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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, April 11th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, bag fees are up pretty much across the board; and the department of homeland security threatens to pull customs agents from sanctuary cities. Guess what? LA and SFO are sanctuary cities. Our Smarter Traveler segment talks about fuel surcharges. Where are they popping up and perhaps the bigger question, are they legal? Next year, Marriott will celebrate 100 years....
Listen Now On the Saturday, April 4th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, SFO won’t be the airport of choice for the next six months, as runway resurfacings and FAA rules cut the number of flights allowed to arrive each hour; and diners are rebelling against QR code menus in restaurants. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we tell you one of the single most important things you can do to stay healthy...
Listen Now On the Saturday, March 28th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Delta tells congressional representatives no more perks until the TSA lines are gone, and United Airlines has a new option for those who want to sleep on the plane. But only if you are short. Details on those and other stories in the news. In our Smarter Traveler segment, some reminders about keeping your credit cards safe on the...
Listen Now On the Saturday, March 21st edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Hawaii considers a travel ambassador to Canada to try and convince Canadians to return to the islands, and the Delta baggage delivery guarantee gets a bit of a downgrade. Last week, in our Smarter Traveler segment, we gave you some tips on visiting national parks this summer. We have an update on Yosemite entry. Our personal information is being...
Listen Now On the Saturday, March 14th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, TSA workers have missed their first paycheck. We’ll give you an update on the airport security situation here at home and tell you what you can do to help; plus 4th of July fireworks are back at Mt. Rushmore. The national parks have done away with their reservations system. This is going to change park entry and in our...
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...
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