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On the edition of The Travel Guys…
- In the Travel News, The iconic Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City reopens, with a remarkable new look; and Carnival Cruise Lines changes it's frequent cruiser program to more align with its credit card.
- In our Smarter Traveler segment, we explain why having the airline's app on your phone might be the most important thing you can do to keep yourself informed while flying.
- Syndicated Travel Columnist and Consumer Advocate Chris Elliott has been a friend of this program for a long, long time. He joins us for an extended interview to talk about shoes and liquids - improvements in airport security, plus, updates on the importance of travel insurance and rental car companies that hound their customers.
Highlights from this week
- Iconic Waldorf Astoria New York Reopens, After Eight Year Closure
- Fourteen rules of etiquette and safety for hiking and camping everywhere - Travelers United
- American Teen Flying Solo Around The World Detained In Antarctica
- Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
- Silent Beacon
- Best Travel Agency - Best of Citrus Heights 2025
- Airline Ticket Refunds
- Reimbursement from Delta Airlines
- Cal Expo
- Vote for our Travel Gal in Best of Citrus Heights
- Galapagos Islands Info
- Hotel booking — Don't ignore these 16 red flags! - Travelers United
- Bed Bug Reports - Check Hotels and Apartments Before You Stay
- Wild: British Airways Crew Spends Night In Milan Sex Dungeon Motel
- 10 best luggage tag and identification tips for air travelers - Travelers United
- Chris Elliott's general info website
- Chris Elliott's subscription newsletter
- Hotelsfor18YearOlds.net
- Visit California Leadership & Staff - Caroline Beteta
- Elliott Confidential - Consumer Alert: The world is becoming more dangerous. Here are the countries to avoid
- Cool Michigan song we used
- The Poodle Booked It
- Staying at White Lotus
- Apply for REAL ID - California DMV
- The Unauthorized Travel Manual: Secrets For a Smarter Trip From a Nationally Syndicated Columnist and Consumer Advocate - by Chris Elliott
- Amazon.com: New Apple AirTags
- Tourism Cares
- Check parking lot availability at the Sacramento International Airport before leaving home
- Locate a cruise ship anywhere in the world
- Renew your US Passport online here
