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The Travel Guys
by News 93.1 KFBK
Hosted by Mark Hoffmann and Tom Romano. The show airs EVERY Sunday, from 3-4pm on News 93.1 KFBK in Sacramento, CA.
Episodes
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The Travel Guys Podcast 090625
Today on the Travel Guys, Mark Hoffman and Tom Romano discuss how free wi-fi is coming to Southwest Airlines, how Spirit is in bankruptcy for the second time this year, the dangers of Lithium batteries on the plane and not cleaning your luggage, and how a set of consumer friendly rules regarding...
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The Travel Guys August 30th
Today, on the Travel Guys… The Travel News. Plus, opinions on whether or not to buy your travel from Costco, and Sid Hanna & Dale Keller from Sacramento TSA join us. Then, it's Fleet Week in San Francisco. Thank you for the pleasure of your company. Welcome to the radio show that makes YOU a...
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The Travel Guys Podcast 082325
Today on the Travel Guys... The Travel News, the best strategies for avoiding bag fees, and we pull a bunch of your Mailbag questions together. Thank you for the pleasure of your company. Welcome to the latest edition of The Travel Guys.
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The Travel Guys Podcast 081625
Today on the Travel Guys, Mark and Tom discuss how the Air Canada strike will potentially affect Sacramento flyers, how Las Vegas visitor numbers reflect the economy, a new scam involving bag tags, if watching X rated movies is acceptable on flights, and if rental cars use AI to detect damage....
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The Travel Guys 080925
On todays episode of the travel guys, Mark and Tom discuss the integration of AI in airline upgrades, how to handle awkward or uncomfortable seating arrangements on flights, and why the advertised price you are quoted by a rental car company may be nothing close to what you will pay. Plus, Mark…
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The Travel Guys Podcast 080225
Today on the Travel Guys, Mark and Tom discuss how AI is being used to create "fake" travel destinations, how Southwest has started assigning seats, and the lack of air traffic employees in spite of the job's competitive pay. Plus, Sports Leisure Traveler Donnie Anderson gives some tips on...
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The Travel Guys Podcast July 26th 2025
Today on The Travel Guys, Tom and Mark discuss new Uber features, what to check for when you take a cruise, and possible changes to airport security. Plus, Mark recaps his trip to Puget Sound. They also have a special interview with Clayton Whitehead who just returned from Switzerland.
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The Travel Guys Podcast July 19th 2025
Today, on The Travel Guys, Mark and Tom discuss the iconic Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City reopening, and the Carnival leading customers deeper into its credit card world. Plus, syndicated Travel Columnist and Consumer Advocate Chris Elliott joins the Trave Guys for an extended interview…
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The Travel Guys July 12
Today on The Travel Guys... The Travel News, Email scams; we have tips to identify a scam or a real travel partner. We get an update on construction, parking, and new service at Sacramento International Airport. And then we’ll tell you about Silent Beacon, a way to summon help in an emergency in...
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The Travel Guys July 5th
Today, on The Travel Guys… the latest Travel News, the 24-hour free cancellation rule on airline tickets. Then, the State Fair is just around the corner. We have a whats-happening-at-the-fair, and a visit with our Travel Gal Sydney Schellinger to give you a few tips on the Galapagos. We're right…
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The Travel Guys June 28th
We start with the Travel News, and then red flags you should pay attention to when booking your hotel. Plus, a list of the top 50 airports in the country - we’ll tell you where Sacramento ranks. Even more, there’s a Netflix documentary about the Carnival “poop cruise”. Remember that? There’s no...
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The Travel Guys Podcast 062125
Today on the Travel Guys, Tom and Mark give you updates on the increase of tourists in Spain and the closing of the Louvre in Paris. Additionally, they discuss ways to ensure your luggage arrives at the same destination and you do, why AirBnb and VRBO are "going downhill like a hippo on a water...
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The Travel Guys Podcast 061425
Today on the Travel Guys, Mike and Tom discuss the rising prices of taking your pet on a plane, how immigration crackdowm may impact the tourism industry, airport lounge entry, and answer your questions aobut national parks, baggage fee refunds, credit card subcharges, REAL ID, and hotel bonus...
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The Travel Guys June 7th
Today, on The Travel Guys… the Travel News, Carnival Cruise Lines is cracking down on troublemakers on board, their explanation is full of BS. Plus the issue of fake texts telling you that you owe a toll fee. We’ll help you know how to avoid getting taken by fake tolls… Then changes to pricing...
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The Travel Guys May 31st
Today, the Travel Guys talk about United and Jet Blue entering a partnership, where NOT to put your valuables on a plane, they interview road reporter, Clayton Whitehead, about a recent trip to Canada, and how national park budget cuts might impact your experience this summer.
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The Travel Guys May 24th
Today on the Travel Guys, a brand new theme park opens in Orlando, an important note for southwest travelers, entertainment venues are still trying to recover from COVID, Kermit the Frog delivers a commencement speech, and we discuss a new cruise scam on the internet. Thank you for making time…
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The Travel Guys May 3rd
Today, on The Travel Guys; we have the latest travel news; etiquette rules for train travel- you’ll be the best behaved on board for your next trip on the rails; an update on Broadway, Carnegie Hall, Central Park, The Bronx and some great tips for your next trip to the Big Apple; and Sydney...
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The Travel Guys April 12th
This week on the Travel Guys, we have the latest travel news for our. Host Mark Hoffman walks us through applying for a Real ID in California; you'll need it. Then a Sports Leisure Vacations update, and much more. Thanks for joining us on The Travel Guys.
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The Travel Guys April 5
Today, on The Travel Guys. The Travel News, FBI tips to keep you out of harm’s way while travelling, and an SMF parking hack for you. Then, the tariff's impacts on international travel and which frequent flyer program offers you the best benefits. Thank you for the pleasure of your company.
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The Travel Guys March 29
Today, on The Travel Guys… The Travel News, tips on expressing your political views on the road when traveling internationally - no matter what side of the aisle you are on. Then, The Wreath Project. And, your flight is overbooked; What is a fair amount of compensation if you elect to forego your...
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The Travel Guys March 22nd
Today, the Tom and Mark talk about Alaska and Canada regarding tourism and Southwest's decision to charge for luggage. The travel Gal, Sydney, joins the program to share tips on travel insurance followed by a interview about a new book for coffee loving travelers.
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The Travel Guys, March 15
The Travel News, United Airlines is changing one of their “lifetime” policies, Southwest dropping their two bags fly free policy going to change the way you book your airline tickets, and we talked with Chris Elliott this week about international travelers. Today on The Travel Guys.
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The Travel Guys, March 8
The travel news. Tips for Super early flights. A Sports Leisure Travel update. And then, Mark tells us everything we need to know about airline points. The Travel Guys
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The Travel Guys, March 1
The travel news. A Sports Lesuire Travel update. Traveling the world on 75 dollars a day. And then Mark answers our travel questions. The Travel Guys
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The Travel Guys February 22nd
Tom and Mark discuss airlines making their first effort to overturn one of Joe Biden’s consumer friendly rules, American becoming the last of the “big three” airlines to use the tags to help locate lost bags, the Wall Street Journal ranking airlines based on 2024 preformance, and interview with...
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The Travel Guys PODCAST 021525
The number of road side rest stops is decreasing and Las Vegas is building a new airport, tips on how to minimize the effects of jet lag in our Smarter Traveler segment, Mark has spent the past ten days on three islands, Kauai, Maui and the Big Island. He shares some tips on places to go and…
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The Travel Guys PODCAST 020825
This week on the Travel Guys, in-flight gaming, the carry-on bag krafuffle, the best cruise line cabins to pick, and the traveler's crystal ball. The Travel Guys
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The Travel Guys PODCAST 020125
This week, the Travel News, Sports Leisure Vacations update, the debate over Airport Lounges, and a conversation with Rick Steves. The Travel Guys.
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The Travel Guys: January 25, 2025
Today, the Travel Guys discuss Mariott's new housekeeping system, the benefits of using and Air Tag during your travels, and how to avoid being scammed online with tempting travel offers. Then, author Annie Fitzsimmons joins Mark and Tom to talk about her book regarding the top 100 hotels in the...
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Travel Guys PODCAST 011825
New Episode of the Travel Guys with an update on Sports Leisure Vacations packages, and the Real ID.
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The Travel Guys January 4th
In the Travel News, we tell you the top destinations for dating among travelers, at least according to Tinder; and the CDC says illness on board ships is at a 12-year high…those stories and more on the Travel Guys...
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The Travel Guys December 14th
UK and Mexico are adding junk fees onto different types of travel. The TSA in Sacramento have a few tips for your Christmas holiday travels. Plus the mailbag as lots of folks will be traveling for Christmas and New Years. Our job is to make you just a little bit smarter when you hit the road or…
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The Travel Guys December 7th
Venicem in Italy is set to expand their summer tourism tax next year. US airlines may have to pay an inconvenience fee to travelers. Traveling with the kiddos. Plus, “pineapple dating” and “check-in chicken”. We are the Travel Guys.
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The Travel Guys November 30th
The US Senate releases a new report on the airline industry. How people are creatively avoiding junk fees on the road. We talk to Scott Kleir from Broadway Sacramento and Music Circus. Then we tell you what an upside pineapple on your door on a princess cruise means. Hosts Mark and Tom are…
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The Travel Guys November 23rd
The United airlines app is now available in Spanish. Autonomous wheelchairs in airports. Then, how to use an international phone plan properly. Plus, we get an update from Sacramento International Airport and an update on an iconic NYC hotel. The Travel Guys
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The Travel Guys November 16th
Today on the Travel Guys, Mark and Tom share hotel room and elevator safety tips. Following that, the two talk about the growth of women-only tours, a new California law on "drip pricing", and more!
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The Travel Guys November 9th
This week – How the election could affect your travels, a new airlines hack, a conversation with Chris Elliott, and great information about the short-term rental industry. Fall is turning to winter. Travelers are busy planning their next adventure. We are here to help. The Travel Guys.
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The Travel Guys November 2nd
Today on the Travel Guys, we take to the skies; new rules on baggage refunds, a new senate bill that was created to regulate loyalty programs on airlines, and a slew of new travelers take on the scene…
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The Travel Guys October 25th
Today on the Travel Guys, Tom and Mark share a cautionary taxi story, speak with Suzie Stocking of the Wreath Project, and skip through Odds and Ends, with updates on Disneyland lines and American Airlines.
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The Travel Guys October 19th
Today on the Travel Guys, Mark and Tom talk about slower summer travel, how the CDC ranks cruise ships by cleanliness, and how Californians feel about tourism here in our own state.
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The Travel Guys October 12th
Today on the Travel Guys, Mark and Tom talk about phone scams spreading from airlines to cruise ships, and how to protect yourself. Later, some updates coming to Disneyland Anaheim, and the two open up the Travel Guys mailbag!
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The Travel Guys October 5th
Today on The Travel Guys, Spirit Airlines is evaroprating from the Airline business, A new phone scam that targets travelers, and the importance of arriving early to a Cruise departure.
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The Travel Guys September 28th
Today on the Travel Guys: A mouse causes a flight diversion, details on changes coming to Southwest Airlines, the Galapagos Island is on many individuals bucket list as we are joined by Michael Downer to share his insightful experience traveling in the Galapagos Islands, and popularity on…
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The Travel Guys September 21st
Today on the Travel Guys, Mark and Tom talk about two airlines uniting, share smarter traveler tips, & interview Chris Elliot.
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The Travel Guys September 14th
Today Mark and Tom talk about a discarded Cheetos bag wreaking havoc at a national park. The two interview Travel Girl Sydney about river cruising, and Al Pitrelli of the band TSO.
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The Travel Guys September 7th
Today on the Travel Guys, Tom and Mark talk about wildcat strikes recently called off by workers in San Francisco and Hawaii. The two interview Jana the falconer about wine month in California, and provide their take on the top complaints by hotel guests.
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The Travel Guys August 31st
Today on the Travel Guys, Mark and Tom talk about Tammy Faye at the Palace Theater in October, Covid-19 and travel, and finally chat with Joe Brancatelli about the “sucky” state of travel.
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The Travel Guys August 24th
Today on the Travel Guys, Mark and Tom talk about the worst things to do on an airplane, take a look at the Travel Guys mail bag, and discuss the growing popularity of "Mystery Tours."
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The Travel Guys August 17th
Today on the Travel Guys, Mark and Tom speak with travel gal Sydney about an up-and-coming destination Albania, and share important travel tips for sharing rides and sharing seat aisles.
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The Travel Guys August 10th
Today on the Travel Guys, Mark is live from Chicago and him and Tom are talking about selfie safety, Barcelona, and Anarctica.
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Hosted by Mark Hoffmann and Tom Romano. The show airs EVERY Sunday, from 3-4pm on News 93.1 KFBK in Sacramento, CA.
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