Listen Now On the Saturday, January 25th edition of the Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Marriott is experimenting with letting people pass on housekeeping and save on their hotel rooms – but Mark says it’s a trap, to let the hotel chain ultimately charge extra for housekeeping services. Plus, there’s the story of the young man who tuned a grand piano on the concourse in Chicago’s O’Hare Airport. Truly, it’s one of the best travel stories ever (see link to You Tube video here). In our Smarter Traveler segment, Apple Air Tags are the subject. Maybe you already use them, or another brand like Tile Tags. If not, we suggest you should consider them. We talk about some of the many Internet travel scams, and some basic rules to follow to avoid being a victim. The crooks cast a wide net, but following a few basics can keep you out of harms way a lot of the time. Our guest star is Annie Fitzsimmons and her book is 100 Hotels of a Lifetime. It’s published by National Geographic and it’s really cool. Lots of incredible pictures. Would look good on a travelers coffee table. Highlights Cleaning a gross public piano in the Chicago Airport Apple AirTag 4 Pack 100 Hotels of a Lifetime, by Annie Fitzsimmons Giant Panda Cam 20 Defunct U.S. Airlines You Might Remember Flying TSA Just Announced When Travelers Will Need a Real ID to Fly — and It’s Serious This Time 100 Days of Sonoma Wellness Tourism Cares Meaningful Map — Tourism Cares 100 Hotels of a Lifetime Beware of the baggage belt Travel Alerts | Visit California Five Ways to Travel More Responsibly in 2025 — Tourism Cares | Travel and Tourism Industry Nonprofit How to get about $600 in flight delay compensation with EU rules Do you lock checked luggage? It’s a smart question to ask Even smart travelers make these eight passport mistakes Eliminate lost valuables when you travel. Here are the rules ‘Dinosaur highway’ unearthed in England, dating back 166 million years Apply for REAL ID – California DMV Why Airport Architects Don’t Want Travelers to Depend on Signs In some port towns, it’s residents vs. cruises: ‘We’re going to eradicate them’ How to dress up on your next flight for comfort, health and safety Southwest CEO talks about upcoming changes Music City San Francisco – hotel/hostel, restaurant, 20 fully equipped rehearsal rooms How you can find on-time statistics on airline websites US Travelers Will Need Authorization to Enter the UK in 2025 Travel & Tourism Board Inspires A Little “Selfie” Control – Jackson Hole Travel & Tourism Board Check parking lot availability at the Sacramento International Airport before leaving home Comments to share with Scott Klier from Broadway Sacramento/Music Circus Bucket List Family Travel Book – Jessica Gee Tips on International Phone Coverage Rick Steves at KVIE Monday, January 27th Locate a cruise ship anywhere in the world Europe’s best time to visit Air Travel Rights for much of your European Travels Renew your US Passport online here Elliott.org – Chris Elliott