The Travel Show – April 27, 2026

Join host Larry Gelwix, the Getaway Guru, for an entertaining and insightful dive into the wonderful world of travel! In this episode, Larry shares tips on traveling to Hong Kong, Alaska, Hawaii, England, Scotland and more.. Larrry also discusses passports, airport delays, cruising the Seine River and how to exchange your money for foreign currency. All this and more on the Morris Columbus Travel Show with Larry Gelwix!Segment 1: Welcome. Intro John PotterHighlights of Hong KongTravel fraud & how to protect yourselfDid you hear what DL (dba Sky West) in SLC was accused of?Segment 2:What to do in Alaska? Favorite shore excursions?Two Alaska cruise itinerariesAlaska group cruise/tour, Sept. 4-11, 2026, hosted by John Potter (not a MMET group), Royal Princess, sailing rt SEAMMET Alaska cruise/tour, July 12-19, 2026, hosted by Larry Gelwix, Star Princess, sailing rt SEASegment 3:Can you still fly if your ID is lost or stolen?Four letters (SSSS) you never want to see on your boarding pass & whyWhat to do if a stranger takes/wants your assigned seatWhat is a digital passport? Is it the same as a “regular” passport?Police called on an AA pax. Why? Very strange & kind of funny!Segment 4:Disney updateSegment 5:Why do we love Hawaii? Hawaii fun facts?MMET group cruise/tour HNL-YVR, April 29-May 7, 2027; with Alaska option afterwardVoted world’s most romantic destinationSegment 6:SFO 30-minute delaysAbbey Bonell, MMET “England, Wales, & Scotland” tour, Sept. 9-19, 2026Worst USA airports for flight disruptionsSegment 7:The joys of river cruisingSeine River group cruise/tour, August 26-Sept. 5, 2026; AmaWaterways, rt CDG, hosted by John Potter (not a MMET group)MMET Seine River cruise/tour, June 17-24, 2027, AmaWaterways, rt CDG, hosted by Larry GelwixHow to get the best foreign currency exchange ratesSegment 8:Best travel adviceRecap & review