Airbnb and VRBO are “going downhill”
Update: 2025-06-21
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On the Saturday, June 21st edition of the Travel Guys…
- In the Travel News, we have updates on the harassment of tourists in Spain, the closing of the Louvre in Paris and how dynamic pricing may be impacting admission prices all over the country.
- Having your luggage arrive at your destination the same time you do is pretty important. Our Smarter Traveler segment tells you why your luggage tag is such an important part of getting your bag reunited with its owner, plus we have some tips for those renting a car who are over the age of 75.
- Airbnb and VRBO are “going downhill like a hippo on a water slide” says the headline. Writer Rick Reilly shares his frustrations about what’s wrong with vacation rentals and we tell you about the couple who have been banned by eight cruise lines.
- Our Odds and Ends portion of the program features tidbits about Route 66’s 100th anniversary, the Hotel Del Coronado’s 550 million dollar make-over, and how much lower airfares to European cities are appearing on computer screen.
Highlights
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- Chris’ general info website
- Chris’ subscription newsletter
- Hotelsfor18YearOlds.net
- Hotels for 18 Year Olds – Hotel Management Network article
- Kermit the Frog delivers commencement speech at University of Maryland
- Visit California Leadership & Staff – Caroline Beteta
- Elliott Confidential – Consumer Alert: The world is becoming more dangerous. Here are the countries to avoid
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- Oh My: Frustrated American Airlines Passenger Tackled By Flight Attendant
- Staying at White Lotus
- Apply for REAL ID – California DMV
- Travefy Unveils ‘New Travel Agent Program’ for Early-Career Advisors
- Marriott Bonvoy Unveiled as Official Hotel Partner of ‘Cowboy Carter Tour,’ Drops Beyoncé Ticket Sweepstakes
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- In Europe, what is best – Rental Car or the Train?
- Consumer Alert: Latest twist in the government travel ban could upend your next vacation
- Black as Hell, Strong as Death, and Sweet as Love – The Coffee Book
- Devalued points and no free bags at Southwest
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- The Unauthorized Travel Manual: Secrets For a Smarter Trip From a Nationally Syndicated Columnist and Consumer Advocate – by Chris Elliott
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- 100 Hotels of a Lifetime
- <a href="https://www.travelersunited.or
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