On the Sunday, April 20th, 2014 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Hilton and Holiday Inn (IHG) have announced their award program changes for 2014 and they are extremely minor, good news for members of their respective programs. Delta Air Lines is in the news again for placing advertising tags on travelers luggage, and Mark shares his thoughts on how he would be happy to "rent" space on his bags to the airlines. At 3:15, we are joined by Alexandra Kenin, Founder of Urban Hikes, a San Francisco company which leads people on treks around the city's many hills and neighborhoods. Sounds like a great getaway from the heat of summer in the valley. At 3:35, after the news, Gwen Duncan of Cordially Yours Travel stops by with the Deal of the Week, and it involves National Train Day on May 10th and a way to find special discounts on select Amtrak fares on a regular basis. Ed Perkins joins us at 3:40, to opine on things to beware of when you are considering a Vacation Home Rental. Hint: Do your homework is high on the list, along with something you probably wouldn't think of. At 3:50, Guest Co-Host Steve LaRosa has an announcement about a multi-cultural family fair on May 4th which takes place on 35th St., lots of great fun and Steve will have all the details.
On the Sunday, April 13th, 2014 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, the famous Tavern on the Green is reopening in New York City and Virgin America tops the list of America's favorite airlines. (Too bad they don't fly to Sacramento.) Purple Roofs is a web site to assist LGBT travelers with accommodations and events worldwide. The guys talk with the owners about the site and how they verify the listings and "gay friendliness" of the accommodations listed, how the idea got started and how the site matches travelers and destinations. Dig This is the #2 attraction, out of over 500 listings in Las Vegas. Mark and Tom ask with Ed Mumm, owner of Dig This. Ed shares stories of folks who have visited his heavy equipment playground. You can see some of the activities here and add Dig This to your next Las Vegas itinerary. Our show was broadcast live from Maui last week. Tom asks Mark to share some of his thoughts about the island with listeners, and to review some of the activities and attractions. The guys also share their visits to Molokai. Mark's was last week, Tom's involves a mule and was a few years ago.
Check out the video below of 'Ulalena, a show which celebrates the culture and history of Hawaii:
On the Sunday, April 6th, 2014 edition of The Travel Guys… In the travel news, we'll tell you how you can get into any National Park in the country, for FREE. Also in the Travel News, Las Vegas saw the opening of its newest attraction last week, the Las Vegas High Roller, a 550-foot observation wheel. Would you pay $17-$37 to ride a giant ferris wheel in Las Vegas? Visit paradise with us, on the radio. We talk with one of the world's greatest Slack Key Guitar players, George Kahumoku. George sat down with Mark before one of his performances this week and explained this unusual way of playing a guitar. Gwen Duncan of Cordially Yours Travel is in house to give us our "Deals of the Week," your chance to save big on a cruise or a land package to Hawaii. But time is VERY limited. Gwen has the details. Our last guest from the islands is Gary Hogan of Hawaiian Hotels and Resorts. Gary's family started Pleasant Hawaiian Holidays and built it into a company which brought more people to Hawaii than any other. Gary shares the fascinating story, and gives us a little insight into what make the islands of Hawaiian such a terrific destination.
Mark broadcasting today's show live from his hotel in Hawaii!
On the Sunday, March 30th, 2014 edition of The Travel Guys… Welcome cake Friday
Polish bacon dogs!
Miss Linda making Yaka mein! Yum!
[caption id="attachment_1847" align="alignleft" width="150"] In the travel news, it looks like the long relationship between Delta and Alaska Airlines, which has very beneficial to frequent flyers, may be coming to an end. Mark has details. Mark is live from the Food Fest of American Eats in New Orleans, with interviews from the people who make the festival happen, including food vendors and a most unique charity which benefits from the event. In our entertainment segment, we talk with John Nicolaus, who is the Chair of the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission. John is trying to get some of the funding which has been cut in recent years (80%) restored to the SMAC budget. Knowing many Travel Guys listeners are cultural arts fans, we ask you to consider going here to sign the petition in support of restoring the funds.