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On the Saturday, June 21st, 2025 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, we have updates on the harassment of tourists in Spain, the closing of the Louvre in Paris and how dynamic pricing may be impacting admission prices all over the country. Having your luggage arrive at your destination the same time you do is pretty important. Our Smarter Traveler segment tells you why your luggage tag is such an important part of getting your bag reunited with its owner, plus we have some tips for those renting a car who are over the age of 75. Airbnb and VRBO are “going downhill like a hippo on a water slide” says the headline. Writer Rick Reilly shares his frustrations about what’s wrong with vacation rentals and we tell you about the couple who have been banned by eight cruise lines. Our Odds and Ends portion of the program features tidbits about Route 66’s 100th anniversary, the Hotel Del Coronado’s 550 million dollar make-over, and how much lower airfares to European cities are appearing on computer screen.
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.
On the Saturday, March 1st, 2025 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, everyone on board survived the Delta crash in Toronto this past week, and we discuss a couple of important aspects of the accident (the great job the flight attendants did getting everyone off an upside down airplane, and our amazement that people were dragging carry-on luggage through the snow - just before jet fuel re-ignited). Plus our Sacramento airport, known for its unique art (think old suitcases piled to the ceiling and a giant rabbit) is getting some more culture to hang in the new pedestrian walkway. Your middle name. It can be an issue when you travel. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we talk about where it can be a hindrance or a problem, and what you can do to make sure your middle name doesn't keep you off the plane or the ship, or from getting back into the country. Would you believe you can see the world on $75 a day? Matt Kepnes just updated his best-selling book that tells you how. He has some solid tips for saving $$$ when you are on the road. How to Travel the World on $75 a Day is the name of his book (link is on this page). Mark digs into the mailbag and answers your questions on airport parking, self service travel and when to book your cruise.