RMWorldTravel with Robert & Mary Carey and Rudy Maxa

In the first hour of this week's show: Vikram Singh, co-founder of madbooker.com, explains how Airbnb is disrupting the hotel market. Ben Froumine, co-founder of RoomerTravel.com,talks about his new website that allows people to sublet their hotel rooms. Patrick Smith of AskthePilot.com discusses the Norwegian Airways controversy.

In the second half of this week's show: Andrew describes his $30 Delta ticket to Hawaii trip following screw-up on Delta.com. Author Porter Fox discusses, Deep: The Story of Skiing and the Future of Snow,  his new book about skiers and how the efforts to save snow and ice might end up saving the world. TechCraver’s Jason Harris shares news from the 2014 International Consumer and Electronics Show convention in Las Vegas. It’s wave season in the cruise ship industry. Paul Motter from Cruisemates.com tells us how to get the deals.

In the first hour of this week's show: Travel Leaders Group talks initial findings from its authoritative 2014 Travel Trends Survey. Paul Theroux talks with Rudy about his love of Maine in Places Of The Heart. KOA’s Toby Hedges talks its 2014 travel trend: the rise and modernization of camping. A travel book with a naughty title features hilarious, useful entries and stunning photography from award-winning journalists. 101places.com.

In the second hour of this week's show: Tired of your job? Sherry Ott talks about taking a  career break and how Meet Plan Go can help. Even close to home, author world traveler Mark Murphy contends you can Travel Forward on an exciting journey of self-discovery and fulfillment. Kim Valentini of Smile Network International explains its adventure travel abroad and medical missions to help children.

 (This is a re-broadcast of our show from New York City's Waldorf-Astoria Towers on Nov. 23, 2013.)    

 (This is a re-broadcast of our show from New York City's Waldorf-Astoria Towers on Nov. 23, 2013.)    

In the first half of this week's show: Earlier this year, Norwegian Airlines, the first low cost carrier to operate long-haul international flights began offering service into the United States. Aviation writer Christine Negroni explains why not everyone is happy. Two friends made a pledge to try something new, fun, challenging, or even ridiculous every week for a year -- The 52 Weeks. Dubai, the most opulent of the Emirates; but is it affordable? Its director of communications says absolutely. A novel built around the bombing 25 years ago of Pan Am Flight 103 that exploded over Lockerbie, Scotland.

In the second half of this week's show: Overcrowded US airports will soon experience Thanksgiving-like congestion weekly. Gary McKechnie joins us again to talk about America’s cultural heritage and other iconic experiences he wrote about in USA 101. Courtney Scott from Travelocity gives us five winter holiday travel tips and deals. Last minute travel gadget/gift ideas from the Travel Goods Association. Known for its vegan haute cuisine, the menu at The Stanford Inn in Mendocino, California, assures skeptics its hearty menu is enough to satisfy any biped carnivore.

This week on Rudy's show: A new study links travel with positive health outcomes. Pack your bags. Writer Joni Tevis talks about the intimacy of traveling to the Arctic. Simple tips can help make your time away that much more enjoyable and stress free. Points.com CEO explains how to keep track of your numerous loyalty programs. Author Elizabeth Becker reveals the dark side of the cruise ship industry.

In the second hour of this week's show: Columnist Joe Brancatelli discusses TSA PreCheck program problems. James Beard award winner Colman Andrews talks about Lima, Peru, travel destination for gastronomes. With TravelBareFeet.com experience the world, through travel & dance, one dance at a time. Vermont’s leading family owned & operated Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa celebrates 50 years of hospitality.

This week on a special "Best Of" show: An insider’s look at Titanic Belfast, the new museum dedicated to the history and memory of the Titanic. How a resort collects and wraps 40,000 gifts for kids each Christmas. Travel journalist Leif Pettersen lists the worst things about airports that could be improved.

In the second hour of a special "Best Of" show: Getting deeper into the story of the Titanic from a woman whose great-grandfather went down with the ship. Why the iPhone is best abroad; the limitations of T-Mobile’s data plan and costs to upgrade speed. Airline Capt. Tom Bunn shares his unusual secret for overcoming the fear of flying. A unique theater that takes place outside of traditional theater in Belfast.

In the second show being broadcast from Belfast, Northern Ireland: Official Tour Guide Billy Scott gives us an insider’s look at the fascinating city of Belfast. A Belfast pub band, The Rapparees, plays Irish ballads. A 225-year-old “subscription library” holds N. Irish treasures. Local writer Sandy Smith gives us a personal look at the author of The Chronicles of Narnia, C.S. Lewis.

In the second hour of a special show broadcast from Belfast, Northern Ireland: The world’s oyster-eating champion reveals his secrets. A former Belfast prison guard admits he was safer working in “the Crum” than living outside. Keith Acheson, Giant's Causeway guide, addresses the question, "Was the Giant’s Causeway made by Mother Nature or by a giant?" Paul Kane tells us how to instantly plug into the music scene in Belfast at the Oh Yeah Centre. Paula McFetridge, Artistic Director of Kabosh, tells us how this unique theater takes place outside of traditional theater in Belfast.

In the first hour of a special show broadcast from Belfast, Northern Ireland, Rudy's guests include: Claire Bradshaw, Head of Sales & Marketing at the Titanic Belfast Ken McElory, owner/operator of KM Tour Guiding Service. A qualified Blue Badge Guide, Ken is one of Northern Ireland's most experienced guides having commenced guiding over 20 years ago. Niall McKenna, chef/owner of a thriving restaurant business based in Belfast. His flagship restaurant James Street South opened 10 years ago. Norman Trotter, from Iron Donkey Cycle Tours, that sells fully inclusive cycling tours in a variety of locations in Northern Ireland & operates Belfast City Bike Tours.