Tag: flying tips

On the Sunday, December 8th, 2019 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Uber finally releases its long promised security report and it’s not good; and we explain why the argument that skipping housekeeping is not the favor to the environment you think it is, not to mention the hotels are “cleaning up” on those of you who don’t (clean up that is). In our Smarter Traveler segment, we tell you how to buy the middle seat in your row, effectively giving you more room at a price. Hotel Frequent Guest Programs are under fire. They are being constantly devalued, and redemption prices are going up. So which is the best of the worst? Which programs are the MOST valuable and which are the LEAST. You may be surprised by the Wallet Hub survey. Going to Reno by train, through the Sierra Mountains, is a popular winter activity. There are lots of different packages. Which one is best for you and your traveling partners?

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.