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On the Sunday, February 21st, 2021 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, a new option for Hawaii bound travelers who are vaccinated is expected as early as next week. There shouldn't be a reason to quarantine if you are vaccinated, but with Hawaii, who knows. United Airlines is investigating how Ted Cruz' flight information to/from Cancun last week became public. American Steamboat Lines expect to be back on America's Rivers March 15th. All passengers will be tested the night before boarding the ship to ensure a safe beginning to all cruises. Capacity on the ships is set at about 65%. Because the riverboats are less than 250 passenger capacity, they are not subject to the current big ship sailing restrictions. Our show features a number of stops throughout the state of Oregon. We stopped in Pendleton, Coos Bay, Newport and Portland. Check the link list below for links to the destinations and some of the attractions and activities mentioned on the show.

On the Sunday, February 7th Super Bowl Sunday edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Canada says no cruise ship calls at its ports in 2021. Does this mean an old US law threatens the Alaska summer cruise season? Reminder: If you are picking up someone at an airport, train or bus station, you will need a mask in the lobby. The fine is $1,500 and apparently it’s going to be enforced. A survey by leading travel risk and crisis responder Global Rescue says traveler concerns will drop dramatically this summer as more COVID vaccinations are completed. 77% of responders say they are less concerned about traveling during the second half of the year. Our Smarter Traveler segment discusses vaccines vs. travel. This week, three cruise lines announced they will require vaccines to board their ships. We have an update. Tour professional and Road Reporter Clayton Whitehead joins a travel roundtable in the back half of the program. Clayton is a lifetime travel industry veteran and has some thoughts on how and when travel returns and what it looks like. Mark offers one of his Just One Man's Opinion commentaries on a subject that is only marginally related to travel, but is something he has noticed during COVID, and it (humorously) alarms him.

On the Sunday, January 31st, 2021 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, President Biden has made masks officially mandatory on trains and planes (or in/on federal land/property); Tauck Tours has launched its first trip in 10 months, and American Airlines is watching for cheaters - skiplaggers, you know who you are. The idea was floated last week to require passengers on domestic airline flights to be COVID tested before flying. The airlines were not enamored by the idea, nor was the public. Where do you stand? We talk about it in our Smarter Traveler Segment. Travelers United, in Washington, D.C., is always looking out for the traveler on the road. They believe airlines need a Sick Passenger Rule. Charlie Leocha, President and Co-Founder, joins us to explain how he thinks it could work, and why it's important. Rob Stewart has been the host of Rob on the Road on KVIE Channel 6 for a decade. We celebrate 10 years on the road with Rob and talk about the differences in virtual vs. in person broadcasting.

On the Sunday, January 24th, 2021 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, several of President Biden's Executive Orders during his first week on the job have impacted the travel industry; and could you live inside an airport for three months? We'll tell you about one man who did. Vaccines and travel are undoubtedly going to be linked in the short term. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we discuss when this might happen and what alternatives might be available for someone who doesn't have one of the COVID vaccines. The Cowboy Poetry Festival in Elko each January is a unique cultural arts event, but this year it will be virtual. That means you can buy a ticket and attend online. Learn more about this long-running event. Southwest Airlines has announced how they are handling their A-List traveler benefits. The monarch butterflies come to Pacific Grove each winter. But not this winter. We have an update on this vanishing natural wonder.