# Christopher Elliott's New Book, Delta's Frequent Flyer Changes, and the Conductor of the Folsom Symphony

- URL: https://travelguysradio.com/2014/03/16/christopher-elliotts-new-book-delta-frequent-flyer-changes-conductor-folsom-symphony
- Image: https://travelguysradio.com/sites/default/files/2014/03/folsom.jpg
- Audio (MP3): https://audio.travelguysradio.com/2014/03/travel-guys-031614.mp3

*On the Sunday, March 16th, 2014 edition of The Travel Guys…*

- A new book promises to make you a smarter traveler and it just might succeed. [Christopher Elliott](http://elliott.org) is the syndicated consumer travel columnist for the Sacramento Bee's travel section each Sunday, among his other assignments. His new book, "[How to Be the World's Smartest Traveler](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1426212739/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1426212739&linkCode=as2&tag=elliottorg-20)," is an easy read and an inexpensive tool that can be used by any traveler. Chris joins Mark and Tom to discuss the new print. He's one of our most popular guests.
- Speaking of popular, mileage guru Ben Schlappig, author of the [One Mile at a Time](http://boardingarea.com/onemileatatime) blog and an expert of frequent flyer program to discuss the recent changes in the Delta program. Tom wants to know, "how does did affect the casual once/twice a year flyer?" Ben has the update. Fascinating information whether or not you play the points and miles game.
- Michael Neumann has been the conductor of the [Folsom Symphony](http://www.folsomsymphony.com/) for a decade, and the leader of the Sacramento Youth Symphony for more longer. In our entertainment segment, meet one of Sacramento's true cultural arts champions.

## Highlights

- [Christopher Elliot's website](http://elliott.org/)
- "[How To Be The World's Smartest Traveler](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1426212739/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1426212739&linkCode=as2&tag=elliottorg-20)" by Christopher Elliott
- [Folsom Symphony](http://www.folsomsymphony.com)
- [One Mile at a Time](http://boardingarea.com/onemileatatime)
- [Raft the Grand Canyon Digitally](http://www.usatoday.com/videos/tech/2014/03/13/6357451)

Previous Episode: [Ridgewood Ranch, A Vacation to Tahiti, and Win Tickets to the Ballet!](https://travelguysradio.com/2014/03/10/ridgewood-ranch-vacation-tahiti-win-tickets-ballet) — March 10, 2014
Next Episode: [Pros/Cons of Airbnb, Gwen Duncan's Deal of the Week, and Steve LaRosa's Journey](https://travelguysradio.com/2014/03/23/pros-cons-airbnb-gwen-duncans-deal-week-steve-larosas-jouney) — March 23, 2014

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