RMWorldTravel with Robert & Mary Carey and Rudy Maxa

In the first hour of this week's show: John T. Peters talks about an exclusive travel study USA TODAY did looking at the emerging attitudes and behaviors that distinguish today’s “travelers,” and how they connect with the news when on the go. Fan favorite Sue Aikens of National Geographic Channel’s cult hit series Life Below Zero talks about living 197 miles north of the Arctic Circle. Mountaineer Tom Whittaker lends perspective to the all too often untold value of what sherpas bring to climbing Mt Everest. WSJ’s The Middle Seat columnist Scott McCartney talks the current loyalty points free-for-all.

In the second hour of this week's show: Aviation journalist Christine Negroni explains how a Fox Cable Executive was fired for emails sent to Malaysia Airlines flight MH 370 family member. Author Amy Fraher talks about her new 2014 book  “The Next Crash: How Short-Term Profit Seeking Trumps Airline Safety”. Susan Helstab the Four Seasons executive vice president of marketing for its new private jet experience talks its itineraries to legendary destinations at every corner of the globe, with Four Seasons as your guide. Publishing the world's first & only series of travel guidebooks made just for women, Go! Girl Guides founder Kelly Lewis helps inspire women to travel the world. MainStreet.com blogger Robert McGarvey talks how to save money when planning summer travel.

In the first half of Rudy's show: Dr. Fred Van Bennekom takes a critical look at TSA PreCheck waiting line time. Scott Brusaw of Solar Roadways devises way to embed the nation’s highways with solar cells to produce electricity. May is Minnesota Museums Month. With nearly 600 to visit, luckily the MN Historical Society has an app for that. Reunited in love after 35 years and wrestling with a serious case of retirement wanderlust, Lynne Martin & husband Tim sold everything to live on the road.

In the second half of Rudy's show: Visit the Crime Museum in the nation’s capital this summer and learn about Crime Scene Investigator (CSI) work and much more. Rudy examines Airbnb’s problems with NYC re: taxes and use of customer’s apartments for prostitution. NYT’s reporter Joe Sharkey explains the plight of America’s small airports. Touted as “the youngest American to visit every country in the world,” travel writer Lee Abbamonte has visited 312 total countries.

In the first hour of this week's show: Rudy discusses some abrupt changes to AA's award schedule. Blogger Matthew Kepnes reveals 15 ways to work overseas and still keep traveling. Learn why 73,000 women worldwide subscribe to the free women’s travel tip newsletter, journeywoman.com. Lenin Lives Next Door author Jennifer Eremeeva light-heartedly explores Russian customs, cultures and the fascinating history of the world’s largest country.

In the second hour of this week's show: The operator of the blog that’s critical of United Airlines, Dr. Jeremy Cooperstock of Untied.com, has won a round against the airline’s legal campaign to force him to change the url of his site. Blogger of GutsyTraveler.com, Marybeth Bond, discusses kayaking in Antarctica. What Happens Over Vegas, Stays Over Vegas. VeggieHotels connects travelers who are vegan or vegetarian with hotels and guesthouses worldwide who serve neither meat nor fish. Personality Hotels CEO talks “babymoons” and pampered mother-to-be hotel stay trends.

In Hour One of this week's show: New tactics for airline lounge club memberships. Commercial aircraft begin considering anti-missile devices. How to travel smart with kids this summer. Creative thinkers & entrepreneurs who are Millenials cross country in a Pullman train meeting with local communities. SIM card overlay that allows you to make international calls at sharply reduced rates from abroad.

In the second hour of Rudy's show: A web site that allows you to snare a private jet at a discounted rate if it’s returning from a trip empty. The best river cruise ever--an amusing personal account. Women business travelers connect with others on the road through Maiden-Voyage.com. Mike & Anne Howard did a 2 year honeymoon, a.k.a. HoneyTrek, that took them to 6 continents, 33 countries, 302 places.

In the first hour of this week's show: What legal avenues do family members of Malaysia Airlines flight 370 have without plane wreckage or black box data recorders. Planefinder.net offers an app that allows you to track air traffic in real time worldwide thanks to a global network of volunteers with aviation-tracking receivers on their rooftops. Luggage Forward founder Aaron Kirley explains why it's safer & more economical for you to never schlep your bags again.  

In the second hour of Rudy's show: Rudy Maxa delivers the latest news in travel. Viking River Cruises sails into the Guinness World Record for most new ships christened in one day. A 1st person story of swimming with piranhas in the Amazon River by a Reader’s Digest writer. Homestay.com CEO talks about this emerging trend in experiential travel and lodging choice, and why you should try it.

In the first hour of this week's show: The bad news for consumers re: the Transparent Airfares Act of 2014. USA Today’s aviation editor, Bart Jansen updates theories regarding the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370. Award-winning author, Eileen Ogintz suggests before you plan your family’s next excursion to Boston, get some help from a travel professional… and your kids! Rides on the Wild Side is the first and only dedicated horseback riding safari agency in Botswana. The Saturday Evening Post tours the Whiskey Trail from Mount Vernon to Bardstown, Kentucky, rediscovering its rich heritage and deep roots in our nation’s history along the way.

In the second hour of this week's show: The rise of “perched” hotels (and hotelier Michael Matthew’s fear of heights). TechCraver’s Jason Harris shares news from the 2014 SXSW Interactive in Austin, Texas. Culinary Editor Janice Wald Henderson shares her insights on traveling solo to Marrakech. Three of screen icon Marlene Dietrich’s grandchildren offer fans the opportunity to share in her historical legacy.

In the first hour of Rudy's show: The Wall Street Journal’s Scott McCartney explains big changes in airport lounge rules for frequent flyers. Irish Tourism CEO Niall Gibbons describes the world’s longest designated driving route in the world, the launch of the Wild Atlantic Way. The Wall Street Journal’s Sara Clemence uncovers 4 lesser-known Florida destinations where you can find “classic Florida.” John Lowrie on why volunteering at a Cambodian orphanage as a tourist is a bad idea. Ever wonder what happens to unclaimed baggage? Here’s the answer.

In the second hour of this week's broadcast: Bob van der Linden of the Smithsonian’s Air & Space Museum believes Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 will be found. Author Jim Hinkley says you can still get your kicks on Route 66. Chris Gast of Boeing describes studies to combat pilot fatigue. Carmel-by-the-Sea hosts the inaugural Relais & Chateaux GourmetFest in late March. Amusement Park Enthusiast Pete Trabucco reveals America’s best roller coasters.

 This week's "best-of" show features some of our favorite interviews from past shows.  A behind the scenes glimpse at Orbitz.com when Mother Nature wreaks travel havoc. Brendan I. Koerner discusses his new book, The Skies Belong To US. Lesley Carlin from TripAdvisor.com reveals the best James Bond hotels. Orbitz’s Jeanenne Tornatore shares her picks for closer-to-home winter destinations where winter-game enthusiasts can get their Olympian on.