On the Sunday, October 14th, 2012 edition of The Travel Guys… This week on The Travel Guys, Tom and Mark answer your questions from the mailbag. Everything from holiday travel to the lack of discounted tickets to/from Sacramento gets Mark's attention.
There's a gathering of the frequent flyer clan this weekend in Chicago. Hundreds of mileage and mattress-run geeks are assembled to share their secrets and The Travel Guys are there. Ben Schlappig, our veteran mileage-runner, joins us for a preview of the mileage-guru event, and Mark has a live report from Chicago.
Next week, Virgin Airlines pilot Henry Biernake joins us live in studio. Henry's visits are always informative, and if you have a question for him, use the form below to submit it in advance (if we read your question on the air, you'll win a $25 gift card).
Two weeks from Sunday, we'll connect you to many of the experts Mark is spending the weekend with in Chicago, to make you a smarter traveler when it comes to booking award tickets and hotels, picking a credit card, getting a refund and more. Meet the experts and learn the tricks of the travel game.
Making you a smarter traveler, and an hour a week is all we ask. See you Sunday at 2, or catch the podcast, posted each Tuesday.
On the Sunday, October 7th, 2012 edition of The Travel Guys… This week's edition of The Travel Guys features an update on a new and common internet appeal from "stranded" traveling friends...except they might not be stranded. Mark and Tom have the details.
In August, we had an interview featuring Anne Banas from smartertravel.com. Anne shared tips to help female travelers feel safe. We received so many notes from listeners asking if we would play it again, we are doing just that this Sunday
Mark also takes you to one of his favorite destinations, the Oregon Coast, specifically to the oceanfront village of Lincoln City. Known for its glass blowing studios and beautiful beaches, this is one of the most affordable destinations on the Pacific Coast.
Scandal at the Miami Airport is in the news and the complete story is below, along with other tips to keep you an informed and smarter traveler. Sunday at 2 on The Travel Guys.
On the Sunday, September 30th, 2012 edition of The Travel Guys… This week on The Travel Guys, Steve LaRosa joins us for a second week in a row, this time to tell us about activities in the Amador County Wine Country. It's "crush" time for wineries and a particularly good time to visit.
This week on The Travel Guys, Steve LaRosa joins us for a second week in a row
Amador Wine Country Drytown Cellars Susan's Place - Wine, Bar and Eatery Amador Vintners
Two weeks ago, we told you about "Trip Trotting," a way to meet local people and make new friends while traveling. We didn't have time for the interview then, so we'll introduce you to www.triptrotting.com this Sunday on the show.
Our entertainment segment features Prelude to the Season, an annual event which kicks off the cultural arts and theater season in our area. Michelle Alexander, of the Arts and Business Council, will tell you how you can get tickets for this special entertainment-filled luncheon, slated for October 12th.
On the Sunday, September 23rd, 2012 edition of The Travel Guys… This week on The Travel Guys, Ed Perkins tells you how to avoid bonus resort fees at hotels and how not to enrich cruise lines' bottom lines with your spending on board ship. Great information to make you a smarter traveler.
Steve LaRosa, Sacramento's Man About Town, has some great ideas for things to do that aren't far away and won't cost a fortune. Rocklin, Penryn and Loomis anyone?
Over the past couple of weeks, Mark has been discussing the level of service from TSA officers at Sacramento International Airport and he has an update on that situation and a developing story that seems to indicate our brand new airport is costing us air service. An update at 2:40.
Finally, our entertainment segment features a new guest, the Sacramento Theatre Company. Starting with "The Miracle Worker" in two weeks, STC has a terrific line-up for the coming season and you'll hear all about it. Support the local arts community, see a live theatrical performance this week!