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On the Saturday, January 25th edition of the Travel Guys…
In the Travel News, Marriott is experimenting with letting people pass on housekeeping and save on their hotel rooms – but Mark says it’s a trap, to let the hotel chain ultimately charge extra for housekeeping services. Plus, there’s the story of the young man who tuned a grand piano on the concourse in Chicago’s O’Hare Airport. Truly, it’s one of the best travel stories ever (see link to You Tube video here).In our Smarter Traveler segment, Apple Air Tags are the subject. Maybe you already use them, or another brand like Tile Tags. If not, we suggest you should consider them.We talk about some of the many Internet travel scams, and some basic rules to follow to avoid being a victim. The crooks cast a wide net, but following a few basics can keep you out of harms way a lot of the time.Our guest star is Annie Fitzsimmons and her book is 100 Hotels of a Lifetime. It’s published by National Geographic and it’s really cool. Lots of incredible pictures. Would look good on a travelers coffee table.Highlights
Cleaning a gross public piano in the Chicago AirportApple AirTag 4 Pack100 Hotels of a Lifetime, by Annie FitzsimmonsGiant Panda Cam20 Defunct U.S. Airlines You Might Remember FlyingTSA Just Announced When Travelers Will Need a Real ID to Fly — and It’s Serious This Time
100 Days of Sonoma WellnessTourism CaresMeaningful Map — Tourism Cares100 Hotels of a LifetimeBeware of the baggage beltTravel Alerts | Visit CaliforniaFive Ways to Travel More Responsibly in 2025 — Tourism Cares | Travel and Tourism Industry NonprofitHow to get about $600 in flight delay compensation with EU rulesDo you lock checked luggage? It’s a smart question to askEven smart travelers make these eight passport mistakesEliminate lost valuables when you travel. Here are the rules‘Dinosaur highway’ unearthed in England, dating back 166 million yearsApply for REAL ID – California DMVWhy Airport Architects Don’t Want Travelers to Depend on SignsIn some port towns, it’s residents vs. cruises: ‘We’re going to eradicate them’How to dress up on your next flight for comfort, health and safetySouthwest CEO talks about upcoming changesMusic City San Francisco – hotel/hostel, restaurant, 20 fully equipped rehearsal roomsHow you can find on-time statistics on airline websitesUS Travelers Will Need Authorization to Enter the UK in 2025Travel & Tourism Board Inspires A Little “Selfie” Control – Jackson Hole Travel & Tourism BoardCheck parking lot availability at the Sacramento International Airport before leaving homeComments to share with Scott Klier from Broadway Sacramento/Music CircusBucket List Family Travel Book – Jessica GeeTips on International Phone CoverageRick Steves at KVIE Monday, January 27thLocate a cruise ship anywhere in the worldEurope’s best time to visitAir Travel Rights for much of your European TravelsRenew your US Passport online hereElliott.org – Chris Elliott
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