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The Travel Show

The Travel Show is hosted by Morris Columbus Travel's Larry Gelwix, The Getaway Guru. It covers some of the hottest topics, trends, and special offers in the world of travel!

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    The Travel Show – July 11, 2026

    Segment 1: (00:00)· Welcome.· Win a free cruise. morriscolumbus.com/contest. Drawing Aug 1· Disney Cruise Sale· AmaWaterways cruise promotion· You can now renew your passport onlineSegment 2: (00:11)· Cruise prices are not static· Now is the time to book 2027 Alaska.· Why is Alaska such a draw?· MCT Alaska group, Aug 21-28, 2027, YVR-ANC, Discovery Princess, rates from $824· John Potter hosted 2027 Alaska cruise, Royal Princess, Sept. 4-11, 2027, rt SEASegment 3: (00:18)· What I was just reminded of when traveling with young kids· Hawaii & Mexico air/hotel specials· Disney update· Six Disney parks worldwide. Which is best? Short review of eachSegment 4: (00:31)· What would you do?· Humorous & bizarre stories of travelers’ behaviorSegment 5: (00:38)· What are the “good old days?” What are your memories of a bygone era?· My memories of SF Harbor & the famous white ships (4) of Matson Lines including the iconic Lurline & Mariposa, weekly SF-HNL service· “A Return to the Golden Age of Cruising” with LG, RCCL, Anthem of the Seas, HNL-YVR, April 29-May 7, 2027, with option to stay onboard & cruise Alaska, May 7-14, 2027· Movies that inspire you to travelSegment 6: (00:49)· Favorite foods· SF cable car prices & why you should not buy a ticketSegment 7: (00:57)· Croatia highlights· Dubrovnik & Split: things to see & do; favorite Croatian cuisineSegment 8: (01:10)· The Parking Spot· Booking your travel: do it yourself? Or use an experienced & professional travel advisor

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    The Travel Show – July 4, 2026

    Segment 1: (00:00)· Welcome.· Happy 250 years America!· Americana, fun facts, & inspiring US storiesSegment 2: (00:11)· What surprises foreign visitors (including World Cup visitors) about America?Segment 3: (00:18)· Tim Taggart (on-air guest)· Historic American sites· Role of religious freedom in the founding & growth of America· MCT group history toursSegment 4: (00:31)· Ultimate American Experience: Branson, Missouri· MCT group Branson toursSegment 5: (00:38)· Hawaii & Mexico air & hotel specials· Alaska 2027 MCT group cruise/tour, Aug 21-28, 2027, hosted by Larry Gelwix. Denali option Aug 28-31, 2027. YVR to ANC, including Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, & College Fjord. Rates from $849 pp/dbl.Segment 6: (00:49)· Hawaii by Sea· NCL Pride of America weekly Hawaii sailing rt HNL· “A Return to the Golden Age of Cruising” HNL-YVR, MCT group tour, April 29-May 7, 2027; hosted by Larry Gelwix, Anthem of the Seas, RCCL, option to stay onboard and sail Alaska May 7-14, 2027Segment 7: (00:57)· John Potter (on-air guest)· US river cruises & riverboats with client’s feedback· Current cruise promos NCL, Princess, & RCCL· Disney cruise sale· Why is Disney such a draw, so popular?· Disney updateSegment 8: (01:10)· Happy 250 America!· What does it mean to me/you to be an American?

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    The Travel Show – June 27, 2026

    Segment 1: (00:00)· Welcome. Intro Wendy Fracchia· MCT free cruise giveaway. See: morriscolumbus.com· World Cup effect. Foreign visitors love America!· Next week is July 4, the 250th anniversary of USA. What are you doing on the 4th?· Me: Denver story· JFK, “Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country!”Segment 2: (00:11)· Alaska fun facts· Why is Alaska so popular· “I want to go on an Alaska cruise off season when it’s cheap” story· Favorite activities in Juneau, Ketchikan, & Skagway· What is Denali?· MCT 2027 Alaska cruise group, Aug 21-28, 2027, YVR-ANC, Discovery Princess, from $849; Denali option post- cruise additional costSegment 3: (00:18)· Review recent MCT South Africa tour & safari with Wendy Fracchia· Highlights of South Africa· 2027 South Africa tour· Me: hiking & camping in lion country storySegment 4: (00:31)· HNL-YVR MCT cruise/tour, April 29-May, 2027; hosted by Larry Gelwix, RCCL Anthem of the Seas, from $920 inside, $955 ocean view, & $1,012 balcony. Option post- Hawaii cruise, May 7-14, 2027, Alaska cruise rt YVR. Guests can stay in same cabin onboard.· “2026 Festive Christmas Traditions” highlighting the Christmas Markets of Europe, Nov 29-Dec 7, 2026, hosted by Wendy Fracchia. Land tour.Segment 5: (00:38)· Peace coming to Middle East. Time to start planning your Holy Land tour.· What is the effect a Holy Land tour has upon visitors?· Favorite Holy Land sites· Tomb of David storySegment 6: (00:49)· AmaWaterways waives single supplement on select 2027 river cruise· MCT free cruise giveaway

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    The Travel Show – June 20, 2026

    Segment 1: (00:00)· Welcome.· What is the “Spirit of Aloha”?· Hawaii has gotten more costly. How can we reduce the cost of our next Hawaii vacation?· What is the best time of the year to visit Hawaii?· “A Return to the Golden Age of Cruising”, MCT group cruise/tour, HNL-YVR, April 29-May 7, 2027; hosted by Larry GelwixSegment 2: (00:11)· Anita Overall, Senior Global Sales Account Executive, DL· Benefits of DL SkyMiles & how to use them effectivelySegment 3: (00:18)· The Jewel of South America: Colombia. AmaWaterways promotion on select 2026 Colombia river cruises offers free international airfare, pre-paid gratuities for ship crew & local tour guides, & $50 OBC. Book by the end of this month.· Machu Picchu & Cuzco history & fun facts· “2027 Chilean Fjords & Glaciers” MCT group cruise/land tour, March 6-25, 2027Segment 4: (00:31)· Hawaii & Mexico air/hotel specialsSegment 5: (00:38)· Win a free cruise courtesy of MCT· Sailing from Savaii to Upolu, SamoaSegment 6: (00:49)· Favorite San Francisco restaurants· SF “Passport” for cable cars, street cars, & MUNI· How to visit AlcatrazSegment 7: (00:57)· Dann Hone· Update of the Middle East overall, Israel specific, & Holy Land tours· Favorite places in Israel· MCT 2026 & 2027 Holy Land toursSegment 8: (01:10)· AmaWaterways drops single supplement on select 2027 sailings· Arrive at least one day before you cruise embarkation· MCT groups at morriscolumbus.com, click on “Morris Murdock Escorted Tours”

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    The Travel Show – June 13, 2026

    Segment 1: (00:00)· Welcome.· Thailand & Vietnam tour featuring Loy Krathong Festival, MCT group, Nov. 2-19, 2027; hosted by Larry Gelwix (six spaces left)· The Jewel of South America: Colombia. AmaWaterways promotion on select 2026 Colombia river cruises offers free international airfare, pre-paid gratuities for ship crew & local tour guides, & $50 OBC. Book by the end of this month.· Questions to ask when booking a river cruiseSegment 2: (00:11)· Carlos Fida & Carol Alegre (in studio). “2027 Chilean Fjords & Glaciers” group, March 6-25, 2027.· The wonders & diversity of South AmericaSegment 3: (00:18)· Why we love Polynesia & the South Seas· Tales of SamoaSegment 4: (00:31)· SLC Airport receives 3 awards· Airport/cruise ship transfers: what’s the best & most economical way to transfer?Segment 5: (00:38)· Hawaii visitor etiquette· “A Return to the Golden Age of Cruising”, MCT group cruise/tour: HNL-YVR, April 29-May 7, 2027· Hawaii & Mexico air/hotel specialsSegment 6: (00:49)· Doni Rasmussen (in studio)· Rome & Mediterranean cruise/tour with Al Rounds, Oct. 7-18.Segment 7: (00:57)· John Potter (call in)· Europe requests are popular right now· Good airfares to Europe· Popular travel requests including last minute Alaska 2026· Why book your travel with a MCT advisor· John’s August 2026 Seine River cruiseSegment 8: (01:10)· Google review contest with free cruise giveaway· Larry Gelwix TV: KUTV Noon News every Monday with the “Getaway Guru” travel news & update & every other Tuesday on KUTV “Fresh Living” talk show

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    The Travel Show – May 30, 2026

    Segment 1: (00:00)· Welcome. Intro John Potter· Review “South Seas Odyssey” cruise/tour, May 17-27· Cruise “chair hogging”, NCL policy; what do you think?Segment 2: (00:11)· South Pacific review, Cathy Gelwix (we call her)· Port highlights & favorite activities, PCC (bounce back promo)Segment 3: (00:18)· Princess Cruises adds 3 ships to be based in Singapore, Singapore highlights· Japan tests hypersonic jet: NYC-TYO in two hours· Swimmers Beware! Santa Monica polluted breaches· Hawaii & Mexico air/hotel specialsSegment 4: (00:31)· John Potter: Seine River cruise August 2026· Ride share: compare rates· Ryan Icimeyer, Network Planning Director of Volaris AirlinesSegment 5: (00:38)· HNL-YVR: MCT cruise/tour group, April 29-May 7, 2027; hosted by Larry Gelwix, RCCL, rates from $826 inside, $911 ocean view, & $921 balcony; 9-day cruise. Pax stay onboard and cruise Alaska rt YVR, May 7-14.· Alaska 2027, MCT cruise/tour group, Discovery Princess (new ship), Aug 21-28, 2027; option to extend to Denali post- cruise, hosted by Larry Gelwix. Rates from $849 inside, $1,936 balcony. Includes Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, College Fjord, & ANC (Whittier)Segment 6: (00:49)· Reiner Marks, Viking Cruises, Director of Business Development (will call in)Segment 7: (00:57)· Are cruise drink packages a good value?· Hawaii has gotten more expensive. How to save money on your next Hawaii vacation· Disney update· Disney Cruise 50% off kids promotion· When booking travel with a MCT advisor, what can the client do to help get the right vacation at a great price & value?Segment 8: (01:10)· New DL 20-minute baggage rule, 2,500 free DL SkyMiles· Travelers rate the best airlines in America

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    The Travel Show – May 23, 2026

    Segment 1: (00:00)· Welcome: Introduce Wendy Fracchia, Carol Alegre, & Carlos Fida· Ia ora na: “may you live” & aloha: “breath of life”· Travel Show sponsored by MCT providing travel arrangements for TS listeners including cruises, tours, airline tickets, hotels & resorts· Day at Sea highlights· Hilo highlights· HNL-YVR cruise/tour, April 29-May 7, 2027; MCT hosted tour groupSegment 2: (00:11)· Ginny Tujague, Strategic Account Manager, RCCLSegment 3: (00:18)· Understanding TSA:o Global Entryo TSA discount for first-time applicants aged 30<o TSA PreCheck for familieso TSA PreCheck Touchless IDSegment 4: (00:31)· RCCL free soda promotion· Disney 50% kids sail sale· American Cruise Lines promotionSegment 5: (00:38)· What is your favorite pizza? Pizza restaurant? Who invented pizza?· MCT MMET highlightsSegment 6: (00:49)· #1 target of pickpockets & how to avoid being a victim· How to avoid inflight theft· UA has banned this item. Other airlines should follow suit.Segment 7: (00:57)· “2027 Gems of Southeast Europe”, Sept. 27-Oct 4, 2027 visiting Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, & Romania. MCT hosted cruise/tour. Just two cabins left,· “Chilean Fjords & Glaciers”, Carlos Fida & carol Alegre, Land tour & cruise. Argentina, Iguazu Falls, Uruguay, & Chile. March 6-25, 2027· “A Portrait of India”, Oct. 6-17, 2026; MCT tour hosted by Carol AlegreSegment 8: (01:10)· Want to ride the SF cable cars? Don’t buy a ticket!· Highlights of SF Golden Gate Park. Check web sites for free days.· De Young Museum (fine arts), CA Academy of Sciences (Steinhart Aquarium, Osher Rainforest, Planetarium, & Natural History Museum), SF Botanical Gardens (Victorian greenhouse with rare tropical plants), Stow Lake, & nearby Ocean Beach & Haight Ashbury district

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    The Travel Show – May 16, 2026

    Segment 1: (00:00)· Welcome. Intro Wendy Fracchia, Carlos Fida, & Carol Alegre· “Ia ora na” to French Polynesia· Tahiti, Bora Bora, Raiatea, Moorea…somewhere in the South Seas· “2027 Gems of SE Europe” (Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Hungary, & Romania), Sept. 27-Oct. 4, 2027; AmaWaterways aboard the AmaRudy (new ship coming out summer 2027), MCT group. 3 cabins left· “Paris & Normandy”, June 17-24, 2017; AmaWaterways, MCT group, 1 cabin leftSegment 2: (00:11)· “2026 Enchanting New Zealand Adventure,” MCT Group tour hosted by Craig Manscill, Nov. 2-16, 2026Segment 3: (00:18)· “England, Wales, & Scotland” with Abbey Bonell, Sept. 9-18, 2026Segment 4: (00:31)· American Cruise Lines discount promotion, up to $2000 off & promotional airfare· Biggest mistakes cruisers make in port daysSegment 5: (00:38)· Disney 50% off cruise sale· DL changes drink & snack policy· Royal Caribbean free soda drink package promotionSegment 6: 21-29· 1 day in San Francisco: what to do & see· SF Muni “Passport” ride pass· SF’s biggest Fisherman’s Wharf attraction is goneSegment 7: (00:57)· Carlos Fida & Carol Alegre· “2027 Chilean Fjords & Glaciers”, March 6-25, 2027; MCT escorted tour: Argentina, Uruguay, & ChileSegment 8: (01:10)· SL Airport parking raising rates· Should we plan a Vietnam tour?

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    The Travel Show – May 9, 2026

     Segment 1: (00:00)· Welcome. Intro Wendy Fracchia & Carlos Fida· Tease “2027 Chilean Fjords & Glaciers” tour (Argentina, Uruguay, & Chile)· Review “Pearls of Asia” recently completed cruise/tour with program highlightsSegment 2: (00:11)· One of life’s greatest regrets survey: “I didn’t travel more”· “2027 Chilean Fjords & Glaciers” hosted by Carlos Fida & Carol AlegreSegment 3: (00:18)· One of life’s greatest regrets survey: “I didn’t travel more”· “2027 Chilean Fjords & Glaciers” hosted by Carlos Fida & Carol AlegreSegment 4: (00:31)· You will never believe what people are trying to check-in as luggage with airlines!· Survey results are in for 2026: The Happiest Countries in the WorldSegment 5: (00:38)· What to do on an Alaska cruise. Favorite shore excursions.· MCT group Alaska cruise, July 12-19, 2026; Star Princess· You have two days in Tokyo! What do I do?Segment 6: (00:49)· Disney Cruise Super Sale: 50% off kids rates on select cruises· Viking Spring Sale: free & reduced international airfare, $25 deposits, up to 30% off select river & ocean cruises, voyages from $2399 pp/dblSegment 7: (00:57)· Why travel with a group? How are MME tours different?· Popular MME tours· “Paris & Normandy”, MCT group cruise/tour, AmaWaterways, June 17-24, 2027· “2027 Gems of Southeast Europe”, MCT group cruise/tour, Sept. 27-Oct 4, 2027Segment 8: (01:10)· Is a cruise drink package worth it? RCCL drink package special· Questions to ask before booking your next river cruise

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    The Travel Show – May 2, 2026

     Segment 1: (00:00)· Welcome. Travel Show is sponsored by MCT· “What is your favorite travel destination?”· Cruises & Mexico all-inclusive resorts are your best travel travel· Common airport mistakes airport workers see every day· Never throw away your boarding pass· Never put your mobile phone/device in TSA binSegment 2: (00:11)· Questions to ask before you book your next cruise· Cruise cabins to avoid· Cruise elevator hackSegment 3: (00:18)· 2 Questions, intellectually knowing something & emotionally connected with the experience· Experience v things· Diving at Bora Bora story· Tonga & Nuku Island story· Family travel aboard a cruise ship· No regrets. Pacific Coast cruise story.Segment 4: (00:31)· Alaska fun facts· Caller asking for off season Alaska cruise story· 2 Alaska cruise itineraries (sailing rt SEA and North/South: YVR-ANC & vv)· Ketchikan: totem parks & wildlife viewing· Juneau: whale watching with Mendenhall Glacier visit· Skagway: White Pass & Yukon Railroad (40 miles rt, takes 2.5-3 hours to summit)Segment 5: (00:38)· Travel scams & how to avoid them· Always memorize a few phrases in a foreign language when traveling abroad· Tokyo address storySegment 6: (00:49)· Travel.state.gov & travel safety· STEP (Smart Traveler Enrollment Program) at mytravel.state.govSegment 7: (00:57)· Why I love an African safari· What is the “Great Migration”· Questions to ask when booking a safari· Lions fun facts· Wildebeest & lions story· Watering hole story. You can “hear” the silence of Africa.· Always shop price and shop value· Denied boarding: Voluntary & InvoluntarySegment 8: (01:10)· Tuk Bomb story· Travel advice

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    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

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    The Travel Show – April 20, 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 Hawaii, Alaska and San Francisco, plus discusses the WN "Jet Bridge Jesus" miracle and explores the group tour travel option with Morris Murdock Escorte Tour's Wendy Fracchia. All this and more on the Morris Columbus Travel Show with Larry Gelwix!Segment 1: 06-17· Welcome. · Intro Wendy Fracchia, Group Department Manager· Hawaii fun facts & popular Hawaii foods· Kailua-Kona & Pu’uhonua o Hinaunau· MCT Group cruise/tour HNL-YVR, April 29-May 7, 2027; RCCL, hosted by Larry GelwixSegment 2: 21-29· Matt McCarthy, Key Account Manager, The Parking SpotSegment 3: 34-47· Morris Murdock Escorted Tour (MMET)· Is it safe to travel?· Most popular destinationsSegment 4: 51-58· The WN “Jet bridge Jesus” miracle!· Free international tours offered by airports around the worldSegment 5: 06-17· Recent survey shows one of the biggest regrets in life· Larry & Cathy’s philosophy of life· Benefits & joys of travel· Why MMET? What makes MMET different?Segment 6: 21-29· San Francisco eating/dining & fun facts· The Best SF sourdough…in the world!Segment 7: 34-47· Alaska fun facts· Alaska cruises – the best way to see Alaska· “Riches of the Mekong” river cruise, Nov 9-16, 2026; AmaWaterways, MMET cruise/tourSegment 8: 51-58· Recap & review· Travel humor

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    The Travel Show – April 11, 2026

    Segment 1: (00:00)· Welcome· Airlines raise checked luggage fees· Alaska MCT Group, July 12-19, 2026; Star Princess, sailing rt SEASegment 2: (00:11)· Current cruise promotions & discountso Princesso RCCLo NCLo Is “Free At Sea” really free?Segment 3: (00:18)· UK raises tourist fees· You can now visit Niihau· Hawaii MCT hosted group cruise, HNL-YVR, April 29-May 7, 2027; RCCL Anthem of the Seas; option to stay onboard in your same cabin, May 7-14, 2027, Alaska sailing rt SEA· British sovereign land in Hawaii even today!Segment 4: (00:31)· Review “Spring Break Escape Cruise”, just completed, April 6-10, 2026· Joys of family travel· Come on Delta, you can do better than this!Segment 5: (00:38)· Joys of river cruising· MCT hosted Group, “Paris & Normandy”, Seine River, AmaWaterways, June 17-24, 2027· MCT hosted Group, “Gems of SE Europe”, AmaWaterways, Sept. 27-Oct. 4, 2027; cruise Budapest to Bucharest visiting Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, & Romania· Fly London to New York in 2 hoursSegment 6: (00:49)· MCT tour, “American Heritage & Early LDS Church History” tour, July 11-25, 2026; hosted by Kay GodfreySegment 7: (00:57)· Hawaii & All-Inclusive Mexico air/hotel specials· Longest airport walks· #1 boarding pass mistake according to airport workers· MCT Group, “England, Wales, & Scotland”, Sept. 9-19, 2026; hosted by Abbey Bonell· Travel triviaSegment 8: (01:10)· Cruise disembarkation travel hack· Best travel advice

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    The Travel Show – April 4, 2026

    Segment 1: (00:00)· Welcome. TS sponsored by MCT.· MCT Princess Cruise Events this month. Get tickets at MorrisColumbus.comBountiful | April 22, 2026Mandarin Restaurant, 348 East 900 North, BountifulCheck in at 6:00 pmFood served at 6:30 pm (dinner provided)Salt Lake City | April 23, 2026Morris Columbus Travel HQ, 101 S 200 E, Ste 100, SLCCheck in at 6:00 pmFood served at 6:30 pm (dinner provided)St George | April 24, 2026Morris Columbus Travel St George, 595 S Bluff St #4A, St. George3:00 pm (refreshments provided)· MMET weekend sale promotion valid through April 12· Statistically, cruising is our safest form of travel…and our best travel value· Airport workers identify the most common boarding pass mistakesSegment 2: (00:11)· Lisa Presley, Regional Key Account Director, NCL (will call in)Segment 3: (00:18)· Experience Travel· Costa Rica story· Tonga story· Samoa story· “Riches of the Mekong” MCT group cruise/tour, AmaWaterways, Nov. 9-16, 2026. One cabin left, $2,999 pp/dB + $250 pp port charges/taxesSegment 4: (00:31)· Abby Bonell, “England, Wales, & Scotland”, Sept. 9-19, 2026; MCT group tour· Review “Pearls of Asia” cruise/tour departing later this month· Singapore highlights· Hong Kong highlightsSegment 5: (00:38)· “Paris & Normandy” cruise/tour, AmaWaterways, June 17-24, 2027; MCT group· “Gems of SE Europe” cruise/tour, AmaWaterways, Sept. 27-Oct 4, 2027; MCT group· Biggest mistakes cruisers make on port daysSegment 6: (00:49)· Viking Cruises - updatesSegment 7: (00:57)· Hawaii & Mexico air/hotel specials· Steven Kapp Perry, “2026 Rome: the Eternal City & Beyond: Art, History, & Fun”, in-depth visiting in Rome, Florence, & Naples; Sept. 26-Oct 3, 2026. MCT group.Segment 8: (01:10)· HNL-YVR, 9-days, RCCL, Anthem of the Seas, April 29-May 7, 2027; MCT group, Hosted by Larry Gelwix· Optional YVR-YVR Alaska cruise, May 7-14, 2027; RCCL, Anthem of the Seas. Guests can return home May 7 after the Hawaii crossing or stay in their same cabin and enjoy an Alaska cruise.

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    The Travel Show – March 28, 2026

    Segment 1: (00:00)· Welcome, introduce Wendy Fracchia· Hawaii fun facts· A Return to the Golden Age of Cruising”, RCCL Anthem, HNL-YVR, April 29-May 7, 2027; MCT group cruise/tour· Hawaii & Mexico air/hotel specialsSegment 2: (00:11)· DL 20-minute baggage rule: New Rules· SLC Intl Airport rated #1 in USA & #8 worldwide· DL $7 overbooking offerSegment 3: (00:18)· Abby Bonell: “England, Wales, & Scotland,: Sept. 9-19, 2026. MCT group tourSegment 4: (00:31)· Never put your mobile phone in a TSA bin· It happened again at Hertz!· NCL teacher’s cruise discountSegment 5: (00:38)· I’m moving to SE Asia! (some day)· “Riches of the Mekong” River cruise, Nov 9-16, 2026, AmaWaterways, MCT cruise group/tourSegment 6: (00:49)· Are cruise drink packages worth it?· Reasons you could be denied boarding your cruise ship· What do cruise companies do when they are overbooked?Segment 7: (00:57)· “Gems of Southeast Europe” sailing the Danube from Budapest to Bucharest, AmaWaterways, Sept. 27-Oct 4, 2027; MCT group cruise/tour. Group rates from $3,999.· Alaska fun facts· Alaska MCT Cruise/Group, July 12-19, 2026; Star Princess, hosted cruise· Cancun adventurersSegment 8: (01:10)· Recent poll: what are some of life’s biggest regrets?· Cathy & Larry’s philosophy of life (“Go while you can. Do it while you can!)

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    The Travel Show – March 21, 2026

     Segment 1: (00:00)· Welcome· Hawaii fun facts· A Return to the Golden Age of Cruising”, RCCL Anthem, HNL-YVR, April 29-May 7, 2027; MCT group cruise/tour· Hawaii & Mexico air/hotel specialsSegment 2: (00:11)· DL 20-minute baggage rule: New Rules· SLC Intl Airport rated #1 in USA & #8 worldwide· DL $7 overbooking offerSegment 3: (00:18)· Abby Bonell: “England, Wales, & Scotland,: Sept. 9-19, 2026. MCT group tourSegment 4: (00:31)· Never put your mobile phone in a TSA bin· It happened again at Hertz!· NCL teacher’s cruise discountSegment 5: (00:38)· I’m moving to SE Asia! (some day)· “Riches of the Mekong” River cruise, Nov 9-16, 2026, AmaWaterways, MCT cruise group/tourSegment 6: (00:49)· Are cruise drink packages worth it?· Reasons you could be denied boarding your cruise ship· What do cruise companies do when they are overbooked?Segment 7: (00:57)· “Gems of Southeast Europe” sailing the Danube from Budapest to Bucharest, AmaWaterways, Sept. 27-Oct 4, 2027; MCT group cruise/tour. Group rates from $3,999.· Alaska fun facts· Alaska MCT Cruise/Group, July 12-19, 2026; Star Princess, hosted cruise· Cancun adventurersSegment 8: (01:10)· Recent poll: what are some of life’s biggest regrets?· Cathy & Larry’s philosophy of life (“Go while you can. Do it while you can!)

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    The Travel Show – March 14, 2026

    Segment 1: (00:00)· Welcome· St. Patrick’s Day fun facts & history (Tuesday, March 17)· Abby Bonell UK tour (England, Wales, & Scotland). Sept. 9-19, 2026· With partial government shutdown, many TSA are working without pay – be polite & say “thank you”· Travel HumorSegment 2: (00:11)· Positive thoughts on travel· Emotion v Reality· Be careful who you get your news from· STEP: step.state.govSegment 3: (00:18)· US history tours· LDS church history tours· Iceland & the Northern Lights with Chad Hawkins, Oct 19-25, 2026; SLC air included· W from a hotel room? What can you stealSegment 4: (00:31)· Why does McDonalds Coke taste better? Scientific answer· “Jetway Jesus” is gone· Hawaii & Mexico air/hotel dealsSegment 5: (00:38)· Disney UpdateSegment 6: (00:49)· Wonders of Vietnam, favorites· Popular Vietnam foods· “Riches of the Mekong” river cruise, Nov. 9-16, 2026, AmaWaterways, hosted by Larry Gelwix; cabin prices start at $2,999 + port taxes· Only 5 cabins leftSegment 7: (00:57)· Cruise promotions with RCCL, NCL, & Princess· Cruise cabins to avoid· Common mistakes cruisers make in port· “Adventures on the River Seine: Paris & Normandy”, MCT hosted cruise/tour, June 17-24, 2027; AmaWaterways, hosted by Larry GelwixSegment 8: (01:10)· Alaska 2026 & 2027

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    The Travel Show – March 7, 2026

    Segment 1: (00:00)· Welcome. Introduce John Potter & Wendy Fracchia· Travel safely· Update on MCT Holy Land & Middle East tours· Travel.state.gov· Step.state.govSegment 2: (00:11)· Dean Witt (will call in)· Review recent “Australia & NZ” cruise/tourSegment 3: (00:18)· Why we love river cruising & stateroom descriptions· Seine River group/tour cruises 2026 & 2027· Angkor Wat history & fun facts· Story of Bhutin· Story of Angkor Wat tickets· MCT group cruise/tour Mekong River cruise/tour, Nov 9-16, 2026Segment 4: (00:31)· Tara Moncur (call in)· Celebrity Cruise Group, Iceland, August 15-22, 2026 · see: https://morriscolumbus.com/7-night-iceland-intensive-cruise-with-tara-moncur/Segment 5: (00:38)· Disney Update· Disney travel options for families· Favorite travel destinations· Best cruise planning advice: 1) before you sail, 2) an once onboardSegment 6: (00:49)· Review recent Thailand & Cambodia tour· Why I love SE Asia· MCT group cruise/tour Mekong River cruise/tour, Nov 9-16, 2026Segment 7: (00:57)· Hawaii & Mexico All-Inclusive air/hotel specials· Lee Benson story, volunteer & involunteer denied board· DL $7 offer story· RCCL sale & MCT exclusive offer· New list of RCCL banned itemsSegment 8: (01:10)· Review & recap

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    The Travel Show – February 28, 2026

    Join the Getaway Guru as he discusses the wonders of Alaska, Israel, and Europe.

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    The Travel Show – February 21, 2026

    Join the Getaway Guru as he discusses the wonders of South America, Israel, Africa, and beyond.

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    The Travel Show – February 14, 2026

    Segment 1: (00:00)· Welcome. Happy Valentines Day· Hawaii fun facts· HNL-YVR, MCT Group, April 29-May 7, 2027. Option to stay on ship, Alaska cruise, rt YVR, May 7-14, 2027. RCCL, Anthem of the Seas.Segment 2: (00:11)· Dana McCullough, BDM Princess Cruises (call in)· New Alaska ship SEA, cruisetours, new European longer stay itineraries 2027Segment 3: (00:18)· Valentines Day fun facts· The perfect Valentines Day gift is a MCT gift certificate· Free half-day city tours· TSA new $45 fee for travelers without Real ID· What is WAVE season & what are the benefitsSegment 4: (00:31)· Cruise cabins to avoid· Abbey Bonell, MCT group “England, Wales, & Scotland”, Sept. 9-19, 2026Segment 5: (00:38)· Why do we love river cruising?· How does MCT offer prices below what is available direct from the cruise line?· Mekong, MCT group, Nov. 9-16, 2026; AmaWaterways, 5 cabins left, & why I love SE Asia· Seine River, MCT group, June 17-24, 2027; AmaWaterways, rt CDG· Gems of SE Europe, MCT group, Sept. 26-Oct. 03, 2027; BUD-OTP; visit Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, RomaniaSegment 6: (00:49)· LDS Church History tours· Holy Land toursSegment 7: (00:57)· Dann Hone (call in)· Overview of the Middle East· Is it safe? BYU has students currently in Israel· New discoveries· Ancient & historical rituals & ceremonies· Holy Land toursSegment 8: (01:10)· Alaska fun facts· Alaska cruise, MCT group, July 12-19, 2026; rt SEA, Princess Cruises, Star Princess

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    The Travel Show – February 7, 2026

    Segment 1: (00:00)· Welcome. Introduce Wendy Fracchia, MCT Group Dept Manager· The joys of river cruises· How does MCT offer discounts below what the cruise company offers or other travel agencies?· Inventory risk· Riches of the Mekong, Nov 9-16, 2026· Adventures on the River Seine, June 17-24, 2027· Gems of SE Europe, Sept. 27-Oct 4, 2027Segment 2: (00:11)· South Africa safari & tour, MCT Group, June 3-14, 2026Segment 3: (00:18)· Wendy Fracchia· Benefits of MCT group travel· Review several MCT tour groupsSegment 4: (00:31)· Favorite foods around the worldSegment 5: (00:38)· Hertz has done it again!· Don’t throw away your airline boarding pass· What is WAVE season· LDS Church History toursSegment 6: (00:49)· Experience travel. Overnight stay with the Lisu Hill tribe.· HNL-YVR cruise, RCCL, Anthem of the Seas, April 29-May 7, 2027· Option: Alaska cruise rt YVR, Anthem, May 7-14, 2027. Stay aboard in same cabin.Segment 7: (00:57)· Jim Gee, Discovery Expeditions· MCT Africa “Great Migration” safarisSegment 8: (01:10)· MCT Group Review· Review & recap· MCT Group Review· Review & recap

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    The Travel Show – January 31, 2026

    Segment 1: (00:00)· Welcome. Intro John Potter, 801-483-5214· Review EXPO· EXPO promotions extended· Hawaii & Mexico air/hotel specialsSegment 2: (00:11)· Lisa Perkins, Regional Key Account Director, NCL (call in)Segment 3: (00:18)· Questions to ask before you book your next cruise· Tips on booking your cruise· Jon’s Disney cruise report· HNL-YVR, MCT Group, April 29-May 7, 2027. Option to stay on ship, Alaska cruise, rt YVR, May 7-14, 2027. RCCL, Anthem of the Seas.Segment 4: (00:31)· Seine River Group Cruise with AmaWaterways, sailing rt Paris· Hosted by John Potter, August 26-Sept. 7, 2026; with 2-n pre- & post- cruise options· Hosted by Larry Gelwix, June 17-24, 2027; with pre- cruise 3-n Paris optionSegment 5: (00:38)· Disney updates· Suggestions for visiting Disneyland with childrenSegment 6: (00:49)· Mekong, MCT group, Nov. 9-16, 2026; AmaWaterways, 5 cabins left, & why I love SE Asia· Gems of SE Europe, MCT group, Sept. 26-Oct. 03, 2027; BUD-OTP; visit Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, RomaniaSegment 7: (00:57)· Dann Hone (call in)· Overview of the Middle East· Is it safe? BYU has students currently in Israel· New discoveries· Ancient & historical rituals & ceremonies· Holy Land toursSegment 8: (01:10)· Alaska MCT Cruise Group, July 12-19, 2026; Star Princess, sailing rt SEA· John’s best travel advice· Larry’s best travel advice

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    The Travel Show – January 24, 2026 LIVE AT THE TRAVEL EXPO

    Segment 1: (00:00)· Welcome. Intro Emily States, Marketing Director for Morris Columbus Travel· Utah Travel Expo: 120+ travel vendors, expo-specific discounts and promotionsSegment 2: (00:11)· Luke O’Mahony, Business Development Manager West for Tauck· Show Special: Complimentary pre or post night on any 2026 or 2027 Tauck trip. · What is the Tauck Difference? What’s included? Why is Tauck River cruising unique? What is Roam By Tauck?Segment 3: (00:18)· Tippi Sucharitakul, Marketing Manager at the Tourism Authority of Thailand· Highlighting Thailand’s iconic culture, beautiful destinations, and world-class beaches· Introducing new ways to explore, such as the "Bangkok Green Day" ; the sustainable program in partnership with Tourism Cares.· Accessibility: Highlighting the ease of travel from Utah and other Mountain States to Thailand via Delta Air Lines (from Salt Lake City), China Airlines/Starlux (from Phoenix).Segment 4: (00:31)· Mark Harrison, Senior Sales Manager for the Best Western Plus Stovall's Hotels of Anaheim· 2 Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotels Next To Disneyland· We Have The Closest Hotel To The Main Disneyland Resort Entrance· Brand New Restaurant On Property and Very Competitive Room Rates!Segment 5: (00:38)· Kathy Koyamaibole, Regional Director North America for Tourism Fiji· Bula Spirit (come and experience a welcoming and living culture that welcomes you).· Tropical Escape (pure natural tropical nature).· Happiness is closer than you think - Direct flights operated by Fiji Airways.· Fiji easier and closer than people imagine: 10.5hrs from the west coast, overnight flight with early morning arrival from 5 North America gateways (LAX,SFO,DFW, YVR, HNL)· Michael Brown, National Accounts Sales Manager for Travel Answers· Who is Travel Answers?· How long have you worked with Morris Columbus?· Show specials: Amazing travel deals for Tahiti, Cook Islands, Fiji, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Africa, and Europe…come to the Utah Travel Expo and stop by booth 215Segment 6: (00:49)· Sarah-Elyss Ezekiela, Cook Islands Ambassador (her actual job title is North America Sales and Trade Specialist for Cook Islands Tourism, but this moniker is what Christian recommended)· Still undiscovered by most North Americans· No building is taller than a coconut tree· Easy to interact with the local Maori people· Great value, $1US gets you $1.73NZSegment 7: (00:57)· Marnie Whipple, Regional Sales Director for Crystal Cruises· Wonderful Med cruise this summer, travel where the locals go before: NEW This is a great opportunity to get to the med and visit great ports like Mykonos, Santorini, Kusadasi, Sorrento, and Messina finishing in Rome – and with perfect weather!· $125 per traveler shipboard credit on any voyage you book with Morris Columbus through Feb 11· Close to home from San Diego, perhaps add on a post Galapagos adventure from Guayaquil (fyi our sister co Eco Ventura sells yacht trips to Galapagos).· Daniel Fincham, Sales Manager for Rovos Rail· A family-run bespoke train journeys through the heart of Africa· Rovos Rail is a privately owned, family run operation offering an intimate and highly personalized journey that blends the romance of classic rail travel with the adventure of exploring Africa.· The glamour and excitement of the golden age of leisure travel· Guests experience beautifully restored vintage carriages, refined dining, attentive service, and a slower pace of travel that brings back a time when the journey itself was the destination.Segment 8: (01:10)· Come join us at the 30th annual Morris Columbus Travel Expo

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    The Travel Show – January 17, 2026

    Segment 1: (00:00)· Welcome· Utah Travel Expo· Phang Nga expedition, Phuket, Thailand· Wat Doi Suthep· Angkor Wat & the Mekong River· Valerie & Scott letterSegment 2: (00:11)· Origins of the Hawaiian aloha shirt· Hawaii fun facts· Always buy a Hawaii air/hotel package and save moneySegment 3: (00:18)· Jim Gee, Discovery Expeditions, Africa safaris (will come into studio)Segment 4: (00:31)· Alaska fun facts· MCT escorted group Alaska cruise/tour: July 12-19, 2026; Star Princess, sail rt SEA with private MCT shore excursions & onboard activities· Difference between 2025 & 2026 Alaska cruises: 2026 taxes are included in advertised price· Utah Travel ExpoSegment 5: (00:38)· New MCT Group: HNL-YVR, “A Return to the Golden Age of Cruising,” April 29-May 7, 2027; RCCL Anthem of the Seas, hosted by Larry Gelwix. HNL-YVR rates pp/dbl from: $777 Inside, $968 Ocean View, $1,068 Balcony, & $2,418 Suite. Offer pre- cruise Hawaii stay on FIT basis· Private shore excursions & exclusive onboard activities & seminars· Highlights of Oahu· Highlights of Kailua-Kona & Waikoloa· What to do in and around YVR· Option to add May 7-14, 2027, Alaska cruise aboard the Anthem, keep your same stateroom· Alaska rates pp/dbl from: $758, $1,052 Ocean View, $1,173 Balcony, & $2,340 SuiteSegment 6: (00:49)· Foods from around the world· Bring some hand sanitizer on your next flight: what are the 5 dirtiest parts of an airplane· MCT group LDS Church History toursSegment 7: (00:57)· Dann Hone: Egypt (we call him)· Holy Land updates· MCT Holy Land & Egypt toursSegment 8: (01:10)· Utah Travel Expo

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    The Travel Show – January 10, 2026

    Segment 1: (00:00)· Welcome. Intro John Potter, MCT Bountiful office, 801-483-5214· Utah Travel Expo· What are people calling about? Most popular destinations?· What are the best travel values right now?Segment 2: (00:11)· How to plan the perfect Disneyland vacation (CA)· Where to stay suggestions. How to reduce your costsSegment 3: (00:18)· New MCT Group: HNL-YVR, “A Return to the Golden Age of Cruising,” April 29-May 7, 2027; RCCL Anthem of the Seas, hosted by Larry Gelwix. HNL-YVR rates pp/dbl from: $777 Inside, $968 Ocean View, $1,068 Balcony, & $2,418 Suite. Offer pre- cruise Hawaii stay on FIT basis· Highlights of Oahu· What to do on a rainy day in Honolulu· Highlights of Kailua-Kona & Waikoloa· What to do in and around YVR· Option to add May 7-14, 2027, Alaska cruise aboard the Anthem, keep your same stateroom· Alaska rates pp/dbl from: $758, $1,052 Ocean View, $1,173 Balcony, & $2,340 SuiteSegment 4: (00:31)· Highlights of Cancun: what to see & do· Mexico all-inclusive air/hotel specialsSegment 5: (00:38)· Utah Travel Expo· Teacher & First Responder cruise discounts· WAVE Season cruise promotions· Common mistakes cruisers make on port daysSegment 6: (00:49)· How to plan the perfect Disney World vacation (MCO)· Where to stay suggestions· How to reduce your costs· Other attractions in the greater MCO areaSegment 7: (00:57)· Why I love SE Asia· Highlights of Angkor Wat· MCT Group: Mekong River Cruise, Nov. 9-16, 2026; AmaWaterways part-charter, pre- cruise Siem Reap & Angkor Wat option, & post- cruise Saigon option· Highlights of Normandy & the D-Day Beaches· MCT Seine River cruises: Aug 2026 with John Potter & June 17-24, 2027 with Larry GelwixSegment 8: (01:10)· Park ‘n Jet 20% discount· Utah Travel Expo· Travel fun facts

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    The Travel Show – January 3, 2026

    Segment 1: (00:00)· Welcome & program highlights· EXPO· Travel Predictions for 2026Segment 2: (00:11)· What is WAVE season?· WAVE promotionsSegment 3: (00:18)· Egypt & the “Egyptian Endowment”· Some of my favorite Holy Land sites & why· MCT Group tours to Egypt & the Holy Land 2026Segment 4: (00:31)· What is a Digital Passport? Can I use it for international travel?· Why is January 1 “New Year’s Day” the start of the new year & other New Year’s in other culturesSegment 5: (00:38)· EXPO· Favorite places in Hawaii: Oahu, Maui, Kauai, & the Big Island· Hawaii & Mexico air/hotel specialsSegment 6: (00:49)· What are your childhood travel memories?· What is on your travel bucket list? Why?· Why do I love Thailand & SE Asia so much?Segment 7: (00:57)· The joys of river cruising· MCT Group river cruises all with AmaWaterways:o “Riches of the Mekong”, Nov 9-16, 2026o “Christmas Markets on the Rhine”, Dec 3-10, 2026o “Seine River: Normandy & Paris”, June 17-24, 2027o FYI to MCT advisors, we will be adding “Gems of SE Europe”, Sept. 26-Oct 3, 2027; sailing Budapest to Bucharest (Giurgiu) visiting Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, & Romania. This cruise/tour is not yet loaded into our system and will not be discussed in today’s radio broadcast. It is mentioned privately to you so you know what is coming ahead and will encourage your clients to join us.Segment 8: (01:10)· EXPO· MCT Group: LDS Church History tours

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    The Travel Show – December 27, 2025

    Segment 1: (00:00)· Welcome to a Special Holiday Edition of the “Travel Show” with the traveling Gelwix family· Introduce Cathy, Jenny, Sara, & Keaton Gelwix· Utah Travel Expo & free tickets· SLC International Airport rated #1 in USA & #8 best airport in the worldQuestions & topics of discussion· Why is travel the best motivator, experience, & maker of memories?· What are some of your best travel memories with family and friends? Why? What made it so memorable?· Childhood memories of traveling with Dad & Dad & Mom· Hawaii & Mexico All-Inclusive vacations with MCT “secret airfares”· You’ve all been to Thailand & Cambodia, why do you love it and want to go back?· Sara & Jenny: you are traveling with Dad to Thailand in Feb 2026, what are you looking forward to?· Cathy: you’ve been to SE Asia many times & just return from Loy Krathong & Vietnam, what stood out in your travels to Thailand, Cambodia, & Vietnam.· MCT Group: Mekong River Cruise, AmaWaterways, Nov. 9-16, 2026; Angkor Wat pre- cruise option & Saigon & Chu Chi Tunnels post- cruise option· Disneyland just before age 2· Traveling to Disneyland with Jenny, Milo, & Brooks earlier this month· Jenny: best travel advice for visiting Disneyland with kids· Book your 2026 Alaska cruise now!· Why do we love river cruising?· Christmas 2022 family gift: Rhine River Cruise, summer 2024· Christmas 2024 family gift: Spring Break Escape Cruise, April 2026· MCT Group: Spring Break Escape Cruise, RCCL, Navigator of the Seas, April 6-10, 2026, sailing round-trip LA (San Pedro). 5-day, 4-nights· Sara: January 2023 Mexico Riviera Cruise with Oscar & Milo. Memories? Why did the kids love it? Why is cruising a perfect family vacation?· Christmas 2025 family gift: Seine River cruise, June 2027· MCT group: Adventures on the River Seine, AmaWaterways, June 17-24, 2027· What river cruise are you dying to go on? Why?· MCT group: Christmas Markets on the Rhine, Dec. 3-10, 2026; pre- cruise Switzerland option· Sara: travel advice for parents traveling with small children on an airplane· Keaton: travel advice for parents traveling with small children by car· Sara: travel advice for persons traveling with food allergies· All: impressions of the “Great Migration” safari· MCT group: 2026 & 2027 “Great Migration Safari”· Cathy: you’ve traveled to 105 countries, what are some favorites? Why? Where haven’t you visited that you hope to go?· MCT group: Holy Land tours – now is the time to go!· All: group travel advice· All: what do you do if you find someone is sitting in your airplane seat and they don’t want to move? Or, you are seated in your seat and someone asks you to move?· Jenny, Sara, & Keaton: describe your Mom & Dad· All: your single best travel adviceSegment 8: (01:10)· Park ‘n Jet 20% discount· Utah Travel Expo

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    The Travel Show – December 20, 2025

    Segment 1: (00:00)· Welcome. Introduce Doni Rasmussen, 801-483-6563; E: [email protected]· Special Christmas edition of the “Travel Show”· Utah Travel Expo, Jan. 21 SGU Hilton Garden Inn, Jan. 23-24 SLC Mtn America Expo Center, Sandy· Free travel prize giveaways· Still time to give the gift of travel: MCT gift certificateSegment 2: (00:11)· What are your Christmas traditions?· Christmas Tree fun facts & historySegment 3: (00:18)· Historical Nativity fun facts· Holiday travel tips· Hawaii & Mexico air/hotel specials· Travel humorSegment 4: (00:31)· Marisa Smurthwaite (call in)· “Best of the Danube”, AmaMagna, rt BUD, March 1-8, 2026 · 801-483-6547; E: [email protected] 5: (00:38)· “Masterpieces of the Mediterranean”, Oct. 7-18, 2026; 3-nights Rome, 7-nights Med cruise, hosted by Al Rounds, contact Doni· What to do if a fellow pax asks you to switch airline seats?· “Spring Break Escape Cruise”, April 6-10, 2026; MCT group: the perfect family Christmas giftSegment 6: (00:49)· Marnie Whipple, Regional Sales Director NW, Crystal Cruises (call in)Segment 7: (00:57)· What is Hanukkah? How is it celebrated? What does the menorah represent?· Favorite Christmas foods around the world· How do you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, & other religious festivals· Christmas Orange story· Huntsman Cancer Hospital storySegment 8: (01:10)· Gratitude story· When you pray for a blessing, this Christmas let us first pray to be a blessing to someone in need· On behalf of MCT, we wish you all the best this Christmas, Hanukkah, and throughout the coming year

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    The Travel Show – December 13, 2025

    Segment 1: (00:00)· Welcome· Utah Travel Expo, details at utahtravelexpo.com· Free tickets to Utah Travel Expo· “Jetbridge Jesus” & WN· “Adventures on the River Seine: Paris & Normandy”, MCT group cruise/tour, AmaWaterways, rt Paris, including Paris, Normandy, D-Day Beaches, Honfleur, Rouen, Vernon, Les Andelys, & Le Havre; June 17-24, 2027.Segment 2: (00:11)· Destinations: One & Done v I Can’t Wait to Go Again!· Alaska is: I Can’t Wait to Get Back· Alaska fun facts· MCT Alaska Group cruise, July 12-19, 2026; rt SEA, Star PrincessSegment 3: (00:18)· Carmen Roig, Sr. Vice President of Sales & Trade Marketing, Princess Cruises (will call in)Segment 4: (00:31)· Flying TK? TK offers a complimentary IST stopover: 2-nights Economy Class, 3-nights Business Class· PPT-HNL MCT group cruise/tour with free BOGO air, May 15-27, 2027· Military, first responder, & teacher cruise discounts· “England, Scotland, & Wales” MCT group cruise/tour with Abbey Bonell, Sept. 9-19, 2026Segment 5: (00:38)· Christmas fun facts & traditions· MCT gift card is the perfect Christmas gift· “Christmas Markets on the Rhine” cruise/tour, AmaWaterways, Dec 3-10, 2026 w/ Switzerland pre-cruise tourSegment 6: (00:49)· Christmas stories and traditionsSegment 7: (00:57)· Hawaii & Mexico fun facts· Hawaii & Mexico air/hotel packages on sale· The Joy of Travel Experiences· “Riches of the Mekong” cruise/tour, AmaWaterways, Nov 9-16, 2026; pre-cruise Angkor Wat & post-cruise Saigon toursSegment 8: (01:10)· Park ‘n Jet 20% discount· “Spring Break escape” cruise, MCT group, April 6-10, 2026; the ultimate Christmas gift!· Utah Travel Expo

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    The Travel Show – December 6, 2025

    Segment 1: (00:00)· Welcome from Disneyland. Intro John Potter (801-483-5214)· TSA introduces new $45 fee for travelers with approved ID· What is a “Secret Airfare”? (Tour Operator Fare). How does it work?· Hawaii & Mexico All-Inclusive DealsSegment 2: (00:11)· Christmas traditions· MCT gift card is the best Christmas giftSegment 3: (00:18)· Dann Hone (call-in)· Holy Land update & safety issues· Why is now a wonderful time to visit the Holy Land?· How does a Holy Land experience affect the visitor?· What are some of your favorite sites/visits in the Holy Land· Review MCT Holy Land escorted toursSegment 4: (00:31)· Alaska fun facts· Why does Alaska draw us back again & again?· MCT 2026 Alaska escorted cruise/tour, July 12-19, Star Princess, rt SEA hosted by Larry GelwixSegment 5: (00:38)· Disney trivia quiz· What is a “Lightening Pass”?· Best suggestions for a 1-day, 2-day, & 3-day Disneyland visit· Review of Disney’s newest cruise ship· Is the cost of a Disney cruise worth it?Segment 6: (00:49)· What Utah ski hotel was just named “World’s Best Ski Hotel” (Stein Erickson Lodge, Deer Valley)· Never throw away your boarding pass· Is UA planning to offer In-N-Out burgers on their flights?Segment 7: (00:57)· Utah Travel Expo: SGU: Jan 21, Hilton Garden Inn; SLC: Jan 23-24, Mtn America Expo Center, Sandy· Go online to check out Morris Murdock Escorted Tours· “England, Wales, & Scotland” land tour, Sept. 9-19, 2026; hosted by Abbey Bonell· Why do we love river cruising?· “Secrets of the Mekong” Nov 9-16, 2026, AmaWaterways, Cambodia & Vietnam, MCT Group cruise/tour, hosted by Larry Gelwix; part-charter with deeply discounted rates· Park ‘n Jet 20% discountSegment 8: (01:10)· David Osmond (in-studio)· Christmas concerts, ideas, celebrations, & traditions· How to make Christmas memorable

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    The Travel Show – November 29, 2025

    Segment 1: (00:00)· Welcome· Black Friday travel specials extended· Why is “Black Friday” called “Black Friday”?· NCL free BOGO air promotion & “More At Sea”Segment 2: (00:11)· Dana McCullough, BDM, Princess Cruises (call in)Segment 3: (00:18)· Thanksgiving history & fun facts· Just 26 days till Christmas! Best Christmas present? MCT gift card – call your local MCT office· Utah Travel Expo: Jan 21 SGU: Hilton Garden Inn; Jan 23-24 SLC: Mtn America Expo Center Sandy· Spring Break Escape Cruise, MCT group, April 6-10, 2026; RCCI, Navigator of the Seas, rt LAXSegment 4: (00:31)· New Hawaii Hotel Fee: Rain Insurance· “Adventures on the River Seine” June 17-24, 2027, MCT group AmaWaterways part-charter, rt CDGSegment 5: (00:38)· Which USA airport is the longest walk gate to gate? World’s longest walk?· Trump administration drops plan to require airline compensation for flight delays· Hawaii & Mexico air/hotel specialsSegment 6: (00:49)· Alaska fun facts· MCT Group Alaska cruise: July 12-19, 2026, Star Princess, rt SEA· What is your favorite travel destination?· MCT Group cruise/tour: PPT-HNL, May 15-27, 2026; free NCL BOGO airSegment 7: (00:57)· “Riches of the Mekong”, Nov 9-16, 2026; MCT group, hosted by Larry Gelwix· Favorite sites in the Holy Land· How does a Holy Land tour affect people?· Review MCT Holy Land toursSegment 8: (01:10)· Park ‘n Jet 20% discount· My Saturday morning pre- radio routine· Why does McDonalds Coke taste better· Abbey Bonell “England, Wales, & Scotland”, Sept. 9-19, 2026· Next week; focus on Disneyland

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    The Travel Show – November 15, 2025

    Segment 1: (00:00)· Welcome & greetings from Saigon/HCMC· Highlights of Vietnam: Hanoi, Halong Bay, & SaigonSegment 2: (00:11)· Favorite Thai & Vietnamese foods· Favorite foods around the world· Who invented pizza?Segment 3: (00:18)· Hawaii highlights· Hawaii fun facts· History of the aloha shirt· Why is a air/hotel package the best value?Segment 4: (00:31)· Traveling with the “Getaway Guru”· Where is Larry going in 2026 & 2027?Segment 5: (00:38)· Focus on cruising· Questions to ask before you book your next cruise· First time cruisers tips· Is the cruise line drink package worth it?Segment 6: (00:49)· “Adventures on the River Seine”, MCT group June 17-24, 2027; AmaWaterways, rt ParisSegment 7: (00:57)· “Thailand & the Legends of Siam” MCT tour group· Jan 2026, Feb 2026, & Jan/Feb 2027: all sold out within one week of announcement· Will there be another?· One even better, “Riches of the Mekong” MCT group, Nov. 9-16, 2026, AmaWaterways with pre- cruise options to BKK & Angkor Wat; & post- cruise option to Saigon· Alaska 2026: book nowSegment 8: (01:10)· Park ‘n Jet 20% discount· “Spring Break Escape Cruise”, MCT group, April 6-10, 2026, rt LAX, Navigator of the Seas, RCCL

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    The Travel Show – November 8, 2025

    Segment 1: (00:00)· Welcome to “Travel Show”. Intro & welcome Wendy Fracchia.· Greetings of Chiang Mai, Thailand· Highlights of Chiang Mai, Wat Doi Suthep, & Chang Dao· Jan 2027 “Thailand & Legends of Siam” is sold out. Will I do another?· “Riches of the Mekong,” MCT Group, AmaWaterways, Nov 9-16, 2026Segment 2: (00:11)· Wendy: private family tours· “Adventures on the River Seine,” MCT group, AmaWaterways, June 17-24, 2027Segment 3: (00:18)· Abbey Bonnell (in studio)· “England, Wales, & Scotland” MCT tour hosted by Abbey, Sept. 9-19, 2026Segment 4: (00:31)· Only one thing to remember for group tour members· Ben Than Market story (Saigon, Vietnam)Segment 5: (00:38)· Listener request to repeat SF cable car advise & Larry’s favorite SF restaurants & sourdough· PPT-HNL, May 15-27, 2026, MCT Group, NCL, free BOGO air· Alaska 2026Segment 6: (00:49)· A Pan Am flight attendant?· Flight attendants reveal what routes they dislike the most & how those pax make life miserable for allSegment 7: (00:57)· Highlights of MCT group tours· Africa 2026· Egypt 2026· “2026 Paris & Countryside” with Reid Robison, MCT group, April 22-30, 2026Segment 8: (01:10)· Park ‘n Jet 20% discount· What is a passport card?· Do this before your next international travel· If you booked a cruise direct with a cruise line, you can transfer that booking to MCT and see what we can do to add value to your vacation· Holy Land update with Dann Hone (will call in)· MCT Holy Land tours

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    The Travel Show – November 1, 2025

     Segment 1: (00:00)· Welcome.· Brief review Fall Travel Expo & highlight Jan 2026 Expos· What are the popular travel destinations· Questions callers are askingSegment 2: (00:11)· Why I love SE Asia· New “Thailand & Legends of Siam” tour, with Angkor Wat option, Jan 24-Feb 7, 2027. Angkor Wat option, Feb 6-10, 2027Segment 3: (00:18)· Travel scams to be aware of· Current cruise promotions· MCT Group cruise/tour: PPT-HNL, May 15-27, 2026Segment 4: (00:31)· Disney updateSegment 5: (00:38)· Upcoming MCT group tours & highlights 2026 & 2027· Seine River cruise with AmaWaterways. JP Aug 2026. LG June 2027.Segment 6: (00:49)· MCT Holy Land 2026· Why now is the time to book & goSegment 7: (00:57)· Travel Companies: be careful who you deal with!· Don’t do this! Stunned cruise pax gets a $1,300 bill at the end of his cruise· Alaska 2026 & favorite shore excursions in each port· “Spring Break Escape Cruise”, April 6-10, 2026Segment 8: (01:10)· Park ‘n Jet 20% discount· “Riches of the Mekong” river cruise, AmaWaterways, MCT group cruise/tour, Nov. 9-16, 2026, pre-cruise options to BKK, SAI (Angkor Wat), & post- cruise SGN.

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    The Travel Show – October 25, 2025

    Segment 1: (00:00)· Welcome, “Travel Show” sponsored by Morris Columbus Travel, see: morriscolumbus.com· Review Fall Utah Travel Expo· Expo promotions & discounts extended by most vendors through Oct 31· Some winners have not claimed their prize, see utahtravelexpo.com, click on “Giveaways”· Preview January 2026 Expos in St. George (Jan 21) & SLC/Sandy (Jan 23-24)· How is federal shutdown affecting travel, passports applications/renewals, air travel, etc.Segment 2: (00:11)· “Thailand & the Legends of Siam” with Angkor Wat & Cambodia option· Jan. 24-Feb. 7, 2027; Cambodia extension Feb. 6-10, 2027· Favorite Thai foods· What experiences are people looking for?Segment 3: (00:18)· Abbey Bonell (on-air guest, will come to studio)· Why are Americans fascinated & drawn to the UK?· Favorite places in England, Wales, & Scotland· Favorite British foods· Abbey is hosting “England, Wales, & Scotland”, Sept. 9-19, 2026; 11-days/10-nightsSegment 4: (00:31)· Hawaii’s new $100m tourist tax. How will it affect visitors?· What to do on a rainy day in Honolulu· Hawaii & Mexico air/hotel specialsSegment 5: (00:38)· New MCT Seine River cruise· “Adventures of the River Seine”, June 17-24, 2027; AmaWaterways part-charter, Larry Gelwix hosted, sailing round-trip from Paris· Pre- cruise Paris option will be offered· Are people cautious about traveling outside the US?Segment 6: (00:49)· NCL free gratuities promotion (see Brent’s email for details)· “Riches of the Mekong” river cruise, AmaWaterways part-charter, Nov. 9-16, 2026, with pre- cruise options to BKK & Angkor Wat, post- cruise Saigon optionSegment 7: (00:57)· If you booked a cruise direct with a cruise line, you can transfer that booking to MCT and see what we can do to add value to your vacation· Holy Land update with Dann Hone (will call in)· MCT Holy Land toursSegment 8: (01:10)· Park ‘n Jet 20% discount· What is a passport card?· Review Fall Utah Travel Expo extended promotions· Favorite foods trivia

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    The Travel Show – October 18, 2025

    Segment 1: (00:00)· Welcome--LIVE from the Morris Columbus FALL Travel Expo. Welcome Brent Jenson, President of Morris Columbus Travel· Come enjoy the exclusive EXPO travel discounts and prizes· What we love about river cruisingSegment 2: (00:11)· Welcome Matt Spillner Field Sales Manager for the Globus family of brands· What to expect with Globus Guided Tours· River cruising is booming — what sets Avalon apart?Segment 3: (00:18)· Welcome Sharlene Cravens, Sales Manager with the Polynesian Cultural Center· What is the PCC?· Features of PCC - Huki, Ali’i Luau and HA Breath of Life ShowSegment 4: (00:31)· Cindy Garcia, Merchant Coordinator with Visit Puerto Vallarta· What we love about Puerto Vallarta, easy connectivity, great weather, beautiful beaches, and rich cultureSegment 5: (00:38)· EXPO discounts & promotionsSegment 6: (00:49)· Mallory Hayes with Lindblad Expeditions· Lindblad and National Geographic: take advantage of training programs, professional photographers, and experienced guides· Why Lindblad for your expedition cruiseSegment 7: (00:57)· Welcome David Schoenberg, Director of Business Development PONANT and Paul Gauguin Cruises· What to expect offship with Paul Gauguin Cruises· Cultural cruises with Smithsonian Journeys with PONANT· Eugene Breidt, Business Development Manager for Pleasant Holidays· Why book with Pleasant?· Guided Vacations to Costa Rica, Argentina, and PeruSegment 8: (01:10)· Closing out, EXPO discounts continue next week

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    The Travel Show – October 11, 2025

     Segment 1: (00:00)· Welcome. Intro Wendy Fracchia· Big story of the week: Utah Travel EXPO sponsored by MCT· Emily States, Marketing Director, MCT (we will call her)Segment 2: (00:11)· History of the Taj Mahal· India, Bhutan, & Nepal· What do you think?Segment 3: (00:18)· Benefits of group travel· Focus on MCT-MMET programs· What to expect from the group dept. at the Expo?· Be careful who you deal with. Utah travel companies reported in the news as going bankruptSegment 4: (00:31)· Never throw away your airline boarding pass· SSSS on your boarding pass· You don’t look like your passport photo!Segment 5: (00:38)· EXPO· Getting the best foreign currency exchange rate· Do this before your next flight· What is the difference between a US Passport & a US Passport card?Segment 6: (00:49)· Update on Spirit Airlines bankruptcy· UA & TSA testing a new international arrival program for pax with connecting flights· EXPOSegment 7: (00:57)· Alaska 2026· Alaska fun facts· Hawaii & Mexico air/hotel specials· Favorite Oahu places to see and visit· What to do on a rainy day in OahuSegment 8: (01:10)· Park ‘n Jet 20% discount· Is the cruise line drink package worth it?· Travel humor· EXPO

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    The Travel Show – October 4, 2025

    Segment 1: (00:00)· Welcome. Travel Show is sponsored by MCT. Intro John Potter, MCT Bountiful office· How will the US federal govt shutdown effect your travel?· WN free wifi for Rapid Rewards members· Register for WN 2X Rapid Rewards promotionSegment 2: (00:11)· Lisa Presley, Regional Key Accounts Manager, NCL (call in)Segment 3: (00:18)· Current cruise promos: Princess, RCCL, NCL· MCT group PPT-HNL, May 15-27, 2026, NCL, BOGO free air· Celebrity Cruises promo· Never throw away your boarding pass· You never want to see these 3 letters on your boarding passSegment 4: (00:31)· Hawaii & Mexico fun facts· My favorite places to visit on Oahu· Hawaii & Mexico air/hotel specialsSegment 5: (00:38)· Airline res # SCAM· Italy’s top tourist destinations are cracking down on misbehaving tourists· Disney update· Why do we love Disney & Disney triviaSegment 6: (00:49)· “Riches of the Mekong”, MCT cruise tour, Nov 9-16, 2026, AmaWaterways; hosted by Larry GelwixSegment 7: (00:57)· Alaska fun facts· Book 2026 Alaska cruise/tours now· San Francisco is back! Top highlights of “The City”· “Spring Break Escape” cruise, April 6-10, 2026; MCT group, RCCL, Navigator of the SeasSegment 8: (01:10)· Park ‘n Jet 20% discount· John Hewlett: healthy travel (call in)

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    The Travel Show – September 27, 2025

    Segment 1: (00:00)· Welcome. Travel Show is sponsored by MCT· San Francisco is Back!· San Francisco fun facts, where to find best sourdough, best seafood restaurant· MUNI Passport instead of buying an individual Cable Car ticket· travel.state.gov – click on International Travel· check passport validity, entry requirements, & required # of blank passport pagesSegment 2: (00:11)· Chris Sisemore, Key Accounts, Manager: Celebrity Cruises (call in)Segment 3: (00:18)· New “Thailand & Legends of Siam” tour Jan. 31-Feb 13, 2026. Optional post- Thailand tour to Angkor Wat available, Feb 12-16, 2026. Tour is hosted by Larry Gelwix. Flying DL.· Wat Doi Suthep story, favorite Thai foods· Hawaii fun facts· Hawaii & Mexico air/hotel specialsSegment 4: (00:31)· Can you fly if you lose your ID? Domestically? Internationally?· 5 dirtiest places on an airplane· Favorite foods invented in AmericaSegment 5: (00:38)· NCL promo with BOGO free air, “More At Sea”· PPT-HNL with NCL & BOGO free air, May 15-27, 2026· Princess Cruises promo· RCCL promo· Cruise cabins to avoidSegment 6: (00:49)· “Christmas Markets On the Rhine”, Dec 3-10, 2026; AmaWaterways, MCT group discounts· New tourist laws in Italy with fines if you break themSegment 7: (00:57)· Dann Hone (call in)· Middle East Update· MCT Holy Land tours

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    The Travel Show – September 20, 2025

    Segment 1: (00:00)· Welcome. Travel Show is sponsored by MCT· Fall Utah Travel Expo, Oct 18, Davis Conference, Layton, see: utahtravelexpo.com· Review highlights of my summer group travels· Helsinki story of Hop On Hop OffSegment 2: (00:11)· Ginny Tujague, Strategic Account Manager, RCCL (will call in)Segment 3: (00:18)· “Spring Break Escape Cruise”, April 6-10, 2026. MCT Group.· Costa Rica highlights· Hawaii fun facts & highlights· Hawaii & Mexico air/hotel specialsSegment 4: (00:31)· Worst US Airport for delays, Jan-May, 2025· Never throw away your boarding pass· Travel humorSegment 5: (00:38)· Fall Travel Expo· Why I love river cruises!· “Riches of the Mekong” with AmaWaterways, MCT part-charter group, Nov. 9-16, 2026· Angkor Wat fun facts· PNH cyclo storySegment 6: (00:49)· SLC Intl Airport named #1 in the country· New TSA family program at SLC Intl Airport· Can you still fly if you lose you ID?Segment 7: (00:57)· South Pacific/Polynesia fun facts· PPT-HNL, May 15-27, 2026 with free BOGO air· “Christmas Markets On the Rhine”, Dec 3-10, 2026, AmaWaterways, MCT part-charter· Thailand MCT group tour, Jan 30-Feb 13, 2026 with Cambodia option, hosted by Wendy FracchiaSegment 8: (01:10)· Park ‘n Jet 20% discount· My “daring” visit to North Korea· Foods from around the world· Fall Travel Expo

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    The Travel Show - September 13, 2025

    Join Larry Gelwix, The Getaway Guru, for a delightful and informative dive into the wonderful world of travel! In this episode, Larry will discuss how to make your Top Ten travel dreams come true, plus explore Alaska cruises, life lessons from your next vacation, hilarious travelers' stories and much more.Timestamps00:00:00 - Welcome. Travel Show is sponsored by MCT.  Morriscolumbus.com00:00:45 - “Larry, you’ve been everywhere. Where are your favorite travel destinations?”  Overseas00:01:45 - What’s on your international list?00:02:45 - Larry’s favorite USA destinations include Hwy 1: WA, OR, CA; Alaska cruise; Hawaii (Kauai)00:11:05 - Write down your top 10 travel dreams00:12:00 - ABC list + Travel days list00:15:35 – Funny travelers’ stories + questions00:18:55 - Are you a traveler or a tourist?  Both are good!00:20:40 - What is the effect of having travel experiences?00:23:20 - Boys Samoa trip + A life lesson from Upolu & Savaii00:29:40 - Do these things before your flight00:31:35 - My philosophy of life: Go while you can.00:36:45 - World’s oldest restaurant -  Salzburg00:37:25 - World’s oldest hotel - Japan00:39:10 - What do flight attendants notice first about you?00:43:45 - What is it okay to “steal” from your hotel room?00:46:50 – Avoid these hotel mistakes00:50:10 - 2 Alaska cruise itineraries. Which is better?00:52:35 - Favorite activities in Juneau, Ketchikan, & Skagway00:56:45 - How to survive the airplane middle seat01:00:25 - How does travel affect us?  Difference between intellectually & emotionally knowing something + experiencing the Holy Land01:01:35 - Mrs. Leiber story01:10:00 - Dirtiest parts of an airplane01:12:35 - Cabo & Puerto Vallarta highlights  

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    The Travel Show – August 23, 2025

    Segment 1: (00:00)· Welcome. Travel Show is sponsored by MCT. Welcome John Potter (801-483-5214)· NCL BOGO air promotion· Two mobile cell phone carriers introduce service onboard a cruise shipSegment 2: (00:11)· San Francisco highlights· SF Muni visitor passport, see: sfmta.comSegment 3: (00:18)· Disney updates· Disney trivia· MCT group: “Spring Break Escape” cruise, April 6-10, 2026· History & highlights of the Taj MahalSegment 4: (00:31)· Favorite Aussie slang· MCT group: SYD-AKL, Feb 15-March 1, 2026Segment 5: (00:38)· Tipping guidelines in Europe· Hertz charges customer “gasoline refueling charge” for his electric Tesla rental car· 4 letters you never want to see on your board pass (SSSS)Segment 6: (00:49)· DOT regs on denied boardingSegment 7: (00:57)· What are the current most popular travel destinations· Why is a Disney cruise worth the higher cost?· MCT group: “Christmas Markets on the Rhine”, Dec 4-11, 2026, AmaWaterways· Alaska 2026Segment 8: (01:10)· Park ‘n Jet 20% discount· Worst mistakes when booking a hotel room & how to do it right

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    The Travel Show – August 16, 2025

    Segment 1: (00:00)· Welcome. Travel Show is sponsored by MCT· Renew your passport online. Make 3 copies of information page.· travel.state.gov· step.state.gov (STEP: Smart Traveler Enrollment Program)· Mobile Passport Control (MPC)Segment 2: (00:11)· International travel advice· MCT group: PPT-HNL, May 15-27, 2026 with free BOGO airSegment 3: (00:18)· Happiest country on earth according to a recent survey· Do these things before your next flight· History of quirky airport codes· Why do you have to walk long distances at today’s airports?Segment 4: (00:31)· Why is there no McDonalds at SLC airport?· MCT Group: “Spring Break Escape Cruise” April 6-10, 2026, RCCL, Navigator of the SeasSegment 5: (00:38)· Are there really “Secret Airfares”? (Tour Operator Fares bundled in air/hotel packages)· We live in a different era: Larry hitchhiking to Mexico story· BA Concorde LHR-JFK storySegment 6: (00:49)· Supersonic air travel is returning· MCT Group: “Riches of the Mekong” Nov 9-16, 2026, AmaWaterways, SAI-SGN· MCT Group: “Christmas Markets on the Rhine” Dec 3-10, 2026Segment 7: (00:57)· Benefits of group travel· Questions to ask when booking on a MME tour· One thing to remember: show up on time· MME tour highlights

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    The Travel Show – August 9, 2025

    Segment 1: (00:00)· Welcome, and welcome Carlos Fida. Travel Show is sponsored by MCT· PVR & SJD fun facts· Hawaii & Mexico air/hotel specials· Suggestions when booking a Hawaii vacationSegment 2: (00:11)· Dwayne Baird (call in)· Great Migration Safari review· 2026 MCT safari datesSegment 3: (00:18)· Great Migration Safari review· Highlights of South America· Missionary return travelSegment 4: (00:31)· Don’t throw away your boarding pass· SLC Intl Airport updateSegment 5: (00:38)· Alaska 2026· Why we love Costa RicaSegment 6: (00:49)· Jenny Gelwix (call in)· MCT group British Isles cruise/tour July 2025 review· MCT Fall Travel Expo, Oct 18, 2025; Davis Conference Center in Layton· Two South Pacific MCT cruise/tourso SYD-AKL, Feb 15-March 1, 2026; Holland Americao PPT-HNL, May 15-27, 2026; NCL; free BOGO air promotionSegment 7: (00:57)· Dann Hone (call in)· Israel & Holy Land update· MCT Holy Land toursSegment 8: (01:10)· Family travel with Gelwix grandkids· MCT Group: “Spring Break Escape Cruise” April 6-10, 2026, RCCL, Navigator of the Seas· MCT Fall Travel Expo, Oct 18, 2025; Davis Conference Center in Layton· Park ‘n Jet 20% discount

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    The Travel Show – August 2, 2025

    Segment 1: (00:00)· Welcome. Welcome Doni Rasmussen. 801-483-6563.· Travel Show sponsored by MCT· Review itineraries: “British Isles Cruise 2025” & “Great Migration Safari” 2025· Highlights of Africa· DL SLC-AMS July 30: wear your seat belt· WN now offering reserved seats & luggage chargeSegment 2: (00:11)· Judy Baird: Great Migration Safari review (call in)· MCT 2026 safari dates: July 29-Aug 9 & Aug 18-29Segment 3: (00:18)· What are travelers looking for?· MCT group PPT-HNL, May 15-27, 2026, with BOGO air promoSegment 4: (00:31)· Pax calls 911 to force delayed flight to take off…& it doesn’t end well for the pax· Why does McDonald’s Coke/Diet Coke taste better…4 scientific reasonsSegment 5: (00:38)· Thinking about a safari?· Questions to ask before you book· MCT 2026 safari dates: July 29-Aug 9 & Aug 18-29· San Francisco fun factsSegment 6: (00:49)· Dana McCullough, Princess Cruises, BDM (will call in)Segment 7: (00:57)· Al Rounds (will come to studio)· “Masterpieces of the Mediterranean” cruise/tour, Oct 8-19, 2026 with Al Rounds & Doni Rasmusseno This is an agent group tour, not a MMET group. Call Doni for reservations.Segment 8: (01:10)· Park ‘n Jet 20% discount· Cruise cabins to avoid

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