Tag: Route 66

On the Saturday, June 21st, 2025 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, we have updates on the harassment of tourists in Spain, the closing of the Louvre in Paris and how dynamic pricing may be impacting admission prices all over the country. Having your luggage arrive at your destination the same time you do is pretty important. Our Smarter Traveler segment tells you why your luggage tag is such an important part of getting your bag reunited with its owner, plus we have some tips for those renting a car who are over the age of 75. Airbnb and VRBO are “going downhill like a hippo on a water slide” says the headline. Writer Rick Reilly shares his frustrations about what’s wrong with vacation rentals and we tell you about the couple who have been banned by eight cruise lines. Our Odds and Ends portion of the program features tidbits about Route 66’s 100th anniversary, the Hotel Del Coronado’s 550 million dollar make-over, and how much lower airfares to European cities are appearing on computer screen.

On the Saturday, October 14th, 2023 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, the state department gives a travel update for Israel; and our governor signs a bill outlawing junk fees. It takes effect next spring and is good news for travelers. Now will the FTC follow through on a ban for the entire country? In our Smarter Traveler segment - it appears hotels are settling on the answer to the housekeeping dilemma. We aren't sure everyone is going to like the solution. Indeed, the governor has taken a huge step to eliminate junk fees from hotels, restaurants, etc. We break down the new law. Mark has been out on Route 66 this week. He shares some highlights of a journey on The Mother Road

On the Sunday, April 30th, 2023 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, a woman got arrested in Sydney, after arriving on a flight from LA with a 24-carat gold-plated gun in her luggage. Yosemite National Park is closed after warm temperatures brought the much dreaded spring melt flooding. Mark relates two situations which occurred on a flight he was on Saturday night, as examples of games people play with flight attendants. Hiding over-the-limit carry-ons and not following rules regarding pets on board are two examples he witnessed. Conceding it's possible for a flight attendant to have a bad day, one has to keep in mind they can have you removed from the aircraft, or worse. Mark suggest picking your battles carefully, or maybe just not playing stupid little games. Do you really think you are the first person ever to use a coat to conceal an extra carry-on? Be a smarter traveler and give the flight attendants a break. Is inflation having a bearing on the travel decisions you make for this summer? Or just ridiculously high prices. The guys talk about why this might be the year to pick a less-popular destination. Finally, Mark shares some of his experience from the second half of his journey with 29 travelers down the Chicago-Oklahoma City portion of fabled Route 66. He highlights some of the classic attractions, hotels and restaurants along the old highway and talks about why you might consider a short journey if you can't make an extended trip.