Posted Sunday, June 12th, 2016 This week (June 12th) on The Travel Guys, we talk with Chris Elliott about his ongoing controversy regarding tipping. Travelers do a lot of it and the discussion centers on the importance of tips to servers, and whether they should be included in the cost of the meal, etc.
In the travel news, Mark tells you the five things you should do on a plane BEFORE reclining your seat and there's also a discussion on top picks for budget-oriented and student travelers.
On the Sunday, June 5th, 2016 edition of The Travel Guys… This Sunday (June 5th) on The Travel Guys, Clayton Whitehead is on hand to tell us how one of the heirs to the Walmart fortune is spending some of their loot. Hint: It involves a growing collection of American Art at a place called Crystal Bridges in Arkansas.
Tom sat down with comedian BERT KREISCHER, star of 'Bert The Conqueror' on The Travel Channel. The show kicks off its third season this Tuesday, as Bert braves some of the wildest, tallest and most adrenaline-pumping rides; while competing in some of the wackiest challenges in North America. Tom and Bert give you an inside look at a most interesting show.
Gwen Duncan is back with an update on Around-The-World Plane tickets and Mark has the Travel News. Join us Sunday at 3pm.
On the Saturday, May 28th, 2016 edition of The Travel Guys… Gwen Duncan is on hand to make you a smarter traveler when it comes to "Round The World" airline tickets and with a warning about buying air and cruise tickets with someone else's credit card. Solid information.
In the Travel News, a California town has made a "10 Best Historical Small Towns in America," Delta Airlines is offering a sale on award tickets and our hometown airport scores high as one of the "least miserable airports in the country." What's that all about?
Mark goes to the mailbag to answer listener questions, and if you are headed to Europe anytime soon, you'll want to hear reporter Chris Galloway's tips after returning from three weeks in a half a dozen European countries.
This Sunday (May 22nd) on The Travel Guys... In the Travel News, Sacramento is getting some new air service from an old friend, and surprise, the ride-sharing companies are in the news.
Have you ever visited Cleveland? Two very important groups will call Cleveland home in the coming weeks. The Republican Party national convention is there in July, and a Sports Leisure Vacations tour group is there NOW! Why is that important to a Travel Guys listener? Because
Mark is live from Cleveland to tell you about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Christmas Story House and some of the city's unique eateries. Jessica Monsell, Consumer Advocate and writer for Elliott.org joins us to tell us about the problems with adhesion contracts. Before you turn away from the legalese, know that every day you are unknowingly signing away basic legal rights. We want to call attention to these one sided contracts, in hopes of getting some regulation which might make companies play fair.
Finally, Mark talks about some of his upcoming travels, including a National Park Mystery tour, a visit to "Progressive Portland", and a tour of Nevada Ghost Towns which stays in a haunted hotel on Halloween night...