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On the Saturday, July 19th, 2025 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, The iconic Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City reopens, with a remarkable new look; and Carnival Cruise Lines changes it's frequent cruiser program to more align with its credit card. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we explain why having the airline's app on your phone might be the most important thing you can do to keep yourself informed while flying. Syndicated Travel Columnist and Consumer Advocate Chris Elliott has been a friend of this program for a long, long time. He joins us for an extended interview to talk about shoes and liquids - improvements in airport security, plus, updates on the importance of travel insurance and rental car companies that hound their customers.

On the Saturday, June 7th, 2025 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Carnival Cruise Lines is cracking down on troublemakers on board, and airlines are warning a new congressional bill could put your miles earning power in jeopardy. Their explanation is full of BS. Our Smarter Traveler segment addresses bogus texts some have received regarding toll fees you supposedly owe. "Just click here and everything will be fine." Or perhaps not. We'll talk about bogus toll texts. Chris Elliott checks in with us and updates his travels in Asia. Plus, we talk about how tourists are acting inappropriately all over the planet. Why? What can/should a traveler do if you encounter someone who is damaging a historical monument or other point of public interest? Doubling back to a story we talked about last week - some airlines were offering cheaper fares online if you were traveling with someone. Example: One ticket to Kansas City is $300. But if you buy two tickets, it's $50, or $225 each. There is an update to the story.

On the Saturday, May 10th, 2025 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, the US Secretary of Transportation has declared it’s time to upgrade the Air Traffic Control System; and what’s this about re-opening Alcatraz...not to tourists, but to prisoners? In our Smarter Traveler segment we tell you how to avoid a fine while traveling. Hint: It involves portable battery chargers for your phone and computer. Chris Elliott joins us to talk about alcohol in the skies. Airlines make a lot of money selling drinks on flights, but what happens when someone is overserved? Chris shares some insights. Mark has spent the week in Northern Michigan, on the “Somewhere in Time” film site, Mackinac Island. He shares his experience on the most magical of destinations.

On the Saturday, April 5th, 2025 edition of The Travel Guys… Beyoncé and Marriott "get into bed together," as the hotel chain partners with the vocalist on her upcoming tour; and we have a list of the most popular "pilgrimage" sites in the country. Places people go to remember a famous person or occurrence. What do you suppose is the number one spot in California? In the country? Our Smarter Traveler segment addresses the issue of unwanted advances and indeed, sexual assaults on planes. We have some tips to keep you out of harm's way. Plus, what do you do when you return to the Sacramento airport and can't remember what row your car is in? We have the easy hack. With the president’s announcement of tariffs this past week, many folks who plan to travel internationally this summer are wondering if traveling abroad is safe. Chris Elliott shares his wisdom on international behavior. (Hint: Don't let your clothes or your backpack get you in trouble.) Wallet Hub tells us which airline has the best Frequent Flyer program, and how they arrived at their conclusion. You'll be surprised at the results (we'll also tell you who has the worst benefits).