# Christopher Elliott and Mark Chat Hotel Fees and Free WiFi

- URL: https://travelguysradio.com/2014/01/26/christopher-elliott-mark-chat-hotel-fees-free-wifi
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- Audio (MP3): https://audio.travelguysradio.com/2014/01/travel-guys-012614.mp3

*On the Sunday, January 26th, 2014 edition of The Travel Guys…*

Our special guest today is **Christopher Elliott,** the Consumer Reporter whose column appears in the Travel section of each Sunday's Sacramento Bee. Chris talks with us about those hated "resort fees" that are becoming so popular with hotels these days. In an interesting twist, Chris explains why those fees may not even be going into the coffers of the resort, but directly into someone's wallet. You'll want to hear his explanation and some hints on how to avoid fees which weren't disclosed in advance.

In the Travel News, Mark tells us about Hotels on the Hudson for the Super Bowl and the national hotel chain which is the first to offer free wi-fi across their entire chain. Listeners even get a chance to win a $100 American Express Gift Card by naming the Things you Should Do Before Settling into Your Hotel Room.

## Highlights

- [Loews Hotels Offer Free WiFi](http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/hotels/2014/01/23/loews-hotels-free-wifi/4795899/)
- [Hotels on the Hudson for Super Bowl Weekend](http://www.cnbc.com/id/101344759)
- [Texting while Walking is Dangerous](http://on.aol.com/video/text-alert--texting-while-walking-is-dangerous-518097244?hp=1&playlist=127164&icid=maing-grid7%7Chtmlws-main-bb%7Cdl16%7Csec1_lnk3%26pLid%3D433936)

Previous Episode: [We're Back!  Ed Perkins, Chris Galloway talking Cuba and Mark on Southwest Airlines](https://travelguysradio.com/2014/01/19/back-ed-perkins-chris-galloway-talking-cuba-mark-southwest) — January 19, 2014
Next Episode: [Frequent Flyer Programs, The Magic Bus, and Mark's $100 Giveaway](https://travelguysradio.com/2014/02/02/ben-schlappig-talks-frequent-flyer-programs-jodi-bettencort-travel-channels-100000-tour-giveaway-san-franciscos-magic-bus-marks-100-gift-card-giveaway) — February 2, 2014

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