# The importance of using a travel advisor, especially during uncertain times

- URL: https://travelguysradio.com/2020/05/31/importance-using-travel-advisor-especially-during-uncertain-times
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*On the Sunday, May 31st, 2020 edition of The Travel Guys…*

- In the Travel News, Southwest says you can return to Hawaii starting July 1, except Hawaii hasn't yet agreed and tickets are not on sale. With Hertz and several of its affiliated companies headed to bankruptcy, is it curtains for the car rental industry? Broadway San Francisco announces its new 2021 season [here](https://www.broadwaysf.com/Online/default.asp)**,** but hedges its bet just a bit, with the season starting next year, instead of the traditional fall roll out.
- In his **Just One Man's Opinion** commentary, Mark wonders why face masks have become a political statement instead of a possible life-saving device.
- We make you a smarter traveler by answering the question, "Why is it so hard to get a refund for ANYTHING in the world of travel and entertainment these days?"
- **Gwen Duncan** of Cordially Yours Travel stops by to address why the new complications of travel make it more important than ever to have an expert on your side.
- **Rob on the Road** is one of KVIE's most popular programs. So what happens when a travel program can't travel? **Rob at Home** is born. We'll talk to Rob about the challenges of doing a travel show from your house.

## Highlights

- [You Won't See These Airports Anymore...](https://travelguysradio.com/sites/default/files/2020/05/you-wont-see-these-airports-anymore.pdf)
- [How Travel Has Changed Since The Pandemic — And How It Should Change](https://www.forbes.com/sites/christopherelliott/2020/05/31/how-travel-has-changed-since-the-pandemic---and-how-it-should-change/#5e5428994d64)
- [Broadway SF](https://www.broadwaysf.com/Online/default.asp)
- [With States Reopening, Which Now Require Travelers to Quarantine?](https://www.travelpulse.com/news/impacting-travel/with-states-reopening-which-now-require-travelers-to-quarantine.html)
- [America’s Most Underrated National Parks](https://www.travelpulse.com/gallery/destinations/americas-most-underrated-national-parks.html?image=1)
- [What Should I Do With My Airline Points and Miles Right Now?](https://www.fodors.com/news/rewards-programs/what-should-i-do-with-my-airline-points-and-miles-right-now?utm_source=flyertalk&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=)
- [Gallo Center for the Arts](https://www.galloarts.org/?utm_source=wordfly&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=GCRCRadioPlay-Usher&utm_content=version_A)
- [Tapas Old as Time: These Are the World’s Oldest Restaurants](https://www.fodors.com/news/photos/tapas-old-as-time-these-are-the-worlds-oldest-restaurants?anf=DEFAULT)
- [Portland Rose Festival Parade online broadcasting](https://www.facebook.com/PortlandRoseFestival/)

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQXcNJN4qjA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQXcNJN4qjA)

Tags: [Rob at Home](https://travelguysradio.com/tag/rob-home), [Rob on the Road](https://travelguysradio.com/tag/rob-road), [Rob Stewart](https://travelguysradio.com/tag/rob-stewart), [travel advisor](https://travelguysradio.com/tag/travel-advisor), [travel refunds](https://travelguysradio.com/tag/travel-refunds)

Previous Episode: [Changes in Airport Security and Virtual Theatre Performances](https://travelguysradio.com/2020/05/24/changes-airport-security-and-virtual-theatre-performances) — May 24, 2020
Next Episode: [Travel Updates from Hawaii](https://travelguysradio.com/2020/06/07/travel-updates-hawaii) — June 7, 2020

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