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On the Sunday, August 14th, 2022 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, some cruise lines are having to cancel cruises because of a shortage of staff, the DOT's plan to make airlines give you refunds turns out to be full of holes and Burning Man is back in the Nevada desert later this month. In our Smarter Traveler segment, Real ID is coming to an airport near you next May. Now would be a great time to start thinking about it. Also, Mark has a warning for those of you thinking about getting one of those travel credit cards with the big points or miles bonus. Clayton Whitehead, one of our Road Reporters, shares some of his travel experiences from the summer. From getting in and out of Canada, to a road trip to the Dakotas and small ship cruising in the Thousand Islands, Clayton talks of travel in COVID times from his first hand experiences.

On the Sunday, June 5th, 2022 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Broadway and Canada extend their mask requirements, and the cruise industry is leaving some ships at less than capacity. The reason: A shortage of crew. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we discuss the strategy of "taking the longest flight first," and why that might be to your advantage. The summer travel season unofficially kicked off with Memorial Day weekend. So how were the crowds? We discuss the beginning of the crush. Hint: There might be a silver lining. Wallet Hub does lots of surveys and this week they featured Hotel Rewards Programs. Where did your favorite chain end up on the list?

On the Sunday, May 22nd, 2022 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Canada is about to follow Europe in holding airlines accountable for delays. So why isn't it happening here in our country? Because the airlines have WAYYYY too much power in Washington, DC. Plus, Southwest expands again, this time from Sacramento to Santa Barbara. Service starts June 5th. COVID is becoming an issue again, and that is impacting travel. So what about the idea of VOLUNTARILY testing BEFORE you travel, to make sure you are safe to be around others? Mark has spent the last week in Hawaii with one of his groups. Have a Hawaii trip on your travel schedule already, or about to plan one? Mark will share his insight on what it's like in the islands right now. Hint: This might not be the best time to go. And if you do, be respectful of the islands and the people who live there.

On the Sunday, November 14th, 2021 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Canadian and Mexican travelers pour across the borders, Amtrak gets good news from the new Infrastructure Bill and our own Sacramento Airport has a top ten on time record! In our Smarter Traveler segment, we give you five holiday travel tips. You can thank us later! Chris Elliott, noted author and consumer advocate, joins us to discuss the 80 billion taxpayer dollars the airlines got. Did they use it for its' intended purpose? Or did we get conned again? Our final segment focuses on hotel housekeeping. Is it coming or going? How do you get it if you want/need it? We have some answers and suggestions.