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On the Saturday, November 15th, 2025 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, a hotel chain folds and guests are forced out literally overnight; and driverless cars are about to be beside us on Bay Area freeways...Waymo is expanding. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we discuss layovers, that period of time between when your plane arrives and when the connecting flight departs. There are some REALLY important things to consider when booking your flights. We discuss America’s best sports cities, according to the Washington Post. If you are a sports fan and a traveler, we’ll share some great places to catch a game on the road. In our final segment, we have features on which countries allow you to clear customs BEFORE arriving back in the USA, and a little about etiquette when it’s time to get off the plane.

On the Saturday, October 18th, 2025 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, we have an update on the old parking garage getting new equipment at the airport. Plus, Sacramento International is not airing the controversial new video from Kristi Noem, and an independent media group declares The Travel Guys to be one of the top travel podcasts in the country. Renting a car is a nightmare, with car rental companies trying to stick it to the renter in every way possible. A new California law protecting renters is the subject of our Smarter Traveler segment. International Road Reporter Clayton Whitehead drops in with an update on Italy, based on his very recent experiences there (Rome, Florence, Tuscany). Travel Insurance. Should you buy it or not? Who should you buy it from? What type of insurance should you buy? We have answers for you.

On the Saturday, August 2nd, 2025 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, our airport screens a record number of travelers in one day, and AI is being used to create fake travel destinations and take people on wild goose chases. Southwest Airlines has started charging bag fees and assigning seats. But not for all flights. We tell you where the line is drawn and how to deal with Southwest's "dueling systems" for the next few months in our Smarter Traveler segment. Japan is one of the hottest destinations on the planet right now. We sent a group of Sports Leisure Travelers to Japan in May and we talk with Donnie Anderson, who led the group, and get some tips on travel to the “land of the rising sun…” (Do you REALLY not tip in Japan?) Air traffic controllers have been in short supply for many years. Since the job pays pretty well, why can't they find people to do the job. We shed some light on the "why aren't there enough people in the tower" subject.

On the Saturday, July 26th, 2025 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Uber announced a new feature that let’s women riders be paired with women drivers, and likewise men with men; you still can’t take full water bottles through security at the airport...yet, and United Airlines has made some awesome additions to its app that will make airport connections a little easier. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we have a check-in list for your cruise ship cabin. Make certain you have what you need BEFORE the ship sails. Road reporter Clayton Whitehead just returned form Switzerland with a group and has a variety of tips, ideas and suggestions for your Swiss trip. Mark has also been on the road and offers reviews of Fort Bragg on the California Coast, and Puget Sound, one of the most beautiful areas in the country.