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On the Sunday, April 9th, 2023 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, many National Parks are now requiring reservations to enter (see the link to the list on this page); and airfares are falling...and rising...at the same time. Why is that? Tipping. It's a hot topic not only with travelers, but with non-travelers. Every time we turn around, a screen is asking you if you would like to tip someone. Where do we draw the line? Tipping is the subject of our Smarter Traveler segment. Richard Lewis has been heading up Sacramento theater for many years. The Music Circus is an icon in our community, along with Broadway Sacramento. Richard tells the stories of how his father started the Music Circus, how he used to help put up the tent every summer, and his progression to CEO. Now, it's time for him to start backing away, and so it's time to hear Richard's story. It's better than the story line for many a Broadway show, the story of a kid who grew up with the Music Circus. It's one of our favorite interviews ever.

On the Sunday, April 10th, 2022 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Hertz is buying a bunch of electric cars, Delta is making it easier for families and groups to sit together on the plane, and Alaska Airlines offers an apology for flights canceled because of pilot picketing. Tipping on cruise ships is included on your bill as a "convenience." But how do you get that convenience adjusted or removed? Our Smarter Traveler segment tells you it isn't easy. Hearst Castle is reopening soon. Tickets are on sale and we give you an update on one of California's favorite attractions. Gwen Duncan is our cruise expert and she will be on hand to talk about cancellation policies and other promotions we are seeing from the cruise lines. Are they legit or not?

On the Sunday, February 27th, 2022 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, TSA adds its first international destination - The Bahamas - to the Pre-Check Program, a Sesame Street Theme Park is opening in San Diego, and an alarming number of Hertz renters are having the police show up at their door. In our Smarter Traveler block, we discuss tipping at home vs. tipping abroad. How is it different? Travel Writer Ed Perkins is our guest. We get his take on the upcoming masks on planes deadline, the merger between Spirit and Frontier Airlines and the idea of the government overseeing a "National Do Not Fly List." Mark gives listeners a heads up on a great Easter Brunch, plus Michael Bolton and Swan Lake Concerts - and you don't have to drive! There is a national airline pilot shortage. Ever wonder what some of the perks are for flying an airplane. We have the inside look.

On the Sunday, October 24th, 2021 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, hotel occupancy in the US hits a post-COVID high over Columbus Day weekend, and the White House says the vaccine mandate won't get in the way of holiday travel. Hotel taxes are climbing in Hawaii, Lyft finally shares a report on sexual assaults. Maybe we should have seen these numbers earlier. Our Smarter Traveler segment takes a look at on board airline etiquette. Perhaps we could agree to treat EACH OTHER in a more upbeat fashion when we fly. Mark and Tom have some suggestions. Tipping is sort of a personal thing. There are lots of different opinions. We have a "Tipping Test" to let you know if you are up-to-date on tipping customs in the United States. In the second half of the show, we invite you to call and take the test on line. Along the way, let's share "pet airline peeves....like the swinging backpack."