Tag: Cuba

On the Sunday, December 11th, 2022 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Delta Airlines is returning to Havana, Cuba, starting in April, with flights from Miami; and the REAL ID mandate has been delayed once again. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we have five ways for you to spot an Airbnb scam. Travel Insurance. Should you buy it or pass? There are many companies offering protection, how do you pick the best? We have an expert from World Nomads to offer some advice. Hertz has become infamously known for arresting people who they think haven't returned their rental cars. Except sometimes they go after the wrong person, perhaps someone who hadn't rented a car in the first place. The latest on the ongoing circus at Hertz. When you are traveling, it's important to know and recognize local cultural traditions and customs as a visitor. We have some examples to help get you in tune with the concept.

On the Sunday, May 29th 2022, Memorial Day edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, a 29-year old Sacramento woman is sentenced to 15 months in jail after punching a Southwest flight attendant; and travel to Cuba is back on the table in a big way. Insurance for Vacation Rentals – whether you are a renter or a landlord, should you be protecting yourself? It’s the subject of our Smarter Traveler segment. Steve LaRosa’s feature, What’s Goin’ On?, was very popular in pre-COVID days. Steve is back with a collection of North Bay attractions, including a Frank Lloyd Wright building and Muir Woods National Monument. Yoda and Indiana Jones in San Anselmo Park Redwood cluster in Muir Woods Marin County Civic Center When you travel, getting through security can be simple, or a bit complicated. Our TSA friends in Sacramento, Sid Hanna and Dale Keller, have some tips for making your TSA experience a snap.

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.

This Sunday, October 8th, on The Travel Guys... In the Travel News, things have come 180 in terms of travel to Cuba, as the U.S. State Department issues a warning telling Americans to be extra careful if you are headed to Cuba anytime soon. The Florida Keys officially reopened to tourists last week, and good news from Puerto Rico, as the first cruise ships will return next month. Plus, another Indian tour operator has dropped elephant rides from their itineraries and we'll tell you why. In our Smarter Traveler segment, realizing that in Sacramento we don't have as many non-stop destinations as travelers in San Francisco or Los Angeles, we discuss what is the right amount of time to allow for a layover between flights in an airport. Many of us have to connect to get to most destinations, so layovers are a science with some frequent Sacramento travelers. We'll share some of that wisdom. Right after the news update at the bottom of the hour, we'll be looking for three listeners who are avid cruisers, travelers who love to go by boat or ship. Call in and tell us why you love big ship cruising or small ship cruising or yacht cruising or sailing on the open water or river cruising in Europe or just any kind of cruising. The traveler who offers the strongest points will win a $100 Ruth Chris Gift Card. There will even be prizes for the runners up. Finally, on a day when we are giving away things, we might as well let go of our last two Rick Steves tickets. Rick will be in Sacramento at the Crest Theater on Sunday, November 26th. You can get tickets here if you don't win a pair from The Travel Guys. Our friends at public television KVIE are sponsoring the event.