# Travel Bargains with the Trip Testers, Cruise Ship Scams, and Lizzie the Musical

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*This Sunday (February 12, 2017) on The Travel Guys...*

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**Trip Testers** is the name of the newest **Travel Channel** series. Tom has an interview with hosts **Jeff Miller** and **Jason Kessler**, who explain the best travel bargains and over-the-top adventures on the program each week. **Trip Testers airs at 11 & 11:30pm PST** during February. Link to the show here: [http://www.travelchannel.com/shows/trip-testers/photos/explore-vegas-memphis-and-more-with-trip-testers](http://www.travelchannel.com/shows/trip-testers/photos/explore-vegas-memphis-and-more-with-trip-testers).

- **Ed Perkins** has been advising and protecting consumers for decades. Now semi-retired in Ashland, Oregon, Ed still writes on a variety of travel issues. This week, we ask him to opine on his latest missive, [6 Cruise Ship Scams You Should Never Fall For](https://www.smartertravel.com/2017/02/06/worst-cruise-scams/). We promise 8 minutes with Ed will make you a smarter cruise ship traveler.
- A new local theater is starting up, and as is our tradition on the show, we love to give the smaller local theaters a little PR from time to time. **The Actor's Playpen** is the name of the new performing group, and their first show is **[Lizzie The Musical](http://www.lizziethemusical.com/tickets/)**, a rock show retelling of a very famous murder.
- In the travel news, **Delta** emerges as the winner in the latest poll of Airline Frequent Flyer programs; and **Southwest** says "the new basic economy" fares are **NOT** coming to a Southwest plane near you.

## Highlights

- [6 Cruise Ship Scams You Should Never Fall For](https://www.smartertravel.com/2017/02/06/worst-cruise-scams/)
- [Philanthropist and owner of landmark Anaheim White House Restaurant mourns in wake of fire](http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-white-house-anhaeim-restaurant-20170205-story.html)
- [www.gofundme.com/AnaheimWhiteHouse](http://www.gofundme.com/AnaheimWhiteHouse)
- [TSA Precheck](https://www.tsa.gov/precheck)
- [What to Do If Your Phone Is Lost or Stolen While Traveling](https://www.smartertravel.com/2016/09/26/phone-lost-stolen-traveling/?source=91&u=9VCR1D1YDI&nltv=&nl_cs=31994423%3A%3A%3A%3A%3A%3A)
- [Pier 39 is 39](https://www.pier39.com/pier-39th/)
- [New Study Crowns Delta’s Mileage Program the ‘Best.’ Really?](https://www.smartertravel.com/2017/01/19/new-study-crowns-deltas-mileage-program-best-really/)
- [These Are the Airports with the Best and Worst Wi-Fi](https://www.smartertravel.com/2017/01/23/airports-best-worst-wi-fi/?source=91&u=9VCR1D1YDI&nltv=&nl_cs=32121992%3A%3A%3A%3A%3A%3A)
- [Stop Manspreading on Planes](https://www.smartertravel.com/2015/02/09/stop-manspreading-on-planes/?source=91&u=9VCR1D1YDI&nltv=&nl_cs=32158166%3A%3A%3A%3A%3A%3A)
- [Kauai and Maui - The Best of Hawaii](http://www.sportsleisure.com/vacations/1670-kauai-and-maui-the-best-of-hawaii)
- [Simply Solvang and Santa Barbara](http://www.sportsleisure.com/vacations/1658-simply-solvang-and-santa-barbara)

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- [Update from U.S. Travel on International Travel and the President's Order](https://www.ustravel.org/news/security-and-travel-can-and-must-coexist?utm_source=MagnetMail&utm_medium=email&utm_term=markslt@aol.com&utm_content=2%2E3%2E16%20-%20U%2ES%2E%20Travel%27s%20Friday%20Check-In&utm_campaign=U%2ES%2E%20Travel%27s%20Friday%20Check-In)
- [Cell Phone Calls on Airplanes](https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=DOT-OST-2014-0002-2829) - Submit a Comment to the Department of Transportation
- [REPORT: Is the Air on Cruise Ships Dangerous to Your Health?](http://www.travelpulse.com/news/cruise/report-is-the-air-on-cruise-ships-dangerous-to-your-health.html)
- [Www.gocytravel.com](http://www.gocytravel.com)
- [Www.specialneedsatsea.com](http://www.specialneedsatsea.com)
- [Lost your cellphone on the road? Here's how to get it back — if you take steps now](http://www.latimes.com/travel/la-tr-lost-cell-phone-recovered-20170117-story.html)
- [What to Do When You Lose Your Cell Phone on the Road](http://www.travelpulse.com/news/features/what-to-do-when-you-lose-your-cell-phone-on-the-road.html)
- [The 2017 travel forecast: Reduced demand could result in vacation bargain](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gyjAG7UMHp7rUiV2NCwPYS_i_9LloHPTesoj-aa-0YY/edit?usp=sharing)s

Previous Episode: [Listener Mail Bag and Great Information to Help Travelers with Special Needs](https://travelguysradio.com/2017/02/05/agency-that-helps-travelers-with-special-needs) — February 5, 2017
Next Episode: [Things You Must Do in Kauai and Passport Changes](https://travelguysradio.com/2017/02/19/things-you-must-do-in-kauai-and-passport-changes) — February 19, 2017

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