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On the Sunday, April 24th, 2022 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, United says the FAA is causing huge delays in Newark by ignoring flight limits, and if you are going to Venice, Italy this summer, it’s going to cost you a little extra. We make you a Smarter Traveler by sharing information from our friends at Wallet Hub. Which US airline was the best overall last year? Which is the most pet friendly, the most comfortable? We have the numbers. This week’s show focuses on theater. We have news on outdoor theater in Napa, the Music Circus in Sacramento and Broadway shows in the Big Apple.

On the Sunday, October 31st, 2021 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, a lawsuit reveals just how much Marriott is making on "resort/destination" fees. Hint: It's in the tens of millions annually. American Airlines is the latest melt down, canceling over a thousand flights this weekend alone; and passport wait times are starting to get shorter. Theater in Sacramento has been on hiatus due to COVID issues, but now it's back. Hamilton had a successful run, and An Officer and A Gentleman premiers next week. Richard Lewis of Broadway Sacramento joins us to talk about his new digs, how Hamilton went and what's on tap. As our city becomes more noticed in the culinary world, lots of great new things are happening around Sacramento, including our city making Wallet Hub's list of Foodie Cities at number SIX. How did that happen? It's all very scientific.

On the Sunday, August 8th, 2021 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, if you want to attend theater in San Francisco or on Broadway this fall, you are going to have to wear a mask and be vaccinated or tested to get into the theater, at least until November. Two people headed into Canada found that having false documents will set you back a healthy chunk of cash and American and United follow Delta by saying to their frequent flyers: your benefits are preserved for another year. Our Smarter Traveler segment gets away from nuts and bolts and looks at the problem several airlines are having with keeping their schedules. Southwest and American have had some problems, Spirit has had BIG ISSUES. Mark explains what's going on and why this shouldn't be happening. Hint: The taxpayers have been suckered. Hilton is cutting back on housekeeping, unless you are at a Ritz Carlton or higher. We ask you how you feel about that. Will it impact which hotel you choose to stay in? We take your phone calls in our third segment and one listener will be a big winner. Family travel is full of challenges. COVID brings some extra issues. We talk to a family traveler and get his tips on how to get your gang from here to there.

This week (Sunday, August 28) on The Travel Guys... Mark and Tom talk about Why Travel is the Best Test for Any Relationship; plus Ed Perkins shares when the best time is to buy your Thanksgiving and Christmas air tickets. John Nelson from iHeartMedia stops by with a tale of airline woe from a recent European vacation, and in the travel news, we tell you about some great airfare sales ending in the next couple of days. Finally, Mark has updates on theater and cultural arts, including the Laguna Beach Pageant of the Masters; Beautiful, The Carole King Story, in San Francisco; and an amazing Music Circus performance of The Hunchback of Notre Dame.