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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 Traveler segment, we talk about rules from hosts of Airbnb properties. If you checked into a hotel room, there would be certain expectations of the condition you would leave your room in when your checked out. But some vacation rental properties are coming up with long lists of rules visitors must follow, or risk additional charges. So where do you draw the line?Chris Elliott (www.elliott.org) joins us to talk about how mistakes by AI are messing with travel, the possible rollback in traveler rights and we ask the question, “are $900 credit cards worth it?”Our Odds and Ends closer points out that many people are mispronouncing the name “Marriott.” It’s not “Marr-i-ott, it’s Marr-i-ett.” Did you know Robert Redford loved national parks, in part based on his visit to Yosemite at age 11? He also worked there summers during his high school years.Highlights
Update on National Park Closures during shutdownRobert Redford Yosemite story17 best hacks for airports to get through to your flight as easily and safely as possible – Travelers UnitedCalifornia Wine Month 2025: Harvest Experiences Worth the TripTop Wheelchair-Accessible California Hotels | Visit CaliforniaSan Francisco Maritime National Park AssociationSMF Parking – Check parking availability at the airport by lotGuideAlong | GPS Audio ToursRight city, wrong country — Once again, reading matters on airline ticketsCan You Redeem Hotel Points For Others? Yes, You Just Have To Know HowWords to our closing theme song, Days are Numbers (The Traveller), by the Alan Parsons ProjectDays Are Numbers (The Traveller) – YouTubeNew Visit California hub makes travel easier for tourists with disabilitiesEnd Of An Era: Southwest Airlines Assigned & Premium Seating Now LiveTwenty items to complete in your cabin as soon as possible. – Travelers UnitedIconic 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
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