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On the Saturday, October 4th edition of The Travel Guys, our first broadcast on Sactown Sports 1140… In the Travel News, the government shutdown continues. We have an update on the TSA situation at Sacramento International and the entrance rules at Yosemite National Park. There's a tentative re-opening date for for Hwy 1 near Big Sur and Carnival Cruise Lines has invented Sun Screen flavored ice cream. We aren't kidding. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we talk about rules from hosts of Airbnb properties. If you checked into a hotel room, there would be certain expectations of the condition you would leave your room in when your checked out. But some vacation rental properties are coming up with long lists of rules visitors must follow, or risk additional charges. So where do you draw the line? Chris Elliott (www.elliott.org) joins us to talk about how mistakes by AI are messing with travel, the possible rollback in traveler rights and we ask the question, "are $900 credit cards worth it?" Our Odds and Ends closer points out that many people are mispronouncing the name "Marriott." It's not "Marr-i-ott, it's Marr-i-ett." Did you know Robert Redford loved national parks, in part based on his visit to Yosemite at age 11? He also worked there summers during his high school years.
On the Saturday, May 18th, 2024 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, both TSA and AAA say the number of people traveling on Memorial Day Weekend will set a record; the Mirage is closing in Las Vegas and we tell you about a cruise ship that failed a CDC inspection. The FAA reauthorization bill has made it through Congress, and with it come some long overdue passenger protections. We’ll review them and tell you about the goofy lawsuit a number of airlines to try and block them from taking effect. “After all, if consumers know the costs up front, how can they possibly be trusted to make an informed decision.” Carnaval San Francisco is the largest and longest running cultural event in the country. We’ll tell you how you can be a part of it in the Mission District next weekend. Susie Stocking and her group of dedicated volunteers continue to look after the veterans who make the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery their final resting place. Be a part of their annual golf tournament and support their efforts to decorate 35,000 graves at Christmas. Our final story focuses on currency exchange when you travel outside the country and how to avoid onerous fees.
On the Sunday, May 14th 2023, Mother's Day edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, pilots from several airlines have voted to authorize a strike? What does this mean for summer travel? We share an important take on the situation. Airfares dropped a bit in April. Does this mean the long upward climb in fares is over? Clearing customs is always a bit stressful, whether you are coming to or going from the United States. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we give you some tips on how to make your customs encounter as brief as possible by helping you be prepared. Carnaval in San Francisco is a fun, all-free event that is back for its 45th year this Memorial Day weekend. Find more info on the event here. Chris Elliott, Consumer Advocate, joins us from Christchurch, New Zealand, to discuss the automation of the travel industry and why it might be moving just a little too fast, from a customer services standpoint. Plus, why does it take so long to get a refund everyone agrees you are owed. Chris reminds us the importance of being patient, polite and persistent when chasing your money.
On the Sunday, January 1st, 2023 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Carnival Cruise Lines names Emeril Lagasse as Chief Culinary Officer; and Southwest Airlines, while back in the sky, now has to try and make nearly a million customers whole. Our New Year's Day show features two of our favorite interviews from the year gone by. The first features a traveling nurse. During COVID these folks who go "where the need is" have been a critical part of the medical system. What better place then a travel show to showcase this profession. Nevada has a lot of really interesting and quirky places to visit. One is even it's own country. Sort of. The back half of the show features a bunch of places you'll want to add to your "let's go there" list.