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June 15, 2013 – Hour 1

Rudy — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:06:12 +0000

In the first hour of Rudy’s show: Carolyn Pearson, CEO & Founding Owner of Maiden-Voyage.com, explains how women traveling alone can network with others and choose safe hotels. Steve Short, Vice President at Enterprise Rent A Car, explains how consolidation in the rental car industry is affecting travelers and the state of leisure rentals. TechCraver’s [...]

June 15, 2013 – Hour 2

Rudy — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:00:26 +0000

In the second hour of Rudy’s show:

Security expert Marc Weber Tobias lists the four basic rules for avoiding high cell phone charges while traveling abroad.
Tom Whittaker talks about his experience climbing Mount Everest and address the question “Is Everest being ruined by too many climbers?”
Bill Chalmers,creator of The Global Scavenger Hunt, discusses why Americans are short changing themselves when it comes to vacations.
George Morgan-Grenville, CEO of the luxury travel company Red Savannah, talks about the changing face of luxury travel.

June 8, 2013 – Hour 1

Rudy — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 18:01:03 +0000

In the first hour of this week’s show:

The famous travel writer, Paul Theroux, discusses his latest book, The Last Train to Zona Verde.
Teresa Genaro, freelance turf writer and blogger , gives us the lowdown on this weekend’s Belmont Stakes.
Janice Ford Grimes tells us how dogs can live a life of luxury at her Ft. Worth “dog spa”.

June 8, 2013 – Hour 2

Rudy — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 18:00:53 +0000

In the second hour of Rudy’s show:

Charlie Leocha, of the Consumer Travel Alliance and a This Is Your Passenger Speaking supporter, discusses a new petition to force airlines to reveal extra fees more transparently.
Gary McKechnie, author of Great American Motorcycle Tours, describes how to see the USA via motorcycle.
Chris Cuddy, Chief Commercial Officer of Fareportal, talks hot summer destinations & increases in bookings by mobile device.
Pete Van Dorn, co-founder of PointsHound.com, reveals how to earn major bonus miles and points on flights and hotel stays.

June 1, 2013 – Hour 1

Rudy — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 18:01:27 +0000

In a special edition of Rudy’s show, broadcasting from the Hotel Metropole in Monte Carlo:

Odile Firmin-Guion, Director of Public Relations at the Hotel Metropole in Monte Carlo, reveals how a five-star hotel competes in a destination filled with five-star hotels.
Thierry Boutsen, Chairman of Boutsen Aviation, tells us why the Grand Prix in Monte Carlo is a driver’s favorite Grand Prix race in a season.
Jean-Christophe Maillot, choreographer & director of the Monte Carlo Ballet, talks about the renaissance of modern ballet in the tiny principality of Monaco.
Rory Trahair, Marketing Director at Edmiston Yachts, lets us in on the secrets of the world of incredibly luxurious yachts.

June 1, 2013 – Hour 2

Rudy — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 18:00:48 +0000

In the second hour of this special show, broadcast from the Hotel Metropole in Monte Carlo:

Phillipe Ortelli, Vice President of the Monaco Chamber of Commerce, tells us how with a diverse number of businesses, Monaco no longer relies on its casino for its budget.
Guillaume Rose, Minister of Tourism, answers the question, “Is Monaco a destination only accessible to the rich?”
Marianne Heurtel, Le Metropole spa director, reveals why Europeans are more spa-crazy than Americans.
Elodie Biancheri, Director of Public Relations at the National Museum of Monaco, on why this new museum is a must-see.

May 25, 2013 – Hour 1

Rudy — Sat, 25 May 2013 18:01:16 +0000

In the first hour of this week’s show:

TakingTheKids com CEO Eileen Ogintz talks to Mrs Obama about choosing active vacations.
Tom Whittaker has stories of the most amazing ascents of Mt. Everest.
Veteran travel writer Lea Lane describes outrageous & memorable experiences.
A couple discusses traveling the world and producing educational school assembly programs.

May 25, 2012 – Hour 2

Rudy — Sat, 25 May 2013 18:00:51 +0000

In hour two of this week’s show:

Conde Nast Traveler editor Wendy Perrin talks about the day that she took a job selling shore excursions on a cruise ship.
Janice Ford Grimes owner of Spa Paws Hotel in Ft. Worth, TX says dogs live a life of luxury at this “dog spa”.
Author Susie Gordon talks about visiting two of China’s most bustling cities — Beijing and Shanghai.

May 18, 2013 – Hour 1

Rudy — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:01:04 +0000

This week on Rudy’s show:

Frequent Business Traveler.com CEO Jonathan Spira shares survey results on what’s irritating us most when we travel.
Turf writer Teresa Genaro shares race day excitement live from The Preakness Stakes at Pimlico.
Pam Williams, founder of Vancouver’s Ecole Chocolat, tells us how to never be too far from chocolate with its Find Chocolate App.

May 18, 2013 – Hour 2

Rudy — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:00:57 +0000

In the second hour of Rudy’s show:

Moon Guide Book author, Margot Bigg, talks life abroad in India, the world’s largest democracy.
Scott Wiseman, President for the Americas of luxury tour company Cox and Kings, reveals where Americans are traveling these days.
There’s la dolce vita for all in Susan Van Allen’s book Letters from Italy; Confessions, Adventures & Advice.

May 11, 2013 – Hour 1

Rudy — Sat, 11 May 2013 18:01:50 +0000

Rudy’s radio show guests:

Jay Sorenson, President of IdeaWorksCompany, lists the top 25 airlines with award seat availability.
Charles MacPherson, author of The Butler Speaks, gives advice on how to be the perfect summer house guest.
Bhaskar Krishnamurthy, award winning cultural and natural history explorer, author and photojournalist, asks whether elephants should be tourist attractions.
Karen Herbst, CEO of The International Kitchen.com, tells us how to choose a cooking class abroad.

May 11, 2013 – Hour 2

Rudy — Sat, 11 May 2013 18:00:26 +0000

Hour two guests:

Asia-based journalist, travel writer, novelist Tom Vater talks the beauties of visits to Cambodia.
Tech expert Jason Harris gives us the latest on the hot summer tech gadgets.
Jay Hoffman, CEO & co-founder of Rocketmiles.com, on how to earn as many as 20,000 miles by staying at hotels offered on Rocketmiles.

May 4, 2013 – Hour 1

Rudy — Sat, 04 May 2013 18:01:27 +0000

Hour One Guests:

Teresa Genaro, freelance turf writer and blogger, tells us how to be a “rail bird” at the famous Thoroughbred horse stakes races.
Scott McCartney, journalist for the Wall Street Journal, lists the cheapest and the most expensive destinations to fly to this summer.
Philippe Lajaunie reveals how “designer water” travels around the world.
Susan Breslow Sardone gives advice on best Caribbean islands for a wedding.
John Cudahy, President and CEO of the International Council of Air Shows (IACS), talks about how federal spending cuts ground military precision flying teams and hurt air shows.

May 4, 2013 – Hour 2

Rudy — Sat, 04 May 2013 18:00:54 +0000

Hour Two Guests:

Rick Griffin & Sandi McKenna, co-hosts of the midlife road trip, a food, travel and adventure series, reveal why travel is the perfect therapy for a midlife crisis.
Travel writer Ben Westwood tells us how to visit the wonders of the Galapagos Islands.
Jim Cocke & Debbie Wood, writers of the blog: Dreamstreamr Odyssey – Chasing 75 Degrees, describe traveling the US in a vintage, 25-foot Airstream.
Everette Hoard, Queen Mary Commodore, tells us all about the RMS Queen Mary’s mysterious and haunted past.

April 27, 2013 – Hour 1

Rudy — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:01:15 +0000

This week’s guests:

Joe Brancatelli discusses his article, The Sky Isn’t Falling, about the recent legislative actions to end the airline delays.
Martha Honey, co-director and founder of the Center for Responsible Travel (CREST), reveals who gets tourism right and who gets it wrong (and why).
Joshua Berman, award-winning travel writer for the Denver Post, lists his Five Epic Adventures Every Man Must Tackle in His 20s.
Eileen Ogintz talks about the newest edition in her Kid’s Guide Series, “The Kids Guide to Washington, D.C.”

April 27, 2013 – Hour 2

Rudy — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:00:26 +0000

In the second hour, Rudy talks with:

Steve Loucks, Chief Communications Officer at Travel Leaders, on a recent survey that shows most Americans want knives banned on planes.
Jeff Klee, CEO of CheapAir.com, with advice on the best time to book air travel.
Sebastian Harrison, owner of Cellular Abroad, reveals how to avoid huge data charges on your phone or tablet abroad.
Dominique Debay, Marketing Consultant for the Americas, Sibarth Villa Rentals, St. Barts, on how to vacation like the wealthy on St. Barts for less.
Chris Lopinto talks about a new app that will get you a better seat on a flight when it becomes available.

April 20, 2013 – Hour 1

Rudy — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 18:01:40 +0000

In the first hour of this week’s show, Rudy’s guests include:

Elizabeth Becker, author of Overbooked: The Exploding Business of Travel & Tourism.
Bob Carson, editor of “Minor Trips,” a newsletter about minor league baseball teams and traveling to see them play.
Larry Mogelonsky, President & Founder of LMA Communications Inc., talks about hotels featured in movies.

April 20, 2013 – Hour 2

Rudy — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 18:00:44 +0000

In hour two of the show, Rudy talks with:

Rebecca Marchand, the widow of a flight attendant who was killed by 9/11 hijackers who speaks against allowing knives on planes.
Julie Melnick, founder of NannyInTheClouds.com, on the benefits of renting a nanny while flying.
Colleen Sollars, community outreach manager for Couchsurfing.com, on how to avoid paying for lodging on the road.
Elise Allen, author of The Traveling Marathoner: A Complete Guide to Top U.S. Races and Sightseeing on the Run, on making the most out of traveling to run.

April 13, 2013 – Hour 1

Rudy — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 18:01:11 +0000

In the first hour of this week’s show, Rudy guests include:

Jane Eckert, CEO of Eckert Agrimarketing, describes a different way to travel called “Agritourism.”
Journalist Jeremy Miller talks about the Centroid, the center of the US population.
Hank Eskin on how he started the Where’s George? phenomenon.
Travel writer Wayne Bernhardson on why this is the season to travel to Patagonia.

April 13, 2013 – Hour 2

Rudy — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 18:00:56 +0000

In the second hour of this week’s show, guests include:

Elizabeth Helsley, an expert on Mexico, talks about the “greening” tend in Mexico.
Brian Kelly, founder of ThePointsGuy, tells us what happens to your frequent flyer miles when you die.
Ben Bressler of Natural Habitat Adventures describes their polar bear tours.
Debe Branning, director of MVD Ghostchasers in Mesa, AZ, discusses paranormal travel, “tombspotting,” and America’s best cemetery tours.