Tag: hidden fees

On the Sunday, October 21st, 2018 edition of The Travel Guys… In the travel news, the Mexican government has created a new higher level of security in Cancun and cruise lines are raising the cost of beverage packages and pre-paid gratuities for your cruise. The increases are fairly robust, as you can see here. We make you a smarter traveler with updates on the best and worst days to travel around the holidays this year and even share some tips about traveling with a toddler here. Ed Perkins is the dean of travel advocates, and he's a wealth of knowledge. Today, he joins us to talk about hidden hotel fees to watch out for. They range from housekeeping gratuities to fees for things that used to be free, like early check in. The Mizpah Hotel in Tonopah, Nevada, won the title of Best Haunted Hotel in America from the readers of USA Today in a recent poll. General Manager John McCormick is on hand to talk about the hotel and some of the strange happenings there.

On the Sunday, September 23rd, 2018 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, American Airlines says if Congress limits what they can charge in ridiculous ticket change fees, they will just make the tickets completely non-refundable/changeable. Where is this spat going? Who knows, but it's fun to watch... Hidden fees have come to Airbnb type vacation rentals, and we have some words of wisdom for potential renters. The Redding area is known for having some terrific recreational opportunities, waterfalls, a national park and lots more. Did the recent fire damage those tourism destinations? We have an update for you. TSO, The Trans-Siberian Orchestra, visits Sacramento with its holiday show every year. Get tickets and info on this year's show at www.trans-siberian.com.

On the Sunday, July 29th, 2018 edition of The Travel Guys… In The Travel News, Marriott says the combining of its frequent guest program with that of Starwood, scheduled to happen in the next two weeks, won't be automatic. You have to do it yourself. Click here for help. Boeing says they are interested in bringing back Supersonic flights; China says refer to Taiwan the way China wants it referred to, or take your business elsewhere. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we give you some tips on how to protect your electronics when traveling. The Travel Guy for USA Today, columnist and consumer advocate Chris Elliott joins to talk with Mark about hotel resort fees, destination fees, facility fees, fee on fees and well, you get the idea. The guys don't like them and they tell us if help is on the horizon. New York City is a favorite destination for many Californians. We take you on a quick trip to The big Apple with some tips on where to stay, to dine, etc.

On the Sunday, August 14th, 2016 edition of The Travel Guys… Guest Josselyne Herman Saccio will tell us how to have a wonderful vacation at home while saving a lot of money. Sort of travel without the travel part. Or some great ideas for entertaining kids in the dog days of summer, you judge. Jessica Monsell is part of the team at Elliott.org, the leading consumer advocacy web site. (You see Chris' travel column in Sunday's Sacramento Bee.) She has discovered a way restaurant guests are being ripped off when they travel. In fact, this little scam rips you off at home AND on the road. Hear all about it in our alert on Ziosk's fun and games. Mark returns from a week exploring the "UP" of Michigan, an area most Californians will probably never see. Mark explains why this mostly unknown region should go to the top of your travel wish list. Plus the travel news reminds us why we always buckle up that seat belt in the sky.