On the Saturday, May 19th, 2018 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, American Airlines is the last of the major airlines to update their policies on animals on board. Miniature horses are in, goats, snakes and insects are out. See the
new policy here. The eruption of a volcano on the Big Island is getting in the way of tourists there for a visit....or is it. Mark's update from the islands says there is no reason to stay away.
How do you avoid the crowds found on many popular vacation spots during the summer? Chris Elliott joins us to talk about how you can arrange your travels to avoid the crush. Chris also talks about a new phenomena, reverse ratings. You rated your Lyft driver or your Airbnb host, now they are turning the tables and rating you. But is the system fair? Can you find out if you have been given a bogus or unfair rating? Do you travel with a device to assist your breathing, like a C-PAP machine? Ed Perkins is with us to give you some tips. Are you a hiker or a biker? Did you know there is a 20-miles trail in the Napa Valley, soon to be double that, with wineries along the route? We have more on the Napa Valley Vine Trail and the Rail Arts District.
On the Sunday, May 13th Mother's Day edition of The Travel Guys... In the Travel News, the
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TSA sets a record for one day gun seizures. The alarming news - 3/4 of them were loaded. Mark explains that for the first time a major airline (Southwest) is actually planning to feed passengers to a flight originating from Sacramento. The new Hawaii service will do just that. It's a major change for our city. Mark explains why it's possible Sacramento's airport could be in for a major boost in service.
Gwen Duncan joins Tom in the Smarter Traveler segment, to talk a little about her recent trip to Bali. Specifically, Gwen shares what she liked and what she was surprised by in the country. She also has some valuable tips for travelers headed to third-world countries that you might find helpful if you are planning such a journey. Glamping is an increasingly popular way to enjoy the outdoors. Best described as "upscale camping," glamping resorts are springing up across the country. Tom and Mark shares some of them with you. Seeing the fall colors of New England has always been a popular travel pastime. Clayton Whitehead is in studio to tell us about his trip this fall to some of New England's most popular leaf-viewing spots. He also talks about how to plan your own fall foliage trip, and why the direction of your travel and choosing multiple destinations is so important for a trip of this type.
On the May 6th edition of The Travel Guys: In The Travel News, McDonald's has created a new restaurant in Chicago which features all of the products served in McDonald's Restaurants around the world,
read about it here. United Airlines is changing the rules for emotional support animals and it's good news for those of us who don't want to share their leg space with a large pooch.
Frontier Airlines has announced they are returning to Sacramento after an absence. In the Smarter Traveler segment, Mark reminds you about the risks of traveling with a low-fare carrier and discusses why you might want to think twice before you buy your ticket. Tom visited with two ladies who operate small group walking tours in Europe and Greece. They sound like wonderful adventures. The Blue Walk is the name of these leisurely walking vacations. Sports Leisure Vacations is the underwriter for The Travel Guys. From time to time we feature their tours, especially when the destinations are popular with all travelers. Scott Angeletti, a national parks expert, talks about his trips to Utah and Oregon, and some of the parks they visit (Crater Lake, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Arches, Canyonlands).
On the Sunday, April 29th, 2018 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Puerto Rico was the winner in the Spring Break sweepstakes, with thousands of visitors pouring onto the island. Probably didn't hurt that room rates were at all-time low prices. There was a major hack into the electronic hotel key system. Does it mean those electronic keys are no longer safe? You get to your hotel late at night and the clerk says they don't have your reservation in the system, even though you have a valid copy. Or the hotel is overbooked and there is no room for you. What do you do next? Mark calls on
an article by Chris Elliott to give you a game plan to get on top of the situation. Recent random shootings have involved restaurants. We share some tips on how to protect yourself while dining out.
GoGo Grandparent is the latest entry into the world of ride-sharing. Instead of working off the touch screen of your smart phone, it's all done with old fashioned PHONE CALLS. The perfect way to get grandma or grandpa a ride when you can't be there personally. The Cumbres & Toltec Railroad runs along the New Mexico/Colorado border. It's often described as the most scenic train ride in our country. Find out if it should be on your bucket list.