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On the edition of The Travel Guys…
- In the Travel News, domestic airfares are down slightly year-over-year, and we discuss complications for travelers caused by the government shutdown.
- When you check into a hotel, there are half a dozen simple things you should be doing to protect your safety and security. We'll go over the list with you.
- The Trans-Siberian Orchestra comes to town with a “blow your Santa socks off” Christmas show. We have details on this year’s musical spectacular, scheduled for Friday, November 28th.
- Instead of renting an Airbnb vacation home, what if you could trade your home for someone else’s? Straight across. Sounds awesome, but is it possible? We have a guest who says it is and she's already doing it.
- For many years, a lot of people have worked hard to get Sacramento recognition as a foodie city. Now, we have shown up in the top 10 on a Wallet Hub list of cities considered a food paradise.
Highlights from this week
- Hotel room safety? It's on you any time you travel! - Travelers United
- Trans-Siberian Orchestra Sacramento Tickets | November 2025!
- Best Foodie Cities in America in 2025
- Wanderlust: Anywhere But Here - a memoir by Dr. Susan Ruckdeschel, out soon: December, 2025
- Update on National Park Closures during shutdown
- Robert Redford Yosemite story
- 17 best hacks for airports to get through to your flight as easily and safely as possible - Travelers United
- California Wine Month 2025: Harvest Experiences Worth the Trip
- Top Wheelchair-Accessible California Hotels | Visit California
- San Francisco Maritime National Park Association
- SMF Parking - Check parking availability at the airport by lot
- GuideAlong | GPS Audio Tours
- Right city, wrong country -- Once again, reading matters on airline tickets
- Can You Redeem Hotel Points For Others? Yes, You Just Have To Know How
- Words to our closing theme song, Days are Numbers (The Traveller), by the Alan Parsons Project
- Days Are Numbers (The Traveller) - YouTube
- New Visit California hub makes travel easier for tourists with disabilities
- End Of An Era: Southwest Airlines Assigned & Premium Seating Now Live
- Twenty items to complete in your cabin as soon as possible. - Travelers United
- 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
