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Venice’s new tourism fees cause confusion

2024/5/4
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On the **Saturday, May 4th **edition of The Travel Guys…

  • In the Travel News, Southwest has a new Wednesday Sale idea that might save you some money on airfares, and Venice’s new tourism fees cause confusion on day one.

  • First Time Cruisers and veterans will find something to make them a Smarter Traveler from our pre-cruise departure tip list.

  • Airlines will have to start playing by new rules this July when it comes to refunds. But when do those rules really go into effect, and what do they cover? Plus, we tell you about a part of the new regulations many are overlooking.

  • Ever heard of Gibsons, British Columbia? We hadn’t either. It’s a ferry ride northwest of Vancouver, and has a unique aquarium. Go off the beaten track with us and discover a cool new attraction.

Highlights

  • Wanna Go Wednesday – Southwest Airlines)

  • DOT Rule finalized to protect airline passengers)

  • Tide Pools Aquarium – Gibsons, BC)

  • Mount Fuji pictures will be tougher)

  • Avoiding Taylor Swift in Europe this summer)

  • How do I Renew My TSA Membership Online?)

  • Voices of California a Tribute to Tony Bennett)

  • Yosemite National Park Requiring Reservations on Busy Days)

  • US Weed Map – Where Is Medical and Recreational Weed Legal in the US?)

  • Uh-oh! Here come the flying vehicles)

  • BARK Airlines for dogs)

  • Yachtley Crew is coming)

  • Music Circus 2024)

  • Celebrate Down to Earth Month with Sustainable Wine Events in April)

  • Three Oregon Theaters Fight Back and Avoid the Wrecking Ball)

  • The airplane of the future?)

  • 14 top smartphone travel apps to help make travel easier)

  • Uber/Lyft bluffing cites with “we’ll leave” claims)

  • Some Interesting Facts about Ride Shares)

  • USA Small Ship River Cruises | American Cruise Lines)

  • Jack Gallagher Returns…With His Band)

  • Music & Comedy show W/ JACK GALLAGHER – The Sofia Home of B Street!)

  • Airbnb Changes its Extenuating Circumstances Cancellation Policy)

  • The dos and don’ts of flying)

  • April is Down to Earth Month – Special Events at Many California Wineries)

  • Airline Customer Service Dashboard)

  • If you are leaving the country, consider enrolling in the Smart Traveler program)

  • 50 States, 1000 Places to Eat – Amazon and Kindle)

  • Travel Insurance – World Nomads)

  • River Cruising in the USA)

  • Travelers United)

  • Tipping with the server standing right over the top of you)

  • California State Parks Parking and Use Fee info)

  • Wheelchair polices, airline by airline)

  • Uber from the airport – where it costs the most)

  • How to get a digital ID)

  • Traveler’s United Mobility Friendly Travel Guide)

  • Consumer Advocate Chris Elliott)

  • Sacramento Airport Parking)

  • Double check for things you can and can’t bring through security at the airport)

  • Carry On Bag Size Requirements)

  • TSA Renewal)

  • Seating tips for major US Airlines)

  • Denied Boarding Rules/Giving up Your Seat)

  • How to win your consumer dispute using the Elliott Method)