This Week in Travel

By Gary Arndt and Jen Leo

A weekly roundtable discussion on travel news and the travel industry with leading travel writers, bloggers, and podcasters.... more

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November 05, 2010#61 - Kung Pao Guinea Pig
This week's guests are Jodi Ettenberg of LegalNomads.com and Jessica Speigel of WhyGoItaly.com.
This Week's News:
Europe issued warning over A380 plane engine
TripAdvisor slaps Red Badge on hotel for writing own reviews
Odd Goings-On : Camelot Castle TripAdvisor Reviews
Mt Everest now has cell phone service
Hotel death undiscovered for two weeks: do not disturb
Italian women face 500 euro fine for wearing miniskirts
EU to Italy: Clean up Naples trash or face fines
Traffic accidents are top killer of U.S. travelers abroad
Gary - Kodak PlaySport Camera
Chris - Tamron Lens 18-250mm
Jessica - Naples, Italy
Jodi - Lima, Peru

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1h 3min
October 31, 2010#60 - Crocodile on a Plane
This week's guest is Kevin May of TNooz.com
This week's stories:
Competitors Claim ITA Acquisition Would Give Google an Unfair Advantage in Travel Search
Woman faces three months in jail for stealing hotel towels - USATODAY.com
Escaped crocodile causes plane crash | News | Breaking Travel News
Bed Bug Registry - Check Apartments and Hotels Across North America
McDonald's getting into the wedding business
This week's tips:
Kevin: ask for an upgrade, Gen-Y Collective
Jen: Mashable.com
Chris: Avalon River Cruises

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October 29, 2010#59 - Mexican Pirates
Show notes October 20
This week's guests are Rolf Potts and Robert Reid.
JetBlue flight attendant Slater pleads guilty in meltdown incident
Does JetBlue’s All You Can Jet Pass Fill You Up? Users Respond
"All of Mexico" Travel Warning Could Affect Texas Tourism 10/18/10
Whisper Facebook password to get free Internet at Affinia hotels this month
It’s time to say “no” to the TSA’s full body scanners
Picks of the week
Gary - Find My iPhone
Jen - Wanderfly.com
Robert - Ian Frazier, "Travels in Siberia"
Rolf - New Zealand

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October 13, 2010#58 - The House Always Wins
This week's guest is Hunter Hillegas of RateVegas.com and the Vegas Mate iPhone app.
This week's news:
SATW Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Winners
Will Mendocino County become the Napa Valley of marijuana?
Reinventing the Suitcase by Adding the Wheel
Celeb watch — Virgin America woos Wi-Fi crowd with free People
Free meals on planes fly into the sunset
What's new in Las Vegas? Hotels, bars, shows
Picks of the week:
Gary - CardMuch.com
Hunter - Instapaper.com
Jen - iPhone Boarding Pass,

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1h 11min
October 06, 2010#57 - Terrorists, Baggage Fees and Death Rays
This week's guest is Brett Snyder of CrankyFlier.com.
European Travel Warnings Issued as Terrorism & Security Concerns Grow
Scottevest ad rejected by Delta Airlines for trying to help passengers avoid baggage fees
Attendants' in-flight Lady Gaga dance becomes Web sensation
Mobile Phones Should be Allowed on Airplanes
Vdara hotel 'death ray' claiming victims in the Las Vegas Strip
Are guidebooks facing extinction?
Gary - Schwartz's Deli
Chris - TopGuest.com
Jen - Footprint Travel Guides
Brett - EU Airline Blacklist, Flight Aware

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1h 1min
October 01, 2010#56 - Frequent Flyer Makeover
Show Notes September 30
This week's guest is George Hobica of Airfare Watchdog.
Southwest Buys AirTran
Ryanair boss aims to axe 'unnecessary' co-pilots
'Playboy centerfold' tries to jump from JetBlue flight in midair
Unruly passenger forces Delta flight's return to Seattle
Gels, liquids may be allowed back onto planes by 2012
Cuba travel bill put on hold
Gary - Back up your photos
Jen - Angkor Wat
Chris - Plane Finder AR

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1h 3min
September 23, 2010 #55 - Bad Review, Expell You
with this week's guest Andrew Evans from National Geographic

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50min
September 14, 2010#54 - The Man Cave
With guest Spud Hilton Travel Editor of the San Francisco Chronicle
SkyRider airplane seats lack legroom, resemble saddles
Dutch Police Arrest Two Passenger Suspects of Preparing Terrorist Attack In Amsterdam
Erroneous Crash Landing Alert Terrifies British Airways Passengers
Will guests turn against hotel brands that charge for Internet?-01 September, 2010
Marriott to drop Internet fee at more hotels
On-time rates, flier complaints both on rise in July 7
http://www.facebook.com/SpudontheRoad

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57min
September 13, 2010#53 - The Virtual Hair Salon
This week's guests are Pam Mandel and Melanie Waldman.
This week's news:
Disgruntled JetBlue flight attendant gets reality TV show offer
The Funded’s Adeo Ressi Arrested After Virgin America Flight Incident
Asthmatic hotel guest fights $250 Hyatt Regency smoking charge
Airline Lets Passengers Pay for Checked Bags With Miles
Travel industry uses Facebook and Twitter to reach customers
Picks of the week:
Gary - Lightroom 3
Jen - Have the credit card used when purchasing ticket when picking them up
Pam - Avidtrips.com/blog
Melanie - Don't wait to use frequent flyer miles.

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1h 4min
September 01, 2010#52 - The Virtual Girlfriend
This week's guests are Sherry Ott and Jessica Spiegel.
This week's news:
Legal hookers and hash bars in Vegas?
Resort Attracts Men With Virtual Girlfriends
Maldives Hotel Offers Underwater Bridal Suite
The bear truth: men traveling with teddies
Amsterdam Schiphol’s Airport Library
Meet, Plan, Go
Gary - Gowalla Highlights
Chris - Locals vs Tourists photo maps
Sherry - Brenthaven Backpack
Jessica - Rolf Potts traveling without luggage, Lighten Your Load contest

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1h 4min

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