Travel Guys Radio

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...

Listen Now On the Saturday, October 18th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, we have an update on the old parking garage getting new equipment at the airport. Plus, Sacramento International is not airing the controversial new video from Kristi Noem and an independent media group declares The Travel Guys to be one of the top travel podcasts in the country. Renting a car is a nightmare, with car rental companies trying...

Listen Now On the Saturday, October 11th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, domestic airfares are down slightly year-over-year, and we discuss complications for travelers caused by the government shutdown. When you check into a hotel, there are half a dozen simple things you should be doing to protect your safety and security. We’ll go over the list with you. The Trans-Siberian Orchestra comes to town with a “blow your Santa socks...

Listen Now On the Saturday, October 4th edition of The Travel Guys, our first broadcast on Sactown Sports 1140… In the Travel News, the government shutdown continues. We have an update on the TSA situation at Sacramento International and the entrance rules at Yosemite National Park. There’s a tentative re-opening date for for Hwy 1 near Big Sur and Carnival Cruise Lines has invented Sun Screen flavored ice cream. We aren’t kidding. In our Smarter...

Listen Now On the Saturday, September 6th edition of the Travel Guys… In the Travel News, free Wi-Fi is coming to Southwest Airlines, we’ll tell you how to get it; Spirit Airlines is in bankruptcy for the second time this year and Frontier proves the theory that airlines make no money off airfares. We have a two-fer in our Smarter Traveler segment…Lithium batteries on the plane and cleaning your luggage are the day’s topics. Chris...