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On the Saturday, July 27th, 2024 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Sacramento’s dominant airline, Southwest, is making some major changes to their business model; and a major wildfire damages the popular Canadian Rockies town of Jasper. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we have tips for picking the right hotel with the right amenities at the right price on your next trip to Las Vegas. Speaking of Las Vegas, years ago we told you about a new attraction there called “Dig This.” Fast forward a decade and our buddy Ed Mumm is still digging holes in the desert. Learn more about this unique attraction for kids of all ages. Getting off an airplane in an emergency is something you hope you’ll never experience first hand. We talk with Ned Levi of Travelers United about his personal experience on airplane evacuations. It’s a wake up call for all of us.

On the Saturday, May 25th, 2024 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, work has begun on the new high-speed rail between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area and food delivery services are putting the pressure on hotel room service - many hotels are discontinuing it altogether. Nine different airlines allow you to make a free stay over in their country when your flight connects there. Iceland and Portugal are among the choices. A link is here. Mark spent the week in Newfoundland (the show is coming from there). First, tourism folks share a bit about the province, then Mark gives you some tips based on his stay in St. John's, the capitol. His conclusion: Newfoundland is a unique destination in North America and should be on everyone's "must visit" list.

On the Saturday, May 18th, 2024 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, both TSA and AAA say the number of people traveling on Memorial Day Weekend will set a record; the Mirage is closing in Las Vegas and we tell you about a cruise ship that failed a CDC inspection. The FAA reauthorization bill has made it through Congress, and with it come some long overdue passenger protections. We’ll review them and tell you about the goofy lawsuit a number of airlines to try and block them from taking effect. “After all, if consumers know the costs up front, how can they possibly be trusted to make an informed decision.” Carnaval San Francisco is the largest and longest running cultural event in the country. We’ll tell you how you can be a part of it in the Mission District next weekend. Susie Stocking and her group of dedicated volunteers continue to look after the veterans who make the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery their final resting place. Be a part of their annual golf tournament and support their efforts to decorate 35,000 graves at Christmas. Our final story focuses on currency exchange when you travel outside the country and how to avoid onerous fees.

On the Saturday, March 16th, 2024 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, in one of the more interesting stories to come along, three different sets of guests have reported their rooms being burglarized while they were sleeping in the rooms at The Rio Hotel on The Strip in Las Vegas; and a small town Texas official is warning residents to stock up ahead of travelers coming to see the eclipse in early April. Our Smarter Traveler segment talks about the new self-serve security coming to TSA stations at the airport and Mark offers some tips for those heading to Spring Training this year or in the future. Chris Elliott joins us from Brazil to talk about Exit Envy on planes, booking travel on smart phone apps and how to spot a travel company that might be on shaky financial ground. Our final part of the show is Odds and Ends time, with details on a Ghostbusters tour of New York City, tips on when and how to fly this summer and a listeners warning about those pesky tip machines.