# Be a Smarter Traveler

- URL: https://travelguysradio.com/2011/05/21/be-a-smarter-traveler
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- Audio (MP3): https://audio.travelguysradio.com/2011/05/travelguys52211.mp3

*On the Saturday, May 21st, 2011 edition of The Travel Guys…*

The Travel and Entertainment Guys have a very busy show for you Sunday. In the Travel News, New York City is cracking down on illegal hotels and Mark has the scoop.

## Special Guests

**[![kelly.jpg](https://travelguysradio.com/sites/default/files/2011/05/kelly.jpg)](https://travelguysradio.com/sites/default/files/2011/05/kelly.jpg)Kelly Brothers** of **KCRA-TV** and **KFBK**, stops by to tell us about an exciting new trip to [Chicago to see the Cubs at Wrigley Field and the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame in their home opener in South Bend](http://www.sportsleisure.com/vacations/417-the-chicago-sports-weekend). Kelly has all the details.

[![ed-perkins.jpg](https://travelguysradio.com/sites/default/files/2012/01/ed-perkins.jpg)](https://travelguysradio.com/sites/default/files/2011/03/ed-perkins.jpg)Our guests include Consumer Reporter **Ed Perkins**, who will make you a **Smarter Cruise Traveler** with his information on the "all you can drink" packages on board ship. Are they ever a good deal? What deals can be found on board a cruise ship? [Ed wrote a great article on the subject over at smartertravel.com](http://www.smartertravel.com/travel-advice/cruiseline-drink-package-mdash-deal-or-scam.html?id=7181772).

## Local News

[![247526-208891485817560-188340437872665-598498-7637265-n.jpg](https://travelguysradio.com/sites/default/files/2011/05/247526-208891485817560-188340437872665-598498-7637265-n.jpg)](https://travelguysradio.com/sites/default/files/2011/05/247526-208891485817560-188340437872665-598498-7637265-n.jpg)

Highway 50 to Lake Tahoe is closed for repairs on the rock wall over Echo Summit. We'll have a live update on the progress of the project. You can also learn more at [www.way2tahoe.com](http://www.way2tahoe.com) and by visiting their facebook page at [facebook.com/way2tahoe](http://www.facebook.com/way2tahoe).

## Entertainment

Want to enjoy the arts, concerts, sporting events and the like, but not pay full price for your tickets? You'll want to listen to the segment about [Goldstar](http://www.goldstar.com), the discount on line ticket service that offers tickets to events right here in Sacramento and around the region.

Finally, our entertainment segment is highlighted by guests from the annual [Sacramento Jazz Festival](http://www.sacjazz.com)and Jubilee, who are bringing **free tickets to Sacramento's biggest event**. Be sure to tune in for your chance to win!

## Odds 'n Ends

**Top 10 U.S. Destinations (TripAdvisor users):** Online travel site [TripAdvisor®](http://www.tripadvisor.com/) has announced the winners of its 2011 Travelers' Choice® Destinations awards. In its third year of the awards, TripAdvisor site users have established the following as their favorite U.S. Destinations:

**2011 Travelers' Choice U.S. Destinations**

- [New York City](http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g60763-New_York_City_New_York-Vacations.html), New York
- [Honolulu](http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g60982-Honolulu_Oahu_Hawaii-Vacations.html), Hawaii
- [San Francisco](http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g60713-San_Francisco_California-Vacations.html), California
- [Las Vegas](http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g45963-Las_Vegas_Nevada-Vacations.html), Nevada
- [Lahaina](http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g60634-Lahaina_Maui_Hawaii-Vacations.html), Hawaii
- [Kailua-Kona](http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g60872-Kailua_Kona_Island_of_Hawaii_Hawaii-Vacations.html), Hawaii
- [New Orleans](http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g60864-New_Orleans_Louisiana-Vacations.html), Louisiana
- [San Diego](http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g60750-San_Diego_California-Vacations.html), California
- [Sedona](http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g31352-Sedona_Arizona-Vacations.html), Arizona
- [Seattle](http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g60878-Seattle_Washington-Vacations.html), Washington

For the complete 2011 Travelers' Choice Destinations lists, sponsored by Audi, go to [www.tripadvisor.com/TCDestinations](http://www.tripadvisor.com/TCDestinations). Travelers' Choice Destinations awards honor top travel spots worldwide based on millions of opinions from TripAdvisor travelers. Award winners were determined based on a combination of travelers' favorite places and overall destination popularity.

## Highlights

- [Best New Frequent Flyer Developments of 2011](http://www.smartertravel.com/travel-advice/editors-choice-awards-2011-best-new-frequent-flyer-development.html?id=7680666&source=nl_st-milealert&value=2011-05-17+00%3A00%3A00&u=AF15711F03&nl_cs=7794055%3A%3A2310174%3A%3A7680666)
- [Cruise Line Drink Packages - Deal or Scam?](http://www.smartertravel.com/travel-advice/cruiseline-drink-package-mdash-deal-or-scam.html?id=7181772)
- [Way2Tahoe - Stay Up to Date on the Progress](http://www.way2tahoe.com)
- [Half Price Entertainment Tickets - Goldstar](http://www.goldstar.com)
- [Sacramento Jazz Festival](http://www.sacjazz.com/)
- [Chicago Sports Weekend with Kelly Brothers and Sports Leisure Vacations](http://www.sportsleisure.com/vacations/417-the-chicago-sports-weekend)

Previous Episode: [For Our Broadway and Train Lovers!](https://travelguysradio.com/2011/05/15/broadway-and-train-lovers) — May 15, 2011
Next Episode: [New Zealand or Bust plus Traveling with Pets](https://travelguysradio.com/2011/05/29/new-zealand-or-bust-plus-traveling-with-pets) — May 29, 2011

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