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On the Saturday, May 24th edition of the Travel Guys…
In the Travel News, a brand new super-theme park opened in Orlando; and the Trump tariffs are not only impacting vacationers from other countries, business travel to the US is off even more dramatically in the past couple of months. A lot of lost dollars for our economy.Important note for Southwest travelers. If you make a reservation after Tuesday the 27th, you will NOT receive two free bags, regardless of when you travel. Update in our Smarter Traveler segment.The Travel Guys slip into the entertainment world from time to time, because entertainment is such a big part of travel. Theater venues outside of New York City have struggled to survive post-COVID, and Mark addresses the importance of supporting your favorite arts group now more than ever.Our Odds and Ends segment features a heads up on a new cruise scam on the internet, an update on an interesting battle shaping up at the Chicago Airport between American and United, and Mark shares his pet peeves on hotel rooms (including those sliding bathroom doors and “smoked” ones you can still see through; plus the lack of updated charging facilities in rooms).Highlights
Kermit the Frog delivers commencement speech at University of MarylandVisit California Leadership & Staff – Caroline BetetaElliott Confidential – Consumer Alert: The world is becoming more dangerous. Here are the countries to avoidElliott.org – Chris ElliottCool Michigan song we usedThe Poodle Booked ItOh My: Frustrated American Airlines Passenger Tackled By Flight AttendantGet reservations for Sports Leisure Vacations Tour Preview DayStaying at White LotusApply for REAL ID – California DMVTravefy Unveils ‘New Travel Agent Program’ for Early-Career AdvisorsMarriott Bonvoy Unveiled as Official Hotel Partner of ‘Cowboy Carter Tour,’ Drops Beyoncé Ticket SweepstakesBest Frequent Flyer ProgramsThe Wreath Project Golf TournamentThe Wreath Project Golf Tournament FlyerBest Frequent Flyer ProgramsWhere to eat before an A’s gameIn Europe, what is best – Rental Car or the Train?Consumer Alert: Latest twist in the government travel ban could upend your next vacationBlack as Hell, Strong as Death, and Sweet as Love – The Coffee BookDevalued points and no free bags at SouthwestSouthwest Credit Card offersThe Unauthorized Travel Manual: Secrets For a Smarter Trip From a Nationally Syndicated Columnist and Consumer Advocate – by Chris ElliottWhat if the airline doesn’t have a seat for you?Eight Travel Planning Mistakes to AvoidFind warnings about foreign travel hereAmazon.com: New Apple AirTagsTop Tips for Choosing a Cruise Ship CabinKnow the TSA firearms travel rules for passengers on planesTourism Cares100 Hotels of a LifetimeHow you can find on-time statistics on airline websitesCheck parking lot availability at the Sacramento International Airport before leaving homeLocate a cruise ship anywhere in the worldRenew your US Passport online here