The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom Drake

The Guru does not agree that Newark Airport is the most stressful in the country!

That safari will soon cost a few more bucks. Tanzania now requires you to buy their travel insurance to see a giraffe in the wild!

Three guests joining the Norwegian Jewel get popped for carrying a pharmacy with them. None of it was legal.

Condé Nast readers ranked Oceania ninth in the mid-size ship category, destroying any credibility!

 TSA rules say your prescription drugs do not have to be in the original bottle, but be careful outside the U.S.

Cruising year-round will be the next big thing because it could work and because there's too many damn ships!

AAA reports that a record number of Americans will walk up the gangway and try cruising for the vacation. The lazy Hotel industry is helping.

The biggest mistake cruisers make is not doing too much on the cruise; it's choosing the wrong cruise line!

A drunk who stole a flamingo in Las Vegas could end up in jail protecting his flamingo!

American Express is trying to foot the bill for the travel industry by offering points only for bookings through its arms!

Are travelers ready to give up all their privacy for faster check-in?

A new AARP survey reports that it will cost quite a bit more this year to visit Grandma for Christmas.

Another dope loses it on Singapore airlines plane and forces the pilot to turn back after nine hours!

The cruise from hell. A 16-day Carnival repositioning cruise with only one Port Call!

Paris is burning and the NFL is heading there for a game on Sunday. That's another riot!

The US State Department does people if the lions in Kenya don't get you, the criminals will!

 A cruise guest is arrested in Tampa, drunk out of his mind, carrying a backpack full of pills. How did he get caught?

In 2028, United First Class passengers will taste their new wine, formulated 35,000 feet in the air, where the boss who came up with the idea lives.

A recent study reports that Iowa is one of the cheapest places to retire to. Does that need explanation?

The former majesty of the seas is up for sale for $40 million. The Guru will pass on this fine offer.

Rough seas forced Royal Caribbean to cancel Bermuda, and they took the guests nowhere. Not a great backup plan!

If you're sailing a world cruise in 2027, don't expect to see the Suez Canal unless it's in a video!

The TSA is rethinking its dumb idea to let people who are not flying get to the gates with family!

Split personality? Travel and Leisure is now a travel site and an e-commerce site!

A female British architect who lost their mind on a Dubai-Heathrow flight is convicted in a British Court, but she wasn't there. The Dope's Among Us.

The Hollywood Burbank Airport is getting a $1 billion makeover. Say goodbye to the small, quaint airport.

Carnival announces they will use dynamic pricing on their drink package. Chasing the money!!!

It's not too late to join the Guru for New Year's Eve on the Crystal Symphony. Check out BestatSeaTours.com

 Princess plans to bring many ships through the Panama Canal. Let's hope there's water and time slots.

Royal Caribbean plans to move all its older ships to Europe in 2028. The Caribbean is probably crowded enough with the mega mothers.

In Hollywood, Florida, a man showed his ethnic background to everyone at the Hispanic Heritage festival and found himself in handcuffs.

Oceanview rooms are still available at great prices on America's funniest cruise. Join the guru on February 14, 2027. 

The next time he goes through Heathrow, the guru might sign up for the Diamond Air service!

Does the world need another new hotel brand?

Who is behind the World Cruise Awards, and can you pay to win?

Delta flight attendant biter Selma Blair's attorney told the judge his client is the Gold Standard. Sure, and soon she will be endorsed by the American Dental Association.

 The Maldives government suspends the 17% tourist tax when it realizes people might not visit its islands. DUH!

TSA officials arrest a flyer in Phoenix after discovering he filled his Apple Mac mini with illegal narcotics. What's the big deal?

Have you downloaded this app yet? It is called Flush, and it will help you find a bathroom. They should've called the toilet quest.

The DOT will change the rules for situations where airlines disappoint you. They will have more opportunities to stick it to you!