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On the Sunday, December 27th, 2020 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, we discuss how the border to Mexico is closed, but if you fly ABOVE the border, it's a different story....an interesting story for sure. How thousands of Americans are vacationing in Mexico. Favorite guest Ed Perkins is on board to discuss how and when he sees travel coming together. Ed's been writing about travel a long time, so his opinions might be of high value just because of his experience. When are Smart Travelers thinking about returning to the road? It just depends on your personal feelings. The back half of the program includes a special farewell to a fellow traveler, and a few behind-the-scenes stories with the show's only hosts in its ten-year run, Tom Romano and Mark Hoffmann.

On the Thursday, March 12th, 2020 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Covid-19 updates of all kinds, as airlines continue to cut schedules down to a bare minimum and cruise lines are grounded for an extended period.  When times are tough, Doubletree Hotels steps up its game.  That means releasing the recipe to those signature chocolate chip cookies they give out at check in at their hotels. You can find the recipe here. A lot of travelers have been seeking refunds in recent weeks.  Cruises, flights, vacations, tours, Airbnb, all canceled.  Huge losses for many.  So which of those losses fall to the traveler and which to the suppliers?  Should you take a voucher or insist on cash?  Road Warriors have been waiting for the updates on airline and hotel programs and we have a complete update. Ed Perkins, long-time travel advocate and journalist, is the perfect man to talk to about the current travel situation.  Ed has been in the industry for a long time and his experience will serve us well as he looks into the Covid-19 future of travel. Restaurants across the country have taken a huge hit as "stay at home" orders are enforced.  Local eateries are no exception.  Tom has short updates from two popular places offering dining options and Clayton Whitehead offers us the perspective from downtown.

On the March 11th edition of The Travel Guys.... In the Travel News, upscale Ubers and Lyfts in NYC will soon be getting those obnoxious TV screens in the back of the car; and we have a strong warning for those of you who rent cars without knowing the company you are renting from. Ed Perkins, longtime consumer reporter and advocate, joins us to talk about the ever looming subject of "customized" airfares. You know, when you log online and check out a fare, and then 20 minutes later you go back to buy it and the fare has gone up $20? Those kind of customized airfares. Are they legal? Ed shares his expertise. Richard Lewis, the Grand Pubah of all things musical theater in our town, stops by to tell us about an upcoming show, An American in Paris, and offers up a special prize package for a Travel Guys listener. Finally, we talk to Jen Ruiz, author of JenOnaJetPlane.com. Jen talks about her own philosophy towards travel and life and explains what prompted her to start a travel blog.

This Sunday, May 7, on The Travel Guys, live from Sacramento and Cincinnati... In the Travel News, American Airlines has announced that their new 737s will have even less leg room than their existing planes, cutting 1-2 inches off every seat. Mark is a bit outraged, and can't believe the timing of the announcement, coming on the heels of the United and American "on board" incidents of recent weeks and Congress' promise to crack down on the airlines if they don't get their acts together. Mark digs into the mailbag to answer your travel questions (ask your questions using the form on this page) and the guys have an extended conversation with veteran Travel Writer Ed Perkins about the whole airline situation. Finally, Mark has five things you never say when trying to win an argument with a travel supplier. Just one way listening to The Travel Guys can make you a smarter traveler.