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On the edition of The Travel Guys…
- In the Travel News, Marriott is experimenting with letting people pass on housekeeping and save on their hotel rooms - but Mark says it's a trap, to let the hotel chain ultimately charge extra for housekeeping services. Plus, there's the story of the young man who tuned a grand piano on the concourse in Chicago's O'Hare Airport. Truly, it's one of the best travel stories ever (see link to You Tube video here).
- In our Smarter Traveler segment, Apple Air Tags are the subject. Maybe you already use them, or another brand like Tile Tags. If not, we suggest you should consider them.
- We talk about some of the many Internet travel scams, and some basic rules to follow to avoid being a victim. The crooks cast a wide net, but following a few basics can keep you out of harms way a lot of the time.
- Our guest star is Annie Fitzsimmons and her book is 100 Hotels of a Lifetime. It's published by National Geographic and it's really cool. Lots of incredible pictures. Would look good on a travelers coffee table.
Highlights from this week
- Cleaning a gross public piano in the Chicago Airport
- Apple AirTag 4 Pack
- 100 Hotels of a Lifetime, by Annie Fitzsimmons
- Giant Panda Cam
- 20 Defunct U.S. Airlines You Might Remember Flying
- TSA Just Announced When Travelers Will Need a Real ID to Fly — and It's Serious This Time
- 100 Days of Sonoma Wellness
- Tourism Cares
- Meaningful Map — Tourism Cares
- 100 Hotels of a Lifetime
- Beware of the baggage belt
- Travel Alerts | Visit California
- Five Ways to Travel More Responsibly in 2025 — Tourism Cares | Travel and Tourism Industry Nonprofit
- How to get about $600 in flight delay compensation with EU rules
- Do you lock checked luggage? It's a smart question to ask
- Even smart travelers make these eight passport mistakes
- Eliminate lost valuables when you travel. Here are the rules
- 'Dinosaur highway' unearthed in England, dating back 166 million years
- Apply for REAL ID - California DMV
- Why Airport Architects Don’t Want Travelers to Depend on Signs
- In some port towns, it’s residents vs. cruises: ‘We’re going to eradicate them’
- How to dress up on your next flight for comfort, health and safety
- Southwest CEO talks about upcoming changes
- Music City San Francisco - hotel/hostel, restaurant, 20 fully equipped rehearsal rooms
- How you can find on-time statistics on airline websites
- US Travelers Will Need Authorization to Enter the UK in 2025
- Travel & Tourism Board Inspires A Little “Selfie” Control - Jackson Hole Travel & Tourism Board
- Check parking lot availability at the Sacramento International Airport before leaving home
- Comments to share with Scott Klier from Broadway Sacramento/Music Circus
- Bucket List Family Travel Book - Jessica Gee
- Tips on International Phone Coverage
- Rick Steves at KVIE Monday, January 27th
- Locate a cruise ship anywhere in the world
- Europe's best time to visit
- Air Travel Rights for much of your European Travels
- Renew your US Passport online here
- Elliott.org - Chris Elliott
