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On the Saturday, April 26th, 2025 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, the president says the decline in tourism in the US is "No big deal." And, Airbnb is finally disclosing pricing up front, and guess what is happening? Our Smarter Traveler segment features an update on the REAL ID (deadline May 7) and we talk about "aisle lice" on the airplane. What the heck are those people doing, charging up the aisle, sometimes before the plane even gets to the gate? You're trying to find a hotel online or by phone, or both. We have some tips on how to know when a hotel is one you don't want to reserve, things a Smarter Traveler can figure out before they even make a reservation. Carson City is hosting a unique hike this summer, with two selected participants hiking from Carson City all the way to the Canadian border, as a way of promoting new hiking trails in the Tahoe Basin. We have details.

On the Saturday, April 19th, 2025 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, California has a message for Canadians considering a visit, and we tell you what media group has decided Spirit is the best airline (?) in the sky. Our Smarter Traveler segment features an update on the REAL ID (deadline May 7) and we talk about "aisle lice" on the airplane. What the heck are those people doing, charging up the aisle, sometimes before the plane even gets to the gate? You're trying to find a hotel online or by phone, or both. We have some tips on how to know when a hotel is one you don't want to reserve, things a Smarter Traveler can figure out before they even make a reservation. Carson City is hosting a unique hike this summer, with two selected participants hiking from Carson City all the way to the Canadian border, as a way of promoting new hiking trails in the Tahoe Basin. We have details.

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, March 15th, 2025 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, driverless taxis got almost 600 tickets in San Francisco last year; and in the big story this week, Southwest Airlines is changing its long time two bags free policy and charging for baggage starting in late May. When an airline offers a “Lifetime Benefit,” you would think that would be easy to define. Well, United Airlines is changing one of their “lifetime” policies, another reminder that those points and miles you earn do not really belong to you, they belong to the hotel or airline. It’s the topic of our Smarter Traveler segment. We talked with Chris Elliott this week about the controversial tariffs the president is proposing and how they might impact international travelers. He also weighs in on the Southwest changes and a new book he has written, The Unauthorized Travel Manual: Secrets For a Smarter Trip From a Nationally Syndicated Columnist and Consumer Advocate. We also took calls from listeners on the Southwest changes.