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On the Saturday, February 7th, 2026 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, US history is being rewritten in our national parks as anything the current administration doesn’t like is being removed, and you can now get a driverless taxi at the San Francisco airport. Our Smarter Traveler tips include a reminder to plan your arrival well before your cruise is scheduled to depart and a creative and humorous solution to those who put their bare feet, in your space, on a plane. Rob Stewart, host of Rob On The Road on KVIE Channel 6 for the last 18 years, joins us to talk about some of his favorite stories and his TV journey. Our Odds and Ends segment has stories of Canadians traveling to Colorado, and what happened when someone booked a Marriott hotel and it closed before they arrived. We’ll tell you how this traveler went to great lengths to get his money back.

On the Saturday, January 17th, 2026 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, if you are heading to Yosemite National Park for the annual phenomenon known as “Firefall,” we have an important update for you; and did you hear the story about the two ladies who are Only Fans models, and couldn’t find their proper seat on the airplane? When you travel, car rental companies are always in your pocket. They are the nickel and dime kings. Tips on how not to get taken too badly when you rent a car at the airport or elsewhere in our Smarter Traveler segment. Chris Elliott checks out the water served on airlines and shares his thoughts (hint - it isn't pretty) on water that doesn't come out of a bottle, and we also chat about seating on airplanes and how to get what you want/need when it comes to switching seats on board. Our Odds and Ends segment includes info on getting tickets for the 2028 Olympics and we talk about 25 ways travel has changed in the first 25 years of the 21st century.

On the Saturday, January 3rd, 2026 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, the US is getting ready for the World Cup this year and the six million visitors who are coming – if they can get in the country; and United Airlines is returning to Greenland next summer. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we have some passport reminders for you. And if you STILL don’t have a Real ID, TSA now has a policy to get you through security. Not a FREE policy, but at least a way to pay to get on the plane. We pose the question, would you, or have you, let AI book your flights? Our buddy Chris Elliott has penned a column talking about just that. Chris isn’t here in person, but we’ll share his insights with you. Our Odds and Ends portion of the program has some insight from a Travel Guys listener about booking your cabin on a cruise ship; And we take a look at what travel experts see in their crystal ball for 2026.

On the Saturday, December 20th, 2025 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel Guys, the San Francisco Giants have purchased a legendary theater in The City, an ancient lake's reappearance has added to the mystery of Death Valley, and American is cutting back the miles earned on cheap tickets. United Airlines has upgraded its already excellent app and we go over the changes in our Smarter Traveler segment. Airport lounges are all the rage these days, with even Southwest talking about adding places for travelers to escape within the airport. Why is that? We talk with our resident lounge lizard Clayton Whitehead to find out why they are so popular. In our Odds and Ends segment, Mark talks about how new Embassy Suites Hotels aren't so "suite-ish," and it appears hotel lobbyists are trying to curb vacation rentals. Updates on those and other "behind the scenes" stories.