On the Saturday, January 18th, 2025 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, TSA issues a final rule for REAL ID enforcement - no more extensions they say. Also, is it true American cruise ships continue to stop in foreign ports after the US Government issues warnings about traveling to those destinations? Those stories and more in the Travel News. Our Smarter Traveler segment talks about REAL ID. How do you get one, why do you need it, how hard is it to obtain. Hint: Type REAL ID in your search engine and all will be revealed. May 6 is the deadline date and you will need one (or a passport) to board even a domestic flight. The 100 Days of Wellness in Sonoma County is just the cure for the winter blues. Everything from spa specials to activities for the entire family. We have details. Tourism Cares is the entity that shepherds projects which help tourism destinations in a variety of ways. Find out what Tourism Cares is all about and why it should be on your radar as a traveler.
On the Saturday, January 11th, 2025 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Sacramento gets its first non-stop flight to Alaska this summer, FREE wifi is coming to United and we have an update on the status of landmarks in the face of the southern California fires. Our Smarter Traveler segment features Five Ways to Travel More Responsibly - things like buying local, leaving your destination better than you found it and more. Chris Elliott joins us to talk about pets on planes. It's a subject many are passionate about, on both sides of the issue. Finally, one cruise line is increasing its on board gratuities again, and we thank our listeners for making us the Number One show on KFBK each Saturday.
On the Saturday, January 4th, 2025 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, featured stories include sharing with you the top destinations for dating among travelers, at least according to the app Tinder; and the CDC says illness on board ships is at a 12-year high. In our Smarter Traveler segment - with tongue firmly in cheek, Mark shares the travel information his mid western relatives all wanted to know - if we come to California, and there's an earthquake, how will we ever survive? Hotels, restaurants, attractions....nope, they wanted to talk earthquakes. So here are the survival tips they asked for. The United Kingdom and the European Union have some fun new nuisance fees for travelers in 2025; and if you don’t have a REAL ID and live/travel in these United States, you need to seriously consider getting one soon. Tens of thousands of people found themselves in New Orleans this week, with the big game suddenly moved back a day. So, how do you make hotel reservations, rental cars and airline tickets work on the new schedule? With a LOT of help is the answer. Plus, why are people taking rubber ducks on cruise ships? We'll talk about the latest fad!
On the Saturday, December 28th, 2024 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, the FAA has the results of the Southwest Airlines safety audit, and wildlife is dying out on Catalina island…without any concern from local residents. The Canadian Transportation Agency, which regulates airlines, has a proposal to make airlines more responsible for delays north of the border. They are actually more expansive than EU Rule 261, which protect passengers in the event of long delays or cancellations. If something like that comes to Canada, is it possible protections for U.S. passengers could be coming? Mileage and Mattress runs have been around as Frequent Flyer Program have existed. What are they and exactly why are they top of mind for many road warriors this time of year? Our Odds and Ends bag includes a story on why some Americans are suddenly choosing less expensive hotel accommodations and what that might mean to the travel industry as a whole.