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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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