# Wifi Wars, Where Lost Luggage Goes to Die, and Interesting Conversations with Ed Perkins and Steve LaRosa

- URL: https://travelguysradio.com/2015/01/11/2532
- Image: https://travelguysradio.com/sites/default/files/2015/06/ed-perkins.jpg
- Audio (MP3): https://audio.travelguysradio.com/2015/01/travel-guys-show-01-11-2015.mp3

*On the Sunday, January 11th, 2015 edition of The Travel Guys…*

This week's edition of The Travel Guys features our favorite travel consumer reporter Ed Perkins. Ed joins us to opine on the [wifi wars that have spring up between hotel chains](http://www.smartertravel.com/blogs/today-in-travel/primary-sellers-vs-online-travel-agencies-game-of-tug-of-war.html?id=21007394), some [new ways to book hotel rooms online](http://www.smartertravel.com/blogs/today-in-travel/hotel-buying-what-new.html?id=17396837) and to lead a discussion on what you are really signing away blindly on the dotted line when you travel. Promises to be a lively conversation.

Steve LaRosa is back in studio with a new series featuring thing to do on close to home destinations. His findings will no doubt surprise and amuse you.

In the Travel News, you'll learn [what a Benedictine monk has offered in terms of advice](http://elliott.org/is-this-enough-compensation/new-rule-united-dont-mess-benedictine-monks/) to United Airlines. Talk about cutting to the ultimate chase. Plus Mark tells you about the place lost luggage goes to die, all coming up this Sunday on The Travel Guys.

## Highlights

- [New Ways to Book a Hotel Room in 2014 - SmarterTravel.com](http://www.smartertravel.com/blogs/today-in-travel/hotel-buying-what-new.html?id=17396837)
- [Worst New Airline and Hotel Fees of 2015 - SmarterTravel.com](http://www.smartertravel.com/blogs/today-in-travel/get-ready-for-more-airline-fees-in-2015.html?id=21480657&source=91&value=2015-01-10+00%3A00%3A00&u=AF15711F03&nl_cs=20829706%3A%3A7597281%3A%3A21480657%3A%3A)
- [Primary Sellers vs. Online Travel Agencies: A Game of Tug-of-](http://www.smartertravel.com/blogs/today-in-travel/primary-sellers-vs-online-travel-agencies-game-of-tug-of-war.html?id=21007394)[War](http://www.smartertravel.com/blogs/today-in-travel/primary-sellers-vs-online-travel-agencies-game-of-tug-of-war.html?id=21007394)
- [What can a Benedictine monk teach United Airlines about customer service? A lot](http://elliott.org/is-this-enough-compensation/new-rule-united-dont-mess-benedictine-monks/)
- [Land of the Lost: This Is Where Unclaimed Luggage Gets Sold - SmarterTravel.com](http://www.smartertravel.com/blogs/today-in-travel/land-of-the-lost-this-is-where-unclaimed-luggage-gets-sold.html?id=20635864)
- [This Armrest Divider Is the Most Ridiculous Thing I've Ever Seen](http://www.smartertravel.com/blogs/today-in-travel/this-armrest-divider-is-the-most-ridiculous-thing-ve-ever-seen.html?id=21573449&source=91&value=2015-01-07+00%3A00%3A00&u=AF15711F03&nl_cs=20829583%3A%3A7597638%3A%3A21573449%3A%3A)
- [JetBlue Schools Travelers on #FlightEtiquette - SmarterTravel.com](http://www.smartertravel.com/blogs/today-in-travel/jetblue-schools-travelers-on-flightetiquette.html?id=21587669)
- [Four Tips for Travel Time-Lapse Videos - SmarterTravel.com](http://www.smartertravel.com/blogs/today-in-travel/four-tips-for-travel-time-lapse-videos.html?id=21582426&source=91&value=2015-01-09+00%3A00%3A00&u=AF15711F03&nl_cs=20829705%3A%3A7603313%3A%3A21582426%3A%3A)
- [Reclining seats: A guide to airline etiquette](http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/columnist/2015/01/04/reclining-airline-seats-knee-defender/21103861/)

Previous Episode: [It's a New Year! Listen in for Airline and Hotel Updates as well as Travel Insurance Tips](https://travelguysradio.com/2015/01/04/new-year-listen-airline-hotel-updates-well-travel-insurance-tips) — January 4, 2015
Next Episode: [Loads of Information on How to Be a Smarter Traveler and a Special Travel Channel Guest!](https://travelguysradio.com/2015/01/18/2546) — January 18, 2015

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