On the Sunday, December 11th, 2011 edition of The Travel Guys… This week's edition of the travel guys features both information for the veteran and the casual traveler. Plus, Mark has the "rest of the Alec Baldwin story" in the Travel News, including details you may not have heard anywhere else.
Last week Mark attended the National Tour Association Convention in Las Vegas. He came away with some interesting opinions. You won't want to miss his "rant" on pros and cons of a Las Vegas getaway.
Next, Ed Perkins joins us to report on a story we first mentioned over a year ago. It involves computer chips in credit cards, part of a new system overseas. Now, for the first time, a U.S. card company is getting with the program. Ed tells us who and how important this issue is to the international traveler using credit cards.
Finally, we take you on a "stayacation," less than a day's drive from Sacramento. The Chocolate Festival in March in Ashland, Oregon, is entering its eighth year. It's growing in popularity and is a great early spring season getaway. We have all the details on the festival, with Karolina Wyszynska of the Ashland Springs Hotel (the festival's creator) on hand to tell us all about how you can be a part of it.
On the Sunday, December 4th, 2011 edition of The Travel Guys… We've got a great show in store for you today, so be sure to tune in! First up is Mommy Points, a blog dedicated to collecting points and family travel for free. We've all heard about business travel and vacations on points, but what about gaming the system to visit Grandma? Summer joins us to show the ins and outs, ups and downs of mileage points for families. It's a unique point of view that we're really excited to share with you!
We've got a great show in store for you today, so be sure to tune in! First up is Mommy Points
Next up, we have the cast of "Bingo" live in studio to tell us about the show and regale us with a little entertainment. They put on a spectacular show and we highly recommend you check it out. "Bingo" plays at the Cosmopolitan Cabaret and can be seen anytime up until January 8th. Don't wait too long though, you don't want to miss it!
Finally, we'll be joined once again by Ed Perkins from Smarter Travel to talk about the first US credit card company to embed the chips necessary for using cards overseas. Ed always has a wealth of information to share, so make sure you listen in.
Straight No Chaser 12 Days of Christmas
On the Sunday, November 27th, 2011 edition of The Travel Guys… Yes, that's right folks, it's time for yet another fantastic blend of travel, news and entertainment here on KFBK with the Travel Guys. Today, we'll be adding a little dash of holiday fun as Mark tells us about his recent trip to Indiana, Pennsylvania - hometown of Jimmy Stewart. Aside from the amazing hospitality and great feel, the town puts on quite a Christmas show. We've been exploring holiday destinations for over 30 years now, and this one is truly a treat!
Our special guest this week is Christopher Elliott, consumer advocate for all you travelers out there. Christopher joins us today to talk about hotel ratings and whether or not you should take them at face value. In truth, ratings often aren't what they seem, so be sure to tune in before booking that hotel this season!
Finally, we'll be joined in studio yet again this year by the Sacramento Capitolaires - the barber shop chorus sensation. The Capitolaires put on a great holiday show that we highly recommend you check out this year. They'll be entertaining us with a short sample on-air. We can't wait!
On the Sunday, November 20th, 2011 edition of The Travel Guys… Long time friend of the show Ben Schlappig joins us today to talk about getting the 25,000 points for your first free frequent flyer ticket. One of the most frequent comments we hear from our listeners about frequent flyer programs and gaming the system is how hard it is to get started with that first ticket. We can't wait to share Ben's insights with you!
Long time friend of the show Ben Schlappig
Next, we'll be joined by Will Kayne, captain and historian of the Queen Mary. Will quite possibly knows more about the retired luxury cruise liner than anyone on the planet, and we can't wait to pick his brain. For those of you that don't know, the Queen Mary currently serves as a hotel and restaurant in Long Beach. Staying in the hotel is a truly remarkable experience, so we recommend you check it out!