Tag: cruising

On the Sunday, May 17th, 2020 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, the Department of Transportation reports complaints against airlines have skyrocketed (maybe something to do with offering people vouchers instead of refunds); restaurants are getting very creative in a post-stay-at-home world and the Grand Canyon reopens on a limited basis... Mark renews a segment from his first radio life (sports talk in the 90's) called Just One Man's Opinion, and weighs in on cruise ships who flag themselves in other countries to avoid taxes and regulation, then come crying home of our government when something like COVID happens.  Plus, we make you a Smarter Traveler by talking about the importance of checking on what's open and what's not before setting out on your next trip. Richard Lewis, President and CEO of Broadway Sacramento, is our guest.  Richard's father was one of two partners in the original Music Circus, way back in 1951.  As performances are canceled and we see a summer without Music Circus, we talk to Richard about what comes next.  It is a true Sacramento story, and we give Richard plenty of time to share it with you.

On the Sunday, October 27th, 2019 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, the current administration in Washington has dealt another blow to those wishing to travel to Cuba.  Within the next 90 days, all air flights to any city except Havana will be banned.  This will make it difficult for Cuban Americans to visit family and relatives on the island, and for travelers to create the best itineraries to visit.  The president had already told cruises  ships they could no longer call on the island earlier this year. Marriott Hotels appears to be making a real commitment to less waste.  The Marriott Marquis in San Francisco has done away with plastic water bottles, installed "filling stations" in the lobby and some Marriott Hotels are using non-plastic straws. We also have some wisdom on words NOT to use when you are trying to resolve a travel issue on the phone, across the counter or by email. The back half of the program features a Travel Round Table with Clayton Whitehead and Gwen Duncan.  Both help sell travel to people like you, and they travel often themselves.  From the new problem of over-tourism, to the real cost of room service and more.

On the Sunday, February 10th, 2019 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Britain has declared war on resort fees and other "add-ons," by declaring all fees must be included in the initial price. FTC in Washington, DC, are you listening? Plus, we tell you whether it's best to use soap and water or hand sanitizer in the airplane restroom (spoiler alert, hand sanitizer is the right answer). And there's a flight attendant who went out and walked on the wing. While the plane was in the sky. No kidding. Gwen Duncan of Cordially Yours Travel is in house to talk about cruise, airfares and why you might want to have a travel advisor, even if you are a very independent traveler. Finally, Paul Robins (remember Paul & Phil on Y92 FM for years...) is back on the radio and back from New Zealand. He talks about his trip and his new afternoon show on his old station, 92.5 FM.

On the Sunday, November 4th edition of The Travel Guys: In The Travel News, Southwest Airlines is making is easier to distract yourself by device while in the sky; and we talk about the rise of the single female traveler, and what this growing category of traveler is looking for when they hit the road. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we talk about some simple ways to narrow down the opportunity of catching a cold or other virus while traveling. Simple and obvious, but are you washing your hands enough in the airport/on the plane? In a special double segment in the second half of the show, the guys are joined by Michael Downer and Ramona Goodge, to discuss a variety of subjects related to a cruise ship vacation. From choosing the right ship to picking shore excursions and the advantages of traveling with a group, our two experts share some terrific information, particularly for beginning cruisers.