Listen Now
On the Saturday, January 18th edition of the Travel Guys…
In the Travel News, TSA issues a final rule for REAL ID enforcement – no more extensions they say. Also, is it true American cruise ships continue to stop in foreign ports after the US Government issues warnings about traveling to those destinations? Those stories and more in the Travel News.Our Smarter Traveler segment talks about REAL ID. How do you get one, why do you need it, how hard is it to obtain. Hint: Type REAL ID in your search engine and all will be revealed. May 6 is the deadline date and you will need one (or a passport) to board even a domestic flight.The 100 Days of Wellness in Sonoma County is just the cure for the winter blues. Everything from spa specials to activities for the entire family. We have details.Tourism Cares is the entity that shepherds projects which help tourism destinations in a variety of ways. Find out what Tourism Cares is all about and why it should be on your radar as a traveler.Highlights
TSA Just Announced When Travelers Will Need a Real ID to Fly — and It’s Serious This Time
100 Days of Sonoma WellnessTourism CaresMeaningful Map — Tourism Cares100 Hotels of a LifetimeBeware of the baggage beltTravel Alerts | Visit CaliforniaFive Ways to Travel More Responsibly in 2025 — Tourism Cares | Travel and Tourism Industry NonprofitHow to get about $600 in flight delay compensation with EU rulesDo you lock checked luggage? It’s a smart question to askEven smart travelers make these eight passport mistakesEliminate lost valuables when you travel. Here are the rules‘Dinosaur highway’ unearthed in England, dating back 166 million yearsApply for REAL ID – California DMVWhy Airport Architects Don’t Want Travelers to Depend on SignsIn some port towns, it’s residents vs. cruises: ‘We’re going to eradicate them’How to dress up on your next flight for comfort, health and safetySouthwest CEO talks about upcoming changesMusic City San Francisco – hotel/hostel, restaurant, 20 fully equipped rehearsal roomsHow you can find on-time statistics on airline websitesUS Travelers Will Need Authorization to Enter the UK in 2025Travel & Tourism Board Inspires A Little “Selfie” Control – Jackson Hole Travel & Tourism BoardCheck parking lot availability at the Sacramento International Airport before leaving homeComments to share with Scott Klier from Broadway Sacramento/Music CircusBucket List Family Travel Book – Jessica GeeTips on International Phone CoverageRick Steves at KVIE Monday, January 27thLocate a cruise ship anywhere in the worldEurope’s best time to visitAir Travel Rights for much of your European TravelsRenew your US Passport online hereElliott.org – Chris Elliott
View all episodes
