On the Saturday, August 15th, 2026 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, we share the story of the new Las Vegas hotel that does not exist...it’s truly one of the most bizarre stories we have ever shared; and a man fell into a thermal pool at Yellowstone and his body vaporized overnight...that news and other strange tales in the Travel News. Our Smarter Traveler segment updates you on the latest hotel wi-fi hazard (hint: beware of the home page), and we have the rules of the road for the hotel breakfast buffet. A special segment for international travelers features tips on phone plans and getting through customs easily. Reporter Clayton Whitehead is our guest. Odds and Ends features a Shake Shack airport kiosk that raises prices if you don’t include a tip...I didn’t believe it either, but we have the video online for you to see.
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On the Saturday, November 1st, 2025 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Uber plans to have driver-less taxis on the road of San Francisco by sometime next year; and the guys in the towers of Las Vegas are trying to figure out if they are in a "Trump Slump." Airline passengers occasionally do things to help other passengers. Some of those are little favors the flight attendants wish you wouldn't do. That's right, sometimes nice doesn't work for everyone. We have the "please don't help him/her with that" list. See if you agree. As the federal government shutdown drags on, TSA inspectors and Air Traffic Controllers are working without pay. How long can that continue? We take a look at the human side of things, away from the politics. We open up The Travel Guys Mailbag and take out some of the questions you ask us at travelguysradio.com. Answers to questions about everything from toll booths to passports will have answers!
On the Saturday, August 16th, 2025 edition of The Travel Guys… In The Travel News, Air Canada goes on strike but Sacramento-Vancouver flights are still flying. We'll explain why. United Airlines is looking at stripped down business/first class fares, and what Las Vegas visitor numbers historically tell us about the economy. There is a new scam involving baggage tags. We'll tell you how to avoid it in our Smarter Traveler segment. Is it ok to watch R or even X rated material on your personal device on the plane? If rental car companies are using AI to spot damage when you return your car, how long can it be before hotels do the same thing? Our Odds and Ends segment includes talk about carry-on bags, and we have a little fun with some internet comments about a rapidly sinking airline.
On the Saturday, February 15th, 2025 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, the number of road side rest stops is decreasing, Las Vegas is building a new airport, and there is a major shake up at the Kennedy Center. Jet lag is something that plagues many travelers. Our Smarter Traveler portion of the show has some tips for minimizing its effect. Travelers from California tend to make multiple visits to Hawaii. Mark has been traveling in the islands for the last 10 days, and in an extended segment, he has a wide variety of tips on places to stay and things to do on the outside islands.