# Ely Nevada, Christopher Elliott, and New Reward Programs

- URL: https://travelguysradio.com/2014/05/04/ely-nevada-christopher-elliott-new-reward-programs
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*On the Sunday, May 4th, 2014 edition of The Travel Guys…*

- In the Travel News, Amtrak has a new "pet" program and [Orbitz wants to reward you for your business](http://www.orbitz.com/rewards/).
- USA Today and Sacramento Bee Travel Columnist and Consumer Advocate Christopher Elliott is a guest, talking about the[new hotel resort fees and how they are a rip-off](http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/hotels/2014/04/14/hotel-booking-resort-fee/7693305/), plus a new bill is designed to allow airlines to hide their airfares. Chris has an alert.
- Mark talks about a recent trip to Nevada's new boomtown, [Ely](http://www.elynevada.net/). What could there be to do on lonely Highway 50? We'll fill you in.
- Gwen Duncan is by with the "Deal of the Week," which is really a explanation of how the California Seller of Travel Law works for you.

## Highlights

- [Ely, Nevada Tourism](http://www.elynevada.net/)
- [Christopher Elliott's How to be the World's Smartest Traveler](http://www.amazon.com/Worlds-Smartest-Traveler-Money-Hassle-ebook/dp/B00F1W08CW/ref=la_B005FNZD3G_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1399236962&sr=1-1)
- [Orbitz Reward Program](http://www.orbitz.com/rewards/)
- [United, After $609 Million Loss: 'What Me Worry?](http://www.smartertravel.com/blogs/today-in-travel/united-loss-what-me-worry.html?id=18329906)'

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[Hilton's Summer Promotion: Double Points or Miles](http://www.smartertravel.com/hotel/hilton-summer-promotion-double-points-or-miles.html?id=18277706)

- [Orbitz Adds Credit Card to Rewards Program](http://www.smartertravel.com/blogs/today-in-travel/orbitz-adds-credit-card-to-rewards-program.html?id=18308899)

Previous Episode: [Live from Seattle: Listen In for Frequent Traveler Information!](https://travelguysradio.com/2014/04/27/live-seattle-listen-information-frequent-travelers) — April 27, 2014
Next Episode: [Zodiac Aerospace L3 Seats, Tiny House Hotel, and Mother's Day Gifts](https://travelguysradio.com/2014/05/11/tiny-house-hotel-mothers-day-gifts) — May 11, 2014

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