On the Sunday, November 3rd, 2019 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, we suggest you check out a sale Princess Cruises is offering on select departures for the first half of next year (https://www.princess.com/cruise-deals-promotions/) and the DOT (Department of Transportation) is looking at relaxing the tarmac rule and it's not good news for travelers. Southwest says the camera in the bathroom incident didn't actually happen (?) and we have an update on tourism in our state. Is it safe to go to areas where fires have occurred? We have an update. Travelers are starting to push back against vendors who are not using sustainable products. The future is NOT plastic, as we discuss in our Smarter Traveler segment. Mark answers your questions from the mailbox on our website (leave a question if you wish), including watching out for bogus fees from 3rd party booking sites and the importance of allowing an extra travel day before a big trip. Finally, Tom tells us all about the annual appearance of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Their holiday show is coming up November 29th in Sacramento.
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On the Sunday, September 29th, 2019 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, it's time to start considering a Real ID. We have some tips and you can find a complete guide here. The deadline is October 1st of NEXT year. A great American tradition, the dining car on the train, is officially going away. Amtrak is going to pre-prepared foods on its long-distance trains. Darn. Steve LaRosa gives us his latest What's Goin' On, In and around our fair city. Links to all of the events and activities can be found below. Speaking of local events, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra will be back in town for their annual holiday show at the Golden One Center, and Tom has all the details.
This Sunday (Sept. 25), on The Travel Guys, you'll get a great dose of entertainment AND come away a smarter traveler. In the Travel News, Mark explains a small new benefit for Southwest frequent flyers; then Ed Perkins stops by to explain how you should respond when your bag isn't on the carousel after your flight, and what to do if you are involuntarily "bumped" from a flight.
At the bottom of the hour the guys are joined by Dan Mitchinson, Morning News Co -Anchor at KFBK. Dan reflects on his recent trip to Ireland, and offers some advice for those considering a trip to the Land of Leprechauns.
Finally, Tom has his annual interview with the gang from TSO, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, to talk about their holiday season appearance at the new arena downtown.