The CDC says illness on board cruise ships is at a 12-year high

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On the Saturday, January 4th edition of the Travel Guys…

• In the Travel News, featured stories include sharing with you the top destinations for dating among travelers, at least according to the app Tinder; and the CDC says illness on board ships is at a 12-year high.
• In our Smarter Traveler segment – with tongue firmly in cheek, Mark shares the travel information his mid western relatives all wanted to know – if we come to California, and there’s an earthquake, how will we ever survive? Hotels, restaurants, attractions….nope, they wanted to talk earthquakes. So here are the survival tips they asked for.
• The United Kingdom and the European Union have some fun new nuisance fees for travelers in 2025; and if you don’t have a REAL ID and live/travel in these United States, you need to seriously consider getting one soon.
• Tens of thousands of people found themselves in New Orleans this week, with the big game suddenly moved back a day. So, how do you make hotel reservations, rental cars and airline tickets work on the new schedule? With a LOT of help is the answer. Plus, why are people taking rubber ducks on cruise ships? We’ll talk about the latest fad!

Highlights

• 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