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On the Saturday, June 14th edition of the Travel Guys… In the Travel News, taking your pet on a plane is getting more expensive; and the president indicates he is concerned about how the immigration crackdown is impacting the tourism industry. * In our Smarter Traveler segment, we’ll talk about airport lounges. They have become so popular, people can’t get in. But what if your credit card or premium ticket PROMISES you entry? * The American River Conservancy has a series of cool fund raising concerts this summer in Placerville and stopped by to talk a little about them. The link can be found here. * The latest edition of the mailbag* includes answers to your questions on national parks, baggage fee refunds, credit card surcharges, REAL ID and hotel bonus program benefits.
Highlights American River Conservancy – ARC’s Resilience Reserve * ARC Concert Tickets * Chris’ general info website * Chris’ subscription newsletter * Hotelsfor18YearOlds.net * Hotels for 18 Year Olds – Hotel Management Network article * Kermit the Frog delivers commencement speech at University of Maryland * Visit California Leadership & Staff – Caroline Beteta * Elliott Confidential – Consumer Alert: The world is becoming more dangerous. Here are the countries to avoid * Cool Michigan song we used * The Poodle Booked It * Oh My: Frustrated American Airlines Passenger Tackled By Flight Attendant * Staying at White Lotus * Apply for REAL ID – California DMV * Travefy Unveils ‘New Travel Agent Program’ for Early-Career Advisors * Marriott Bonvoy Unveiled as Official Hotel Partner of ‘Cowboy Carter Tour,’ Drops Beyoncé Ticket Sweepstakes * Best Frequent Flyer Programs * Where to eat before an A’s game * In Europe, what is best – Rental Car or the Train? * Consumer Alert: Latest twist in the government travel ban could upend your next vacation * Black as Hell, Strong as Death, and Sweet as Love – The Coffee Book * Devalued points and no free bags at Southwest * Southwest Credit Card offers * The Unauthorized Travel Manual: Secrets For a Smarter Trip From a Nationally Syndicated Columnist and Consumer Advocate* – by Chris Elliott * What if the airline doesn’t have a seat for you? * Eight Travel Planning Mistakes to Avoid * Find warnings about foreign travel here * Amazon.com: New Apple AirTags * Top Tips for Choosing a Cruise Ship Cabin * Know the TSA firearms travel rules for passengers on planes * Tourism Cares * 100 Hotels of a Lifetime * How you can find on-time statistics on airline websites * Check parking lot availability at the Sacramento International Airport before leaving home * Locate a cruise ship anywhere in the world * Renew your US Passport online here