys: * In the Travel News, Mark reports on a couple who found a camera capable of recording their actions in their stateroom on board a Carnival cruise; and Southwest is getting a little closer to launching lights to Hawaii, but they will not start until after the first of the year. * Our Smarter Traveler segment features tips on things to do BEFORE you travel. ...

Traveling Advice from a TSA Federal Security Director

On the Sunday, June 24th edition of The Travel Guys… * In the Travel News, Alaska Airlines announces the first ever service from Sacramento to the Big Island of Hawaii, 3x a week, starting in time for the holidays. * If you rent an Airbnb in El Dorado County, you will pay more. The popular service is now collecting bed taxes in the county (which includes Lake Tahoe), leveling the playing field for area hotels. * A...