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On the Sunday, February 23rd, 2020 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, there is relief coming on the Real ID situation. You can now complete some of the process online.  United Airlines has joined Jet Blue is raising checked bag fees by $5. Expect the other carriers to follow quickly. We also offer an update on the Corona Virus. We found a couple from New Zealand making a living as house sitters. Hear their story and check out the possibilities with the links below. Haunting in the Heartland is a new Travel Channel series which premieres this last week. Tom has the show’s star to talk about the show and his own colorful lifestyle. Mark is in Hawaii traveling with a group, and shares some of his recommendations for accommodations, things to do and places to eat in the islands.

On the Sunday, January 13th, 2019 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, a man is caught trying to smuggle kittens in his pants at the Singapore airport. Four of them in fact. Air Traffic controllers are suing the federal government over the shutdown that has them working without pay checks. Chris Elliott joins Tom and Mark to share an update on the "ding and dent" scam which appeared to be happening at certain car rental franchises. But Chris reports the complaints have slowed to a trickle after a change in the way the company calculates damage. He talks about this new transparency at Enterprise Car Rental. Mark is joining the broadcast live from the Big Island of Hawaii. He continues the second of a two part series on the islands and what some of the hot spots might be for visitors in the coming months. Speculation is that a fare war with the coming of Southwest will bring a number of brand new visitors to the islands. The Broadway hit Come From Away has begun its limited run in San Francisco. Kevin Carolan, one of the show's leads, joins us to talk about this remarkable piece of theater. Tickets are still available here.

On the Sunday, January 6th, 2019 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, the city of Venice is fighting overcrowding by charging visitors a fee, even "day trippers"; and the partial government shutdown may be about to hit airports in a big way, starting next week, as more TSA screeners are starting to look for other employment to pay the bills. Herb Kelleher, the man who helped build Southwest Airlines into a low fare carrier with integrity, has died at the age of 87. Kelleher was the airlines Executive Chairman from 1978-2008, and president and CEO from 1981-2001, according to the company. He revolutionized the industry making travel a little less of a hassle. Read more about one of the true revolutionaries of the travel industry here. In the Smarter Traveler segment, Mark talks about the importance of checking your frequent traveler miles and points accounts on a regular basis, and reminds us that the sharing economy may not work out well in every instance, like car sharing. Hawaii is on many travelers' radar, in part because of the anticipation of new service from Southwest Airlines to the islands. Mark has just returned from his first of two trips to the islands this month, and offers some updates from Kauai and Oahu. He talks about the islands being crowded for the holidays and how that impacts the quality of the experience. He talks about where the true Hawaiian experiences can be found and shares his favorite place to eat in Honolulu. (Hint: It is related to a former popular Sacramento restaurant. Find the website here.) Gwen Duncan is a guest Sunday and talks about the spread of voluntourism around the planet.

On the Sunday, March 13th, 2011 edition of The Travel Guys… This week we take you to The Hamptons on Long Beach, one of America's most exclusive vacation resorts.  You'll hear from a wellness resort on the Big Island of Hawaii that truly is a part of paradise.  Finally, Gail Levario, Federal Security Director for the TSA here in Sacramento, joins us to talk Airport Security. Hawaii Island Retreat Let's face it, when it comes down to it, Hawaii is about as close to perfection as it comes - a true tropical paradise.  As a result, when a resort manages to shine through and step even Hawaii up a notch, it's worth mentioning.  One such resort is The Hawaii Island Retreat at Ahu Pohaku Ho'omaluhia.  Set among towering evergreens and the Big Island's amazing North Kohala Coast, this resort boasts just 16 intimate "eco" rooms.  We highly recommend you check this resort out if your plans take you to Hawaii anytime soon! The Hamptons - Wish You Were Here! [flickr-gallery mode="search" group_id="57423309@N00" sort="interestingness-desc"] Andrea Gurvitz, president of Gurvitz Marketing in Long Island, joins us this week to give us a glimpse into one of America's most exclusive communities.  It's a great interview, we hope you'll check it out! TSA Redress Process For our listeners who were interested in following up with the local TSA office here in Sacramento to begin the Redress process, please feel free to call (916) 830-9100.