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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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Listen Now On the Saturday, March 7th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, United says use your headphones or else, and some of the nation’s most historical documents are going on tour. Our job here is to make you a Smarter Traveler next time you hit the road. We’ll share some of the current airport scams and how you can avoid them. It’s Mailbag day on the Travel Guys and we’ll answer...
Listen Now On the Saturday, February 28th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, we have the latest report on which cruise line consistently has the cleanest ships, and TSA workers will miss their first paycheck in the latest government shutdown this coming week. How will that impact your airport experience? In our Smarter Traveler segment, we’ll tell you how you can join the 5 million people who are in the que for...
Listen Now On the Saturday, February 21st edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, the coastline near Los Angeles is under consideration for National Park status; and Airbnb’s business is growing…but it’s the category of business that is growing that will surprise you. More and more airlines, hotels and attractions are figuring out ways to goose travelers out of a few more bucks. In our Smarter Traveler spot, we alert you to bogus...
Listen Now On the Saturday, February 14th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, will airlines be able to just ignore traveler complaints under the latest directive from the Trump administration? United Airlines is breaking precedent with a new offer for not-so-frequent flyers, and we tell you about some beautiful new trains Amtrak has on the tracks. In our Smarter Traveler update, we have tips on Spring break trips…when and where to go,...
Listen Now On the Saturday, February 7th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, US history is being rewritten in our national parks as anything the current administration doesn’t like is being removed, and you can now get a driverless taxi at the San Francisco airport. Our Smarter Traveler tips include a reminder to plan your arrival well before your cruise is scheduled to depart and a creative and humorous solution to those...
Listen Now On the Saturday, January 31st edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, if you are a fan of “off-the-beaten track-places,” we’ll tell you how you can attend a special Route 66 Centennial show at the California Automobile Museum, and life has definitely changed forever at Southwest Airlines. Our efforts to help make you a Smarter Traveler continue, as we share some tips on how NOT to forget anything on your next...
Listen Now On the Saturday, January 24th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, the biggest winter storm in a long time is making travel extremely difficult across the country this weekend, and California tourism officials expect a rebound in visitor numbers this year, but Mark doesn’t agree with them. Is everyone entitled to overhead bin space above their seat on a plane? It’s point of contention frequently among flyers when boarding an...
Listen Now On the Saturday, January 17th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, if you are heading to Yosemite National Park for the annual phenomenon known as “Firefall,” we have an important update for you; and did you hear the story about the two ladies who are Only Fans models, and couldn’t find their proper seat on the airplane? When you travel, car rental companies are always in your pocket. They are...
Listen Now On the Saturday, January 10th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, requests for World Cup tickets exceed the number of tickets available; and a major cruise line has decided to go “adults only.” We’ll tell you who it is. One of the biggest questions when it comes to travel is, when should I book to get the best price? We tackle that challenge in our Smarter Traveler segment. We update...
Listen Now On the Saturday, January 3rd edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, the US is getting ready for the World Cup this year and the six million visitors who are coming – if they can get in the country; and United Airlines is returning to Greenland next summer. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we have some passport reminders for you. And if you STILL don’t have a Real ID, TSA now...
Listen Now On the Saturday, December 27th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Rick Steves steps up to save a homeless shelter in his hometown, and Delta Airlines makes a big offer to get a flyer to give up his seat, and once he does, says the offer was a mistake. Travelers United published a survey where they asked what one improvement would make flying more civil? We’ll share the results in...
Listen Now On the Saturday, December 20th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel Guys, the San Francisco Giants have purchased a legendary theater in The City, an ancient lake’s reappearance has added to the mystery of Death Valley, and American is cutting back the miles earned on cheap tickets. United Airlines has upgraded its already excellent app and we go over the changes in our Smarter Traveler segment. Airport lounges are all the...
Listen Now On the Saturday, December 13th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, if you ever wondered what one gate in a big airport might be worth to an airline, we have an answer; the president says we should have gyms in airports, WAYMO hits 450,000 weekly riders and US visitors could be subject to social media checks. Those stories and more in the news. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we discuss...
Listen Now On the Saturday, December 6th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, travelers, in response to Transportation Secretary Duffy’s plea to dress better on flights, are showing up to the airport ready to fly in decidedly different attire; San Francisco has a new self-guided tour and Puget Sound has a new monument. Uber or Lyft? Many have a preference. Many also know of a simple ride share hack. We’ll tell you...
Listen Now On the Saturday, November 29th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, we introduce you to a Chicago hotel with a $5 room rate and a $125 “resort fee,” and as part of our nation’s continuing program to “welcome” international visitors…sarcasm intended…fees at national parks will rise to ridiculous levels in 2026. You can cruise the world in two very different ways. River and ocean-going cruises are both popular. We have...
Listen Now On the Saturday, November 22nd edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, TSA says if you show up without a real ID, you can fly, but it’s going to cost you; and Uber extends its “women preference” safety feature. Our Smarter Traveler segment has tips for getting through airport security during the holidays. Should you wrap those presents before you fly? What about holiday foods and snow globes? We have the...
Listen Now On the Saturday, November 15th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, a hotel chain folds and guests are forced out literally overnight; and driverless cars are about to be beside us on Bay Area freeways…Waymo is expanding. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we discuss layovers, that period of time between when your plane arrives and when the connecting flight departs. There are some REALLY important things to consider when booking...
Listen Now On the Saturday, November 8th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, the big story is the mandatory reduction of flights by the FAA. Mark flew trough Chicago Friday and has a report. We also have some insight about which flights are being canceled and what you can expect if your flight is canceled. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we discuss how hotels are following airlines by unbundling services. A new...
Listen Now 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....
Listen Now 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...
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