RMWorldTravel with Robert & Mary Carey and Rudy Maxa

In Hour Two of this week's show: Shakespeare buff Dan Wilson of Hove, East Sussex, England, sees live productions of every Shakespeare play in one year. The Careys speak to Philippe Brown, founder of bespoke travel company Brown + Hudson about a new interpretation of upscale travel. Philippe Brown’s vision encourages travelers to think differently and ask “what do I want from my trip” first vs. “where do I want to go?” Photographer Gary Zuercher talks about his award-winning coffee-table book, The Glow of Paris, and how it bridges us – culturally, architecturally, and historically – to perhaps the world’s most artistically rich city. Pulitzer Prize winning journalist James B. Steele talks with Rudy about the outsourcing of heavy maintenance on American airlines and the lack of oversight.

In the first half of this week's show: AirlineRatings.com senior editor and aviation expert Jerome Greer Chandler parses the theories surrounding the crash of the Russian passenger jet in Egypt. Simon Winchester’s latest book, Pacific: Silicon Chips and Surfboards, Coral Reefs and Atom Bombs, Brutal Dictators, Fading Empires, and the Coming Collision of the World's Superpowers is the fascinating story of the world’s great ocean. Steven Carvell, a professor and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University, discusses the rise of airports as destinations. Author Matt Goulding explains how to approach eating in Japan and his new book, RICE, NOODLE, FISH:  Deep Travels Through Japan’s Food Culture.

In the second hour of this week's show: Aviation expert Dr. Todd Curtis of Airsafe.com discusses hour-old revelation from Egyptian authorities of black box findings in Russian airplane crash. Neuroscientist Dr. Colin Ellard explains how your immediate  surroundings--buildings, street designs, urban parks--make you feel when you’re in new places. NY Times The Getaway columnist Stephanie Rosenbloom talks vacation deals with a surprise built in. The Queen Mary 2 offers “gentleman dance hosts” who dance with single women passengers whose husbands don’t know how to do the cha-cha, rhumba, waltz, or other dances. David Swanston of the Queen Mary 2 describes his unusual job.

In the first half of this week's special broadcast from the Queen Mary 2 ocean liner in New York: The QM2’s captain, Kevin Oprey, describes the difference between steering a ship across the Atlantic versus through the Caribbean. Who takes a ship across the Atlantic in the jet age?  Richard Meadows, president of Cunard North America, describes the joy of a trans-Atlantic crossing via an ocean liner. The entertainment manager of the QM2, Joanne Haley, details how to turn a ship into a floating entertainment venue. Naked at Lunch: A Reluctant Nudist's Adventures in the Clothing-Optional World author Mark Haskell Smith talks about his observations of the nudist lifestyle and his experiences on a cruise ship exclusively attended with 2,000 nudists.

In the second half of a special broadcast from the Queen Mary 2 ocean liner in New York: Can the SS United States be saved? The granddaughter of the designer Susan Gibbs hopes so, but a deadline looms. The QM2’s executive chef, Klaus Kremer, explains how to feed 5,000 people a day around the clock. (One ocean crossing requires 50 tons of fruits & vegetables alone.) Vanessa Bloy with Paul Gauguin Cruises discusses the cruise line based in French Polynesia and the company’s new, upscale resort, Brando. The Grammy Award-winning bass player with the 1980 funk-rock band Was (Not Was) and current president of legendary jazz label Blue Note Records, Don Was, discusses music and the jazz-themed sailing of the QM2.

In the second hour of this week's show: Mill City Museum’s David Stevens talks the history of Minneapolis as the country’s major supplier of grain for 50 years until the ‘30s and how that made the city today’s center of prosthetic limbs development. Robert & Mary Carey chat with Rick Schwartz, zoo ambassador for the San Diego Zoo. Minneapolis Farmer’s Market Founder, Brenda Langdon, celebrates the glories of farmers’ markets & eating a diet rich in veggies and fruit. Robert & Mary Carey visit San Diego’s famed Balboa Park, which celebrates its centennial this year.

In the first half of this week's broadcast: Enough stupid selfies, say tourist destinations.  Ohio State’s Dr. Jesse Fox studies the impulsive behavior of selfie-takers who post on social websites. During Vermont Open Farm Week, Aug. 3-9, farms open their doors to  public for an authentic farm experience says Meghan Sheridan of the Vermont Fresh Network. WimZr app co-founder John Parilo describes how to connect to travelers you don’t know days, weeks or months before traveling. Meet the computer hacker who earned 1,250,000 United miles for finding a vulnerability in United Airlines’ web site.

In the second half of this week's broadcast: Robert & Mary Carey visit a gem of an island, Camano Island, outside Seattle and meet the owners of Camano Island Coffee Roasters. Invite your children to explore the world by participating in international community service. Rustic Pathways CEO Chris Stakich explains. JustAhead CEO Gregory Morse talks with Rudy about his company’s GPS-connected app and new audioguides to 11 national parks. CouchSurfing marketing guru Kate Connally joins the show to appraise the growth of the website that counts as members 10 million people in 200,000 cities willing to host fellow travelers at their homes. Plus: What’s a “Couch Crash?”

Our Robert & Mary Carey take the show this week to Alaska for a special remote broadcast from the Alyeska Resort to explore our 49th State: Cruise through 26 glaciers on stunning Prince William Sound. See humpback whales, sea otters, porpoises, sea lions, bald eagles and more. Captain Cody Hanna, Boat Captain for Phillips Cruises explains. Last week MSN released its “Best Hotel in Each State” list, and The Alyeska Resort ranked #1 in Alaska.  In addition to being a world-class ski destination, it’s also popular with hikers, bikers, adventure travelers and culinary foodies. Executive Mandy Hawes and Executive Chef Jason Porter join The Careys to discuss this premier resort. Alaska offers many “bucket list” items and one for sure is landing on the glaciers surrounding Mount McKinley, America’s tallest peak at over 20,000 feet tall, aboard a ski plane. Suzanne Rust of Rust’s Flying Service/K2 Aviation will share what to expect before Robert & Mary take the flight. Alyeska Resort Outdoor Shop manager Brett Crook talks ‘shop’ Alaskan style as we explore hiking, outdoor activities and how what makes camping in Alaska a little different than many of the lower 48 states. Of the 400+ U.S. National Parks, 23 are in Alaska. Which are the most popular, and which is the largest? Alaska National Park’s John Quinley checks-in to provide these answers and share what attracts over 2.5 million visitors annually.

In this second hour, our Robert & Mary Carey take the show to Alaska for a special remote broadcast from the Alyeska Resort, exploring our 49th State: At 100, the city of Anchorage has come a long way from its days as a railroad construction camp and tent city. Anchorage Centennial Chairman Jim Barnett discusses the city’s history, how it rebuilt from North America’s largest earthquake in 1964, its diversity with over 95 languages spoken, and what’s ahead for the metropolis. In the early 1900s the American Wood Bison was added to the extinct list. But with the help of the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, they’ve brought back the Wood Bison, and just reintroduced over 100 into the Alaskan wild. The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center’s director Scott Michaelis joins Robert & Mary Carey to share this unique travel destination and the important work they’re doing. Burt Bomhoff, 7x Iditarod racer and winner of the prestigious Leonard Seppala Award for Best Care of a Competitive Dog Team, records rich details about the race that pits man and dog against the challenges of the wild Alaskan tundra in his memoir, Iditarod Alaska: Life of a Long Distance Sled Dog Musher. Serving homemade food, famous cinnamon rolls and other baked goods since the 1940s. Located in downtown Talkeetna, the Talkeetna Roadhouse is the end of the road town made famous by climbers as a stopover on the journey to climb Mt. McKinley, North America's tallest peak. Its owner, Trisha Costello explains. Hotel Captain Cook – A luxury hotel celebrating 50 years of excellence in service to its guests. Hear from family owner, Joe Hickel on how essential his father’s decision to build this property was in forging a path to rebuild the city of Anchorage leading it to where it is today.

In the second hour of a special encore show hosted by Robert & Mary Carey: Ask The Pilot’s Patrick Smith and Rudy talk the recent TSA security failures. Our Robert & Mary Carey talk with Jim Johnson of Greenfield Village at The Henry Ford. Toni Caracciolo, marketing VP for SeaWorld Parks & Resorts, discusses the SeaWorld Cares rescue program & new attractions coming to SeaWorld & Busch Gardens. Security expert Marc Weber Tobias talks with Rudy about top TSA top firings and ”security theater.” Robert & Mary Carey talk to Nick Vergos, owner of their favorite place for BBQ, Rendezvous, in Memphis.

In the first half of a special encore show hosted by Robert & Mary Carey, we look back at recent favorite interviews: Contributing hosts Robert & Mary go behind the scenes with Chef Mark Ainsworth to explore the many the Culinary Institute of America’s Boot Camps for travelers. The CIA offers a variety of two- to five-day Boot Camps ranging from in-depth wine classes, to global cuisines, cooking skills, baking, expert grilling techniques, entertaining at home, and more. Robert & Mary Carey talk with Kelly Craighead, exec director of the US Dept. of Commerce/Natl. Travel & Tourism Office about bringing visitors to the US. Sammy Hagar, former lead singer of Van Halen, describes his “Places of the Heart”--where he retreats to find peace and quiet--and reveals the story behind his first hit song, “I Can’t Drive 55.” Stephen “Dr. Beach” Leatherman talks with Rudy about the Top 10 beaches in the US.

In the first half of this week's broadcast: Insights from the MMGY Global  2015 Portrait of American Travelers; now in its 25th year, the study provides insights into the travel habits, preferences and intentions of U.S. travelers. Known as the Traveling Professor, Steve Solosky, talks Norway, Copenhagen and Iceland with our Robert & Mary Carey. Karla Lemmon, founder of Little Peanut on the Go, on a new mobile app to help parents stay organized and connected while they or their children are away from home. Charles MacPherson, the head of a Toronto-based butler school, describes  how to be the perfect summer houseguest.

In the second half of this week's broadcast: Travel news + cruise writer Janice Wald Henderson talks with Rudy about behemoth cruise ships. Have a hard time escaping work? Jessica DeGroot of the ThirdPath Institute has suggestions on how to make sure your vacation actually feels like one. Veteran travel writer Perry Garfinkel invites listeners to an upcoming travel writers workshop on Martha’s Vineyard. Authors Bill Mahoney &  Ina Garrison Mahoney discuss their new book, “Vagabonding Through Retirement: Unusual Travels Far from our Paris Houseboat.”

In the first hour of this week's show: Consumer travel expert Charlie Leocha of TravelersUnited.org discuses upcoming DC legislation affecting travelers. Host of a new public television series, “Dream of Italy,” Kathy McCabe offers a strategy for booking a trip to Italy now. Johnny Jet explains when to travel to find the best airline fares. Flight attendent mom Beth Henry & CloudSurfingKids.com blogger shares six summer tips for flying with kids. TechCraver Jason Harris suggests last-minute techie/travel gifts for Father’s Day.