Tag: pet travel

On the Saturday, June 14th, 2025 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, taking your pet on a plane is getting more expensive; and the president indicates he is concerned about how the immigration crackdown is impacting the tourism industry. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we’ll talk about airport lounges. They have become so popular, people can’t get in. But what if your credit card or premium ticket PROMISES you entry? The American River Conservancy has a series of cool fund raising concerts this summer in Placerville and stopped by to talk a little about them. The link can be found here. The latest edition of the mailbag includes answers to your questions on national parks, baggage fee refunds, credit card surcharges, REAL ID and hotel bonus program benefits.

On the Saturday, January 11th, 2025 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Sacramento gets its first non-stop flight to Alaska this summer, FREE wifi is coming to United and we have an update on the status of landmarks in the face of the southern California fires. Our Smarter Traveler segment features Five Ways to Travel More Responsibly - things like buying local, leaving your destination better than you found it and more. Chris Elliott joins us to talk about pets on planes. It's a subject many are passionate about, on both sides of the issue. Finally, one cruise line is increasing its on board gratuities again, and we thank our listeners for making us the Number One show on KFBK each Saturday.

On the Saturday, April 13th, 2024 edition of The Travel Guys… In The Travel News, dogs are in the headlines. There's a new airline called BARK; and a dog traveling in first class used the aisle as a restroom on a flight this week, causing a diversion. Plus, Airbnb has changed a key policy regarding cancellations. Sacramento Metro Airport is overhauling the food concessions and good food news is on the horizon. Plus, when should you buy your airline tickets for summer travel? Our Smarter Traveler segment addresses both issues. Ed Perkins hasn't been a guest on our show for several years. Ed is a longtime travel writer and consumer advocate and he looks into his crystal ball and tells us what's ahead in the world of travel. What is Yacht Rock? Think Jimmy Buffet & Steely Dan. The band Yachtley Crew is coming to Roseville and they introduce us to their music. Our Odds & Ends segment covers a new list of tourist traps - some California attractions are on the list - restaurant junk fees and in a non-travel story, we say goodbye to the King of Wheel of Fortune.

On the Sunday, May 15th, 2022 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, the small national hotel chain Kimpton, has added dog walking services for guests nationwide. Southwest Airlines is either the best or the worst in the sky, depending on which survey you listen to. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we talk about the importance of "timing" during the busy summer travel season. Airports, hotels, attractions, and especially restaurants are going to be busy. Timing is going to matter. Do your homework and be flexible is part of the message. The Wreath Project is a locally-led effort to honor the fallen at the Sacramento Valley Cemetery each Christmas. One of their fund-raisers is a golf tournament. See the adjoining list (and below) for a link to tournament information.* Charlie Leocha, the President of Travelers United, the voice of the traveler in Washington, DC, joins us to try and sort out the confusing mess regarding COVID tests and your return to the US from overseas. *6th Annual RememberAVet Golf Tournament: Friday, June 3, 2022, at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex - Alister MacKenzie Course - in Sacramento will be our venue again this year. We are to happy to be able to return to a shotgun start at 7:30 AM, followed by a bbq lunch and awards program. Please register as soon as possible, since we are limited to the number of golfers participating. The registration forms can be found here and payment can be accepted online or checks can be mailed to the PO Box or brought with you the day of the tournament. You may call or text Susie at 707.249.5852 to register over the phone or if you have any questions. We are also looking for raffle items for that day, so if you could help by donating to that, please call or text Melanie at 707.249.5853.