On the Sunday, December 4th, 2011 edition of The Travel Guys… We've got a great show in store for you today, so be sure to tune in! First up is Mommy Points, a blog dedicated to collecting points and family travel for free. We've all heard about business travel and vacations on points, but what about gaming the system to visit Grandma? Summer joins us to show the ins and outs, ups and downs of mileage points for families. It's a unique point of view that we're really excited to share with you!
We've got a great show in store for you today, so be sure to tune in! First up is Mommy Points
Next up, we have the cast of "Bingo" live in studio to tell us about the show and regale us with a little entertainment. They put on a spectacular show and we highly recommend you check it out. "Bingo" plays at the Cosmopolitan Cabaret and can be seen anytime up until January 8th. Don't wait too long though, you don't want to miss it!
Finally, we'll be joined once again by Ed Perkins from Smarter Travel to talk about the first US credit card company to embed the chips necessary for using cards overseas. Ed always has a wealth of information to share, so make sure you listen in.
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On the Sunday, November 27th, 2011 edition of The Travel Guys… Yes, that's right folks, it's time for yet another fantastic blend of travel, news and entertainment here on KFBK with the Travel Guys. Today, we'll be adding a little dash of holiday fun as Mark tells us about his recent trip to Indiana, Pennsylvania - hometown of Jimmy Stewart. Aside from the amazing hospitality and great feel, the town puts on quite a Christmas show. We've been exploring holiday destinations for over 30 years now, and this one is truly a treat!
Our special guest this week is Christopher Elliott, consumer advocate for all you travelers out there. Christopher joins us today to talk about hotel ratings and whether or not you should take them at face value. In truth, ratings often aren't what they seem, so be sure to tune in before booking that hotel this season!
Finally, we'll be joined in studio yet again this year by the Sacramento Capitolaires - the barber shop chorus sensation. The Capitolaires put on a great holiday show that we highly recommend you check out this year. They'll be entertaining us with a short sample on-air. We can't wait!
On the Sunday, November 20th, 2011 edition of The Travel Guys… Long time friend of the show Ben Schlappig joins us today to talk about getting the 25,000 points for your first free frequent flyer ticket. One of the most frequent comments we hear from our listeners about frequent flyer programs and gaming the system is how hard it is to get started with that first ticket. We can't wait to share Ben's insights with you!
Long time friend of the show Ben Schlappig
Next, we'll be joined by Will Kayne, captain and historian of the Queen Mary. Will quite possibly knows more about the retired luxury cruise liner than anyone on the planet, and we can't wait to pick his brain. For those of you that don't know, the Queen Mary currently serves as a hotel and restaurant in Long Beach. Staying in the hotel is a truly remarkable experience, so we recommend you check it out!
On the Saturday, November 12th, 2011 edition of The Travel Guys… First up on this week's episode of The Travel Guys is a guest appearance from Grannies on Safari! Regina and Pat, two best friends with a shared passion for travel, culture and connecting with people join us to discuss a few of their latest adventures. These "grannies" are absolutely hilarious and have quite a few stories to share, we certainly hope you'll join us for the interview.
Next up is Rick Ingersoll, frugal travel expert and blogger over at www.frugaltravelguy.com. Long time listeners already know that Mark is a big proponent of airline point programs and gaming the system for deals and upgrades. It's true that there is a whole world of free flights, first class upgrades and extra service waiting for those willing to take the lumps and bumps that come along with playing the game. Some things we don't often stop to consider, however, are the consequences to opening several credit cards, spending money for points and taking cross country flights for the purpose of gaining points (These "mileage runs," as they're called, often include multiple stops, long flights and nights in airports). Rick joins us today to discuss not only how you can find the best deals and game the system, but also whether or not you even should. This is an excellent interview for anyone out there hoping to be a smarter traveler but not sure how to get started.
Finally, we'll check in with Mark as he ends yet another sprint of cross country (and even cross ocean) trips. He's sure to have more than a few stories to share!
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