On the Sunday, May 18th, 2014 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, the Washington Monument reopens after earthquake repairs and we have a way for you to virtually visit North Korea for less than a dollar. In NYC, the new 9/11 Memorial Museum opens to the public this coming week. Janelle Fuentes has been taking her families (and other families) to Disneyland for many years and she has some terrific tips on how to get the most out of your visit to The Magic Kingdom. What, be at the park at 7am? We take you to the 35th Anniversary celebration for Sports Leisure Vacations, the sponsor of The Travel Guys program, and Tom takes Mark on a walk down memory lane. What does it take to build a small local business into a successful part of the community? Tom asks the question. And in a lighter moment, we tell you seven things NOT to say to the TSA as you are making your way through security.
On the Sunday, May 11th, 2014 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, if you thought airline seating is tight now, here's what may be around the next corner. Zodiac Aerospace claims it's new L3 seat offers passengers a "good living space." Wait until we tell you what a "good living space" means to an airline. Speaking of small living spaces, we take you to Portland and introduce you to Deb proprietor of Caravan, The Tiny House Hotel. This unique lodge offers travelers something different from cookie cutter hotels. Listen as we take you on a tour. It's Mother's Day, and the Travel Guys have gifts for listeners. In the second half of the hour, call us on cue and tell us your story of traveling with mom. You could win one of several restaurant gift cards, including dinner at Ruth Chris Steak House.
On the Sunday, May 4th, 2014 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Amtrak has a new "pet" program and Orbitz wants to reward you for your business. USA Today and Sacramento Bee Travel Columnist and Consumer Advocate Christopher Elliott is a guest, talking about the new hotel resort fees and how they are a rip-off, plus a new bill is designed to allow airlines to hide their airfares. Chris has an alert. Mark talks about a recent trip to Nevada's new boomtown, Ely. What could there be to do on lonely Highway 50? We'll fill you in. Gwen Duncan is by with the "Deal of the Week," which is really a explanation of how the California Seller of Travel Law works for you.
On the Sunday, April 27th, 2014 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Mark reports on the annual Freddie Awards, which were held in Seattle Thursday night. Who were the hotels and airlines who won, and perhaps more telling, who lost. Frequent Traveler University is being held in Seattle this weekend, which means nearly 400 miles and points geeks are gathered together to plot the overthrow of the travel establishment. Or maybe just how to squeeze some extra miles or an upgrade out of your next trip. Mark speaks to Ben Schlappig,who was an instructor at the event, about the future of frequent flyer programs; Summer Hull of MommyPoints.com about credit cards that help you travel, and to Randy Petersen, the founder of many Frequent Flyer web sites and programs, about how the FF community gives back. Three terrific short interviews loaded with information.