On the March 11th edition of The Travel Guys.... In the Travel News, upscale Ubers and Lyfts in NYC will soon be getting those obnoxious TV screens in the back of the car; and we have a strong warning for those of you who rent cars without knowing the company you are renting from.
Ed Perkins, longtime consumer reporter and advocate, joins us to talk about the ever looming subject of "customized" airfares. You know, when you log online and check out a fare, and then 20 minutes later you go back to buy it and the fare has gone up $20? Those kind of customized airfares. Are they legal? Ed shares his expertise.
Richard Lewis, the Grand Pubah of all things musical theater in our town, stops by to tell us about an upcoming show,
An American in Paris, and offers up a special prize package for a Travel Guys listener.
Finally, we talk to Jen Ruiz, author of JenOnaJetPlane.com. Jen talks about her own philosophy towards travel and life and explains what prompted her to start a travel blog.
This Sunday, March 4th, on The Travel Guys: In the Travel News, New York and Virginia tell Delta Airlines if Georgia doesn't want you, the red carpet is down in their states. Speaking of states, we tell you which are the most sinful ones, according to the Wallet Hub index. If Las Vegas is Sin City, does that make Nevada number one on the list?
See the complete list here.
In the Smarter Travel segment, we address some questions about traveling with animals and note that the new rules for Delta and United flyers with animals have started last week.
Reporter Clayton Whitehead has just returned from a visit to Jordan, and he has an amazing take on a country he had never visited. Earthships are a unique way to stay when you are away from home. Some can be found near Taos, New Mexico and are open to visit as well as stay in. What is an Earthship?
This Sunday, February 25th, on The Travel Guys... In the Travel News, Southwest Airlines is charging more to jump to the front of the line at the airport, Caesars says they are coming in your room once a day no matter what, travel companies are abandoning NRA discounts quickly and it's going to cost more to spend a day at Disneyland.
In the Smarter Travel segment, Tom offers some advice based on recent personal travel experiences, and Mark explains why you never skip an onward flight or hotel stay and the Seller of Travel law.
Listeners are asked their opinion on ride sharing companies and Gwen Duncan has a segment on European River Cruises, again a First Person update.
Next week: We take you to New Mexico, where you can stay in a eco-friendly Earthship, and Clayton Whitehead joins us with another First Person Report, this time it's all about his trip to Jordan and the Dead Sea.
This Sunday, February 18th, on The Travel Guys... Gwen Duncan of
Gwen Duncan of
Cordially Yours Travel joins Mark as Tom is away for a week. In the Travel News, Mark explains that the airlines are coming after consumer rights in Washington, and why it is time to pay attention.
Summer Hull from Mommypoints.com returns to the show after a long absence. Summer travels with two children in tow and she has tips for both traveling mothers and those of us who fly on the same planes with them.
Finally, we have a travel benefit to cover your last trip. Yes, a plan that brings home your remains for a small fee if you plan ahead.