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Allegiant Airlines Safety Update, Upcoming Events Near Sacramento and Advice from TSA Expert

November 19, 2016, 6:20 pm
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airport-airplanes-gates-flight-line-163771This Sunday (November 20th), the guys welcome Steve LaRosa, with another episode of  “What’s Goin’ On,” in and around Sacramento in the coming weeks.

In the Travel News, United Airlines is about to introduce a bare-bones fare which doesn’t include regular carry-on privileges and a new super strain of bed bugs may be upon us.

Jessica Monsell updates us on a story we did a couple months back.  You might remember restaurants are putting ordering tablets on the table with access to games.  Except the games aren’t free, and you don’t find that out until the meal check arrives.  Now, after some pressure, a few restaurants are rethinking the idea.  Jessica also talks to us about Allegiant Airlines and the recent revelation that their planes have many more serious in flight problems than anyone else.

Finally, Nico Melendez of TSA talks about the the things infrequent travelers (like many who travel over the holidays) mistakenly try to bring through security. Maybe we can help you get through airport security quicker and be a smarter traveler!

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The Largest Global Scavenger Hunt and Tips for Those Who Hunt and Fish

November 27, 2016, 10:06 am
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A Special Ukulele Performance and What’s In the Listener Mailbag

December 4, 2016, 12:37 pm
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This Sunday (December 4) on The Travel Guys…

A couple of weeks ago, Tom sat down with noted ukulele player Jake Shimabukuro.  We’ve been promising to share that interview with you ever since, and today, you will hear Tom and Jake.  Not only does Jake share some of his story with us (and Hawaiians love to tell story), he also plays.  It’s one of the Guys’ best entertainment interviews ever.

Mark digs into the mailbag and answers your questions, including, “Does the maid/housekeeper go through your stuff?”  What do YOU think.  We have some fun answers and Mark shares an update on the emotional support animal story from last week.  Listeners comments and the story about the pet turkey on the plane are all part of this continuing drama.

Mark and Tom also talk about some gift ideas for the traveler on your list.

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How to Handle Hotel Reservation Mistakes and Tips On Traveling with Pets

December 11, 2016, 11:23 am
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airport-263928_1280This Sunday (December 11) on The Travel Guys…

In the Travel News, Las Vegas hotels are raising their beloved resort fees for 2017, making an already ridiculous cash grab even larger, Mark has the details; and an iconic building at JFK Airport is being turned into a hotel.  You might want to put it on your “to visit” list.

As many travelers head out for the holidays, many of them with hotel reservations, we have some tips for you on what to do if you arrive at your hotel and your reservation is, well, screwed up.

Our favorite consumer advocate Chris Elliott joins us for a year end look at a variety of topics, including animals on planes, the new “bare fares,” and how the president elect might impact travel.  Speaking of dogs on planes, Adrain Woodfork stops by to offer some tips on traveling with your pets.

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Explore Oregon While Using a Cool, New App and Clayton’s Mileage Run

December 17, 2016, 7:24 pm
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mt-hood-52840_1280This Sunday (December 18) on The Travel Guys…

Oregon has a new toy to explore with.  It’s called the Oregon Weather Compass and we have a guest to explain how it works.  The classic Holiday show White Christmas is coming to town next week.  We have a guest who is a member of the cast and two pairs of tickets to give away for Wednesday night.  Listen for details on how to win.

Clayton Whitehead has returned from the ultimate “mileage run,” and he shares his stores, along with a discussion about the how’s and whys of a mileage run.  Clayton went to AFRICA for four days!

Gwen Duncan is here with something to make you a smarter traveler and Mark has all the Travel News you missed this week.

We have a special guest, Nick Valenzuela, sitting in the studio with us today. He is passionate about both radio and travel and will be heading into a international and intercultural communication graduate program this upcoming fall.

Nick Valenzuela

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A Chat with One of Santa’s Best Helpers and Yellowstone in February

December 24, 2016, 3:53 pm
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On the Christmas Day (Dec.25) edition of The Travel Guys…

What would Christmas be without Santa Claus? Mark and Tom have cornered one of Santa’s best assistants, National Santa (the annual Hollywood Christmas Parade and Toys R Us Are on his resume), to talk about what it’s like to be Santa, and what to say and not to say to the kids.

Scott Angeletti stops by to talk about the Sports Leisure Vacations trip to Yellowstone National Park in February.  It’s a most unique Winter Wonderland sort of journey.

Mark has the travel news (Are in-flight meals coming back?) and the guys share some of their own Christmas stories.  Merry Christmas from all of us to all of you.

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Best of 2016 Travel Stories and Tips

January 1, 2017, 9:55 am
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This Sunday (January 1, 2017) on The Travel Guys…

It’s a most unique show on a holiday weekend.  Mark and Tom are both live in studio, narrating a collection of some of the most interesting stories of 2016.  From a Trans Siberian Train ride, to a Westin Hotel in California that adopts dogs; from a travel song sent to us from a friend “down under” to morning Amy Lewis recounting her trip with her husband to Moab.  Why would THAT be interesting?  Because Amy shared so many great travel tips while talking about her journey.

Mark has the Travel News, including a story about how Alaska Airlines is increasing the benefits in its frequent flyer program and not adopting a few formula the other airlines are embracing; plus we have 2017 predictions for the world of travel and tourism.

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Globe Trotting in Your Mid-Twenties,Traveling with a Wheelchair and Voluntourism

January 8, 2017, 10:27 am
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This Sunday, January 8th, on The Travel Guys…

* In the Travel News, Mark has details on the casting call for the Laguna Pageant of the Masters…do you want to be a star?

* Self-Proclaimed Travel Blogger and Snapchat Influencer Drew Binsky makes his Travel Guys debut and tells us how someone in their mid-twenties can become a globe-trotting traveler.

* Jessica Monsell has a report on how hard it is for people in wheelchairs to fly on planes, and the sometime dehumanizing treatment they receive.

* Gwen Duncan of Cordially Yours Travel join us to talk about the surge in voluntourism, people giving back while they are on vacation

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Airport Security Update, Timeshare Talk, and an Interview with a Former Eagles Band Member

January 14, 2017, 9:15 pm
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This Sunday (Jan. 15) on The Travel and Entertainment Guys….

Tom and Steve LaRosa have a special interview with former Eagles member Timothy B. Schmit, who will be performing at the Crest Theatre Tuesday night the 17th at 7:30pm.

Speaking of special, Roger Dow, the President and CEO of U.S. Travel, the Washington, D.C. people who keep travel moving forward, is our guest.  Roger talks about a new blueprint for success that U.S. Travel has presented to the TSA, and gives us some of the details on how this plan might make airport security a little more bearable for everyone.

In the Travel News, Mark talks about a big dispute over year-end frequent stay credits for Hyatt Hotel guests, and tells us about a Calavaras Big Trees landmark that is no more.

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Credit Card Disputes, #Travel Report, and Great Britain by Train

January 22, 2017, 1:27 pm
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This Sunday (January 22nd) on The Travel Guys:

  • Chris Elliott explains how you can use credit card chargebacks as a tool to get a merchant’s attention when you have a dispute.  There’s a right and a wrong way to do it and Chris helps our listeners understand when to consider this not-so-drastic step and what the downside might be.
  • Nick Valenzuela debuts the #Hashtag Travel Report, designed for younger travelers with big dreams.  Nick talks about some key ways to make your travels special.
  • Gwen Duncan has discovered a great way to travel in the British Isles, by train.  And with the pound slumping in value, maybe this should be your next overseas destination.

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Featuring a Variety of Interviews from the New York Times Travel Show

January 28, 2017, 9:23 pm
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This Sunday (January 29th) on The Travel Guys…

Mark makes his annual trip to the New York Times Travel Show to gather a wide variety of interviews. Featured this week: Canadian Rail Tours, adventure tours to Iceland and Africa, and the importance of registering in the STEP program before you go overseas.

Mark has an exclusive interview with Steve Perillo, of Perillo Tours, to discuss their Italy excursions. He also talked to Tours by Locals, a company which connects travelers with local guides.

It’s a busy program, taking you all over the world, with The Travel Guys.  Below you’ll find the links to all of today’s guests.

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Listener Mail Bag and Great Information to Help Travelers with Special Needs

February 5, 2017, 10:24 am
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This Sunday (February 5th) on The Travel Guys…

* Gwen Duncan of Cordially Yours Travel is a regular reporter and this week she comes to talk about how her agency makes a special effort to market to and service special needs travelers.  Gwen will explain how wide the range of special needs can be, give some examples of travelers she has helped and how, and suggest how special needs travelers can be best served when seeing the world.

* Mark digs into the Travel Guys Mail Bag and answers some of your inquires, including a listener asking if saving SEVEN seats on a Southwest flight when pre-boarding is appropriate; and another who wants to know if it’s legal to attend a time share presentation, accept a gift and then make no purchases.  Get ready for some lively answers…

* The guys have the Travel News and a segment which pokes fun at the way airline tickets are sold.  What if paint were sold the same way?

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Travel Bargains with the Trip Testers, Cruise Ship Scams, and Lizzie the Musical

February 12, 2017, 11:16 am
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This Sunday (February 12, 2017) on The Travel Guys…

* Trip Testers is the name of the newest Travel Channel series. Tom has an interview with hosts Jeff Miller and Jason Kessler, who explain the best travel bargains and over-the-top adventures on the program each week. Trip Testers airs at 11 & 11:30pm PST during February. Link to the show here: http://www.travelchannel.com/shows/trip-testers/photos/explore-vegas-memphis-and-more-with-trip-testers.

* Ed Perkins has been advising and protecting consumers for decades. Now semi-retired in Ashland, Oregon, Ed still writes on a variety of travel issues. This week, we ask him to opine on his latest missive, 6 Cruise Ship Scams You Should Never Fall For. We promise 8 minutes with Ed will make you a smarter cruise ship traveler.

* A new local theater is starting up, and as is our tradition on the show, we love to give the smaller local theaters a little PR from time to time. The Actor’s Playpen is the name of the new performing group, and their first show is Lizzie The Musical, a rock show retelling of a very famous murder.

* In the travel news, Delta emerges as the winner in the latest poll of Airline Frequent Flyer programs; and Southwest says “the new basic economy” fares are NOT coming to a Southwest plane near you.

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Things You Must Do in Kauai and Passport Changes

February 19, 2017, 9:17 am
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This Sunday (February 19th) on The Travel Guys…

  •  We take you to the island of Kauai, one of the most beautiful places on earth.  Meet Marcus Madsen, who flies for Wings Over Kauai, a local flightseeing company.  Marcus explains why this should be #1 on your list when you are on Kauai.
  • Next, it’s a stop at Steelgrass Chocolate, a local chocolate farm, where Will Lydgate runs the show and tells us all about growing chocolate and what happens on a tour of the farm.
  • Gwen Duncan checks in with information on changes coming up soon to your passport.
  • In the Travel News, Mark tells us about canes that might not make it through TSA, and a Florida tourist who isn’t the smartest guy on the block.  Mailing drugs to yourself?
 Details and more fun Sunday at 3pm with Tom and Mark.

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Planning for a Sports Event, Discussion with Road Food Expert, and Top 10 US Destinations in 2017

February 26, 2017, 11:39 am
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This Sunday (February 26th) on The Travel Guys:

We take you on the road in search of the Frito Pie? What in the world is a Frito Pie? Our Roadfood experts are on hand to explain what they are and where you are likely to find one. We also talk about where to find the best dessert pies in the country.

Thinking of that dream trip to the Kentucky Derby or the Indy 500? If you go, it will be pricy. And if you go, you MUST buy your package from a reputable source. Daniel Chavez from Sports Empire stops in to explain his packages and why you need to be careful.

Lonely Planet has released the ten most interesting places in our country to visit this year and Mark and Tom share the list.

In the Travel News, American Airlines announces a “simplified” boarding system with nine different groups, and British Airways has told its cargo loaders at Healthrow Airport in London not to pee in the planes. As usual, we have the scoop.

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Broadway Under the Stars, Possible Visa War, and a Hamilton Ticket Giveaway

March 5, 2017, 12:47 pm
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This Sunday (March 5th) on The Travel Guys:

* An adventure travel segment focuses on Trail Rides in the Canadian Rockies

* Jack London State Park, in the Napa Valley, is once again hosting a series of shows under the stars this summer and it’s time to preview the schedule

* Gwen Duncan joins us to talk about the possibility of a VISA war, European countries requires US visitors to have a visa before entering, perhaps as early as this summer

* Mark has the travel news, including an update on a scandalous two weeks for Uber and its CEO

 

* The Travel Guys are giving away tickets to see the hit Broadway show Hamilton.  Two tickets will be given away each week for three weeks, starting March 19. To be eligible, you must enter online or my mail, and you must be listening to win.

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The Amazing Donut Trail, Two Ways to Get Hamilton Tickets, and Sleeping on a Plane

March 12, 2017, 12:54 pm
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On this Sunday’s edition of The Travel Guys…

Just about everybody likes donuts.  But even fans of the fried pastry may not be fanatical enough to go all the way to Ohio for the Butler County Donut Trail.  That’s why this Sunday, The Travel Guys bring the donut trail to you!

Mark has answers to listener’s questions from the mailbag, including one about borish behavior at the gate area in the airport and we tell you TWO ways you can get tickets to the hit Broadway show Hamilton, which opened in San Francisco this past week. If the show has opened, why are there no press reviews?  We tell you why…

Mark has some clues to make you a smarter traveler, ways to sleep on an airplane.  Probably nothing startling, but you never know what you might learn to help you get a little shut eye in the sky.

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Upcoming Events in California and RV Camping Tips

March 19, 2017, 2:08 pm
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This Sunday (March 19th) on The Travel Guys:

Steve LaRosa joins us for one of his popular What’s Goin’ On? updates.  Steve will point out some great opportunities coming up around town to see people and do things, plus take us to Stockton and Reno in search of fun stuff to do!

Train rides are popular and in northern California we have a variety of sightseeing and dining excursions by rail.  Chris Hart of Sierra Railroads joins the guys to talk about train rides in the foothills and in Sacramento, and updates us on the status of the Skunk Train, a longtime landmark attraction.

Finally, if you are an owner of a trailer, RV or other type of fifth-wheel vehicle, you’ll want to catch Tom’s update with Angel Valenzuela and get all kinds of tips on places to go and how to get there on your own northern California camping trip.

We also give away the first of three sets of tickets to see the show Hamilton in San Francisco.  We have two more sets to give away and you can enter by filling out the form on your left.

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How Trump May Influence the Future of Travel and Tips for Traveling with Children

March 26, 2017, 12:18 pm
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This Sunday, March 26th, on The Travel Guys…

* In the Travel News, another consumer friendly rule has been put on hold, and travelers coming from certain countries cannot watch movies on big screens in the sky.

* Chris Elliott, noted Consumer Advocate and Reporter joins us to discuss the landscape for travelers.  Is our new business-minded president going to back consumer protections or lean towards the travel providers (remember the president owns hotels, so he is part of the hospitality industry).  Chris has answers for those on both sides of the political spectrum, and tells us how travels will be impacted.

* With summer coming, families will be traveling, some of them with very small children.  Gwen Duncan of Cordially Yours Travel talks about traveling with infants, babies and the like.  Let’s face it, the more comfortable the baby is on the plane, the more comfortable we all will be.

* The guys give away their second pair of Hamilton tickets.  If you would like to be eligible to win the third pair next week, fill out the entry form on this page and listen for your name to be called next week.

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Experts Provide Tips on How to Plan a Destination Wedding

April 1, 2017, 5:40 pm
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This Sunday, April 2nd, on The Travel Guys…

* Our focus is Destination Weddings.  Sometimes expensive, requiring lots of logistics, are they really worth the effort?  We have two experts on hand to give you tips and share their wisdom.  Jessica Monsell, one of our Travel Guys contributors, tells us how to pick the right spot, figure out how much it will REALLY cost and plan for the big day.  Then we are joined by Sports Leisure Vacations videographer Matt Dockery, who will give you even more tips, based on his first person experience in Key West, a great destination for weddings.

* The Rutabaga Boogie Band, a longtime Sacramento favorite on the music scene, will join us live in studio and perhaps even give us a little music to travel by.  The Travel and Entertainment Guys!

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