On the Friday, January 27th, 2012 edition of The Travel Guys… The Travel Guys are giving away the farm Sunday. Well, maybe not the farm, but just about everything else. We'll ask your input on a variety of travel-based questions in exchange for prizes - everything from ice cream to show tickets to gift certificates. Be sure and tune in Sunday at 2pm for your chance to win.
Next, we'll be joined in studio by Alan Humason, Executive Director of the Yolo County Visitors Bureau. Our neighbors on the west side of the river have a surprising number of neat things to see and do close to home, without spending a lot of money. Alan will update us.
Doug Hosner, from the Gallo Center for the Arts joins us to talk about one of the central valley's finest entertainment venues. Mark discovered it recently and thinks it's really a hidden gem in the valley.
Be sure and tune to win Sunday at 2pm with Tom and Mark.
On the Sunday, January 22nd, 2012 edition of The Travel Guys… Today on The Travel Guys we're joined by frequent guest Ben Schlappig, our go-to guy for award travel and mileage questions. A listener recently came to us with a few questions regarding getting to the Olympics on points. Ben's here today to help us out. For more help from Ben, you can visit him at pointspros.com, where he helps his customers make the most of their airline miles.
Next up we're joined by Bart from the California Academy of Sciences to talk about their newest exhibit - Animal Attraction. The exhibit gives you a unique look at some of the more unusual mating practices in the animal kingdom. The exhibits web page starts with "from mate munching bugs to leaping fish"....well they have OUR attention!
Finally we'll spend some time introducing you to Blazing Saddles - a great bike tour company offering excellent experiences in the San Francisco area. Check them out online for more information!
On the Sunday, January 15th, 2012 edition of The Travel Guys… Join Tom and Mark Sunday as they offer a plethora of information to make you a smarter traveler. After the news, we are joined by Consumer Reporter Ed Perkins. Ed has a full plate, as we talk about new travel apps for your smart phones, the latest travel scams to avoid in the New Year and why the possible merger of Delta and American airlines would be terrible news for travelers. Ed's one of the best in the business and he'll make you a smarter traveler.
Our call-in segment asks a couple of important travel questions - What's most important to you when it comes to flying? Good service, the lowest fare, the best seat, a frequent flyer program? We want to hear from you. Two lucky callers with the most to contribute will win $25 gift cards from Chili's Restaurants. We may even have a guest from the magical world of Disney.
Later, we are joined by Matt Knowles, of Sea Escape Travel stops by to talk about a visit to Australia. Matt has ideas for the regular spots and some terrific "off-the-beaten-track" tidbits that will interest those who have been to Australia previously, or have a trip planned. Explore "The Land Down Under" with us. Sunday, on The Travel Guys.
Wunderland in Five Minutes
On the Sunday, January 8th, 2012 edition of The Travel Guys… Sunday's Travel Guys show has a unique slant. Two years ago, an Air France flight mysteriously disappeared over the Atlantic on its way to Paris. After a lengthy search, the black boxes from the plane were located on the ocean floor.
Now, with the help of Jeff Wise, we have the rest of the story. We are joined in studio Sunday by our friend Henry Biernacki. Henry is a regular guest and also flies for Virgin America Airlines.
One of the topics Henry previously addressed with us was his concern that pilots were being encouraged to use auto pilot frequently in the skies. It appears that approach may have contributed to the Air France disaster. We'll get Henry's insight, and also talk about his world travels by backpack.
Many Sacramento restaurants are participating in a special promotion this month. You can get a wonderful dinner at a great price. We'll have all the details.
Hard news stories, adventure and ideas for local outings - All Sunday with Mark and Tom.
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