# Pros/Cons of Airbnb, Gwen Duncan's Deal of the Week, and Steve LaRosa's Journey

- URL: https://travelguysradio.com/2014/03/23/pros-cons-airbnb-gwen-duncans-deal-week-steve-larosas-jouney
- Image: https://travelguysradio.com/sites/default/files/2014/03/uptown-airbnb-logo.jpg
- Audio (MP3): https://audio.travelguysradio.com/2014/03/travel-guys-show-032314.mp3

*On the Sunday, March 23rd, 2014 edition of The Travel Guys…*

- A commuter airline in Hawaii that was responsible for fare wars which led to the demise of Aloha Airlines has now itself become a casualty. [Go! Airlines](http://www.usatoday.com/story/todayinthesky/2014/03/19/mesa-air-pulls-plug-on-go-ending-hawaii-flights/6615869/), with part of the Mesa Airlines Group, has folded its tent in Hawaii. Mark has the complete story in the Travel News.
- [Airbnb](https://www.airbnb.com/) is a relatively new service based on the Internet which matches people with empty houses, or rooms in their home, with those in search of the not-so-standard accommodations. We talk with a man who regularly rents his home to travelers and discuss the pros and cons of this interesting service.
- [Gwen Duncan](http://www.cordiallyyourstravel.com) has **The Deal of the Week,** and it's all about cruising, specifically repositioning cruises, what they are and how they can be a great bargain.
- Road Reporter **Steve LaRosa** stops by with tales from his journey to......Woodland. Ok, it's not a long journey, but it's an interesting town and if you haven't been there recently, let us share a few nuggets with you.

## Highlights

- [Why You Should Book Your Flight Exactly 54 Days in Advance](http://www.smartertravel.com/blogs/today-in-travel/why-you-should-book-your-flight-exactly-54-days-in-advance.html?id=17812107&source=91&value=2014-03-10+00%3A00%3A00&u=AF15711F03&nl_cs=17785017%3A%3A7603555%3A%3A17812107%3A%3A)
- [Product Review: Subtech Dry Skin Waterproof Phone Protector](http://www.smartertravel.com/blogs/today-in-travel/product-review-subtech-dry-skin-waterproof-phone-protector.html?id=17830164&source=91&value=2014-03-10+00%3A00%3A00&u=AF15711F03&nl_cs=17785017%3A%3A7603555%3A%3A17830164%3A%3A)
- [10 Signs You're the Worst Person on Your Flight](http://www.airfarewatchdog.com/blog/17832398/10-signs-youre-the-worst-person-on-your-flight/?source=45568&value=2014-03-16+00%3A00%3A00&u=SL08A0EB68&nltv=141572_b&nl_cs=17921094%3A%3A%3A%3A17889079%3A%3A141572_b)
- [Airlines Nixing Fees and Adding Services?](http://time.com/25140/now-airlines-are-actually-nixing-fees-and-adding-some-services/)
- [10 Innocent Hand Gestures You Should Never Use Abroad](http://www.smartertravel.com/photo-galleries/editorial/10-innocent-hand-gestures-you-should-never-use-abroad.html?id=693&all=1)
- [Seven Ways to Wear Your Valuables While Traveling](http://www.smartertravel.com/photo-galleries/editorial/seven-ways-to-wear-your-valuables-while-traveling.html?id=690&all=1)

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[The high cost of great customer service](http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/2014/03/16/customer-service/6495525/)

- [This Is the Most Offensive Tourism Campaign Ever](http://www.smartertravel.com/blogs/today-in-travel/this-is-the-most-offensive-tourism-campaign-ever.html?id=17950737&source=91&value=2014-03-20+00%3A00%3A00&u=AF15711F03&nl_cs=17785239%3A%3A7597638%3A%3A17950737%3A%3A)
- [Best Buffets in Las Vegas](http://www.smartertravel.com/photo-galleries/editorial/best-buffets-in-las-vegas.html?id=565&all=1)
- [Marriott 2014 Rewards Hotel Category](http://www.rewards-insiders.marriott.com/docs/DOC-1781)

Previous Episode: [Christopher Elliott's New Book, Delta's Frequent Flyer Changes, and the Conductor of the Folsom Symphony](https://travelguysradio.com/2014/03/16/christopher-elliotts-new-book-delta-frequent-flyer-changes-conductor-folsom-symphony) — March 16, 2014
Next Episode: [Join Us Live at the New Orleans Roadfood Festival!](https://travelguysradio.com/2014/03/30/travel-guys-live-new-orleans-roadfood-festival) — March 30, 2014

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