This Week in Travel show

This Week in Travel

Summary: Join Gary Arndt (Everything-Everywhere.com), Jen Leo (LATimes.com), Chris Christensen (AmateurTraveler.com) and other notables in the travel industry, in a weekly roundtable discussion of news and trends in the travel industry. New episodes are available every Wednesday.

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  • Artist: Gary Arndt, Chris Christensen, Jen Leo
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 #82 "Royal Wedding" with guest Sean O'Neill | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2760

This week's guest is Sean O'Neill from Budget Travel and geatawayvehicle.comThis week's news:    * The Royal Wedding discussion    * Bombing in Morocco- 14 dead    * Former Miss USA feels 'violated' by TSA pat-down    * New rules for U.S. citizens traveling to Cuba    * An end to classic cars rumbling across Cuba?Picks of the week    * Gary - Ljubljana    * Jen - Christoper P. Baker's, Cuba Classics: A celebration of vintage American Automobiles    * Chris - Grandville Island in Vancouver or Whistler    * Sean - Plnnr.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 #81 - "Kung Fu Airlines" w/ Jeff Jung | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2590

This week's guest is Jeff Jung of CareerBreakSecrets.comThis Week's News:    * Delta's Rodent Problem: Droppings 'Too Numerous to Count' Found On Plane    * TSA Gives Pat Down to 6-Year-Old Girl in New Orleans - AOL Travel News    * Hong Kong Airlines' Flight Attendants Take Mandatory Kung Fu Training    * Air-traffic controller suspended for watching a DVD on duty    * Gov't wants airlines to repay fee after losing bag - Yahoo! News    * Richard Simmons on Air New Zealand Safety Video    * Child free flights from October 2011Picks of the week:    * Jen - FleeWinter.com    * Jeff - AirBandB.com    * Chris - @TodayatWDW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 #80 - Spud Hilton, Johnny Jet - "Johnny Jet is Naked" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3708

with special guests Spud Hilton and Johnny Jet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 #79 "The Quaint Picturesque Episode of Contrasts" w/ Lola (Akinmade) Åkerström | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2204

This week's guest is Lola (Akinmade) Åkerström. Official photoblogger for Sweeden.se Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 #78 Pam Mandel and "Bingecations" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2751

This week's guest is Pam Mandel of Nerd's Eye View. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 #77 - "New York Times Travel Catch and Release Program" w/ Matt Gross and Jodi Ettenberg | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3369

This week's guests are Matt Gross, New York Time's Frugal Traveler emeritus, and Jodi Ettenberg of legalnomads.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 #76 - Andrew Evens, Jessica Spiegel - "It's Oprah's World" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3681

This week's guests are Andrew Evans of National Geographic and Jessica Spiegel from Boots N' All.This week's news:    * Overheard locker tot outrage    * Thai mystery hotel death toll jumps to four    * Thais doubt seaweed killed Sarah Carter    * Shipping vs. Checking: Which would you rather do?    * Canadian Tourist Arrested For Giving Nazi Salute Outside Reichstag    * Gunman Flees Las Vegas Casino with $32,000 in Chips    * Egypt lures tourists with discounts, history in the making...and Oprah?    * Is Michelangelo's Statue of David Threatened by New High-Speed Train?Picks of the week    * Gary - The Island of Lanai    * Chris - Cinq.tunaverse.com    * Jen - Gasbuddy.com    * Andrew - Buy your beads online for Mardi Gras    * Jessica - How to travel around the world on $40/day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 #75 - Live from the New York Times Travel Show | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3893

This week's news China plans 45 new airports as travel booms Las Vegas to get two new Mob museums Airline apologizes for carrying pork on Israeli flight IndiGo Airlines Passenger Refuses To Fly With Female Pilot Hostel Bookers Survery Picks of the week Gary - Stocking hat Jen - Born Wild by Tony Fitzjohn, How to open a wine bottle with your shoe Chris - Metropolitan Museum of Art Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 #74 – Chester A. Arthur’s Pants | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3034

This week’s guest are:David Farley, author of An Irreverent CuriosityRobert Reid of the BBC (Lonely Planet) and ReidOnTravel.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 #73 - The Travel Blog Game | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3968

This week's guests are Sheila Scarborough and Jessica SpiegelThis week's news:    * Top 10 most-ordered hotel movies in 2010    * Hottest Flight Attendants: Virgin Atlantic Tops In Survey    * 77-Year-Old Woman Dies After Riding Disney Carousel    * Travel: 'Sesame Street' creates new museum near D.C.    * Travel Blog: The Game    * Sarkozy Asks Ministers To Take Vacation In France    * Talk on Egypt    * Manila police accused of tourist scam    * Tourism CurrentsPicks of the Week:    * Jen - Houston to London, $421 round trip    * Sheila - Outrigger Hotels    * Jessica - ifitweremyhome.com    * Chris - My Shot Lists iPhone App    * Gary - Zip Line, Toro Verde Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 #72 - Nazi Golf Cats | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3395

This week's guest is Mike Baresh of Galdling.comThis Week's News    * Discussion on Egypt    * Airlines offer free in-flight Facebook    * Rudest city in the USA? Hint: It's not what you're probably thinking    * Nazis' Ukraine HQ to become a museum; Hitler tour in Germany draws criticism    * Antarctica Cruise Ship Runs Aground    * Man sues tour operator for failing to let him shoot an elephant    * Man puts wife on no fly listPicks of the week    * Gary - When Should I Visit    * Chris - DamnYouAutoCorrect.com, 360Panorama iPhone App    * Jen - Other travel guides - Eat London by Peter Prescott    * Mike - Don't kill pizza delivery man, Ice Breaker ClothingSuper Bowl PredictionsJen - Packers 27-14Chris - DoritosMike - Packer 27-17Gary - Packers 52-3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  #71 - Protesters, Smugglers and Filth | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3404

This week's guest is Sean O'Neill, senior editor at BudgetTravel.com   This Week's News:   Social media and revolution: Egypt protests mimic those in Tunisia Unsurprisingly, Woman Fails To Smuggle 44 iPhones Into Israel TripAdvisor's 2011 Top 10 Dirtiest Hotels Airport security officials brand three inch toy gun "firearm" (From Bournemouth Echo)   Picks of the week:   Sean - iPhone app JotNot for scanning Jen - Logging on: Britain's cutest log cabins Chris - Ask Arthur Frommer: And Travel Better, Cheaper, Smarter, Evernote Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 #70 - Self-Defence Agains Pirates | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3764

This week's guest is Pam Mandel of nerdseyeview.comPam MandelThis Week's News:    * No U.S. airline fatalities in 2010    * Pirates take record 1,181 hostages in 2010    * Report: Cruise ship blasted pirates with sonic weapon    * Monk caught with nun's skeleton at airport    * Spanish Judge Nixes 'Unfair' Airline Fee    * Marriott Bans Porn In Hotels    * Large hotel chain to start phasing out porn in 2013    * Passenger Punches Flight Attendant Over Beverage Cart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 #69 - Bedbug Dogs, Pirates and Mexico | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3175

This week's guest is Tim Leffel This Week's News A New Breed of Guard Dog Attacks Bedbugs Southwest Airlines pilot holds plane for murder victim’s family Can you name the countries mentioned by the New York Times less than Paris Hilton? TSA Worker Gets 2 Years for Planting Logic Bomb in Screening System Safety in Mexico Snake Lost on Train in Boston Report: Pirates pursue cruise ship in Indian Ocean Picks of the week Gary - Delta iphone app Jen - Airfare watchdog $582 to London with 7 day stay LAX/London Chris - Sit on luggage Tim - nPower Peg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 #68 - Gun Carrying, Coffee Spilling Buffet Terrorists | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3741

This week's guest is Sean Keener of BootsNAll.com This Week's Stories    * Spilled Coffee Caused United Plane To Divert    * Hijacker Overpowered on Norway-Turkey Flight    * Four Planes At JFK Have Long Waits On Tarmac    * Man boards plane at IAH with loaded gun in carry-on    * Al Qaeda threat involving hotels buffets 'credible,' report says    * Man Tries to Bring Turkey On Plane    * Four Planes At JFK Have Long Waits On Tarmac    * Virgin Atlantic blames weather, dodges compensation    * American Airlines slams Expedia for fare display snub    * Drunk Man Kills Shark By Jumping On Head    * Tampa Airport Affected by Earth's Moving Magnetic Pole…Huh?This Week's Tips    * Gary - Photoshop CS5    * Jen - Atlantis Resort, Bahamas    * Chris - WorkSnug, The Geography of Bliss    * Sean - Have a positive outlook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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