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On the Saturday, May 24th, 2025 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, a brand new super-theme park opened in Orlando; and the Trump tariffs are not only impacting vacationers from other countries, business travel to the US is off even more dramatically in the past couple of months. A lot of lost dollars for our economy. Important note for Southwest travelers. If you make a reservation after Tuesday the 27th, you will NOT receive two free bags, regardless of when you travel. Update in our Smarter Traveler segment. The Travel Guys slip into the entertainment world from time to time, because entertainment is such a big part of travel. Theater venues outside of New York City have struggled to survive post-COVID, and Mark addresses the importance of supporting your favorite arts group now more than ever. Our Odds and Ends segment features a heads up on a new cruise scam on the internet, an update on an interesting battle shaping up at the Chicago Airport between American and United, and Mark shares his pet peeves on hotel rooms (including those sliding bathroom doors and "smoked" ones you can still see through; plus the lack of updated charging facilities in rooms).

On the Saturday, April 5th, 2025 edition of The Travel Guys… Beyoncé and Marriott "get into bed together," as the hotel chain partners with the vocalist on her upcoming tour; and we have a list of the most popular "pilgrimage" sites in the country. Places people go to remember a famous person or occurrence. What do you suppose is the number one spot in California? In the country? Our Smarter Traveler segment addresses the issue of unwanted advances and indeed, sexual assaults on planes. We have some tips to keep you out of harm's way. Plus, what do you do when you return to the Sacramento airport and can't remember what row your car is in? We have the easy hack. With the president’s announcement of tariffs this past week, many folks who plan to travel internationally this summer are wondering if traveling abroad is safe. Chris Elliott shares his wisdom on international behavior. (Hint: Don't let your clothes or your backpack get you in trouble.) Wallet Hub tells us which airline has the best Frequent Flyer program, and how they arrived at their conclusion. You'll be surprised at the results (we'll also tell you who has the worst benefits).

On the Saturday, November 30th, 2024 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, we'll introduce you to Travel Tuesday, the traveler's version of Black Friday for travel deals. Plus, the US Senate reports US airlines have collected over $12 BILLION dollars in the last six years from baggage fees and seat assignments. Our Smarter Traveler segment features comments from regular guests Joe Brancatelli and Chris Elliott on the subjects of "Smash and Grab" credit card bonuses and some of the creative ways travelers are avoiding junk airline fees (why make yourself part of that $12 billion figure above). Scott Klier from Broadway Sacramento joins us to talk about the upcoming holiday show "Elf", and some of the challenges theaters and performing groups around the country are having attracting post-Covid audiences. Odds and Ends features a story about what an upside down pineapple on your door means to other Princess Cruise Line travelers, and on another ship, angry cruisers stage a hunger strike when their Antarctica stops are cancelled on a pricey voyage.

On the Saturday, June 29th, 2024 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Southwest shakes up its on board service by changing.......the brand of pretzels it serves; and Barcelona is joining the growing list of destinations placing limitations on tourists. Our Smarter Traveler segment addresses the dangers of heat waves to travelers, and a new report says Hwy 99 is the most dangerous road to drive on in the entire state. We have tips for travelers on both topics. The California State Fair is uniquely Sacramento. We have a guest with updates on the high spots on this year's edition, everything from eating to entertainment. Our Odds and Ends report talks about the hidden costs of wheelchair grifters in airports. Not only $$$, but those who are faking a disability are taking the service from those who need it.