Tag: Ed Perkins

On the Saturday, April 13th, 2024 edition of The Travel Guys… In The Travel News, dogs are in the headlines. There's a new airline called BARK; and a dog traveling in first class used the aisle as a restroom on a flight this week, causing a diversion. Plus, Airbnb has changed a key policy regarding cancellations. Sacramento Metro Airport is overhauling the food concessions and good food news is on the horizon. Plus, when should you buy your airline tickets for summer travel? Our Smarter Traveler segment addresses both issues. Ed Perkins hasn't been a guest on our show for several years. Ed is a longtime travel writer and consumer advocate and he looks into his crystal ball and tells us what's ahead in the world of travel. What is Yacht Rock? Think Jimmy Buffet & Steely Dan. The band Yachtley Crew is coming to Roseville and they introduce us to their music. Our Odds & Ends segment covers a new list of tourist traps - some California attractions are on the list - restaurant junk fees and in a non-travel story, we say goodbye to the King of Wheel of Fortune.

On the Sunday, February 27th, 2022 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, TSA adds its first international destination - The Bahamas - to the Pre-Check Program, a Sesame Street Theme Park is opening in San Diego, and an alarming number of Hertz renters are having the police show up at their door. In our Smarter Traveler block, we discuss tipping at home vs. tipping abroad. How is it different? Travel Writer Ed Perkins is our guest. We get his take on the upcoming masks on planes deadline, the merger between Spirit and Frontier Airlines and the idea of the government overseeing a "National Do Not Fly List." Mark gives listeners a heads up on a great Easter Brunch, plus Michael Bolton and Swan Lake Concerts - and you don't have to drive! There is a national airline pilot shortage. Ever wonder what some of the perks are for flying an airplane. We have the inside look.

On the Sunday, October 17th, 2021 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, vaccinated international travelers will soon be welcome in the US, an international airline (SAS) is ditching the mask requirement for some flights, and Captain Kirk soars into space. Our Smarter Traveler segment talks about United Airlines extension of many travel credits/vouchers, and an update on the Southwest meltdown from last week. Ed Perkins, travel journalist and advocate for travelers, talks to us about the fight against resort fees. Turns out Ed was the first to write about the evils of the fees when they first reared their heads three decades go. Reporter Clayton Whitehead attended the new show Dear San Francisco: A Love Story, at the Club Fugazi in San Francisco last week. This new show replaces the long-running Beach Blanket Babylon.

On the Sunday, May 30th, Memorial Weekend edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, cruise ships are getting approval to begin the process of sailing again, and a Sacramento flyer will never board a Southwest plane again after attacking a flight attendant. Vaccine passports are becoming a reality in many international countries. Want to travel? You may need one, like it or not. We'll give you an update in our Smarter Traveler segment. Plus, Airbnb is getting a LOT of pushback on the number of fees owners are adding to rentals. What do they plan to do about it? Ed Perkins is a travel writer and journalist who has been reporting on travel for nearly half a century. He regularly fills us in with his wisdom on travel issues. We'll ask him about those pesky vaccine passports, about when reduced hotel service might come back and get his input on the restart of the cruise industry. Cruise ships are really in the news. Our own expert, Gwen Duncan, stops in to tell us where the deals are and what you need to know to get them. Hints: sign up for updates from cruise lines and get a good travel advisor.