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On the **Saturday, September 28th **edition of The Travel Guys…
In the Travel News, the FAA has hired more new air traffic controllers this year than its original goal, cutting into the shortage of people who oversee the nation’s skies.
Our Smarter Traveler segment addresses two important subjects, passport renewal by mail and a reminder about taking pictures of your rental car.
The** Galapagos Islands** are on the bucket list of many a traveler. We talk with a travel expert who just returned from the Galapagos with a Sports Leisure Vacations group, and get tips for your future travel there.
Terror Tourism, as in before Halloween, is growing in popularity, not only in October, but year-round. We discuss a short-list of popular scary places around the country.
Highlights
Renew your US Passport online here)
Online passport renewal is now open for most adult Americans)
Galapagos Islands Information)
Halloween in Salem, MA)
Fly Back In Time At America’s Earliest Airports)
How to not be deceived by airline seating hanky-panky)
When airline passengers can get refunds on non-refundable tickets)
Spooky Road Trips)
The Poodle Booked It – CCCs of River Cruising)
The Poodle Booked It – River Cruising Escapades)
The Poodle Booked It – More Information)
Sorry about your tail buddy)
Trans-Siberian Orchestra | Tour)
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)