On the Sunday, October 23rd, 2011 edition of The Travel Guys… Calaveras county is located in the foothills of the Sierra mountains midway between Sacramento and Yosemite. The area is known for picturesque historic gold mining towns, fantastic wineries and eclectic art galleries. If you haven't done so already, we highly recommend you pay them a visit! Our guest today, Suki Tutthill, issuing her extensive knowledge of the area to provide spectacular mini-vacations that are really something special. You can learn more about Suki and her offerings at calaverasconcierge.com.
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Marriott Hotel Workers Quits with an Entire Marching Band
On the Sunday, October 16th, 2011 edition of The Travel Guys… Join The Travel Guys for a roundtable discussion Sunday. Road Reporter Clayton Whitehead is on hand to share his experiences escorting groups to the Kentucky Derby, a venue to which he returns next May. If you've ever dreamed of attending "The Run for the Roses," don't miss Clayton's descriptions of the event on Sunday's show.
We'll also get off into hotel world during our discussion. What makes a good hotel? Is it the sheets or the service? The food or the amenities in the room? Do you just want peace and quiet or the best price? What makes the perfect hotel accommodation? We'll have Cold Stone Ice Cream certificates for those who call in and participate in the discussion.
Finally, local arts groups are all struggling to get through the soft patch in the economy. We'll have a special guest in studio Sunday to tell you about a local choral group that has revived itself and is singing on. All that and more, Sunday, on The Travel Guys...
On the Sunday, October 9th, 2011 edition of The Travel Guys… Here's your chance to win one of two $50 gas cards, simply by guessing the Top Travel Destinations of 2011! Guesses can be made by calling in to the studio OR by filling out the form below before or during the show. One guess per person is allowed, so make it a good one! Your guess can be an attraction, destination, event or show! Winners will be selected on-air, so be sure to tune in to find out if you're a winner! Scroll down to submit your guess!
Also joining us in-studio this week is Lisa of the Origins of Sacramento Walking Tour! The tour explores the very beginnings of Sacramento, from Sutter’s colony Nueva Helvecia to the Fabulous Forties, with tastings of the best dishes the immigrants brought with them. You’ll learn about how the many diverse groups forged our great city and created its agricultural dominance. Participants enjoy a 3 hour, 2.5 mile flat walking route past historical national landmarks, gorgeous mission style churches and famed architecture throughout period neighborhoods. Liberally sprinkled among these sites are ethnic eateries that echo the region’s diversity.
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On the Sunday, October 2nd, 2011 edition of The Travel Guys… Help us out!
Bruno Serato, owner Anaheim White House Restaurant, serves free nightly meals to local homeless motel kids (over 300,000 to date!) under the non-profit name of Caterina's Club in honor of his 87 yr old Mamma in Italy. He is also committed to moving one family per month from a motel into an apartment! Caterina's Club will win $250,000.00 to serve more motel kids if Bruno is voted "Hero of the Year". You can vote UP TO 10 TIMES A DAY UNTIL DEC 7th! to help this cause. “CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute,” will air on CNN on December 11, 2011 at 5 p.m. (PST). Click here to vote!
Sunday's Show
United and Continental Mileage Plans merge - And Guess what, It's Not Good News for Most Frequent Flyers....
The long awaited merging of United and Continental's frequent flyer plans have been announced. The news is not particularly good. Lots of PR fluff, but some serious benefits have been lost. If you are a frequent United or Continental flyer, you'll want to join us this weekend, as we decide who wins the latest round of "Frequent Flyer Wars." Consumer Reporter Ed Perkins joins Mileage Pro Ben Schlappig and Road Reporter Kevin Murphy as we disect the new plan point by point.
In our entertainment segment, the Sacramento Arts and Business Council is about to unveil "Prelude to the Season," the kickoff of the cultural arts season in the Sacramento region. We'll tell you how you can get tickets to this exclusive event, Friday, October 14th, at the Doubletree Hotel.