Traveling on the cheap in a tough economy The summer travel season is nearly upon us, and with a sluggish economy there are a lot of good deals to be had. Midmorning checks in with two travel experts to find out how budget-wise travelers can find the best hotel and airfare deals.9:06 a.m.
Guests
Rudy Maxa: Host of the travel series "Rudy Maxa's World," which airs on public television.
Scott McCartney: writes the Middle Seat column for the Wall Street Journal and is the author of "The Wall Street Guide to Power Travel."
The search for a mythical lost city In 1925, famed British explorer Percy Fawcett disappeared while searching for clues that would prove the existence of an ancient civilization in the Amazon. A new book chronicles a reporter's journey inside the Amazon to find out what happened to Fawcett and his quest.10:06 a.m.
Guests
David Grann: Staff writer at The New Yorker and author of "The Lost City of Z."
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