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On the Saturday, July 19th edition of the Travel Guys…
In the Travel News, The iconic Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City reopens, with a remarkable new look; and Carnival Cruise Lines changes it’s frequent cruiser program to more align with its credit card.In our Smarter Traveler segment, we explain why having the airline’s app on your phone might be the most important thing you can do to keep yourself informed while flying.Syndicated Travel Columnist and Consumer Advocate Chris Elliott has been a friend of this program for a long, long time. He joins us for an extended interview to talk about shoes and liquids – improvements in airport security, plus, updates on the importance of travel insurance and rental car companies that hound their customers.Highlights
Iconic Waldorf Astoria New York Reopens, After Eight Year ClosureFourteen rules of etiquette and safety for hiking and camping everywhere – Travelers UnitedAmerican Teen Flying Solo Around The World Detained In AntarcticaSacramento International Airport (SMF)Silent BeaconBest Travel Agency – Best of Citrus Heights 2025Airline Ticket RefundsReimbursement from Delta AirlinesCal ExpoVote for our Travel Gal in Best of Citrus HeightsGalapagos Islands InfoHotel booking — Don’t ignore these 16 red flags! – Travelers UnitedBed Bug Reports – Check Hotels and Apartments Before You StayWild: British Airways Crew Spends Night In Milan Sex Dungeon Motel10 best luggage tag and identification tips for air travelers – Travelers UnitedChris Elliott’s general info websiteChris Elliott’s subscription newsletterHotelsfor18YearOlds.netVisit California Leadership & Staff – Caroline BetetaElliott Confidential – Consumer Alert: The world is becoming more dangerous. Here are the countries to avoidCool Michigan song we usedThe Poodle Booked ItStaying at White LotusApply for REAL ID – California DMVThe Unauthorized Travel Manual: Secrets For a Smarter Trip From a Nationally Syndicated Columnist and Consumer Advocate – by Chris ElliottAmazon.com: New Apple AirTagsTourism CaresCheck parking lot availability at the Sacramento International Airport before leaving homeLocate a cruise ship anywhere in the worldRenew your US Passport online here