On the Sunday, May 1st, 2011 edition of The Travel Guys… Executive Producer Richard Lewis of the California Music Theater, which includes the iconic Music Circus joins Mark live in-studio to take your phone calls, talk about the upcoming music circus schedule and the financial challenges that California Music Theater is facing. It promises to be an honest and lively discussion. You are STRONGLY encouraged to forward a question for Richard by filling out the form below and emailing it to us before or during the show or calling us live at 916-921-1530.
Also joining us will be David Toll, with Nevada Tourism. David and Mark talk about a new threat to Virginia City, Nevada's unique historical landmark.
On the Sunday, April 24th, 2011 edition of The Travel Guys… Sunday afternoon with The Travel (and Entertainment) Guys this week will have a special Easter touch. Wayne Setness from Setness Tours in Stockton joins us to share his recent visit to the Holy Lands. From Bethlehem to Jerusalem, Wayne tells us why this is such an exciting destination. Wayne even has a great story about the area where Christ was crucified that you'll find most interesting.
Sunday afternoon with The Travel (and Entertainment) Guys this week will have a special Easter touch. Wayne Setness from Setness ToursEd Perkins, our Consumer Reporter, checks in with a full slate. Besides helping you avoid a variety of common travel scams, Ed has an important update regarding the issue of using your credit cards overseas. (On previous shows, we have discussed how the rest of the world is going to a "chip" system for credit cards, while the US has remained on the "magnetic strip.") Be sure to check out Ed's columns at www.smartertravel.com.
In the Travel News, Mark has the rundown on the news rules announced by the Department of Transportation this week regarding air travel. They are about as consumer friendly a group of regulations as you will ever find. Mark explains why these new rules will help travelers, despite the protests of the airlines.
In the entertainemnt segment of the program, Tom and Mark are joined by JonnyJ. Jonny is a modern day road warrior, roaming the countryside on his bike, creating interesting videos of the spots other people overlook. You'll want to check out his stuff on his Facebook page, at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Oddball-Traveller/118982404806436 .
Holloway Travel Outfitters
Join us for a trip inside our absolute favorite travel store: Holloway Travel Outfitters.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=618ZfJIoFHw
Check them out for all your travel needs!
On the Sunday, April 17th, 2011 edition of The Travel Guys… Some of you may remember Gail Levario from her previous appearance on the show. Today, she'll be joining us once again to discuss all things TSA here in Sacramento and around the country. Originally, we had planned to have Gail field calls from our listeners and answer your questions directly. Unfortunately, that's no longer possible. Instead, we'll be asking Gail all the questions sent in before and during the show. To ask a question of your own, simply head to our contact page and fill out the form. Next, we'll have Jonathan Williams, co-founder of Capital Stage, joining us in studio!
On the Sunday, April 10th, 2011 edition of The Travel Guys… We welcome Becky Repp of American Road Magazine. One of Mark's favorite classic highway journals, this quarterly magazine offers interesting articles on America's highways and the people and places along them. Becky talks about the current edition of the magazine, Dinosaur Drive!
In the Travel News, Mark will tell you the most expensive cities to stay in these United States, according to hotels.com; and have some important information for members of the United or Continental Frequent Flyer programs, from our friend Ed Perkins. During the second half of the hour, expert Airline Mileage Runner Ben Schlappig shares some of his secrets on how to get bumped, or what to do when you get bumped without your permission. Ben knows the angles and his tips are always interesting. You can read more from Ben at boardingarea.com
American Road Magazine
As an avid road warrior, Mark has been a big-time fan of American Road Magazine for a long time now. The magazine features excellent stories from America's tw0-lane roadways. Whether it's an interesting story from a local or an awe inspiring attraction, you're sure to find it in this quarterly magazine! Check them out at www.americanroadmagazine.com