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Get tips on Costa Rica hotels, attractions and restaurants

On the Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, a former airline CEO’s power bank explodes while being powered in flight; Delta’s chief blasts Elon Musk and our airport is getting a new control tower. Our Smarter Traveler spot highlights the seven phrases you DON’T want to use when trying to resolve a complaint against a travel company, or any company for that matter. Costa Rica is one of the hottest travel destinations on the planet. We talk with reporter Scott Angeletti about his recent visit and get some tips on hotels, attractions and restaurants in case you are planning a trip. Odds and Ends includes an update on Ringo Starr and the winner of Fat Bear Week in Alaska. We don’t have the bear on the air with us, we’re just sharing the results.
Sitka, Alaska

Residents of Sitka, Alaska are about to vote on limiting cruise ship calls

On the Saturday, March 22nd, 2025 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, residents of Sitka, Alaska are about to vote on limiting cruise ship calls to their small city; and Canadian tourists are not coming over the border, as the numbers already show. Southwest is charging for bags starting in January, but there are a number of hacks around the charge. Our Smarter Traveler segment addresses some of those work-arounds that can save you $$$. Our Travel Gal Sydney Schellinger (owner of The Poodle Booked it!) shares information on the different types of travel insurance. Black as Hell, Strong as Death and Sweet as Love. What could that refer to other than coffee! One of our listeners has written a coffee travel book to tell you where to get the most interesting "cup of Joe."
Anchorage

Sacramento gets its first non-stop flight to Alaska this summer

On the Saturday, January 11th, 2025 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Sacramento gets its first non-stop flight to Alaska this summer, FREE wifi is coming to United and we have an update on the status of landmarks in the face of the southern California fires. Our Smarter Traveler segment features Five Ways to Travel More Responsibly - things like buying local, leaving your destination better than you found it and more. Chris Elliott joins us to talk about pets on planes. It's a subject many are passionate about, on both sides of the issue. Finally, one cruise line is increasing its on board gratuities again, and we thank our listeners for making us the Number One show on KFBK each Saturday.
Juneau

Juneau joins the community of “over tourism” destinations

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.