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On the Sunday, January 12th, 2020 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, the Ahwahnee Hotel’s latest problem in Yosemite Park is food-related, Leonardo DeCaprio plays a hand in saving a man overboard from a cruise ship and Alaska Airlines announces the last of their Sacramento – Hawaii service will end in June. Tom interviews Steve Gordon, Director of the California DMV, and he has an encouraging update on the Real ID situation. Mark answers your questions from the Travel Mailbag, including queries regarding travel companies and their trash, whether or not travel to Australia is safe, and a question about a Global Scavenger Hunt found on the internet.

On the Sunday, November 10th 2019 edition of The Travel Guys, live from Sacramento and Kapa'a, Hawaii, on the island of Kauai… In the Travel News, Airbnb deals with a halloween party gone very bad in northern California and announces some new safety regulations.  Are they enough? Homeland Security is starting to realize that Real ID may have some problems getting everyone ready to travel by October 1st of next year and is proposing putting more of the application process online.  We also share the five hottest international destinations for US travelers right now. We talked with Travelers United about the upcoming airline evacuation tests.  The consumer advocacy organization is concerned about how the tests are going to be conducted and if they will be a realistic look at getting today's passengers off the plane in 90 seconds in an emergency. Joe Brancatelli from the travel website Joe Sent Me talks about the points and mileage game, and gives some great information on why you should or shouldn't play, and if you play, some rules to follow.

On the Sunday, October 13th 2019 edition of The Travel Guys on KFBK 93.1 FM/1530AM… In the Travel News, Sacramento was ranked by Wallet Hub as the #1 city in the country when it comes to the affordability and availability of highly rated restaurants.  Quite a step up for a sleepy state capitol.  The Empire State Building in NYC has reopened their observation level, after a remodel did away with many of the things blocking the spectacular view for decades.  Uber says it will roll out Uber Pet in select cities on October 16th.  Currently, the driver decides if pets are allowed in the vehicle.  The new system will insure the arriving driver knows and will accept pets.  There is a $3-5 surcharge.  Seven cities will see that new service next week but Sacramento is not on the list. Airlines have devalued their frequent flyer programs this year by "floating" the number of points you need for award tickets.  This is very bad news for travelers and in some ways spells  the end of the Rewards programs as we know them.  REAL ID will soon be the law of the land. We walk you through the process, with someone who just got their new ID last week. Is it actually possible to attend 365 sporting events in 365 days?  We talk to a man who made that journey...

On the Sunday, September 29th, 2019 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, it's time to start considering a Real ID.  We have some tips and you can find a complete guide here.  The deadline is October 1st of NEXT year. A great American tradition, the dining car on the train, is officially going away.  Amtrak is going to pre-prepared foods on its long-distance trains.  Darn. Steve LaRosa gives us his latest What's Goin' On, In and around our fair city.  Links to all of the events and activities can be found below. Speaking of local events, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra will be back in town for their annual holiday show at the Golden One Center, and Tom has all the details.