On the Sunday, June 23rd, 2019 edition of The Travel Guys… In The Travel News, Hawaii is cracking down on vacation rentals. The rentals have caused an already tight housing situation, particularly on Oahu, to get much worse, both in terms of availability and cost of housing for local residents. TSA is disappointed in the number of people enrolled in Pre-Check, and they are studying an idea that might allow people to pay for the service in installments (currently it's $85 for 5 years), or to get a "trial" at a reduced cost to promote the "get through security faster" service. Mark says it's the best $85 he's ever spent. Today's Smarter Traveler tips include tips for checking out/doing business with Tour Operators (pay by credit card, check out on line reviews in more than one place, check with the Attorney General's office in the company's home state for any violations or issues with refunds, etc.). Hawaii is limiting vacation rentals to help locals and we tell you why you shouldn't take things out of the hotel mini-bar to put your things inside. Steve LaRosa offers the first of a two-part travel guide to New Mexico. The first part highlights Albuquerque and Taos. We talk to hurricane survivor Paul Fling about his experience with a hurricane in Hawaii and get his tips for what to do before, during and after if you find yourself in the eye of the storm. And we have an update on a special LGBT Pride Month play being presented on Sunday, June 30th at the Cordova Arts Center. One show only, at 6:30pm.
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On the Sunday, June 16th, 2019 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, a recent move by Booking.com may have an impact on the future of resort fees; and Rome has had it with tourists who can’t behave. In our Smarter Traveler segment, Mark once again emphasizes the need to book early and allow plenty of time when you are traveling, particularly if you are utilizing the airport(s). Chris Elliott joins us to talk about the rise in fake reviews, particularly for hotels and attractions in the world of travel. Chris offers his wisdom on the situation. Connect with consumer advocacy at
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Code shares. What do they mean to the traveler. What the heck are they? How would you know if your airline is “code sharing"? Gwen Duncan sorts it out for us.
On the Sunday, June 9th, 2019 edition of The Travel Guys… On the Sunday, June 9th edition of The Travel Guys...
In the Travel News, we tell you how to find out how clean your cruise ship is, and travel to Cuba is being impacted by political maneuvering. Effective immediately, cruise ships will no longer be able to call at Cuban ports. We have details. In our Smarter Traveler segment, Tom talks to Cal Fire about safety tips for your camping trips this summer. Some really solid information on how to stay safe and not contribute to the start of a deadly wildfire. Sports Leisure Vacations, the underwriter for our show, celebrates 40 years in the tour business this weekend. Clayton Whitehead joins Mark and Tom to tell how a small company became successful against long odds. Hurricane season officially began June 1st. If you are traveling to the southwest United States between now and October 1st, we have some important important information to share.
On the Sunday, June 2nd, 2019 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, the signs are everywhere. TSA officers have been reassigned. Summer flying crowds are expected to break records. You must rethink your airport experience. Allow a little more time. And have a plan B. Employees at the world renowned Louvre Museum in France went on strike to protest overcrowding and a lack of staff. We offer a replay of our interview with Cynthia Nichol, Sacramento County Director of Airports. The informative conversation originally aired on Easter Sunday.