On the Sunday, September 9th, 2012 edition of The Travel Guys… This week's edition of The Travel Guys features nationally syndicated consumer columnist Christopher Elliott (his column appear in the Sunday Travel section of The Bee) discussing a variety of items of interest to travelers, including where to draw the line when the TSA starts messing with your body and your "stuff."
In our listener TalkBack section, we'll ask you if you think airline passengers are "stupid" for agreeing to pay ridiculous fees, as one European airline executive said this week. Call us and tell us what you think and you might win a $50 ARCO gas card, courtesy of Sports Leisure Vacations.
In the travel news, an update on the killer virus in Yosemite; and we tell you if United Airlines is really number one is award seat availability (as their recent advertisments claim).
Teen Not Allowed to Fly First Class
On the Sunday, September 2nd, 2012 edition of The Travel Guys… If you are a woman who travels alone on occasion (or on a regular basis), today's show has something especially for you. Anne Banas, Executive Editor for SmarterTravel.com joins us to discuss 10 Safety Mistakes Women Shouldn't Make When Traveling Alone. The list ranges from what you wear to how you hail a taxi cab. There are tips for the experienced as well as the occasional leisure traveler.
The travel news highlights a new Pizza Museum in Philadelphia and a new skywalk in the Canadian Rockies. Or maybe not. We have the story.
Plus, you can win ice cream treats for 4 from Cold Stone in our listener talk back portion of the show. Tell us where you ate your most memorable meal while traveling. The three best stories/recommendations will win the ice cream. Wait for the signal to call us at 921-1510 or 800-834-1530.
On the Sunday, August 26th, 2012 edition of The Travel Guys… This week's edition of The Travel Guys features an update from San Francisco. Last week, we told you about a family of barn owls that had "checked in" at the Marriott Hotel at the SF Airport. We followed up on what we thought was one of the coolest stories in a long time and will have an update with Cliff Clark, the General Manager of the hotel. Cliff tells us when the best time is to stop by and see the owls, as the babies are starting to fly.
Richard Lewis of California Musical Theater stops by to crow about the incredibly successful Music Circus season and he has a special announcement about a classic show that is coming to Sacramento next summer as part of the Broadway series.
Mark has some tips on what to do if there "no room at the inn" when you arrive. The hotel sold your room to someone else, now what do you do? Mark has some ideas on how to resolve the situation. Lots of things to make you a smarter traveler and the chance to win a dining gift card by telling us about your favorite travel dining experience. Sunday at 2pm on AM 1530 KFBK and 92.5 FM in Sacramento. Streaming live at www.KFBK.com.
On the Sunday, August 19th, 2012 edition of The Travel Guys… Sunday on The Travel Guys we are joined by consumer reporter Ed Perkins of SmarterTravel.com, who talks about credit cards and car rentals. Will your card save you a ton of money? How do you avoid those high pressure car rental salespeople? Ed has some hints.
We are visited by a special lady, with a special mission. Carol Van Bruggen is the driving force behind the Africa Hope Fund. It is the result of falling in love with the people and the land on her first visit a dozen years ago. Carol tells us about the charity, its mission and about a special fund raiser coming up here in Sacramento next month, Safari on the River.
Finally, Mark walks us through catalog season at Sports Leisure Vacations, and gives his following a look at what will be in the pages of the new catalog when it premieres next Saturday at Tour Preview Day