On the Saturday, April 24th, 2010 edition of The Travel Guys… We've got an exciting episode this week as we talk about traveling to Cuba, the Extreme Mammals exhibit at the Academy of Sciences in San Francisco and more! Traveling to Cuba
Steve Richer, Public Affairs representative for the National Tour Ass'n in Washington, DC, updates us on the status of travel to Cuba. There could be some action as soon as next week, according to Richer, which could allow U.S. citizens to return to Cuba as tourists after more than 50 years.
You can learn more about US-Cuba relations by browsing the TheHavanaNote.com blog or LAWG.org for information on the latest developments. Extreme Mammals in San Francisco
We'll discuss the Extreme Mammals exhibit over at the Academy of Sciences in San Francisco. The exhibit looks incredible with a huge variety of our ancestors to explore. You can checkout the Academy of Sciences page by clicking here or go straight to the exhibit's page. Jon Holloway from PackingLight.net
Jon joins us once again from Holloway Travel Outfitters, this time to talk luggage.
On the Sunday, April 11th, 2010 edition of The Travel Guys… Join road reported Clayton Whitehead from Sports Leisure Vacations as he joins us from Madrid, Spain! We'll also get an update on the Big Build over at Sacramento Airport and learn about 1000 places to see before you die. Finally, Mark Hoffmann will report the latest and greatest travel news. Clayton in Spain
Road Reporter Clayton Whitehead joins us from the National Tour Association conference in Madrid, Spain. Clayton will join us shortly after his arrival in Spain to discuss the sites and sounds that comprise Madrid. An Update on The Big Build
Sacramento is getting a brand new terminal, and we have the inside scoop on how it's going, what to expect in the coming months, and when we can look forward to all the construction being completed. 1000 Places to See Before You Die
Patricia Schultz joins us to discuss the 1,000 places you should see before you die. This book is an in-depth laundry list of amazing places for anyone interested in making the most of their time here on earth. From the site: Around the World, continent by continent, here is the best the world has to offer: 1,000 places guaranteed to give travelers the shivers. Sacred ruins, grand hotels, wildlife preserves, hilltop villages, snack shacks, castles, festivals, reefs, restaurants, cathedrals, hidden islands, opera houses, museums, and more. Each entry tells exactly why it's essential to visit. Then come the nuts and bolts: addresses, websites, phone and fax numbers, best times to visit. Stop dreaming and get going.
You can check out the book over at amazon.com or by visiting the website.
On the Sunday, March 28th, 2010 edition of The Travel Guys… Join us as we speak with Rob from Rob on the Road, discover unique travel products with John Holloway and explore the footsteps of Dracula with Steve Unger!
In This Episode
Rob on the Road
Rob joins us from local public television station KVIE to talk about some of the most interesting places right in our backyard! You can visit Rob online at http://www.kvie.org/robontheroad.
John Holloway with Travel Outfitters
John chimes in once again with a few of his favorite travel accessories. Check them out below and listen in as we "demonstrate" them over the airwaves!
Cocoon CoolMax Travel Blanket - An easy to pack, comfortable blanket
Back Relax Foot Rest - A collapsible footrest you can use anytime and anywhere!
First Class Sleeper - The world’s first pillow designed to provide a cushion of comfortable support for the lower back, head and shoulders.
Ozium Air Sanitizer - Cruise ship cabins, rustic smelling, two-hundred year-old bed and breakfasts, hotel rooms, and water closets around the world are often in need of freshening up. Ozium reduces airborne bacteria and eliminates smoke and offensive odors.
You can visit Holloway Travel Outfitters online at www.packinglight.net or in person at 1150 Fulton Ave in Sacramento, CA.
In the Footsteps of Dracula
This Personal Journey and Travel Guide is the first and only book to include:
Pictures and descriptions of every site in England and Romania that is closely related to either Bram Stoker's fictional Count Dracula or his historical counterpart, Prince Vlad Dracula the Impaler. A thorough history based on original research and face-to-face interviews with experts--such as the Man in Black of Whitby, England--of how the novel Dracula came into being, and almost never happened. The true life story of Vlad the Impaler, connecting his lineage for the first time in print to the Brotherhood of the Wolf, which had already survived for two thousand years when Prince Vlad was born in 1431. For those willing to embark on an unforgettable adventure: A Practical Guide to the Dracula Trail, including a complete Sample Itinerary with recommendations for lodging and detailed instructions on traveling to each British or Romanian Dracula-related town or site. Also in the Practical Guide are maps and sections on money; recommended reading; modes of transportation; security and health; internet access, shopping, and cable TV; and alternatives to independent travel.
You can get your very own copy of In the Footsteps of Dracula on amazon.com
Posted Sunday, March 14th, 2010 Arthur and Pauline Frommer were gracious enough to grant an interview with Mark Hoffmann while attending the NYTimes Travel Show. You undoubtedly know Arthur best as the creator of the endlessly useful Frommer's Travel Guides. Join us for this exciting interview as Arthur and Pauline discuss the cheapest travel destinations in America and more!
You can check out Frommer's on the web at www.frommers.com or purchase one of their guides at any local bookstore near you! Learn more about cheap travel with Pauline at www.frommers.com/pauline.