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On the Saturday, July 13th, 2024 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Alaska Airlines announces four new winter destinations from Sacramento, including Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Tucson and Orlando; plus have you heard about locals shooting tourists with water pistols in Barcelona, telling the visitors to get out of town? Last week, we talked about how to recognize fake reviews online. This week, we give you some tips on how to best use positive reviews to help you get the hotel you want on the road. Chris Elliott is currently in Switzerland. Our favorite travel advocate is working on some stories on how climate change is impacting travel. He talks about how the Swiss are dealing with the situation and how travelers like us can do things to fight back against an ever-warming climate. Mark visited Fort Bragg with a group of Sports Leisure Travelers this week, and he has some observations on the lumber town that has turned to tourism.

On the Saturday, June 29th, 2024 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Southwest shakes up its on board service by changing.......the brand of pretzels it serves; and Barcelona is joining the growing list of destinations placing limitations on tourists. Our Smarter Traveler segment addresses the dangers of heat waves to travelers, and a new report says Hwy 99 is the most dangerous road to drive on in the entire state. We have tips for travelers on both topics. The California State Fair is uniquely Sacramento. We have a guest with updates on the high spots on this year's edition, everything from eating to entertainment. Our Odds and Ends report talks about the hidden costs of wheelchair grifters in airports. Not only $$$, but those who are faking a disability are taking the service from those who need it.

On the Saturday, November 11th, 2023 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, United Airlines redesigns its frequent flyer program to put a heavier premium on the use of their credit cards, following American and Delta into the “we don’t care if you fly on our planes, as long as you use our credit cards” tunnel. Complaints about the airlines to the Department of Transportation (DOT) nearly doubled in the first part of 2023. Is the service from the airlines that bad, are the customers that grouchy or has something changed in the sky? In our Smarter Traveler segment we try and come up with the answer. The back half of the show features a version of “What’s Goin’ On Around Sacramento.” Jack Gallagher stops by to promote his show on December 9th at the B St. Theatre; there’s a really unique music festival at the Green Room Social Club in Placerville after Thanksgiving; and the Transcendence Theatre in Napa/Sonoma has a Broadway Christmas Show for you to attend in December. Sports Leisure Vacations even has a day trip package including brunch and the show (link on this page).

On the Saturday, September 16th, 2023 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, TSA workers get caught stealing from bags on the security belt. In Las Vegas, vending machines dispensing Carlo's Bakery Cakes, giant slices of rainbow cake, have come under fire. Perhaps those $8 snacks aren't as fresh as they claim to be. If you're thinking a great way to try out an electric vehicle would be to rent one next time you are on the road, we have some tips and heads-up warnings to help. It's a little more complicated than you might think. Steve LaRosa is on hand to tell us a little about staying in town for your next mini-vacation. What's Goin' On Around Sacramento? The Trans-Siberian Orchestra is returning to Sacramento December 1st with two shows, and tickets are on sale. Al Pitrelli joins us to talk Christmas Spectaculars. Delta Airlines rocked the frequent flyer world with some pretty dramatic changes to their program. We'll talk about them and how other airlines programs might also change. Bottom line: Spending on credit cards is officially more important than actually flying.