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On the Sunday, Juneteenth 2022 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Delta Pilots are writing letters to the public, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is calling the airlines on the carpet, and hundreds of flights are getting canceled. What's the average traveler to do? Loyalty programs fostered by credit card companies, airlines, hotels and rental car companies are supposed to benefit consumers. At least that's the way they are presented/touted. Mark explains why you need to treat the benefits of those programs as moving targets. Because they are. Jessica Nabongo is the definition of a world traveler. She has visited all 195 countries recognized by the United Nations. She shares her takes on world travel and a wide variety of related subjects. Truly an interview worth listening to. See the show highlights for information on her book, The Catch Me If You Can.

On the Sunday, June 12th, 2022 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, the requirement to test within 24 hours of returning to the US is making the travel industry ecstatic, with the expectation of increasing international travel in short order. Disney is launching a new cruise ship. Chris Elliott wrote a piece on words to beware of when shopping for a vacation rental, which was the subject of our Smarter Traveler segment (a link is on this page). Gwen Duncan keeps her eye on the cruise industry for us and she checks in to talk about how the revival of the cruise industry is coming along. Tele-medicine has been on the rise around the country. Mark talks about what a perfect match it is for travelers.

On the Sunday, June 5th, 2022 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Broadway and Canada extend their mask requirements, and the cruise industry is leaving some ships at less than capacity. The reason: A shortage of crew. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we discuss the strategy of "taking the longest flight first," and why that might be to your advantage. The summer travel season unofficially kicked off with Memorial Day weekend. So how were the crowds? We discuss the beginning of the crush. Hint: There might be a silver lining. Wallet Hub does lots of surveys and this week they featured Hotel Rewards Programs. Where did your favorite chain end up on the list?

On the Sunday, May 29th 2022, Memorial Day edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, a 29-year old Sacramento woman is sentenced to 15 months in jail after punching a Southwest flight attendant; and travel to Cuba is back on the table in a big way. Insurance for Vacation Rentals – whether you are a renter or a landlord, should you be protecting yourself? It’s the subject of our Smarter Traveler segment. Steve LaRosa’s feature, What’s Goin’ On?, was very popular in pre-COVID days. Steve is back with a collection of North Bay attractions, including a Frank Lloyd Wright building and Muir Woods National Monument. Yoda and Indiana Jones in San Anselmo Park Redwood cluster in Muir Woods Marin County Civic Center When you travel, getting through security can be simple, or a bit complicated. Our TSA friends in Sacramento, Sid Hanna and Dale Keller, have some tips for making your TSA experience a snap.