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Yosemite national park

US history is being rewritten in our national parks

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.
Mask on train

President Biden makes masks mandatory on trains and planes

On the Sunday, January 31st, 2021 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, President Biden has made masks officially mandatory on trains and planes (or in/on federal land/property); Tauck Tours has launched its first trip in 10 months, and American Airlines is watching for cheaters - skiplaggers, you know who you are. The idea was floated last week to require passengers on domestic airline flights to be COVID tested before flying. The airlines were not enamored by the idea, nor was the public. Where do you stand? We talk about it in our Smarter Traveler Segment. Travelers United, in Washington, D.C., is always looking out for the traveler on the road. They believe airlines need a Sick Passenger Rule. Charlie Leocha, President and Co-Founder, joins us to explain how he thinks it could work, and why it's important. Rob Stewart has been the host of Rob on the Road on KVIE Channel 6 for a decade. We celebrate 10 years on the road with Rob and talk about the differences in virtual vs. in person broadcasting.
Road, blue sky, countryside

The importance of using a travel advisor, especially during uncertain times

On the Sunday, May 31st, 2020 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Southwest says you can return to Hawaii starting July 1, except Hawaii hasn't yet agreed and tickets are not on sale.  With Hertz and several of its affiliated companies headed to bankruptcy, is it curtains for the car rental industry? Broadway San Francisco announces its new 2021 season here, but hedges its bet just a bit, with the season starting next year, instead of the traditional fall roll out. In his Just One Man's Opinion commentary, Mark wonders why face masks have become a political statement instead of a possible life-saving device. We make you a smarter traveler by answering the question, "Why is it so hard to get a refund for ANYTHING in the world of travel and entertainment these days?" Gwen Duncan of Cordially Yours Travel stops by to address why the new complications of travel make it more important than ever to have an expert on your side. Rob on the Road is one of KVIE's most popular programs.  So what happens when a travel program can't travel?  Rob at Home is born. We'll talk to Rob about the challenges of doing a travel show from your house.