On the Sunday, November 29th, 2015 edition of The Travel Guys… The Travel Guys have a full plate this Sunday, November 29th. Gwen Duncan is in studio to talk about some of the perils to renting a car and she has an excellent idea on how to save on insurance for those of you who purchase insurance from the car rental companies. Gwen can save you some big $$$.
During the show, you'll have the opportunity to call in and win tickets to see and hear Rick Steves, noted World Traveler, at the Crest Theater on Monday night.
Russell Hannon bills himself as the Ultra-Ecomonical Travel Expert. He joins us to talk Cyber Monday deals in the world of travel. There are some good ones.
Our Saved The Best For Last segment features a local charity that is about to swing into action for their annual project. Sports Leisure Vacations has already helped out, and now you can too. It's a great way to honor our fallen soldiers, The Wreath Project.
In the travel news, Mark has word of how American Airlines is fudging on a rule that is designed to protect consumers, and we have the story of how Delta Airlines lost a man's passport in one of their private clubs.
Tom with TSO creator Paul O'Neal (TSO in Sacramento this Wednesday night): 0:00 / 0:00 0.5x 0.75x 1x 1.25x 1.5x 2x
On the Sunday, November 22nd, 2015 edition of The Travel Guys… This Sunday on The Travel Guys, our focus is to make you a smarter airport traveler this Thanksgiving, particularly if you are using our local airport, Sacramento International. Laurie Slothower joins us to give you a refresher course on where to park, how to pay for parking, where to drop off and pick-up and where to wait for your travelers. There are a couple of awesome tips for getting in and out of the airport.
Mark and reporter Chris Galloway are just back from Kauai and the Big Island of Hawaii, and they are sharing tips on great places to eat and things to do in paradise.
Finally, Jon Holloway has the second of a two-part "traveler gift ideas" series. Jon's
new store on Howe Avenue has just about everything you'd need to hit the road.
The Travel News updates you on the latest phone and Internet scam, this one involving Marriott Hotels.
On the Saturday, November 14th, 2015 edition of The Travel Guys… The Sunday, November 15th edition of The Travel Guys features Christmas Gifts for the Traveler, an update on how safe you are (or aren't) on a cruise ship, and a look at a local Christmas charity that has been performing quietly for 18 years!
Jon Holloway joins us from
Holloway Travel Outfitters to offer up some gift suggestions. This is the first part of a two part series and this week we feature luggage and stocking stuffers. Good luggage doesn't have to be expensive, as John explains. Plus, you are bound to get a few gift ideas for the traveler in the family. Jon's new store is on Howe Ave., just south of Arden, across from Harold Ford.
Passenger safety on cruise ships has been in the news recently, and we talked with Chris Elliott on the show last week about why travelers with serious medical issues shouldn't depend on emergency care on the high seas. We are joined by Kendall Carver, Chairman of the International Cruise Victims Association, Inc. Kendall comments on new legislation which would force the cruise lines to pay more attention to criminal activity on board ship, legislation brought to Congress by our own Doris Matsui.
Finally, in our Saved The Best For Last segment, we talk to Judy Schumaker of the Bev's Angel Project. It's the story of just one community group which has been working hard for the last 18 years to make sure some of Sacramento's kids have a good Christmas. It is one of Sports Leisure Vacations' Favorite charities and you can help if you like. Contact Judy Schumaker at Toprcdrvr1@comcast.net for donations or to volunteer.
On the Sunday, November 8th, 2015 edition of The Travel Guys… The November 8th edition of The Travel Guys features an appearance by Christopher Elliott. Chris is one of the best consumer advocates in the country. He writes for USA Today and his column appears in the Sunday Travel Section of The Bee. His new website, www.elliott.org, is fast becoming one of the most popular consumer sites in the country.
Gwen Duncan has alarming details on a new program from the car rental companies regarding cancellations. It's information you need to be a smarter traveler.
Mark has the Travel News, including updates on the latest hotel and carry-on baggage scams you should be on the lookout for, plus word that you may be able to earn airline points for your Airbnb stays.