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On the **Saturday, September 7th **edition of The Travel Guys…
In the Travel News, wildcat hotel strikes in California and Hawaii have mostly ended without an agreement; and a new survey tells us what one benefit flyers consider to be the most value. Can you guess what it is?
Tipping is a touchy subject and travelers face situations where tips are requested (or expected) often. But there is one set of people Mark always leaves a little something for. He shares his thoughts in our Smarter Traveler segment.
September is** California Wine Month**. There are a ton of special events and activities…including one at a Livermore winery where you can catch a falconry demonstration. How do falcons help wineries? You’ll hear the story and it’s a fascinating interview.
Our** odds and ends** segment features frequent complaints by hotel guests. If you are the person slamming you door at 1am, there is a special place in “Traveler Heaven” for you…ok, maybe not heaven.
Highlights
List of California Wine Month Activities)
A company with alcohol-free travel packages)
JoeSentMe, the home page for business travelers)
CHR66A Gold Shield)
Sydney’s Albania ideas)
What Can I Bring? | Transportation Security Administration)
Antarctic Skiing and Expeditions)
Rocky Mountaineer)
Free Cruises & More for Heroes | Margaritaville at Sea)
Find our new Travel Gal here)
Pete Buttigieg Reads Angry Airline Tweets)
Dig This Las Vegas: Heavy Equipment Playground & Operator School)
Choose the Best of Sacramento)
An App to Help Vegans and Vegetarians find food and more)
Yosemite National Park blasts tourists for gross behavior)
How you can find on-time statistics on airline websites)
Evacuation Takes a Long Time, Because Everyone Wants to Take Their Carry-on Bags)
Check parking lot availability at the Sacramento International Airport before leaving home)
Sacramento International Airport Availability Map)
Elliott.org – Chris Elliott)
How to win your consumer dispute using the Elliott Method)