Posted Sunday, July 29th, 2012 It's another great day on The Travel Guys as we're joined once again by Ed Perkins, consumer advocate for SmarterTravel to discuss some new consumer issues you should be aware of. Next, we've uncovered a unique fund raising project to save Jack London State Park. As some of you know, California is in the process of closing several of our parks in the coming years - causing some folks to find clever ways to keep their favorites from the chopping block. Finally, we have Jon Holloway from Holloway Travel Outfitters and Packinglight.net to bring us up to date on the latest in travel accessories. He's always got some great stuff for us, so we're excited to see what he's unearthed this time!
On the Friday, July 20th, 2012 edition of The Travel Guys… Sunday The Travel Guys finish their journey down historic Route 66. Along the way, Mark met some real characters and now you'll meet them too! Melba is one of "Four Women on the Road," who run a gift shop in Galena, Kansas, on the old highway. They also have a famous landmark sitting in their front yard. Tune in and get the details.
Further down the road, in Oklahoma, is Dawn and the Rock Cafe. A 70-year old grill means "The Rock" has the best burgers in the land. Finally, The Mediocre Music Makers, Harley and Annabelle from Erick, OK, just east of the Texas border, join the guys to provide their own brand of fun-filled red neck humor.
Road Reporter Chris Galloway joined Mark on the journey and he joins us in studio to share his commentary on traveling Route 66. As always, the travel news is filled with interesting and educational tidbits you can use. Join Tom, Mark and Chris, The Travel Guys, Sunday at 2pm.
Dawn from the Rock Cafe
Learn more about the fire that destroyed the Rock Cafe and the rebuilding process
Harley and Annabelle - the Mediocre Music Makers
Harley and Annabelle, the Mediocre Music Maker online
Midpoint Cafe
View the Midpoint Cafe online
4Women on the Route
4Women on the Route online
On the Sunday, July 15th, 2012 edition of The Travel Guys… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jc8_Qs_y-xs
This Sunday's show is the first of a two-part series, on one of America's historic highways, Route 66. Have you ever wished you could get in your car, get off the interstate and see the country? You can. That's exactly what Mark and Road Reporter Chris Galloway are doing this week, exploring The Main Street of America.
Mark is live from Route 66 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. On the trip from Chicago, Mark and Chris have been uncovering interesting oddities and attractions along the old highway. From a rabbit who signs autographs to a giant pink elephant that beckons travelers, they have found a rash of interesting people and places.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAX5DuzXtwg
Finally, if you think YOU'VE had a tough time booking award tickets lately, just wait till you hear what Ben had to go through while booking tickets for the London Olympics!
If you're an arm chair traveler or a road warrior, come with us on this "off the beaten track" adventure. Meet the people of Route 66, Sunday at 2pm, on The Travel Guys.
On the Sunday, July 8th, 2012 edition of The Travel Guys… It's old fashioned radio day on Sunday's edition of The Travel Guys. Mark and Tom are opening up the mailbag and the telephones to answer your questions and take your calls. If you have a question you would like to have read on the air, fill out the form below and send it to us. If we answer your question on the air, you'll win a $25 gift card from The Cheesecake Factory Submit Your Questions[contact-form-7 id="1276" title="On-Air Questions"]The guys will tell you all about a special event taking place in Sacramento in September, when Tourism Cares comes to Sacramento to do a little sprucing up in Old Sacramento. If you are a part of the local tourism community, you might like to be a part of it. More details during the show. For more information on Tourism Cares for Sacramento, click here.
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