On the Saturday, July 13th, 2024 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Alaska Airlines announces four new winter destinations from Sacramento, including Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Tucson and Orlando; plus have you heard about locals shooting tourists with water pistols in Barcelona, telling the visitors to get out of town? Last week, we talked about how to recognize fake reviews online. This week, we give you some tips on how to best use positive reviews to help you get the hotel you want on the road. Chris Elliott is currently in Switzerland. Our favorite travel advocate is working on some stories on how climate change is impacting travel. He talks about how the Swiss are dealing with the situation and how travelers like us can do things to fight back against an ever-warming climate. Mark visited Fort Bragg with a group of Sports Leisure Travelers this week, and he has some observations on the lumber town that has turned to tourism.
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On the Saturday, June 29th, 2024 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Southwest shakes up its on board service by changing.......the brand of pretzels it serves; and Barcelona is joining the growing list of destinations placing limitations on tourists. Our Smarter Traveler segment addresses the dangers of heat waves to travelers, and a new report says Hwy 99 is the most dangerous road to drive on in the entire state. We have tips for travelers on both topics. The California State Fair is uniquely Sacramento. We have a guest with updates on the high spots on this year's edition, everything from eating to entertainment. Our Odds and Ends report talks about the hidden costs of wheelchair grifters in airports. Not only $$$, but those who are faking a disability are taking the service from those who need it.