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Yosemite el cap

Removal of Yosemite’s reservation system creates hellacious parking situation

On the Saturday, July 11th, 2026 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, a fare-checking app is fined 35 million $$$ for deceiving users; doing away with Yosemite’s reservation system has created a hellacious parking situation in Yosemite Valley; and a United pilot is attacked by bats in his hotel room. Want to avoid the “coldest seats on the plane next time you fly?” In our Smarter Traveler segment, we’ll talk about the worst place on the plane if you are trying to stay warm. Road Reporter Clayton Whitehead spent ten days in the Baltic States of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. Clayton joins us for an insightful look at a land few of us have visited and his thoughts on how a group of people who have only had their freedom for 35 years look at Americans. Odds and Ends includes two Dolly Parton travel updates, and we reveal what World Cup visitors are talking about. Besides ranch dressing, of course.
Death valley

An ancient lake's reappearance adds to the mystery of Death Valley

On the Saturday, December 20th, 2025 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel Guys, the San Francisco Giants have purchased a legendary theater in The City, an ancient lake's reappearance has added to the mystery of Death Valley, and American is cutting back the miles earned on cheap tickets. United Airlines has upgraded its already excellent app and we go over the changes in our Smarter Traveler segment. Airport lounges are all the rage these days, with even Southwest talking about adding places for travelers to escape within the airport. Why is that? We talk with our resident lounge lizard Clayton Whitehead to find out why they are so popular. In our Odds and Ends segment, Mark talks about how new Embassy Suites Hotels aren't so "suite-ish," and it appears hotel lobbyists are trying to curb vacation rentals. Updates on those and other "behind the scenes" stories.
Uber app

Uber announced a new feature pairing women riders with women drivers

On the Saturday, July 26th, 2025 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Uber announced a new feature that let’s women riders be paired with women drivers, and likewise men with men; you still can’t take full water bottles through security at the airport...yet, and United Airlines has made some awesome additions to its app that will make airport connections a little easier. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we have a check-in list for your cruise ship cabin. Make certain you have what you need BEFORE the ship sails. Road reporter Clayton Whitehead just returned form Switzerland with a group and has a variety of tips, ideas and suggestions for your Swiss trip. Mark has also been on the road and offers reviews of Fort Bragg on the California Coast, and Puget Sound, one of the most beautiful areas in the country.
United JetBlue

United and JetBlue form an interesting partnership

On the Saturday, May 31st, 2025 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News - United and JetBlue form an interesting partnership, and Trip Advisor shares info on what percentage of online reviews might be fake. Our Smarter Traveler segment has an airline pilot's tip on where NOT to put your valuables on the plane, and TSA has a warning about airport USB ports. Reporter Clayton Whitehead took a group into Canada at Niagara Falls last week. How were US travelers received by our former north of the border friends? Our Odds and Ends section features an update on national park budget cuts and how they might impact your park visits this summer, there's a new booking system for 18-21 year-olds and a story about how a cruise ship stopped to rescue three dogs.