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On the Sunday, August 14th, 2022 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, some cruise lines are having to cancel cruises because of a shortage of staff, the DOT's plan to make airlines give you refunds turns out to be full of holes and Burning Man is back in the Nevada desert later this month. In our Smarter Traveler segment, Real ID is coming to an airport near you next May. Now would be a great time to start thinking about it. Also, Mark has a warning for those of you thinking about getting one of those travel credit cards with the big points or miles bonus. Clayton Whitehead, one of our Road Reporters, shares some of his travel experiences from the summer. From getting in and out of Canada, to a road trip to the Dakotas and small ship cruising in the Thousand Islands, Clayton talks of travel in COVID times from his first hand experiences.
On the Sunday, July 17th, 2022 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, there is a new "Tesla Tunnel" on the Las Vegas Strip, creating an exciting new way to get around in Sin City. Delta Airlines, faced with a canceled overseas flight, decides to fly a plane home from Europe full of lost luggage. Ride share companies have a number of unknown rules regarding charges to riders. Some are pretty secret. A traveler found out about one of them in a surprising fashion. "Travel Bucket Lists" are a pretty common thing, particularly among mature travelers. We talk with Steve Ryan, owner of Rudy's Hideaway in Rancho Cordova, to talk about a dream trip of his, to the Grand Prix in Monaco. It's a great story, one of a dream coming true. The California State Fair is back for the first time in three years. We have a recap of what you can expect at the fair, from a Food Festival to Horse Racing.
On the Sunday, March 6th, 2022 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, TSA says if you can't behave on the plane, there's no reason for your Pre-Check status to remain valid...hint, hint. There is a shortage of airplane mechanics within the industry right now, and it could become a factor in the busy summer season. We remind you to check any travel vouchers you have been issued in the last two years...because they might be about to expire. Mark has some ideas if you are in that spot, but only if you act BEFORE the voucher expires. The State of Nevada has released their "Seven Weirdest Wonders" list. We have a guest who talks about all seven, from the Clown Motel to the Alien Research Center.
On the Sunday, January 2nd, 2022 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, despite COVID the roads and the skies are crowded over the holidays; and the national parks have released their list of free admission days for 2022. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we talk about common security steps you can take to keep you and your identity safe while on the road. Nevada is not only close, it's full of unique places to visit. From ghost towns, to rock hunting, to Basque cuisine, stargazing and space aliens, Nevada is home to the unusual. Our special guest tells us about some of those off-the-beaten-path Nevada spots. Mark's trip to Reno on the train got a little waylaid. A three day excursion stretched into six. Tom asks Mark to go behind-the-scenes in the life of a Tour Director, to tell us what happens when you can't get your travelers over the mountain.