On the Saturday, May 7th, 2011 edition of The Travel Guys… Welcome to another exciting week here at the Travel Guys! This week we'll be taking callers all hour long to talk about their favorite/least favorite hotel chains. Also joining us is Ben Schlappig. You may remember Ben from a few of his previous visits, where he regaled us with his more interesting travel stories and gave us a glimpse into his life as a "mileage runner." Today, Ben's checking in to discuss the new rules regarding bumped travelers and what they'll mean for anyone looking to beat the system.
As you all know, this week is all about the moms! As such, we'll be giving away Coldstone Ice Cream certificates all hour and two $50 dining certificates to California Fats and Rudy's Hideaway; both California institutions. All you need to do to win is call in and correctly answer trivia questions! One right answer gets you an ice cream certificate, two gets you the dining certificate! A third gift card will be given out to one lucky online voter. To win, all you need to do is fill in the form below!
What's YOUR Favorite Hotel Chain?
Thanks for all your submissions! This contest is now over. Tune in next week for another chance to win!All guesses submitted by 2:30pm on Sunday, May 8th are eligible for the $50 dining certificate drawing. One certificate will be awarded to an on line voter. You may only vote/comment once and must leave your e-mail address to win the prize. No e-mail addresses will be shared and you will not be added to any lists unless you have indicated you wish to be. Thank you for participating in The Travel Guys.
On the Sunday, May 1st, 2011 edition of The Travel Guys… Executive Producer Richard Lewis of the California Music Theater, which includes the iconic Music Circus joins Mark live in-studio to take your phone calls, talk about the upcoming music circus schedule and the financial challenges that California Music Theater is facing. It promises to be an honest and lively discussion. You are STRONGLY encouraged to forward a question for Richard by filling out the form below and emailing it to us before or during the show or calling us live at 916-921-1530.
Also joining us will be David Toll, with Nevada Tourism. David and Mark talk about a new threat to Virginia City, Nevada's unique historical landmark.
On the Sunday, April 24th, 2011 edition of The Travel Guys… Sunday afternoon with The Travel (and Entertainment) Guys this week will have a special Easter touch. Wayne Setness from Setness Tours in Stockton joins us to share his recent visit to the Holy Lands. From Bethlehem to Jerusalem, Wayne tells us why this is such an exciting destination. Wayne even has a great story about the area where Christ was crucified that you'll find most interesting.
Sunday afternoon with The Travel (and Entertainment) Guys this week will have a special Easter touch. Wayne Setness from Setness ToursEd Perkins, our Consumer Reporter, checks in with a full slate. Besides helping you avoid a variety of common travel scams, Ed has an important update regarding the issue of using your credit cards overseas. (On previous shows, we have discussed how the rest of the world is going to a "chip" system for credit cards, while the US has remained on the "magnetic strip.") Be sure to check out Ed's columns at www.smartertravel.com.
In the Travel News, Mark has the rundown on the news rules announced by the Department of Transportation this week regarding air travel. They are about as consumer friendly a group of regulations as you will ever find. Mark explains why these new rules will help travelers, despite the protests of the airlines.
In the entertainemnt segment of the program, Tom and Mark are joined by JonnyJ. Jonny is a modern day road warrior, roaming the countryside on his bike, creating interesting videos of the spots other people overlook. You'll want to check out his stuff on his Facebook page, at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Oddball-Traveller/118982404806436 .
Holloway Travel Outfitters
Join us for a trip inside our absolute favorite travel store: Holloway Travel Outfitters.
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On the Sunday, April 17th, 2011 edition of The Travel Guys… Some of you may remember Gail Levario from her previous appearance on the show. Today, she'll be joining us once again to discuss all things TSA here in Sacramento and around the country. Originally, we had planned to have Gail field calls from our listeners and answer your questions directly. Unfortunately, that's no longer possible. Instead, we'll be asking Gail all the questions sent in before and during the show. To ask a question of your own, simply head to our contact page and fill out the form. Next, we'll have Jonathan Williams, co-founder of Capital Stage, joining us in studio!