Travel Guys Radio

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Travel Guys Radio

100 episodes

1 week ago

Listen in to The Travel Guys where everyday people come to learn how to become a smarter traveler. Hosted by Mark Hoffmann and Tom Romano. The show airs live every Saturday, from 11am-12pm on KFBK AM 1530 and Newstalk 93.1 FM in Sacramento, CA. The show also streams live from kfbk.com.

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Uber plans to have driver-less taxis in San Francisco sometime next year

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On the Saturday, November 1st edition of The Travel Guys…

* In the Travel News, Uber plans to have driver-less taxis on the road of San Francisco by sometime next year; and the guys in the towers of Las Vegas are trying to figure out if they are in a “Trump Slump.”
* Airline passengers occasionally do things to help other passengers. Some of those are little favors the flight attendants wish you wouldn’t do. That’s right, sometimes nice doesn’t work for everyone. We have the “please don’t help him/her with that” list. See if you agree.
* As the federal government shutdown drags on, TSA inspectors and Air Traffic Controllers are working without pay. How long can that continue? We take a look at the human side of things, away from the politics.
* We open up The Travel Guys Mailbag and take out some of the questions you ask us at travelguysradio.com. Answers to questions about everything from toll booths to passports will have answers!

Highlights

* “Polite” Passenger Habits That Flight Attendants Secretly Hate

* 2 for 1 deal on Amtrak’s roomettes
* RememberAVet.net Wreath Project
* Ghostly Places to Visit Across the Country
* Free tickets to Ken Burns’ American Revolution preview (Mr. Burns is NOT attending, just to be clear)
* A Fun Place in Weed for Great Diner Food
* Hotel room safety? It’s on you any time you travel! – Travelers United
* Trans-Siberian Orchestra Sacramento Tickets | November 2025!
* Best Foodie Cities in America in 2025
Robert Redford Yosemite story
SMF Parking – Check parking availability at the airport by lot
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2 weeks ago

48 minutes 35 seconds

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Amtrak has a special deal on overnight trains

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On the Saturday, October 25th express edition of The Travel Guys…

* In the Travel News, West Sacramento is getting into the tourism business and Amtrak has a special deal on overnight trains if you are traveling with a companion.
* Our Smarter Traveler segment shares five times when you probably want to consider purchasing an upgraded seat in economy on the plane.

Note: We cut out early at 11:30am in order to accommodate the start of the UC Davis football game.

Highlights

* 2 for 1 deal on Amtrak’s roomettes
* RememberAVet.net Wreath Project
* Ghostly Places to Visit Across the Country
* Free tickets to Ken Burns’ American Revolution preview (Mr. Burns is NOT attending, just to be clear)
* A Fun Place in Weed for Great Diner Food
* Hotel room safety? It’s on you any time you travel! – Travelers United
* Trans-Siberian Orchestra Sacramento Tickets | November 2025!
* Best Foodie Cities in America in 2025
Robert Redford Yosemite story
SMF Parking – Check parking availability at the airport by lot
Words to our closing theme song, Days are Numbers (The Traveller), by the Alan Parsons Project
Days Are Numbers (The Traveller) – YouTube
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Chris Elliott’s general info website
Chris Elliott’s subscription newsletter
Hotelsfor18YearOlds.net
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2 weeks ago

25 minutes 16 seconds

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Travel Insurance: Should you buy it or not?

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On the Saturday, October 18th edition of The Travel Guys…

* In the Travel News, we have an update on the old parking garage getting new equipment at the airport. Plus, Sacramento International is not airing the controversial new video from Kristi Noem and an independent media group declares The Travel Guys to be one of the top travel podcasts in the country.
* Renting a car is a nightmare, with car rental companies trying to stick it to the renter in every way possible. A new California law protecting renters is the subject of our Smarter Traveler segment.
* International Road Reporter Clayton Whitehead drops in with an update on Italy, based on his very recent experiences there (Rome, Florence, Tuscany).
* Travel Insurance. Should you buy it or not? Who should you buy it from? What type of insurance should you buy? We have answers for you.

Highlights

* Ghostly Places to Visit Across the Country
* Free tickets to Ken Burns’ American Revolution preview (Mr. Burns is NOT attending, just to be clear)
* A Fun Place in Weed for Great Diner Food
* Hotel room safety? It’s on you any time you travel! – Travelers United
* Trans-Siberian Orchestra Sacramento Tickets | November 2025!
* Best Foodie Cities in America in 2025
Robert Redford Yosemite story
SMF Parking – Check parking availability at the airport by lot
Words to our closing theme song, Days are Numbers (The Traveller), by the Alan Parsons Project
Days Are Numbers (The Traveller) – YouTube
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Chris Elliott’s general info website
Chris Elliott’s subscription newsletter
Hotelsfor18YearOlds.net
Show more...

4 weeks ago

50 minutes 39 seconds

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Domestic airfares are down slightly year-over-year

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On the Saturday, October 11th 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.

Highlights

* Hotel room safety? It’s on you any time you travel! – Travelers United
* Trans-Siberian Orchestra Sacramento Tickets | November 2025!
* Best Foodie Cities in America in 2025
* Wanderlust: Anywhere But Here – a memoir by Dr. Susan Ruckdeschel, out soon: December, 2025
Update on National Park Closures during shutdown
Robert Redford Yosemite story
17 best hacks for airports to get through to your flight as easily and safely as possible – Travelers United
California Wine Month 2025: Harvest Experiences Worth the Trip
Top Wheelchair-Accessible California Hotels | Visit California
San Francisco Maritime National Park Association
SMF Parking – Check parking availability at the airport by lot
‎GuideAlong | GPS Audio Tours
Right city, wrong country — Once again, reading matters on airline tickets
Can You Redeem Hotel Points For Others? Yes,

1 month ago

50 minutes 53 seconds

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New entrance rules at Yosemite National Park

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On the Saturday, October 4th edition of The Travel Guys, our first broadcast on Sactown Sports 1140…

* In the Travel News, the government shutdown continues. We have an update on the TSA situation at Sacramento International and the entrance rules at Yosemite National Park. There’s a tentative re-opening date for for Hwy 1 near Big Sur and Carnival Cruise Lines has invented Sun Screen flavored ice cream. We aren’t kidding.
* In our Smarter Traveler segment, we talk about rules from hosts of Airbnb properties. If you checked into a hotel room, there would be certain expectations of the condition you would leave your room in when your checked out. But some vacation rental properties are coming up with long lists of rules visitors must follow, or risk additional charges. So where do you draw the line?
* Chris Elliott (www.elliott.org) joins us to talk about how mistakes by AI are messing with travel, the possible rollback in traveler rights and we ask the question, “are $900 credit cards worth it?”
* Our Odds and Ends closer points out that many people are mispronouncing the name “Marriott.” It’s not “Marr-i-ott, it’s Marr-i-ett.” Did you know Robert Redford loved national parks, in part based on his visit to Yosemite at age 11? He also worked there summers during his high school years.

Highlights

Update on National Park Closures during shutdown
Robert Redford Yosemite story
17 best hacks for airports to get through to your flight as easily and safely as possible – Travelers United
California Wine Month 2025: Harvest Experiences Worth the Trip
Top Wheelchair-Accessible California Hotels | Visit California
San Francisco Maritime National Park Association
SMF Parking – Check parking availability at the airport by lot
‎GuideAlong | GPS Audio Tours
Right city, wrong country — Once again, reading matters on airline tickets
Can You Redeem Hotel Points For Others? Yes, You Just Have To Know How
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1 month ago

48 minutes 15 seconds

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Free Wi-Fi is coming to Southwest Airlines

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On the Saturday, September 6th edition of the Travel Guys…

* In the Travel News, free Wi-Fi is coming to Southwest Airlines, we’ll tell you how to get it; Spirit Airlines is in bankruptcy for the second time this year and Frontier proves the theory that airlines make no money off airfares.
* We have a two-fer in our Smarter Traveler segment…Lithium batteries on the plane and cleaning your luggage are the day’s topics.
* Chris Elliott is one of the premier consumer advocates for travelers. He joins us from France to talk about the best and worst of Paris, and to tackle the topic of AI in airfares. Can the airlines make you pay more, based on what they know about your willingness to pay?
* A set of consumer friendly rules regarding the airlines has been rejected by the Trump administration. It pertains to flight delays and cancellations. We’ll update you on the details.

Highlights

* 17 best hacks for airports to get through to your flight as easily and safely as possible – Travelers United
* California Wine Month 2025: Harvest Experiences Worth the Trip
* Top Wheelchair-Accessible California Hotels | Visit California
* San Francisco Maritime National Park Association
* SMF Parking – Check parking availability at the airport by lot
* ‎GuideAlong | GPS Audio Tours
* Right city, wrong country — Once again, reading matters on airline tickets
* Can You Redeem Hotel Points For Others? Yes, You Just Have To Know How
* Words to our closing theme song, Days are Numbers (The Traveller), by the Alan Parsons Project
* Days Are Numbers (The Traveller) – YouTube
* New Visit California hub makes travel easier for tourists with disabilities
* Show more...

2 months ago

43 minutes 18 seconds

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Big box stores are getting into the travel business

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On the Saturday, August 30th edition of the Travel Guys…

* In the Travel News, is Airbnb deleting reviews hosts don’t like from their website? And, if you are a traveler that loves to visit national parks, we have a new resource you might want to consider.
* Big box stores are getting into the travel business. In our Smarter Traveler segment we share a report by Chris Elliott that offers some opinions on whether or not you should buy your travel from Costco. Plus, we have an update on lithium batteries in the sky.
* Like it or not, passing through security is part of the airport experience. Our friends Sid Hanna and Dale Keller from Sacramento TSA join us and one of the things we’ll ask is for an update on the possible change in taking liquids through check points.
* Lots of things happening at Maritime National Historical Park on the wharf in San Francisco. The annual Fleet Week celebration is coming up in a few weeks, and there is a most unique reading of an old sea story on tap. We’ll tell you all about it.

Highlights

* Top Wheelchair-Accessible California Hotels | Visit California
* San Francisco Maritime National Park Association
* SMF Parking – Check parking availability at the airport by lot
* ‎GuideAlong | GPS Audio Tours
* Right city, wrong country — Once again, reading matters on airline tickets
* Can You Redeem Hotel Points For Others? Yes, You Just Have To Know How
* Words to our closing theme song, Days are Numbers (The Traveller), by the Alan Parsons Project
* Days Are Numbers (The Traveller) – YouTube
* New Visit California hub makes travel easier for tourists with disabilities
* End Of An Era: Southwest Airlines Assigned & Premium Seating Now Live
* Twenty items to complete in your cabin as soon as possible. – Travelers United

2 months ago

43 minutes 18 seconds

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Delta and United get busted for selling window seats without windows

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On the Saturday, August 23rd edition of the Travel Guys…

* In the Travel News, United and Delta get busted for selling window seats without windows, and Frontier says the price of Gold Status is $69.
* Our Smarter Traveler segment talks about a way to avoid bag fees without taxing the overhead compartment on the plane.
* An extended Mailbag in the back half of the show answers your questions (send them to Travelguysradio.com). Everything from an update on airport parking to answers about taking pictures of your rental car.

Highlights

* Right city, wrong country — Once again, reading matters on airline tickets
* Can You Redeem Hotel Points For Others? Yes, You Just Have To Know How
* Words to our closing theme song, Days are Numbers (The Traveller), by the Alan Parsons Project
* Days Are Numbers (The Traveller) – YouTube
* New Visit California hub makes travel easier for tourists with disabilities
* End Of An Era: Southwest Airlines Assigned & Premium Seating Now Live
* Twenty items to complete in your cabin as soon as possible. – Travelers United
* Iconic Waldorf Astoria New York Reopens, After Eight Year Closure
* Fourteen rules of etiquette and safety for hiking and camping everywhere – Travelers United
* American Teen Flying Solo Around The World Detained In Antarctica
* Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
* Silent Beacon
* Best Travel Agency – Best of Citrus Heights 2025
* Airl...

2 months ago

43 minutes 51 seconds

Travel Guys Radio

Air Canada goes on strike but Sacramento-Vancouver flights are still flying

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On the Saturday, August 16th edition of the Travel Guys…

* In The Travel News, Air Canada goes on strike but Sacramento-Vancouver flights are still flying. We’ll explain why. United Airlines is looking at stripped down business/first class fares, and what Las Vegas visitor numbers historically tell us about the economy.
* There is a new scam involving baggage tags. We’ll tell you how to avoid it in our Smarter Traveler segment.
* Is it ok to watch R or even X rated material on your personal device on the plane? If rental car companies are using AI to spot damage when you return your car, how long can it be before hotels do the same thing?
* Our Odds and Ends segment includes talk about carry-on bags, and we have a little fun with some internet comments about a rapidly sinking airline.

Highlights

* New Visit California hub makes travel easier for tourists with disabilities
* End Of An Era: Southwest Airlines Assigned & Premium Seating Now Live
* Twenty items to complete in your cabin as soon as possible. – Travelers United
* Iconic Waldorf Astoria New York Reopens, After Eight Year Closure
* Fourteen rules of etiquette and safety for hiking and camping everywhere – Travelers United
* American Teen Flying Solo Around The World Detained In Antarctica
* Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
* Silent Beacon
* Best Travel Agency – Best of Citrus Heights 2025
* Airline Ticket Refunds
* Reimbursement from Delta Airlines
* Cal Expo
* Vote for our Travel Gal in Best of Citrus Heights
* Galapagos Islands Info
* Hotel booking — Don’t ignore these 16 red flags! – Travelers United
* Bed Bug Reports – Check Hotels and Apartments Before You Stay
* Show more...

3 months ago

43 minutes 26 seconds

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The cost of visiting the United States keeps going up

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On the Saturday, August 9th edition of the Travel Guys…

* In the Travel News: Do you have status with a hotel chain or airline and hoping for an upgrade? Those decisions are increasingly being made by AI. And, the cost of coming to the United States for a visit keeps going up.
* Imagine you are on a long flight and your seatmate has fallen asleep and his head is now on your shoulder. Or someone is watching noisy videos without headphones on the plane. How do you handle those and other situations? Details in our Smarter Traveler segment.
* Travelers United is probably the BEST advocate for all of us. Charlie Leocha joins us to talk about flyers rights and other conversation that will make you a smarter traveler.
* In our Odds and Ends portion of the program, Mark points out why the advertised price you are quoted by the rental car company is probably nothing close to what you will pay.

Highlights

* New Visit California hub makes travel easier for tourists with disabilities
* End Of An Era: Southwest Airlines Assigned & Premium Seating Now Live
* Twenty items to complete in your cabin as soon as possible. – Travelers United
* Iconic Waldorf Astoria New York Reopens, After Eight Year Closure
* Fourteen rules of etiquette and safety for hiking and camping everywhere – Travelers United
* American Teen Flying Solo Around The World Detained In Antarctica
* Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
* Silent Beacon
* Best Travel Agency – Best of Citrus Heights 2025
* Airline Ticket Refunds
* Reimbursement from Delta Airlines
* Cal Expo
* Vote for our Travel Gal in Best of Citrus Heights
* Galapagos Islands Info
* Hotel booking — Don’t ignore these 16 red flags! – Travelers United
* Bed Bug Reports – Check Hotels and Apartments Before You Stay
* Show more...

3 months ago

43 minutes 38 seconds

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Southwest starts charging bag fees and assigning seats on some flights

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On the Saturday, August 2nd edition of the Travel Guys…

* In the Travel News, our airport screens a record number of travelers in one day, and AI is being used to create fake travel destinations and take people on wild goose chases.
* Southwest Airlines has started charging bag fees and assigning seats. But not for all flights. We tell you where the line is drawn and how to deal with Southwest’s “dueling systems” for the next few months in our Smarter Traveler segment.
* Japan is one of the hottest destinations on the planet right now. We sent a group of Sports Leisure Travelers to Japan in May and we talk with Donnie Anderson, who led the group, and get some tips on travel to the “land of the rising sun…” (Do you REALLY not tip in Japan?)
* Air traffic controllers have been in short supply for many years. Since the job pays pretty well, why can’t they find people to do the job. We shed some light on the “why aren’t there enough people in the tower” subject.

Highlights

* End Of An Era: Southwest Airlines Assigned & Premium Seating Now Live
* Twenty items to complete in your cabin as soon as possible. – Travelers United
* Iconic Waldorf Astoria New York Reopens, After Eight Year Closure
* Fourteen rules of etiquette and safety for hiking and camping everywhere – Travelers United
* American Teen Flying Solo Around The World Detained In Antarctica
* Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
* Silent Beacon
* Best Travel Agency – Best of Citrus Heights 2025
* Airline Ticket Refunds
* Reimbursement from Delta Airlines
* Cal Expo
* Vote for our Travel Gal in Best of Citrus Heights
* Galapagos Islands Info
* Hotel booking — Don’t ignore these 16 red flags! – Travelers United
* Bed Bug Reports – Check Hotels and Apartments Before You Stay
* Show more...

3 months ago

43 minutes 36 seconds

Travel Guys Radio

Uber announced a new feature pairing women riders with women drivers

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On the Saturday, July 26th edition of the Travel Guys…

* In the Travel News, Uber announced a new feature that let’s women riders be paired with women drivers, and likewise men with men; you still can’t take full water bottles through security at the airport…yet, and United Airlines has made some awesome additions to its app that will make airport connections a little easier.
* In our Smarter Traveler segment, we have a check-in list for your cruise ship cabin. Make certain you have what you need BEFORE the ship sails.
* Road reporter Clayton Whitehead just returned form Switzerland with a group and has a variety of tips, ideas and suggestions for your Swiss trip.
* Mark has also been on the road and offers reviews of Fort Bragg on the California Coast, and Puget Sound, one of the most beautiful areas in the country.

Highlights

* Twenty items to complete in your cabin as soon as possible. – Travelers United
* Iconic Waldorf Astoria New York Reopens, After Eight Year Closure
* Fourteen rules of etiquette and safety for hiking and camping everywhere – Travelers United
* American Teen Flying Solo Around The World Detained In Antarctica
* Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
* Silent Beacon
* Best Travel Agency – Best of Citrus Heights 2025
* Airline Ticket Refunds
* Reimbursement from Delta Airlines
* Cal Expo
* Vote for our Travel Gal in Best of Citrus Heights
* Galapagos Islands Info
* Hotel booking — Don’t ignore these 16 red flags! – Travelers United
* Bed Bug Reports – Check Hotels and Apartments Before You Stay
* Wild: British Airways Crew Spends Night In Milan Sex Dungeon Motel
* 10 best luggage tag and identification tips for air travelers – Travelers United
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3 months ago

44 minutes 22 seconds

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Carnival Cruise Lines changes it’s frequent cruiser program

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On the Saturday, July 19th edition of the Travel Guys…

* In the Travel News, The iconic Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City reopens, with a remarkable new look; and Carnival Cruise Lines changes it’s frequent cruiser program to more align with its credit card.
* In our Smarter Traveler segment, we explain why having the airline’s app on your phone might be the most important thing you can do to keep yourself informed while flying.
* Syndicated Travel Columnist and Consumer Advocate Chris Elliott has been a friend of this program for a long, long time. He joins us for an extended interview to talk about shoes and liquids – improvements in airport security, plus, updates on the importance of travel insurance and rental car companies that hound their customers.

Highlights

* Iconic Waldorf Astoria New York Reopens, After Eight Year Closure
* Fourteen rules of etiquette and safety for hiking and camping everywhere – Travelers United
* American Teen Flying Solo Around The World Detained In Antarctica
* Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
* Silent Beacon
* Best Travel Agency – Best of Citrus Heights 2025
* Airline Ticket Refunds
* Reimbursement from Delta Airlines
* Cal Expo
* Vote for our Travel Gal in Best of Citrus Heights
* Galapagos Islands Info
* Hotel booking — Don’t ignore these 16 red flags! – Travelers United
* Bed Bug Reports – Check Hotels and Apartments Before You Stay
* Wild: British Airways Crew Spends Night In Milan Sex Dungeon Motel
* 10 best luggage tag and identification tips for air travelers – Travelers United
* Chris Elliott’s general info website
* Chris Elliott’s subscription newsletter
* Hotelsfor18YearOlds.net

4 months ago

41 minutes 6 seconds

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We have the story of the dad who jumped ship to save his daughter

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On the Saturday, July 12th edition of the Travel Guys…

* In the Travel News, we have the story of the dad who jumped ship to save his daughter after she fell overboard; and the story about the 19-year-old who flew, without clearance, to Antarctica. Those stories and the reality there will be no more naked stinky feet at airport security!
* Email scams come at us every single day. Many are related to travel. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we have some tips to help you know the difference between a scam and a real update from a travel partner.
* Lots going on at Sacramento International Airport these days. We get an update on construction, parking and new service from Scott Johnston.
* From difficult situations come great advances. We’ll tell you about Silent Beacon, a way to summon help in an emergency in remote areas. Kenny Kelley invented it, he has a fascinating story about why his invention came to be.

Highlights

* American Teen Flying Solo Around The World Detained In Antarctica
* Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
* Silent Beacon
* Best Travel Agency – Best of Citrus Heights 2025
* Airline Ticket Refunds
* Reimbursement from Delta Airlines
* Cal Expo
* Vote for our Travel Gal in Best of Citrus Heights
* Galapagos Islands Info
* Hotel booking — Don’t ignore these 16 red flags! – Travelers United
* Bed Bug Reports – Check Hotels and Apartments Before You Stay
* Wild: British Airways Crew Spends Night In Milan Sex Dungeon Motel
* 10 best luggage tag and identification tips for air travelers – Travelers United
* Chris Elliott’s general info website
* Chris Elliott’s subscription newsletter
* Hotelsfor18YearOlds.net
* Visit California Leadership & Staff – Caroline Beteta
* Show more...

4 months ago

43 minutes 11 seconds

Travel Guys Radio

Travel Gal Sydney Schellinger shares tips from her recent trip to the Galapagos Islands

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On the Saturday, July 5th edition of the Travel Guys…

* In the Travel News, Sedona says no to the Golden Arches, Oakland is changing the name of their airport, again, and Hertz renters are furious over the company’s newest bogus way to nickel and dime their customers. Seems as though the new “return tunnel” is billing people for every little nick and scratch, including things caused by weather and the like.
* Our Smarter Traveler segment discusses airline ticket refunds: If you buy an airline ticket for a domestic flight at least seven days in advance, you can cancel it without charge within 24 hours of purchase, if you purchased it directly from the airline. If you bought it from a third party (Trip Advisor, Booking.com, a wide variety of other outlets), you may not have that protection.
* The California State Fair opens next Friday, July 11th. Tom has a complete update on the sights and sounds of the fair, including the new weekday hours, activities and entertainment.
* Travel Gal Sydney Schellinger is on hand to share tips from her recent trip to the Galapagos Islands. We’ve talked about this “bucket list” destination before, and Sydney has an update with some great information.

Highlights

* Airline Ticket Refunds
* Reimbursement from Delta Airlines
* Cal Expo
* Vote for our Travel Gal in Best of Citrus Heights
* Galapagos Islands Info
* Hotel booking — Don’t ignore these 16 red flags! – Travelers United
* Bed Bug Reports – Check Hotels and Apartments Before You Stay
* Wild: British Airways Crew Spends Night In Milan Sex Dungeon Motel
* 10 best luggage tag and identification tips for air travelers – Travelers United
* Chris Elliott’s general info website
* Chris Elliott’s subscription newsletter
* Hotelsfor18YearOlds.net
* Visit California Leadership & Staff – Caroline Beteta
* Elliott Confidential – Consumer Alert: The world is becoming more dangerous. Here are the countries to avoid

4 months ago

43 minutes 19 seconds

Travel Guys Radio

Are the airlines secretly selling your flight information to the government?

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On the Saturday, June 28th edition of the Travel Guys…

* In the Travel News, are the airlines secretly selling your flight information to the government? Plus, Jet Blue has announced a way to get top Frequent Flyer status on the airline for 25 years!
* Our Smarter Traveler segment addresses hotel red flags. Those things that make you wonder if you are making/have made the right choice. Little things that make a difference. We have a list.
* The Washington Post has ranked the nation’s top 50 airports and we’ll share Sacramento’s surprising spot on the list.
* Our Odds and Ends segment is headed by a story about the infamous “poop” cruise on Carnival. Has it really been 12 years? Plus, Marriott has a new communications system in their hotel rooms, and additional ways to harass you before you even arrive. It’s already driven me nuts and so it’s time for you to take a turn at the “let us bother you to tears and sell you stuff in your room” routine. So why are they bragging about it?

Highlights

* Hotel booking — Don’t ignore these 16 red flags! – Travelers United
* Bed Bug Reports – Check Hotels and Apartments Before You Stay
* Wild: British Airways Crew Spends Night In Milan Sex Dungeon Motel
* 10 best luggage tag and identification tips for air travelers – Travelers United
* Chris Elliott’s general info website
* Chris Elliott’s subscription newsletter
* Hotelsfor18YearOlds.net
* Visit California Leadership & Staff – Caroline Beteta
* Elliott Confidential – Consumer Alert: The world is becoming more dangerous. Here are the countries to avoid
* Cool Michigan song we used
* The Poodle Booked It
* Staying at White Lotus
* Apply for REAL ID – California DMV
* The Unauthorized Travel Manual: Secrets For a Smarter Trip From a Nationally Syndicated Columnist and Consumer Advocate – by Chris Elliott
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4 months ago

39 minutes 33 seconds

Travel Guys Radio

Airbnb and VRBO are “going downhill”

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On the Saturday, June 21st edition of the Travel Guys…

* In the Travel News, we have updates on the harassment of tourists in Spain, the closing of the Louvre in Paris and how dynamic pricing may be impacting admission prices all over the country.
* Having your luggage arrive at your destination the same time you do is pretty important. Our Smarter Traveler segment tells you why your luggage tag is such an important part of getting your bag reunited with its owner, plus we have some tips for those renting a car who are over the age of 75.
* Airbnb and VRBO are “going downhill like a hippo on a water slide” says the headline. Writer Rick Reilly shares his frustrations about what’s wrong with vacation rentals and we tell you about the couple who have been banned by eight cruise lines.
* Our Odds and Ends portion of the program features tidbits about Route 66’s 100th anniversary, the Hotel Del Coronado’s 550 million dollar make-over, and how much lower airfares to European cities are appearing on computer screen.

Highlights

* Wild: British Airways Crew Spends Night In Milan Sex Dungeon Motel
* 10 best luggage tag and identification tips for air travelers – Travelers United
* American River Conservancy – ARC’s Resilience Reserve
* ARC Concert Tickets
* Chris’ general info website
* Chris’ subscription newsletter
* Hotelsfor18YearOlds.net
* Hotels for 18 Year Olds – Hotel Management Network article
* Kermit the Frog delivers commencement speech at University of Maryland
* Visit California Leadership & Staff – Caroline Beteta
* Elliott Confidential – Consumer Alert: The world is becoming more dangerous. Here are the countries to avoid
* Cool Michigan song we used
* The Poodle Booked It
* Show more...

4 months ago

34 minutes 24 seconds

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Taking your pet on a plane is getting more expensive