# Ways to prevent getting sick while traveling

- URL: https://travelguysradio.com/2018/11/03/ways-to-prevent-getting-sick-while-traveling
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- Audio (MP3): https://audio.travelguysradio.com/2018/11/travel-guys-110418.mp3

*On the Sunday, November 4th edition of The Travel Guys:*

- In The Travel News, Southwest Airlines is making is easier to distract yourself by device while in the sky; and we talk about the rise of the single female traveler, and what this growing category of traveler is looking for when they hit the road.
- In our Smarter Traveler segment, we talk about some simple ways to narrow down the opportunity of catching a cold or other virus while traveling. Simple and obvious, but are you washing your hands enough in the airport/on the plane?
- In a special double segment in the second half of the show, the guys are joined by Michael Downer and Ramona Goodge, to discuss a variety of subjects related to a cruise ship vacation. From choosing the right ship to picking shore excursions and the advantages of traveling with a group, our two experts share some terrific information, particularly for beginning cruisers.

## Highlights

- [A totally new jetliner is coming to the US](https://www.facebook.com/cnn/posts/1973740466251663/)
- [2018 Wreath Laying event](https://travelguysradio.com/sites/default/files/2018/10/2018-wreath-laying-event-flier.docx)
- [Jellyfish Sting Warnings For Your 2019 Hawaii Vacation](https://beatofhawaii.com/jellyfish-sting-warnings-for-your-hawaii-vacation/)
- [25 Tips for Traveling With a Toddler](https://www.travelpulse.com/gallery/features/25-tips-for-traveling-with-a-toddler.html)
- [United Airlines threatens Skiplagged clients with Collections](https://nomascoach.boardingarea.com/travel/united-airlines-threatens-skiplagged-clients-with-collections/)
- [The Best and Worst Days to Travel This Thanksgiving and Christmas](https://www.smartertravel.com/best-and-worst-days-for-holiday-travel-2018/)

Tags: [cruising](https://travelguysradio.com/tag/cruising), [flying tips](https://travelguysradio.com/tag/flying-tips)

Previous Episode: [Ways to prepare for a more comfortable travel experience](https://travelguysradio.com/2018/10/28/how-to-prepare-for-a-smooth-travel-experience) — October 28, 2018
Next Episode: [3 Frequent Mistakes Made When Visiting New York City](https://travelguysradio.com/2018/11/11/3-frequent-mistakes-made-when-visiting-new-york-city) — November 11, 2018

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