On the Sunday, September 16th, 2012 edition of The Travel Guys… This week's edition of The Travel Guys includes an introduction to "Trip Trotting," an on line service that connects you to local people when you travel. Find out how to meet people in far-away places through this unique service.
California casinos don't just take your money and run, they are part of the community. Rich Hoffman from Jackson Rancheria is on hand with an example of community spirit. Speaking of community spirit, our entertainment segment tells you about some wonderful concerts that are offered in our city for very reasonable prices. The Sacramento Valley Chorus is well worth your time and cultural arts dollars.
In our Listener Talkback section, Mark and Tom ask, "What are the things most frequently left behind in a hotel room by guests?," and "What are the world's happiest places?" We are talking countries, not Disneyland. Call in and you could be the winner of a Cheesesteak Factory dining card or an ARCO gas card, just for listening.
On the Sunday, July 13th, 2014 edition of The Travel Guys… On last week's show, we sent Tom out of the studio to conduct a ride-sharing experiment, utilizing the services of Uber and Lyft, and then reporting back to us (and giving us a chance to talk to the drivers). Seemed like a reasonable way to utilize what up to this point had always been taxi services. But there's another side to ride sharing, and it may not be pretty. Last week we told you about legislation which is making its way through our state houses, which would require ride sharing services to have proper insurance. Today, Dave Sutton of "Who's Driving You?", a public safety initiative sponsored by the Taxicab, Limousine and Paratransit Association, explains some of the possible issues with ride sharing. Of course, the taxicab drivers and owners have a huge stake in all of this, but Dave makes some important points. We are here giving you both sides of the issues. You decide if you want to use the service, in Sacramento or while on the road. A special surprise guest takes us behind the scenes and answers some questions about air travel we know you will find interesting. Tom and Mark are giving away seats on their Magic Bus trip to San Francisco on August 2nd, Be sure to listen carefully to the Travel News to increase your chances of winning. In our entertainment segment, we talk to Jeannie Wood, Executive Director of the Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra (CATS). CATS is a unique community asset in the Sierra foothills. If you haven't heard of it, you should know more about the wonderful theater and cultural experiences they offer.
On the Sunday, October 19th, 2014 edition of The Travel Guys… On this week's edition of The Travel Guys, we offer a review of a trip on the Mississippi River on the American Queen and a look at two unique places for travelers to visit.
First, the Anaheim White House, a small restaurant in the greater Disneyland neighborhood, they have created a pretty amazing community service program. The restaurant feeds 1200 children a day at a dozen locations throughout Orange County. That's right, 1200 A DAY. And that's only one of the amazing things they do for their community.
Second, it's Washed Ashore, a most interesting attraction on the Oregon Coast, in the village of Bandon. The gallery features art made from trash collected on the beach, and now it's being exhibited around the country. Listen as Mark and Tom share this fascinating story.
On the Saturday, June 8th, 2024 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Juneau joins the community of “over tourism” destinations, by limiting the number of cruise ships and the number of passengers who can visit each day; plus Dolly Parton’s story is coming to Broadway in 2026. You filed a complaint with a travel company. After some back and forth, they agree to a settlement, but only if you will sign a “non-disclosure agreement.” What is that and should you sign it? The answers in our Smarter Traveler segment. Steve LaRosa checks back in with some details on a recent visit to the Monterey area. There’s a cool Cannery Row landmark well worth adding to your itinerary. Our mailbag session addressed your questions, including “hidden city tickets,” parking at our airport, parking charges at suburban hotels, and how to get a low number to board on Southwest.