On the Sunday, June 13th, 2021 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Southwest will add flights to Palm Springs and Kona this fall and we have the latest episodes of "people behaving badly on planes." In our Smarter Traveler segment, Hawaii's governor has spelled out when the testing and quarantines might be relaxed; cruise ships are getting back in the ocean - with one already reporting positive COVID passengers on board; and the CDC has changed the regulation on vaccinated travelers on SOME forms of public transportation...but don't throw away the mask quite yet. Chris Elliott, America's foremost travel consumer advocate, joins us to talk about vacation rentals. Seems owners of vacation home are getting quite creative on the fees they are adding to rentals. Chris updates us on what to look out for. Hint: The bottom line may NOT be the bottom line. Mark went to Oregon with a group of 30 travelers last week, on the heels of a trip to Nevada. How are the two states different? How are rising numbers of travelers impacting the system at airports, restaurants and the like? Mark has some observations.
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On the Sunday, January 10th, 2021 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, a number of flights in and out of Washington, D.C. had to deal with passengers violating mask and other rules; and a new Travel Advisory in California says you shouldn't travel more than 120 miles and if you leave the state and return, a 10-day self-quarantine is recommended. Making you a Smarter Traveler - tips on getting the junior travelers to wear a mask; and why you should make your first flight the longest of your journey if possible. Tonopah, Nevada, has a NEW hotel. Well actually an old hotel made new. The owners of the famous haunted Mizpah have opened the Belvada, just across the street. We’ll take you for a visit to this new Queen of the Desert. Step Back from the Baggage Claim is a book written by Jason Barger. It can also be a life philosophy. Jason joins us.
On the Sunday, May 1st, 2011 edition of The Travel Guys… Executive Producer Richard Lewis of the California Music Theater, which includes the iconic Music Circus joins Mark live in-studio to take your phone calls, talk about the upcoming music circus schedule and the financial challenges that California Music Theater is facing. It promises to be an honest and lively discussion. You are STRONGLY encouraged to forward a question for Richard by filling out the form below and emailing it to us before or during the show or calling us live at 916-921-1530.
Also joining us will be David Toll, with Nevada Tourism. David and Mark talk about a new threat to Virginia City, Nevada's unique historical landmark.