This week's edition of The Travel Guys features Tom and Mark narrating a "Best of" program. The guys start with Deb from the
The guys start with Deb from the Tiny House Hotel in Portland, a most unique place to stay in the Alberta Arts District. (Show sponsor Sports Leisure Vacations offers trips to the Tiny House Hotel in April and May.)
Next up is the Magic Bus. We talked to Gabe and offered the trip to our listeners. It was such a huge success, we are planning on repeating our journey again next June. It's a two hour tour that takes you back to San Francisco of the 60's. While you can't register for next year's trip yet, you can hear about the tour (which is available 2-3 days a week) even in the winter if you're ever in The City. Sea Biscuit, the legendary racing horse, lived and resides forever at a ranch just south of Willits. Allow us to take you back to one of California's best kept visitor secrets. Guided tours are available of the ranch and it's open to the public by appointment.
Finally, many would agree that the "sharing economy" has been the big story of 2014. We interviewed a listener who regularly rents out his home, and Tom Claycomb explained how it works and why he thinks it's a great idea. AirBNB is the name of the company Tom is partnering with and we thought you'd enjoy hearing his story one more time.
We'll be back next week with a live program, featuring a travel round table, and we will invite you to call with your questions. Happy New Year to all our listeners and thank you for being a part of The Travel Guys Family.
On the Sunday, December 21st, 2014 edition of The Travel Guys… The Travel Guys celebrate Christmas with two special holiday guests. Elizabeth Freeman is a resident of Kauai Island in Hawaii. She is also a part of a wonderful Christmas story that will make you want to go to Kauai during the holidays. THE STORY OF THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS 2014 FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT KAUAI’S HISTORIC COUNTY BUILDING KAUAI FSTIVAL OF LIGHTS WEBSITE
Our second guest is actually the re-broadcast of an interview we first aired in September. It was then we told you about The White House Restaurant in Anaheim and the remarkable social service programs run entirely by the restaurant. This is a remarkable story about how one man and one company can truly make a difference.
We check in with Sacramento International Airport for one last pre-holiday update and bring you our own version of the travel news, featuring frequent flyer program updates and tips to make you a smarter traveler. See you on the radio, Sunday at 3pm.
On the Sunday, December 14th, 2014 edition of The Travel Guys… This week's edition of The Travel Guys features Consumer Advocate Ed Perkins of SmarterTravel.com. Ed joins us to talk about a variety of issues, including a bill on how airfares are disclosed that is not consumer friendly; tips on how to resolve complaints at the airport; and tidbits on Allegiant Air's service in Stockton, and how to make yours and your out-of-town guests holidays more enjoyable for all.
Tom talks with the Travel Channel about a brand new show, Booze Traveler, which isn't exactly what you think it might be. It's about unique alcoholic beverages. Really unique.
Finally, a quick interview with the guys from Virus Zero, a new travel gadget promises to keep the air around you free from germs and bacteria.
On the Sunday, December 7th, 2014 edition of The Travel Guys… It's the second week of Christmas with The Travel Guys. Be listening for your opportunity to call in, contribute to the program, and win a prize. Just like last week, each listener who gets on the air is a winner and the call judged the best by our crew wins a $100 gift card grand prize.
In the Travel News, Richard Branson is about to shake up the cruise industry with his new venture; and is it possible all carry on electronics will be banned from carry on luggage over Christmas? We have the story.
Tom speaks with Laurie Slothower of Sacramento International Airport for another in our series of holiday updates, to help make you a smarter traveler.
Next week, Consumer Reporter Ed Perkins, a Travel Guys regular is our featured guest, and we might just have a Christmas present or two left to give away.