On the Saturday, October 11th, 2025 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, domestic airfares are down slightly year-over-year, and we discuss complications for travelers caused by the government shutdown. When you check into a hotel, there are half a dozen simple things you should be doing to protect your safety and security. We'll go over the list with you. The Trans-Siberian Orchestra comes to town with a “blow your Santa socks off” Christmas show. We have details on this year’s musical spectacular, scheduled for Friday, November 28th. Instead of renting an Airbnb vacation home, what if you could trade your home for someone else’s? Straight across. Sounds awesome, but is it possible? We have a guest who says it is and she's already doing it. For many years, a lot of people have worked hard to get Sacramento recognition as a foodie city. Now, we have shown up in the top 10 on a Wallet Hub list of cities considered a food paradise.
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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.
On the Sunday, November 20th, 2022 edition of The Travel Guys… In The Travel News, Frontier Airlines launches an "all you can fly pass," and Delta Airlines says free wi-fi for ALL (Sky Miles Members)...but are the airlines really being all that generous? If you are flying this Thanksgiving or Christmas, and are checking bags, we have some important tips/reminders. Like putting your name, phone number and email address both inside and outside your bag. Printing out your own tag at the airport? We tell you why you need to be extra careful. We dig into the mailbag and answer your questions - Carry-on bags, Reno Amtrak trips, when to make cruise reservations, are all on the list. Mark offers a memory of an old travel writer friend and Tom reminds us the TSO Holiday Concert is coming up soon to wrap up the show.
On the Sunday, September 18th, 2022 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, a tourism destination rises to the occasion to help immigrants, water restrictions are getting tighter at the Grand Canyon, and the three major cruise lines have a staggering $73 billion dollars in debt - with increasingly high interest payments. In our Smarter Traveler segment, one final warning about buying your holiday air tickets now, along with some tips on what days to fly (or not to fly) around the holidays. Also a reminder about the "24-hour rule." Chris Elliott, consumer advocate and travel writer for Forbes and USA Today, joins us to talk about deposits for vacation rentals. Perhaps his experience will save you a hassle and/or a few dollars. The Trans-Siberian Orchestra comes to Sacramento each December with a spectacular Christmas Show. We have all the details on this year's performances and tickets.