Smart Travels with Rudy Maxa - Season 5
Season 5
Network
Episodes13
DatesApr 1, 2006 - Jun 24, 2006
Episodes
Season 5Episode 130 min
Maui & Hawaii's Big Island
A trip to the Hawaiian islands of Maui and Hawai'i (commonly known as the Big Island), hosted by travel expert Rudy Maxa.
Apr 1, 2006
Season 5Episode 230 min
Oahu & Kauai
A trip to the Hawaiian islands of O'ahu and Kaua'i, hosted by travel expert Rudy Maxa.
Apr 8, 2006
Season 5Episode 330 min
San Francisco
The port city of San Francisco revels in art, diversity and food. Chinatown is a feast for the senses, and the city's new Asian Art Museum is a must-see. We also get savvy on sourdough and tour notorious Alcatraz Island. Enjoy the warm days and cool nights of San Francisco.
Apr 15, 2006
Season 5Episode 430 min
Seattle
A hip, happening urban center surrounded by natural beauty, Seattle combines city life with the great outdoors. Rudy explores the vibrant downtown, samples micro brews and lattes, noses around Seattle's neighborhoods and hops aboard a ferry.
Apr 22, 2006
Season 5Episode 530 min
Vancouver & Victoria, British Columbia
As Canada's door to the Pacific Rim, Vancouver is a vibrant mix of European heritage and Asian cultures. In this vital, young and dynamic city Rudy explores the mix of cultures that inspires world-class cuisine, a spirited night life and modern Asian shopping centers.
Apr 29, 2006
Season 5Episode 630 min
Shanghai
China's new powerhouse, Shanghai dazzles with fantastic skyscrapers, non-stop shopping and delicious dining. From traditional Tai Chi in the parks and tea houses to market madness and tumbling acrobats, Rudy explores tradition and modernity in this burgeoning city.
May 6, 2006
Season 5Episode 730 min
Hong Kong
We get a Pacific Rim rush when we visit energetic, ever-changing Hong Kong. On a famous Star Ferry, Rudy savors one of the most majestic skylines on earth. This thrilling destination performs a magnificent balancing act, juggling East and West, past and present, commerce and mysticism.
May 13, 2006
Season 5Episode 830 min
Sydney
Australia's stunning metropolis, Sydney seduces with its glorious harbor, carefree attitude, and sunny beaches. From the Opera house to the Harbor Bridge to Circular Quay Rudy basks in the sights along the harbor. Local "Sydneysiders" say "there's no better address in the world."
May 20, 2006
Season 5Episode 930 min
Queensland, Australia
Sun-washed beaches, chic beach side towns, the Blue Mountains, rain-forests and one of the seven natural wonders of the world, The Great Barrier Reef, Queensland is the ultimate outdoor adventure. Also, explore the Featherdale Wildlife Park preserves that allows visitors to interact with that which is distinctly wild about Australia.
May 27, 2006
Season 5Episode 1030 min
New Zealand's South Island
The South Island of New Zealand weaves Kiwi culture with scenic splendor. The vast vineyards of Marlborough helped bring this country's wines to the world stage. New Zealand's South Island is also a mecca for extreme sports and outdoor adventures, but it is also a haven for laid-back wine country tours and rapturously beautiful scenery.
Jun 3, 2006
Season 5Episode 1130 min
New Zealand's North Island
With spectacular seismic activity, fascinating plant and animal life, and to-die-for natural beauty, New Zealand is a traveler's dream. Rudy Maxa veers off the tourist track to find New Zealand's most resplendent scenic beauty and awe-inspiring wonders.
Jun 10, 2006
Season 5Episode 1230 min
Guadalajara & Puerto Vallarta
Guadalajara is alive with the music of mariachis, flowers, colonial architecture, and passionate artists. Rudy unveils the rich history and culture of "The Most Mexican of Cities." Rudy also tours a tequila factory, and then it is an easy hop to the coast where Puerto Vallarta's traditional charm makes it a popular getaway.
Jun 17, 2006
Season 5Episode 1330 min
Mexico City & Ixtapa
Mexico City, the world's largest metropolis, is modern, crowded, cosmopolitan, and steeped in tradition. Rudy begins with Mexico's ancient roots just outside the city at pre-Aztec Teotihuacán, and the fascinating National Museum of Anthropology. For a change of pace, Rudy trades city life for the soothing waters of the Pacific coast, and the palm-fringed resorts of Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo.
Jun 24, 2006
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