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On the Saturday, June 8th edition of The Travel Guys… 



* In the Travel News, Juneau joins the community of “over tourism” destinations, by limiting the number of cruise ships and the number of passengers who can visit each day; plus Dolly Parton’s story is coming to Broadway in 2026.

* You filed a complaint with a travel company. After some back and forth, they agree to a settlement, but only if you will sign a “non-disclosure agreement.” What is that and should you sign it? The answers in our Smarter Traveler segment.

* Steve LaRosa checks back in with some details on a recent visit to the Monterey area. There’s a cool Cannery Row landmark well worth adding to your itinerary.

* Our mailbag session addressed your questions, including “hidden city tickets,” parking at our airport, parking charges at suburban hotels, and how to get a low number to board on Southwest.



Highlights



* Monterey Video – Dennis Park

* Dennis the Menace Playground/Monterey

* Dennis the Menace Playground/Monterey – YouTube

* Monterey Video – Doc’s Lab & Aquarium

* Doc’s lab/From Steinbeck’s novel Cannery row — For information on private tours, contact Museums staff at (831) 646-5648, or email museumpt@monterey.org by clicking here

* Monterey Photos

* Cannery Row/Monterey

* 17-Mile Drive/Carmel

* Polar Bear Ice Cream/Capitola

* The world’s best nude beaches

* The 9 Best Airline Stopover Programs to Book in 2024

* Police Remove Honest Woman From Frontier Airlines Jet Exit Row

* Man puts his feet up on a plane, and then the fun starts

* Carnaval in San Francisco

* RememberAVet.net updates – Memorial Day Events and 2024 Golf Tournament

* The first all-female cockpit crew was a secret

* The breakdown on Uber and Minneapolis – very interesting

* 15 ridesharing tips for travelers to immediately use tod...

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



* In the Travel News, American Airlines faces a lawsuit after removing 8 passengers from a plane because of a complaint regarding smell. Then it put the 8 men back on the plane. They are all black men who did not know each other and were seated all over the aircraft. American is now facing a lawsuit from three of the men.

* Also in the news, Southwest is upping the ante on early boarding pricing. We’ll have an update on this obviously popular Southwest add-on.

* Our Smarter Traveler segment addresses an important issue: Who you book your airline ticket, your hotel room, rental car, attractions with matters. If you choose to book with a “third party” online, ask yourself, will this company’s customer service team support me if something goes wrong? We explain why when all things are equal you need to book direct.

* Restaurants in particular are trying to roll out some entertaining new junk fees. Entertaining to talk about, not so entertaining to pay. Seriously, a beef surcharge?

* Finally, a piece of tongue in cheek humor. It’s from a hotel responding to a guest who feels they have come up a bit short on their promises. This one from the hotel’s point of view is pretty funny to listen to.



Highlights



* The world’s best nude beaches

* The 9 Best Airline Stopover Programs to Book in 2024

* Police Remove Honest Woman From Frontier Airlines Jet Exit Row

* Man puts his feet up on a plane, and then the fun starts

* Carnaval in San Francisco

* RememberAVet.net updates – Memorial Day Events and 2024 Golf Tournament

* The first all-female cockpit crew was a secret

* The breakdown on Uber and Minneapolis – very interesting

* 15 ridesharing tips for travelers to immediately use today

* Save Big on Nationwide Rail Routes With Amtrak’s Summer Travel Flash Sale

* The Best Day of the Week To Book Your Flight by Airline

* Original Billy Goat Tavern in Chicago

* Sharp’s Roasthouse – South Seattle

* Lou Mitchell’s for breakfast/lunch in Chicago

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



* In the Travel News, work has begun on the new high-speed rail between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area and food delivery services are putting the pressure on hotel room service – many hotels are discontinuing it altogether.

* Nine different airlines allow you to make a free stay over in their country when your flight connects there. Iceland and Portugal are among the choices. A link is here.

* Mark spent the week in Newfoundland (the show is coming from there). First, tourism folks share a bit about the province, then Mark gives you some tips based on his stay in St. John’s, the capitol. His conclusion: Newfoundland is a unique destination in North America and should be on everyone’s “must visit” list.



Highlights



* The 9 Best Airline Stopover Programs to Book in 2024

* Police Remove Honest Woman From Frontier Airlines Jet Exit Row

* Man puts his feet up on a plane, and then the fun starts

* Carnaval in San Francisco

* RememberAVet.net updates – Memorial Day Events and 2024 Golf Tournament

* The first all-female cockpit crew was a secret

* The breakdown on Uber and Minneapolis – very interesting

* 15 ridesharing tips for travelers to immediately use today

* Save Big on Nationwide Rail Routes With Amtrak’s Summer Travel Flash Sale

* The Best Day of the Week To Book Your Flight by Airline

* Original Billy Goat Tavern in Chicago

* Sharp’s Roasthouse – South Seattle

* Lou Mitchell’s for breakfast/lunch in Chicago

* Seattle Pinball Museum

* Wanna Go Wednesday – Southwest Airlines

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



* In the Travel News, both TSA and AAA say the number of people traveling on Memorial Day Weekend will set a record; the Mirage is closing in Las Vegas and we tell you about a cruise ship that failed a CDC inspection.

* The FAA reauthorization bill has made it through Congress, and with it come some long overdue passenger protections. We’ll review them and tell you about the goofy lawsuit a number of airlines to try and block them from taking effect. “After all, if consumers know the costs up front, how can they possibly be trusted to make an informed decision.”

* Carnaval San Francisco is the largest and longest running cultural event in the country. We’ll tell you how you can be a part of it in the Mission District next weekend.

* Susie Stocking and her group of dedicated volunteers continue to look after the veterans who make the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery their final resting place. Be a part of their annual golf tournament and support their efforts to decorate 35,000 graves at Christmas.

* Our final story focuses on currency exchange when you travel outside the country and how to avoid onerous fees.



Highlights



* Carnaval in San Francisco

* RememberAVet.net updates – Memorial Day Events and 2024 Golf Tournament

* The first all-female cockpit crew was a secret

* The breakdown on Uber and Minneapolis – very interesting

* 15 ridesharing tips for travelers to immediately use today

* Save Big on Nationwide Rail Routes With Amtrak’s Summer Travel Flash Sale

* The Best Day of the Week To Book Your Flight by Airline

* Original Billy Goat Tavern in Chicago

* Sharp’s Roasthouse – South Seattle

* Lou Mitchell’s for breakfast/lunch in Chicago

* Seattle Pinball Museum

* Wanna Go Wednesday – Southwest Airlines

* DOT Rule finalized to protect airline passengers

* Tide Pools Aquarium – Gibsons, BC

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On the Saturday, May 11th edition of The Travel Guys… 



* In the Travel News, Amtrak is having a sale on many of their long distance trains through May 16th. Save at least 30% on certain classes of service. Business travel is showing a significant rebound, and a study pretends to tell us which day of the week to buy your airline tickets. We have our doubts about the findings.

* Consumer households are paying, on the average, $1,100 in credit card fees every year. Not late fees for missing a payment, but fees that are added to your purchases by merchants to offset the growing cost of your cash-back and triple rewards cards. Are you getting value from your travel credit cards?

* Mark was in Chicago and Seattle this past week, scouting hotels, restaurants and attractions for upcoming Sports Leisure Vacations trips. He shares tips for some of the spots he visited, including a dive restaurant under the tracks in Chi-town, made famous in a Saturday Night Live skit and Chicago Cubs baseball history.

* There’s a new vacation rental company joining the fray. We’ll tell you a little about “Rentalz,” and why they say they are different from the others.



Highlights



* Save Big on Nationwide Rail Routes With Amtrak’s Summer Travel Flash Sale

* The Best Day of the Week To Book Your Flight by Airline

* Original Billy Goat Tavern in Chicago

* Sharp’s Roasthouse – South Seattle

* Lou Mitchell’s for breakfast/lunch in Chicago

* Seattle Pinball Museum

* Wanna Go Wednesday – Southwest Airlines

* DOT Rule finalized to protect airline passengers

* Tide Pools Aquarium – Gibsons, BC

* Mount Fuji pictures will be tougher

* Avoiding Taylor Swift in Europe this summer

* How do I Renew My TSA Membership Online?

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On the Saturday, May 4th edition of The Travel Guys… 



* In the Travel News, Southwest has a new Wednesday Sale idea that might save you some money on airfares, and Venice’s new tourism fees cause confusion on day one.

* First Time Cruisers and veterans will find something to make them a Smarter Traveler from our pre-cruise departure tip list.

* Airlines will have to start playing by new rules this July when it comes to refunds. But when do those rules really go into effect, and what do they cover? Plus, we tell you about a part of the new regulations many are overlooking.

* Ever heard of Gibsons, British Columbia? We hadn’t either. It’s a ferry ride northwest of Vancouver, and has a unique aquarium. Go off the beaten track with us and discover a cool new attraction.



Highlights



* Wanna Go Wednesday – Southwest Airlines

* DOT Rule finalized to protect airline passengers

* Tide Pools Aquarium – Gibsons, BC

* Mount Fuji pictures will be tougher

* Avoiding Taylor Swift in Europe this summer

* How do I Renew My TSA Membership Online?

* Voices of California a Tribute to Tony Bennett

* Yosemite National Park Requiring Reservations on Busy Days

* US Weed Map – Where Is Medical and Recreational Weed Legal in the US?

* Uh-oh! Here come the flying vehicles

* BARK Airlines for dogs

* Yachtley Crew is coming

* Music Circus 2024

* Celebrate Down to Earth Month with Sustainable Wine Events in April

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