On the Christmas Day (Dec.25) edition of The Travel Guys…

What would Christmas be without Santa Claus? Mark and Tom have cornered one of Santa’s best assistants, National Santa (the annual Hollywood Christmas Parade and Toys R Us Are on his resume), to talk about what it’s like to be Santa, and what to say and not to say to the kids.

Scott Angeletti stops by to talk about the Sports Leisure Vacations trip to Yellowstone National Park in February.  It’s a most unique Winter Wonderland sort of journey.

Mark has the travel news (Are in-flight meals coming back?) and the guys share some of their own Christmas stories.  Merry Christmas from all of us to all of you.

Highlights

* World’s Largest School4Santas (and Mrs. Claus, too!)

* 2017 Princess Cruise & School – School for Santa

* Winter in Yellowstone

* Enter This Sweepstakes to Win ‘Starbucks for Life’ – SmarterTravel

* Everything you ever wanted to know about holiday gift returns (but were afraid to ask)

* How to Pack Like a Flight Attendant

This Sunday (December 18) on The Travel Guys…

Oregon has a new toy to explore with.  It’s called the Oregon Weather Compass and we have a guest to explain how it works.  The classic Holiday show White Christmas is coming to town next week.  We have a guest who is a member of the cast and two pairs of tickets to give away for Wednesday night.  Listen for details on how to win.

Clayton Whitehead has returned from the ultimate “mileage run,” and he shares his stores, along with a discussion about the how’s and whys of a mileage run.  Clayton went to AFRICA for four days!

Gwen Duncan is here with something to make you a smarter traveler and Mark has all the Travel News you missed this week.

We have a special guest, Nick Valenzuela, sitting in the studio with us today. He is passionate about both radio and travel and will be heading into a international and intercultural communication graduate program this upcoming fall.

Highlights

* California Musical Theatre

Don’t Flirt With Your Uber Driver — It Could Get You Banned

* Video Shows Woman Being Dragged Down Plane Aisle by Police After Allegedly Breaking Boarding Rules

* Why you should try car sharing on your next trip

* The Heartbreaking Side of Being Santa Claus That No One Talks About | TIME

* 5 Cruise Experiences for Volunteer Travel

This Sunday (December 11) on The Travel Guys…

In the Travel News, Las Vegas hotels are raising their beloved resort fees for 2017, making an already ridiculous cash grab even larger, Mark has the details; and an iconic building at JFK Airport is being turned into a hotel.  You might want to put it on your “to visit” list.

As many travelers head out for the holidays, many of them with hotel reservations, we have some tips for you on what to do if you arrive at your hotel and your reservation is, well, screwed up.

Our favorite consumer advocate Chris Elliott joins us for a year end look at a variety of topics, including animals on planes, the new “bare fares,” and how the president elect might impact travel.  Speaking of dogs on planes, Adrain Woodfork stops by to offer some tips on traveling with your pets.

Highlights

* Proposed legislation could protect online reviewers from retaliatory suits

* What to Do When a Hotel Tries to Screw You

* Why bad airline passengers are good for you

* Iconic TWA Terminal to Get Second Life as Airport Hotel

Highlights from Previous Weeks

* Jake Shimabukuro

* Turkey allowed a seat on a plane because it’s a “service animal”

* How To Buy A Bridge in Missourie in Missouri

This Is What Happens When You Flush the Airplane Toilet

SmarterTravel Holiday Gift Guide

Delta Bans Disruptive Trump Supporter for Life

This Sunday (December 4) on The Travel Guys…

A couple of weeks ago, Tom sat down with noted ukulele player Jake Shimabukuro.  We’ve been promising to share that interview with you ever since, and today, you will hear Tom and Jake.  Not only does Jake share some of his story with us (and Hawaiians love to tell story), he also plays.  It’s one of the Guys’ best entertainment interviews ever.

Mark digs into the mailbag and answers your questions, including, “Does the maid/housekeeper go through your stuff?”  What do YOU think.  We have some fun answers and Mark shares an update on the emotional support animal story from last week.  Listeners comments and the story about the pet turkey on the plane are all part of this continuing drama.

Mark and Tom also talk about some gift ideas for the traveler on your list.

Highlights

* Jake Shimabukuro

* Turkey allowed a seat on a plane because it’s a “service animal”

* How To Buy A Bridge in Missourie in Missouri

This Is What Happens When You Flush the Airplane Toilet

SmarterTravel Holiday Gift Guide

Delta Bans Disruptive Trump Supporter for Life

The Hottest Travel Must-Haves on Amazon This Holiday Season

This Sunday (November 27) on The Travel Guys….

A guest who will tell you how you can participate in the world’s largest annual global scavenger hunt is on hand.  Outdoors expert Bob Simms talks to Tom about tips for those hunters and fisher people in your crowd.

Mark has the Travel News along with answering some of your questions from the mailbag.

Highlights

* Basic Economy | United Airlines

* Jake Shimabukuro

* Secret Language of Hotel Staff: Why You Never Want to be Called a “Peach”

* The Global Scavenger Hunt

This Sunday (November 13th) on The Travel Guys....

Mark and Tom invite you to call in and express your opinions!  Who controls the window shade on the plane?  The person in the window seat?  Do the other two passengers have a say?  What about the arm rests?  Does the person in the middle seat automatically get two?  Should pets be allowed on planes?  Under what restrictions?  We want to hear from YOU!

Should you recline your seat?  What about bringing odiferous (stinky) food on the plane?  Is that ok?  Should there be child free sections on an aircraft?  Or not?  There are prizes for lucky callers.  Things to help your gift shopping so a bit easier.  Like American Express and Williams-Sonoma gift cards.

Reporter Jessica Monsell is on hand to warn you about a new rental car rip-off and to fill us in on a new consumer web site.  Gwen Duncan has some holiday travel tips to make you a smarter traveler.  Join us Sunday at 3 on KFBK.

Highlights

* Budget imposes a 2000 percent fee for the “convenience” of a service that’s free to everyone else

* 10 Hotel Booking Mistakes You're Probably Making

* Will Uber Be the Death of Hertz?

* $15 for 4 Extra Inches of Legroom? Yes, Please!

Highlights from previous weeks

* ConsumerSense.org - Consumer Advocate

* The Goodsprings Ghost Hunt - Robert George Allen

* Thousands of people flew Allegiant thinking their planes wouldn’t fail. They were wrong.

* Luxury Barge Cruise

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This Sunday (November 6) on The Travel Guys...

In the Travel News, Mark has an alarming story about the safety of Allegiant Air planes and explains why the airline's safety and maintenance issues might be something you want to consider BEFORE you buy a ticket.  (Allegiant Air is currently the only carrier serving the Stockton Airport.)  There's an update on the plan to overhaul the Hyatt Gold Passport frequent guest program and we are afraid the news isn't good for Hyatt fans.

The guys have a tribute to Robert George Allen, a renowned Ghost Hunter who passed away suddenly last week.  Robert was a previous guest on the program and was the guide for Sports Leisure Vacations on their Ghosts & Ghost Towns of Old Nevada.

Our new Mystery Spot Contest will debut in January, but this Sunday, the guys have a contest lined up in which your knowledge of attractions in every state will be tested.  The winner receives a $100 Ruth's Chris Gift Card.

wiHighlights

* ConsumerSense.org - Consumer Advocate

* The Goodsprings Ghost Hunt - Robert George Allen

* Thousands of people flew Allegiant thinking their planes wouldn’t fail. They were wrong.

Highlights from previous weeks

* Luxury Barge Cruise

* The Ultimate Carry-on Toiletry Kit for Travelers

* The World's Top 10 Yoga Retreats

* Win 1 Million United MileagePlus Frequent-Flyer Miles

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Today on The Travel Guys:

* In the travel news, China has open a nuclear power plant to the public for tours; and we tell you how you can win one MILLION frequent flyer miles from Travelzoo

* Gwen Duncan tells us WHEN to fly around holidays for the best airfares

* Tom connects us with Percy, an Uber driver and boxing coach he met while in Las Vegas, and we talk about the perils of being a ride share driver

* River cruises are all the rage in Europe, and we introduce you to a new way to travel European waterways...by luxury barge

Highlights

* Luxury Barge Cruise

* The Ultimate Carry-on Toiletry Kit for Travelers

* The World's Top 10 Yoga Retreats

* Win 1 Million United MileagePlus Frequent-Flyer Miles

* LGBT Travel: making places more welcoming by going there - San Francisco Chronicle

* You are 100 percent wrong about boarding airplanes

* Child-Free Zones on Airplanes | Travel + Leisure

Highlights from previous weeks

* Los Angeles International Route 66 Festival

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This Sunday (October 23rd) on The Travel Guys...

In the Travel News, The president has issued an executive order which helps most flyers, we have the details; and a friend of the show wins a major national honor...

There's a rather unique Route 66 show coming up in Los Angeles soon. We'll tell you all about what will attract students of the Mother Road to attend.

Clayton Whitehead has a report on his recent European River Cruise, with some tips to make you a smarter traveler.

Highlights

* Los Angeles International Route 66 Festival

* White House unveils airline passenger protection, industry transparency efforts

Highlights from previous weeks

* Air-Passenger Rights: The on-the-Go Guide

* The deception of Gold & Platinum upgrades

* Best Hotel Rewards Programs

* Action Needed on Community Center Theater Transformation - How You Can Help

* Flight-Cancellation Rights: The Ultimate Guide

* Trash in Our National Parks - Why It's Your Problem, Too - TheStreet

* Attention,

This Sunday (Oct. 16) on The Travel Guys....

In the Travel News, Mark tells us about new air service in Northern California and of a bearded man in the United Airlines Club in Chicago. Who could the mystery man be?

Gwen Duncan is in house to talk about Travel Waivers issued by the airlines in bad weather; Jessica Monsell stops by to talk about age discrimination at the car rental counter; and Tom shares his recent family adventure in Oregon, along with ideas for your next trip up north.

Highlights

* Air-Passenger Rights: The on-the-Go Guide

* The deception of Gold & Platinum upgrades

* Best Hotel Rewards Programs

* Equestrian Wine Tours

* Action Needed on Community Center Theater Transformation - How You Can Help

* Flight-Cancellation Rights: The Ultimate Guide

* Go Ahead, Post Hotel Reviews Without Being Penalized

* Emotional-support animals? Vague rules fuel conflict

* Jack London Film Festival - November 3rd - 5th

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