Posted Sunday, August 23rd, 2015 The islands of Hawaii are a popular vacation destination for travelers from California. Recently, Mark made a trip to the islands of Kauai and Oahu, to plan an upcoming Sports Leisure Vacations trip. In the course of his travels, with staffer/Travel Guys Reporter Chris Galloway, they discovered a host of wonderful new and different attractions in the islands. Chris even made a side trip to the island of Molokai, to visit the former leper colony at Kalaupapa. If you are planning a trip to Hawaii anytime soon, you are bound to get some great ideas for things to do. Things a bit out of the ordinary.
Burning Man is an annual event in the Nevada desert. This year's event will be attended by 70,000 and when it's over, you won't know they were there. Hear the fascinating story of this unique gathering from someone who attends every year, and listen as she shares how Burning Man has made her life just a bit different.
In the Travel News we answer the question, will Air B-N-B be the death of hostels around the country/world? We've also got the updated fall promotions from Starwood Hotels and National Car Rental.
On the Saturday, August 15th, 2015 edition of The Travel Guys… When you needed a new passport, or to renew your current one, where did you go? Google "passports" and take it from there? Did you know you can apply for a passport at Sacramento's main library? And that you can do in on selected evenings and on Sundays? We have all the details.
In one of our entertainment segments, Tom and Steve LaRosa have an interview with Richie Furay, who will be appearing at Harlow's this Friday, August 21st. He was one of the founding members of Buffalo Springfield, the band that also included Stephen Stills and Neil Young. Richie then went on to form the seminal country rock band, Poco with Jim Messina. It's a fascinating bit of rock and roll history.
Cincinnati has one of the country's best Oktoberfest celebrations, and we talk a little about some of the crazy events that are part of the fun in our Saved The Best For Last segment. During the weekend of Oktoberfest, Downtown Cincinnati is transformed into a colorful Bavarian village as the event features more than 90 booths serving up authentic German food, beer, wine, soft drinks and souvenirs. Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati also features authentic German entertainment on eight stages and is home to the World Brat Eating Championship, the World’s Largest Chicken Dance, the Running of the Wieners, the Gemuetlichkeit Games, the Stein Hoist Championship, and the Tug of War Tournament.
On the Sunday, August 9th, 2015 edition of The Travel Guys… This week’s edition of The Travel Guys features a visit to West Virginia. Fall is just around the corner, and West Virginia has some of the best fall colors to be found anywhere. But most of the country doesn’t know about West Virginia. What are Californians missing out on in West Virginia? Fascinating history, like the real-life Hatfields and McCoys; luxurious accommodations like the magnificent Greenbrier Resort; and at this time of the year, some of the best leaf peeper viewing in the country!
Bill Richardson, a professor at the University of West Virginia is our guest. Bill is an expert on the real life Hatfields and McCoys and will share some of the unique history of the region. Think a trip to West Virginia would be fun? Sports Leisure Vacations offers a tour in October, and you can learn more about it here.
We have a follow up on a lost luggage story we shared with you a couple of weeks ago, and it has a happy ending! In the travel news, there is currently a solid sale on air fares in progress, and Allegiant Airlines is adding to their recent string of airborne emergencies. Is the budget carriers cost-cutting getting in the way of passenger safety in the skies?
On the Monday, August 3rd, 2015 edition of The Travel Guys… Steve LaRosa finishes up the second part of his Rock & Roll Pilgrimage to LA/Hollywood. Last week we heard about the foodie stops, this week it's the "attractions." Places like Venice Beach, the Groundlings Improv Comedy Club, the Grammy Museum, the Beach Boys Monument and many more. It's a trip down Memory Lane you won't want to miss. Steve LaRosa finishes up the second part of his Rock & Roll Pilgrimage to LA/Hollywood. Last week we heard about the foodie stops, this week it's the "attractions." Places like Venice Beach, the Groundlings Improv Comedy Club, the Grammy Museum, the Beach Boys Monument and many more. It's a trip down Memory Lane you won't want to miss. Steve LaRosa finishes up the second part of his Rock & Roll Pilgrimage to LA/Hollywood. Last week we heard about the foodie stops, this week it's the "attractions." Places like Venice Beach, the Groundlings Improv Comedy Club, the Grammy Museum, the Beach Boys Monument and many more. It's a trip down Memory Lane you won't want to miss. Steve LaRosa finishes up the second part of his Rock & Roll Pilgrimage to LA/Hollywood. Last week we heard about the foodie stops, this week it's the "attractions." Places like Venice Beach, the Groundlings Improv Comedy Club, the Grammy Museum, the Beach Boys Monument and many more. It's a trip down Memory Lane you won't want to miss.
Bill Graham Images from Skirball Center Exhibit
In the travel news, Mark has details on an Allegiant Airlines (they serve Stockton) from Las Vegas to Fargo that had to make an emergency landing because they were running out of fuel. Alarming? We think so. American Airlines has altered one of their same-day-flight-changes policies and we tell you which nationality of guests are the most demanding at hotels.
Gwen Duncan has a passport update, reminding you to check the expiration day before you even book your travel. There's an important reason why. See you Sunday at 3pm on The Travel Guys.