The Travel Show – August 1, 2026

Segment 1: 06-17· Welcome. Intro Wendy Fracchia, MCYT/MMET Group Dept. Manager· Why we love cruising· Cruise cabins to avoid· Mistakes cruisers make on port daysSegment 2: 21-29· NCL Free At Sea· NCL discounts: teachersSegment 3: 34-47· Why is cruising your #1 best travel value?· Which is better? Ocean cruises or river cruises?· Questions to ask before booking your next ocean cruise· Questions to ask before booking your next river cruiseSegment 4: 51-58· Commute to work by plane· Clever way airlines can save $100m a year· International travel adviceSegment 5: 06-17· Destination Focus: Japan· MCT cruise group: “2027 Golden Asia Cruise” with Michael & Becky Phillips, Feb. 23-March 6, 2027Segment 6: 21-29· Childhood memories that make us want to travel more· Matson Lines: the Lurline & Mariposa· HNL-YVR, MCT Group cruise hosted by Larry Gelwix, RCCL, Anthem of the Seas, April 29-May 7, 2027. Rates from $895 inside, $925 ocean view, $977 balcony.o Option to stay onboard and cruise Alaska, May 7-14, sailing rt YVRSegment 7: 34-47· Benefits of traveling with a MCT/MMET group· Wendy: MMET highlights· Alaska 2027, MCT/MMET group cruise, August 21-28, 2027; Discovery Princess, YVR-ANCo Post- cruise Denali NP optionSegment 8: 51-58· The Parking Spot. Reserve your parking spot in advance for a discounted rate at theparkingspot.com· Disney cruise discount· Travel humor