On the Sunday, May 29th, 2011 edition of The Travel Guys… Just another day in the office here at The Travel Guys! We'll begin with a quick trip down to New Zealand and return for some tips on how to travel with pets. Plus, ever wondered just what's going on inside the cockpit during flight? So have we, and we've tracked down just the guy to tell us. We hope you'll join us for another exciting episode as we do our best to make you a smarter traveler!
Special Guests
After the Travel News, the guys are joined by Corey Marshall from Anderson Vacations. Corey's company specializes in New Zealand, in part because Corey met his wife there (and who wouldn't prefer to spend your North American Winters in New Zealand). He last joined us to report on the earthquake in Christchurch a few months ago. Sunday, he's with us to regale listeners with the wonders of New Zealand. Sports Leisure Vacations will offer Corey's New Zealand package on a departure next February. Click here for information on the trip.
Next up is Henry Biernacki. Henry is a pilot for Virgin America Airlines and we've asked him on the air to give you a bit of a look behind the scenes in the cockpit. Henry is a published author, who has had an opportunity to travel the planet and discover some of the wonders of the world. He's a pretty unique guy, and we hope he'll be a regular on the show. Be listening at 2:35 for a fascinating, extended interview.
Finally, a feature that some will find very informative. We want you to Be a Smarter Traveler. To do so, we'll be featuring a special section on traveling with your pets. Expect to learn some important tips for traveling with your beloved animals.
On the Saturday, May 21st, 2011 edition of The Travel Guys… The Travel and Entertainment Guys have a very busy show for you Sunday. In the Travel News, New York City is cracking down on illegal hotels and Mark has the scoop.
Special Guests
Kelly Brothers of KCRA-TV and KFBK, stops by to tell us about an exciting new trip to Chicago to see the Cubs at Wrigley Field and the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame in their home opener in South Bend. Kelly has all the details.
Our guests include Consumer Reporter Ed Perkins, who will make you a Smarter Cruise Traveler with his information on the "all you can drink" packages on board ship. Are they ever a good deal? What deals can be found on board a cruise ship? Ed wrote a great article on the subject over at smartertravel.com.
Local News
Highway 50 to Lake Tahoe is closed for repairs on the rock wall over Echo Summit. We'll have a live update on the progress of the project. You can also learn more at www.way2tahoe.com and by visiting their facebook page at facebook.com/way2tahoe.
Entertainment
Want to enjoy the arts, concerts, sporting events and the like, but not pay full price for your tickets? You'll want to listen to the segment about Goldstar, the discount on line ticket service that offers tickets to events right here in Sacramento and around the region.
Finally, our entertainment segment is highlighted by guests from the annual Sacramento Jazz Festival and Jubilee, who are bringing free tickets to Sacramento's biggest event. Be sure to tune in for your chance to win!
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For the complete 2011 Travelers' Choice Destinations lists, sponsored by Audi, go to www.tripadvisor.com/TCDestinations. Travelers' Choice Destinations awards honor top travel spots worldwide based on millions of opinions from TripAdvisor travelers. Award winners were determined based on a combination of travelers' favorite places and overall destination popularity.
On the Sunday, May 15th, 2011 edition of The Travel Guys… Tom and Mark are joined by Road Reporter and Tour Guy Clayton Whitehead. Our "What's Your Favorite Hotel or Hotel Chain" continues, with free Ice Cream from Cold Stone to some of the lucky participants. Be ready to hit the telephones, or e-mail in your answer to be eligible to win.
What is YOUR Favorite Hotel Chain? Enter for your chance to win!
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Mark updates the travel news as only he can, and a roundtable discussion includes some of the destinations Mark and Clayton have visited lately, Mark has reviews on two of Broadway's hottest new shows ("Sister Act" and "The Book of Mormon") and you'll even learn a little about the biggest annual events for train and highway lovers in the country.
Finally, the Sacramento Opera has struggled like many local arts groups. But they have a plan and you'll about how opera continues in Sacramento during our entertainment segment. The Travel Guys, Sunday at 2pm, with FREE ice cream. Remember, an hour a week is all we ask.
On the Saturday, May 7th, 2011 edition of The Travel Guys… Welcome to another exciting week here at the Travel Guys! This week we'll be taking callers all hour long to talk about their favorite/least favorite hotel chains. Also joining us is Ben Schlappig. You may remember Ben from a few of his previous visits, where he regaled us with his more interesting travel stories and gave us a glimpse into his life as a "mileage runner." Today, Ben's checking in to discuss the new rules regarding bumped travelers and what they'll mean for anyone looking to beat the system.
As you all know, this week is all about the moms! As such, we'll be giving away Coldstone Ice Cream certificates all hour and two $50 dining certificates to California Fats and Rudy's Hideaway; both California institutions. All you need to do to win is call in and correctly answer trivia questions! One right answer gets you an ice cream certificate, two gets you the dining certificate! A third gift card will be given out to one lucky online voter. To win, all you need to do is fill in the form below!
What's YOUR Favorite Hotel Chain?
Thanks for all your submissions! This contest is now over. Tune in next week for another chance to win!All guesses submitted by 2:30pm on Sunday, May 8th are eligible for the $50 dining certificate drawing. One certificate will be awarded to an on line voter. You may only vote/comment once and must leave your e-mail address to win the prize. No e-mail addresses will be shared and you will not be added to any lists unless you have indicated you wish to be. Thank you for participating in The Travel Guys.