On the Sunday, February 12th, 2012 edition of The Travel Guys… Do You Have a Travel Question?
It's the Travel Guys first-ever "Ask The Expert(s)" program this Sunday. You ask the questions, we provide the answers. Those who are judged to ask the best questions by our panel of judges will receive their choice of a $25 Chili's Restaurant Dining Gift Card, or two tickets to see "Forbidden Broadway" at the Cosmopolitan Cabaret downtown.
We'll take your calls after the opening news segment. Michael Downer of the Sports Leisure Vacations staff will be in studio to assist Mark and Tom with anything you might ask. Have a question about airport security, traveling with small children or elderly parents? We'll get the answers. Want to know when is the best time to buy an airline ticket? How to get that elusive 25,000 mile airline ticket with your frequent flyer miles?
We'll take calls starting at 2:15pm. Or, you can ask your question right now, just fill out the form below, click and send it in. We'll get it immediately. If your question is read on the air, you'll be eligible to win one of the prizes.
Contact form removed after the show! You can still ask us questions anytime you like over on our contact page. Join us next Sunday at 2pm Pacific!Coming up on The Travel Guys...
On Sunday, March 4, we make our annual visit to one of the biggest travel events in North America, the New York Times Travel Show. Marks on the floor in search of the most interesting guests - offering unusual travel products and exciting destinations.
Be sure to register for our 2nd Mystery Spot Contest, coming in March. The Grand Prize will be your choice of spectacular vacation packages to places like New York City, Hawaii or even the dream vacation of your choice. Click here to register and receive bonus clues and prizes opportunities.
On the Sunday, February 5th, 2012 edition of The Travel Guys… This week's episode of The Travel Guys gives you some great ideas on things to do right here in northern California. Calaveras County is just a short drive from Sacramento, in the Sierra foothills. Known internationally for the annual Jumping Frog Jubilee, there's way more in Calaveras than just frogs. From the quaint town of Murphy's to the Sequoia Trees in Calaveras Big Trees State Park
Speaking of adventures, did you know there's a wildlife park at Point Arena where you can tour or even spend the night? You won't want to miss this fascinating interview. Mark has the travel news, including a story about a cat loose on a plane, and there's always something different,, entertaining and interesting found on the show.
Coming up next week, our first-ever "Ask the Expert" program. Call in (or e-mail) your questions for our crack team of experts. The best questions (including ones sent in on line ahead of the show) will win prizes. On March 4th, it's our annual New York Times Travel Show extravaganza. The Travel Guys, an hour a week is all we ask....
On the Friday, January 27th, 2012 edition of The Travel Guys… The Travel Guys are giving away the farm Sunday. Well, maybe not the farm, but just about everything else. We'll ask your input on a variety of travel-based questions in exchange for prizes - everything from ice cream to show tickets to gift certificates. Be sure and tune in Sunday at 2pm for your chance to win.
Next, we'll be joined in studio by Alan Humason, Executive Director of the Yolo County Visitors Bureau. Our neighbors on the west side of the river have a surprising number of neat things to see and do close to home, without spending a lot of money. Alan will update us.
Doug Hosner, from the Gallo Center for the Arts joins us to talk about one of the central valley's finest entertainment venues. Mark discovered it recently and thinks it's really a hidden gem in the valley.
Be sure and tune to win Sunday at 2pm with Tom and Mark.
On the Sunday, January 22nd, 2012 edition of The Travel Guys… Today on The Travel Guys we're joined by frequent guest Ben Schlappig, our go-to guy for award travel and mileage questions. A listener recently came to us with a few questions regarding getting to the Olympics on points. Ben's here today to help us out. For more help from Ben, you can visit him at pointspros.com, where he helps his customers make the most of their airline miles.
Next up we're joined by Bart from the California Academy of Sciences to talk about their newest exhibit - Animal Attraction. The exhibit gives you a unique look at some of the more unusual mating practices in the animal kingdom. The exhibits web page starts with "from mate munching bugs to leaping fish"....well they have OUR attention!
Finally we'll spend some time introducing you to Blazing Saddles - a great bike tour company offering excellent experiences in the San Francisco area. Check them out online for more information!