The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom Drake

Good news from IHG Hotels. As the Guru predicted, Americans are staying home and spending their money in the good old USA. Another moron threatens to hijack a plane on a Vegas flight and goes down the gangway wearing cuffs! The UK's Defense Minister tells the British people to prepare for war! Putz! There is still time to join the guru for New Year's Eve on Crystal or America's Funniest Cruise on Holland America!!

The Guru does not agree that Newark Airport is the most stressful in the country! That safari will soon cost a few more bucks. Tanzania now requires you to buy their travel insurance to see a giraffe in the wild! Three guests joining the Norwegian Jewel get popped for carrying a pharmacy with them. None of it was legal. Condé Nast readers ranked Oceania ninth in the mid-size ship category, destroying any credibility!

TSA rules say your prescription drugs do not have to be in the original bottle, but be careful outside the U.S. Cruising year-round will be the next big thing because it could work and because there's too many damn ships! AAA reports that a record number of Americans will walk up the gangway and try cruising for the vacation. The lazy Hotel industry is helping. The biggest mistake cruisers make is not doing too much on the cruise; it's choosing the wrong cruise line!

A drunk who stole a flamingo in Las Vegas could end up in jail protecting his flamingo! American Express is trying to foot the bill for the travel industry by offering points only for bookings through its arms! Are travelers ready to give up all their privacy for faster check-in? A new AARP survey reports that it will cost quite a bit more this year to visit Grandma for Christmas.

Another dope loses it on Singapore airlines plane and forces the pilot to turn back after nine hours! The cruise from hell. A 16-day Carnival repositioning cruise with only one Port Call! Paris is burning and the NFL is heading there for a game on Sunday. That's another riot! The US State Department does people if the lions in Kenya don't get you, the criminals will!

A cruise guest is arrested in Tampa, drunk out of his mind, carrying a backpack full of pills. How did he get caught? In 2028, United First Class passengers will taste their new wine, formulated 35,000 feet in the air, where the boss who came up with the idea lives. A recent study reports that Iowa is one of the cheapest places to retire to. Does that need explanation? The former majesty of the seas is up for sale for $40 million. The Guru will pass on this fine offer.

Rough seas forced Royal Caribbean to cancel Bermuda, and they took the guests nowhere. Not a great backup plan! If you're sailing a world cruise in 2027, don't expect to see the Suez Canal unless it's in a video! The TSA is rethinking its dumb idea to let people who are not flying get to the gates with family! Split personality? Travel and Leisure is now a travel site and an e-commerce site!

A female British architect who lost their mind on a Dubai-Heathrow flight is convicted in a British Court, but she wasn't there. The Dope's Among Us. The Hollywood Burbank Airport is getting a $1 billion makeover. Say goodbye to the small, quaint airport. Carnival announces they will use dynamic pricing on their drink package. Chasing the money!!! It's not too late to join the Guru for New Year's Eve on the Crystal Symphony. Check out BestatSeaTours.com

Princess plans to bring many ships through the Panama Canal. Let's hope there's water and time slots. Royal Caribbean plans to move all its older ships to Europe in 2028. The Caribbean is probably crowded enough with the mega mothers. In Hollywood, Florida, a man showed his ethnic background to everyone at the Hispanic Heritage festival and found himself in handcuffs. Oceanview rooms are still available at great prices on America's funniest cruise. Join the guru on February 14, 2027.

The next time he goes through Heathrow, the guru might sign up for the Diamond Air service! Does the world need another new hotel brand? Who is behind the World Cruise Awards, and can you pay to win? Delta flight attendant biter Selma Blair's attorney told the judge his client is the Gold Standard. Sure, and soon she will be endorsed by the American Dental Association.

The Maldives government suspends the 17% tourist tax when it realizes people might not visit its islands. DUH! TSA officials arrest a flyer in Phoenix after discovering he filled his Apple Mac mini with illegal narcotics. What's the big deal? Have you downloaded this app yet? It is called Flush, and it will help you find a bathroom. They should've called the toilet quest. The DOT will change the rules for situations where airlines disappoint you. They will have more opportunities to stick it to you!

The Mexican government changed its mind and decided to ban big ships from visiting Loreto. Why? To protect the blue whale. I couldn't do a survey by Yelp and Lyft; New Orleans is the most popular city in America for dining out. Really? Another traveler from Havana, Cuba, was arrested in Miami with a dozen birds in his crotch! A German tourist was arrested in Majorca after breaking into a hotel room in order to fulfill a TikTok challenge.

Carnival reduces the size of the funnel on the ship and makes the casino larger. Disney's new ship will have a Frozen-themed restaurant. Hopefully that's not the food! Watch out for the showgirls in Vegas. Their new tourism program includes whacking the tourists with their shoe. A hurricane is heading towards Florida, but that won't keep the guru from getting home!!

Another American cruise is arrested in Nassau after he punches out a guy's car window! Idiots remain on display. At John Wayne Airport, one genius stole a baggage truck, crashed into another, then tried to steal a third. He should have quit after the first one. According to Yelp, the number-one restaurant in the United States is called the "filthy animal." Hopefully it's not named after the guys in the kitchen. Are you ready to dine 16 feet under the Ocean?

American Airlines is building a massive Admirals Club at Charlotte Airport for people dealing with flight delays. Holland America will be taking over P&O's Arcadia, which will fit nicely into the HAL portfolio. Miami airport officials arrest a man coming from Cuba with 12 birds stuffed in his pants. If you are a solo traveler, you should consider joining the Best at Sea Tours family!

The British government is back to telling airlines how to operate their business. A mistake? Walking more and walking faster helps you live longer, according to the latest study. It was not a yacht owner in Greece who tried to have the entire Virgin Voyages ship arrested. Not for behavior on board, but for whacking into his yacht! After eight 2028 dry dock, the Crysta Serenity will have a two-bedroom owner's suite. Great idea! There are still rooms available. Join the guru for America's funniest cruise on February 14, 2027. Visit BestatSeaTours.com

Are Americans really going to Paris for Disneyland, or are is it the Europeans who aren't coming to Orlando for Disney World? The new Princess builds force everybody to sit around the atrium for entertainment! Swiss officials catch drug smugglers trying to bring cocaine filled lollipops through the airport. Who loves Ya, baby. Let's be honest. It's a challenge to develop anything new for cruise ship production shows. Save the money. Hire more comedians.

Royal Caribbean tells guests that the toilets will be rationed for a few hours! New York is named the number one place travelers look for romance! Police confiscate 200 lbs of marijuana that was being flown commercially into Orlando! Carnival plans and more short cruises out of Galveston. Yee Haw!

Miami police locked up a mother who left her four kids in the bathroom at home so she could go on a Carnival Cruise. I guess she hadn't heard about the food. Have you ever been in line at TSA with a guy who was a turtle in his pants? Some travelers have! Soon, TSA ID checkers will have to stand while checking you out. Why? Because the bosses took away the chairs! During the Nor'easter in New Jersey, people saw a shark swimming down a street in South Jersey. Why? He was probably avoiding the tolls on the turnpike.

Boeing might have another 737 MAX jet safety problem to deal with! The Alaska Air Group will start chasing that premium seat-dollar revenue by installing seats for humans on their planes! US Customs and Border Protection has arrested and deported 87 crew members as part of its criminal crackdown! Don't forget to book now to join Dottie and Tom for America's funniest cruise on February 14, 2027.