The Travel Show – December 21, 2024

Segment 1: (00:00)· Welcome. Welcome Marissa, 801-483-6547· Travel Show sponsored by NCL & MCT· New rules under consideration to compensate airline passengers for delays. What do you think?· Is tipping out of control? Some hotels are asking guests to tip front desk staff at check-in. F9 asks pax to tip flight attendants when served drinks or snacks. No, I’m not kidding!Segment 2: (00:11)· Marissa, SLC travel advisor· Favorite places, travel background, lived in Europe· What travel are people calling about? What are your clients reporting on their vacation upon return· Book 2025 & 2026 cruises now! Especially Alaska!Segment 3: (00:18)· Dann Hone (call in)· How is Christmas celebrated in the Holy Land? Israel (Jewish)? Jordan & Egypt (Muslim)?· What is Hanukkah? How is it celebrated?· Dann’s new book, “The Foundations of Scriptural Understanding”· “2025 Greek Isles & Apostles Cruise/tour”Segment 4: (00:31)· “Thailand & Legends of Siam (Thailand & Cambodia) hosted my Larry Gelwix, Jan 4-18, 2026· Utah Travel Expo: SGU, Wed, Jan 22 at Black Desert Inn, Ivins; SLC, Fri/Sat, Jan 24-25, Mtn America Expo Center, Sandy. Free Expo tickets at: morriscolumbus.com/freeSegment 5: (00:38)2025 Egypt Explorations + Nile Cruise with Optional Jordan Post Tour with Dann Hone; April 12-21, 20252025 Journey of the Apostles + LDS Rome Temple with Tim Taggart; April 7-17, 20252025 Ultimate Holy Land I Tour with Scot & Maurine Proctor; May 1–14, 2025· NCL “triple discount” promotion: 1) gtrd cruise fare discount, 2) “More At Sea”, 3) BOGO air· Holland America $99 deposit· Best travel advice, 119m people traveling now to Jan 1 50+ miles from homeSegment 6: (00:49)· Everyone wants Europe!· 2025 Cotswolds, Castles, Cathedrals, Stately Homes, & Royal Tombs tour with Marisa Smurthwaite, MAY 28 – June 10, 2025· “British Isles & France” cruise/tour including Stonehenge & D-Day Beaches of Normandy, July 7-20· “Splendors of Italy”, April 4-14, 2025, with Mick & Diane Smith· “Journey of the Apostles & Rome LDS Temple,” April 7-17, 2025 with Tim TaggartSegment 7: (00:57)· Call-in: Maximizing your Rome vacation· Christmas traditionsSegment 8: (01:10)· My Christmas Message (Larry Gelwix)