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Best podcasts about host karen duncan

Latest podcast episodes about host karen duncan

Your Bucket List Buster
Travel Industry Update

Your Bucket List Buster

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 58:06


Host Karen Duncan provides an in depth update on the travel industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. Karen's expertise in the travel and tourism industry abounds 25 years of insight and information from travel providers all over the world.In this episode Karen discusses new polices going for forward for the TSA, Cruise Lines, and airlines mainly from the United States.Karen also provides details of border openings for some countries and the requirements for travelers visiting. In one case like Japan they are offering incentives for tourist to start visiting.Your Bucket List Buster offers insight on what areas of tourism will open first, like RVing and roadtrips, and staycations and when cruise lines think the industry will be back and operational in full capacity. Full capacity being relative because the new normal may not be full ships. Karen also gives you a glance of what here life has been like in Panama during this lockdown and how she hopes to come out of this with a refreshed attitude about continuing to help people find their happy place traveling the world, with a new category of travel meditation retreats for Peeks Cruises & Tours. Spend this time finding ways to Relax, Rejuvenate, and Reconnect..This Too Shall Pass!Contact Karen Duncan at Yourbucketlistbuster@gmail.com or Karen@peeksvacations.net

Your Bucket List Buster
Quarantini or Mimosa

Your Bucket List Buster

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020 55:07


Find yourself as we are quarantined and social distancing ourselves from each other. What fun things can you come up with as we watch the world reset.Host Karen Duncan addresses what's happening in the travel industry with some of her trusted vendors and destinations.But she also challenges us to find the blessings in this adversity. What fun, new and inspirational things are you doing during this time off. And she has asked that we all send positive energy into the universe to offset all the negative that is floating in the heavens.Questions, how often would you like travel updates, daily, weekly, as needed?What fun or inspirational things are you doing?If Karen were live would you chat with her during the show?Yourbucketlistbuster.comYourbucketlistbuster@gmail.comFacebook.com/yourbucketlisterInstagram.com/yourbucketlisterConnect and answer.

Your Bucket List Buster
Winning in the NEW YEAR with Windstar Cruises

Your Bucket List Buster

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2020 73:18


What are your dreams? What's on your bucket list? Are you ready to make 2020 the year you stop dreaming and start doing?Host Karen Duncan owner of Peeks Cruises & Tours and podcast host of Your Bucket List Buster is kicking off Wave Season, term used in the travel industry to promote cruising, talking with guest speaker Dianna Rom of Windstar Cruises. Find out about the upgrades and enhancements on the Legend, and some great itineraries that include some wonderful and exciting destinations in Central America and beyond.Karen is celebrating her 6th year on the air talking about travel. And this year she's including some inspirational stories from others who have stepped out the box to live their passions, whether is travel related, writing their first novel, or opening their own unique business.Join Karen on her journey through her ife and travels and professionals in the travel industry. When there is too much negative chatter going on around you, listen to one of Your Bucket List Buster's podcast and disappear to a new destination, on a new adventure, through the lives of those unafraid to live their best lives today.Plus what's happening in travel news from around the world.http://www.peekscruisestours.comYourbucketlistbuster@gmail.comhttp://www.Facebook.com/yourbucketlistbusterhttp://www.Facebook.com/peekscruisestoursBoth on Instagram as well -Please share and follow

Your Bucket List Buster
Best of Fall

Your Bucket List Buster

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2019 64:09


Cooler weather is in the air, people are feeling energized and motivated. Host Karen Duncan talks about setting goals, achieving dreams, living your bucket list. Bucket list don't always have to be exotic destinations, it's about living your best life and finding things you're passionate about. But...The Deals are swirling all around the travel industry right now and Karen identifies just a few of the ones available that will shortly end at the end of this month. $50 deposits, 20%off prior customers cruises, free air, last minute departures, and more...And did you know taking your cell phone, using a GPS, or a Satellite phone could be illegal in some countries and you could be incarcerated? Wireless Traveler provides some indepth information regarding certain countries and our can't live without devices.Our friends over at Cruise Critic let us know the 10 habits we need to break immediately before our next cruise. Which ones are you guilty of? Karen found out she was guilty of severalAre you willing to pay $59 for overhead bin space? Well Delta thinks you might, find out more during Travel Trends. And how Royal Caribbean is trying to be the first cruise line to develop a private island with carbon neutral footprint.AAA and Global News provide the top international spots for US and Canadian Travelers..Are any of these on your upcoming list?Find out how you can join Karen at the first Inaugural Jazz & Blues Festival in her new home country of Panama or on one of the top Bucket List cruises to Alaska just by listening to the show.Yourbucketlistbuster@gmail.comhttps://www.facebook.com/pg/Yourbucketlistbuster/events/

Your Bucket List Buster
Sport Your Bucket List with Customized Sports Tours at Major Sporting Events

Your Bucket List Buster

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2019 58:18


This rebroadcast on Sports Tours will have you looking into what your sports bucket list trip would be? If you are interested in the 2020 Olympics, Major League Baseball National League Football or 2022 World Cup then this is show for you. Sport Your Bucket List with Customized Sports Tours at Major Sporting EventsFor some you haven't lived until you can go to that one major sporting event featuring your favorite team. Or are you an adrenaline junky? Have you ever thought about heli skiing or wing walking, you thought skydiving was something..Well this weeks show will surely get your juices flowing if sports and travel are your thing.Host Karen Duncan has a conversation with Vice President of Sales for Roadtrips the tour company that customizes tours for premium sporting events around the world.  The Grand Prix in Monaco, World Cup in Russia, Olympics, super bowl, the Masters it goes on and on..You'll learn how Duane Penner was able to combine his love for sports and travel into a great career with Roadtrips.Karen also wants you to guess on which destinations around the world are considered the best sports destinations..What is your guess?And you think you know extreme sports after listening to this weeks show you'll learn you may have to step your adrenaline game up to check some of these sports off your list and you'll be surprised where you'll have to go to do themIf you want to surprise the father in your life , your husband, son, daughter, or sports enthusiast with a trip of a lifetime start with this week's episode of Your Bucket List Buster.

Your Bucket List Buster
Fundrasing thru Travel

Your Bucket List Buster

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2019 48:00


Are you a part of an organization either through volunteering, member, or employee that is looking for ways to raise funds? Does your child's sports team need to raise funds, or have you thought of creating a seminar that could benefit others? Today's show is about Fundraising Thru Travel. The typical fundraiser is wearing people out, golf outings, casino nights, calendars, art auctions, etc we've been doing the same thing over and over for years. Try traveling as a group. If you belong to a church/synagogue/temple, chamber of commerce, private school, professional organization, sorority/fraternity and on then listening to today's show may give you some ideas on doing something different to raise lots of money and having fun as well.Host Karen Duncan says think outside the box and travel all at the same time. She provides details on how you can help support your charity of choice and go on vacation with friends and fellow alumni. Plus today's show talks about the concern of traveling and public WiFi and the confusion Americans still have about Cuba.Find out if your country is the top listener of Your Bucket List Buster and if you are registering as an active listener from your city. And is your airport of choice on the longest security line list or the shortest? Find out in Travel Trends!Subscribe and don't miss an episode

Your Bucket List Buster
NCL Freestyle Cruising with Lisa Eartmann

Your Bucket List Buster

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2019 98:36


Freestyle cruising with Business Development Director Lisa Eartmann of Norwegian Cruise Line is the guest speaker of today's show. Learn about Norwegian being the youngest fleet on the high waters, the creativity of the new ships, excursions, and new itineraries. If you have a bucket list then you want to hear how you can make your travel dreams come true all over the world with Norwegian Cruises. Host Karen Duncan and Lisa have a fun time discussing some of the great new itineraries, like Tahiti to Hawaii, and some of the classics like Alaska and Europe..Find out about the wonderful promotions that include free and reduced air.Are you a Baby Boomer? Then find out the trends in Boomer travel, legacy travel, exotic destinations and more!And how about what not to wear on cruises in the Cruise Critic Corner of the show. Plus Thursday Tech Tips with Wireless Traveler. Today's show has something for everyone.Who's listening to Your Bucket List Buster? People from all over the world. Like the show, and subscribe. Don't miss out on any past or future episodes.

Your Bucket List Buster
Sizzling Midwest Summer

Your Bucket List Buster

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2019 38:36


When you have lemons sometimes you have to squeeze out some lemonade. Host Karen Duncan is unexpectedly in the Midwest for the middle of a heat wave. Due to a family emergency she gets to spend some unexpected time in Detroit, Michigan where everyone is complaining about the heat.Well Karen is making the best of it and getting to see how Detroit is on the comeback from a serious downturn. Thanks to the folks at the Four Points by Sheraton in Romulus, Michigan she is able to provide you with this weeks, travel trends, travel news, and this week's travel deals.This is the time of year travel suppliers are offering some great deals, Sandals Resorts, Viking River Cruises, and Globus Family of Tours just to name a few.In travel news, ships cancelled Puerto Rico and now they are back. Find out what you need to do when traveling internationally so you can be notified of civil unrest or a government advisory in your vacation destination. And what are the cruise lines doing for passengers who signed up for Cuba cruises?Going to Disney, a new adventure awaits starting in September taking you to the sky above Epcot.All this plus Wireless Travelers best deals of the summer.

Your Bucket List Buster

This episode is a replay from 2017 about one of the fastest growing sports in the world, Pickleball. Host Karen Duncan in 2017 was just discovering pickleball and since then has taken up the sport since moving to Panama.Sports travel is one of the leading trends in travel, people travel for amateur sports, like kids football, soccer, tennis, etc., but they also travel for professional sports as well..Who is your favorite pro or college team?Learn about pickleball today on the show and see if its a sport you may want to pick up.Also, find out the happiest places on the planet and what hotels are doing to help you sleep better, they are in the sleeping business.Of course don't forget Thursday Tech Tips with our friends over at the Wireless Traveler.

Your Bucket List Buster
Living the Expat Life Joaquin Arias El Palmar

Your Bucket List Buster

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2019 59:55


Is living abroad on your bucket list, then this week episode may help you make some decisions to move or not!Host Karen Duncan is the living the expat life and has loads of resources and opinions of what its like emotionally and physically to make that decision.This weeks show is how to decide if you are ready, how does it feel to move away from family and friends, how to start feeling connected in your new home country, and what are some of the things people don't tell you.What do you have to do to be successful in a move this way. Well this weeks show is about finding the right place to live once you get there, with guest speaker Joaquin Arias who is one of the representatives of a new development in Panama describing what it's like to live Beach side. El Palmar is building a second phase with fantastic views and the perfect location in Panama, for a new home, a vacation, home, or an investment property.Karen also discusses trends in expat living. Plus this weeks travel news, where does your favorite airlines stand in US rankings.Group travel trips, this weeks specials, and of course our friends at Wireless Traveler.Due to some technical difficulties, Joaquin's interview will air later this week..It's called Panama living!Yourbucketlistbuster@gmail.comPeeks Cruises & Tours

Your Bucket List Buster
Catch The Waves, Cruising

Your Bucket List Buster

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2019 62:08


It's all things cruising this week on Your Bucket List Buster. Host Karen Duncan provides a wealth of news and trends revolving around cruising.•Best cruise for non-cruisers•Things not to do on sea days•What to do about sea sickness•Carnival Cruise lines woes with Antiguan government•Celebrities get in on the cruise action, Jon Bon Jovi and Oprah•A new tool for finding cheap air around the world•Announcement about the red light district in Amsterdam•Wireless Traveler and more•Plus her new favorite travel app-Vacation CountdownPlus Bejing is this week's destination of the week, and Karen gives a sneak peak about upcoming topics for her showLike her on Facebook and Instagram. Listen, Like, and Share!

Your Bucket List Buster
Japanese Adventure

Your Bucket List Buster

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2019 50:25


Such an exciting show this week on Your Bucket List Buster with Host Karen Duncan. This week's show starts out with one really big travel news item and question, The grounding of the Boeing 737-8..Is this a good thing without knowing if the two crashes of this plane were related, or is this what's best for travelers as they do the investigation?Next question to be answered on Your Bucket List Buster Facebook page: Could you live on a cruise ship?Karen gives you lots to think about as she clears up the confusing news about whether Americans will need a Visa to travel to some European countries starting in 2021.Find out some money saving tips while cruising, and which amenity you don't want to pass on.This week's destination of the week is Japan, as Karen prepares to travel to Japan in upcoming weeks, she lets you know a list of exciting things to do while there that are on her and her husbands bucket list.And of course this weeks Featured Group Trip and Tech Tips with Wireless Travelers special offer just for listening to the show...Don't miss out subscribe to Your Bucket List Buster on your favorite platform and follow Karen on Facebook and Instagram so you can see all of her pictures on upcoming and past trips, plus answer the questions of the week.Http://www.PeeksCruisestours.com1-512-529-3696YourBucketListbuster@gmail.com

Your Bucket List Buster
It's Springbreak Time

Your Bucket List Buster

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2019 47:53


It's that time of year again, Springbreak. Whether you've planned your vacation or looking for some last minute getaways, this podcast will provide you some invaluable information.1. Learn the 10 top less expensive places to travel with things to do in 20192. River cruising is getting younger and more activePlus discover some really different experiences through river cruising, like top Bucket list Cruise, Most Disconnected Cruise, Most Undiscovered Place to River Cruise, and more...3. Listen for this weeks specials4. Cannibis in Hawaii anyone, find out about this new service in the tourism industry in this state5. This weeks featured group trip, the destination, what's included, and how you can join inAnd last but not least this weeks question, does it matter to you what your flight crew looks like or dresses like?An exciting and information filled show to say the list. Host Karen Duncan is waiting to hear from you on Social Media with your answers Facebook and Instagram: YourBucketListBuster

Your Bucket List Buster
Leygh Allison

Your Bucket List Buster

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2019 52:53


Host Karen Duncan starts an interview with a new entrepreneur in the Panama Tourism Industry, Leygh Allison founder and lead instructor for LenVenture. Leygh has combined his love for photography and travel into the perfect sustainable tourism adventure in Panama Central America.Leygh talks about how it all got started and the inaugural tour March 23rd for a select group of guest who are interested in learning how to use their camera through workshops and doing.Karen also informs you of this weeks travel news like Carnival partnering with Michaels for craft activities onboard, and this weeks travel specials. Join her on this Valentines and learn about how to show love through travel

Your Bucket List Buster
No Stinking Fires Can Destroy Sonoma Wine Country

Your Bucket List Buster

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2017 49:52


Host Karen Duncan talks with Joe and Catherine co-owners of Farmhouse Inn a wonderful boutiquie hotel in the Sonoma/Napa Wine country about how a small percentage of wineries were affected by the fires, but the region is still open for business.  You will want to hop on a plane and head straight to the area once you hear about the wonderful things still available to do in the region and this fantastic hotel.  The Bartolomeis are waiting with the porch light on for you to head their way for special occassions, girlfriend getaways, even that proposal or just some relaxation.  Karen also provides a hint of something to come about a big bucket list item she's about to check off her list and how she will take her audience on the journey with her..And of course our wifi tips for the holidays with our friends over at the Wireless Traveler..Don't forget to start looking at your group travel plans with Peeks Cruises & Tours for 2018 and enjoy the best all inclusive resorts in the Caribbean with Sandals and Beaches Resorts.

Your Bucket List Buster
Travel Photography Going Beyond Smartphones

Your Bucket List Buster

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2017 58:40


Host Karen Duncan and Gregg Burger General Manager of Precision Cameras in Austin Texas have a frank and spirited conversation about camera and video equipment versus smart phones. Tune in to find out what’s best for your next adventureLinks:  http://www.precision-camera.com/               https://www.instagram.com/precisioncamera/https://www.facebook.com/precision.camera.video/Plus did you know that Tijuana is hot on the foodie list of places to go?  I didn't either but listen in and find out why.Today's show is brought to you by Sandals and Beaches Resorts, Peeks Cruises & Tours, and The Wireless Traveler..

Your Bucket List Buster
Wikipedia Get Staycations Right

Your Bucket List Buster

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2017 54:33


Host Karen Duncan takes you to a whole new place with this episode, from Christmas markets around the world to back home with for a staycation.  She has a disagreement with Wikepdia about their definition on Staycations and she's very vocal about why.  Tune in to give your opinion on who has it right.And who needs more stuff for the holidays.  Its the old saying you can't take it with you..When you leave this Earth how many possessions will your family have to get rid of, and how many experiences or memories will they have to remember you by?  That's the question, let's stop collecting items and start collecting time together with family and friends by going on vacations.  Karen considers herself the new clutter buster and memory maker!Plus on the episode Karen talks about how to get comfortable in your hotel and the top Christmas markets around the world.Plus as usual Thursday's Tips from her friends at the Wireless Traveler.Portugal Webinar has been changed to Nov 30 at 6PM CST and how to become a group leader with Peeks Cruises & Tours on Facebook Live at Your Bucket List Buster Nov 16 at 7PM CST 

Your Bucket List Buster
Winter Travel Continued with Kelly Shannon of the Poconos Mountains Tourism Bure

Your Bucket List Buster

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2017 63:00


Host Karen Duncan takes you to the Poconos.  Whether you are a family looking for winter fun or looking to break away from the kids and have some adult only fun, the Poconos has it all. Karen talks with KELLY SHANNON PR & SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER of the Poconos tourism bureau to learn all about the mountainous resort area in PennsylvaniaSandals and what they are up to…Karen and Mitchell went to a big travel agent reveal last week in Houston and found out all the new details about destination weddings or Weddingmoons as Sandals calls them for the new year.  Plus their over the water suite collections are expanding across the Caribbean.  And learn why Karen is such a fan of Sandals, they not only have a great product, they take care of their employees, find out how!Universal’s new ride Fast & Furious and Nat Geo is partnering with our friends at Scenic river cruises top out the what's trending in travel this week.Plus of course our top tech friends at the Wireless Traveler has one of Oprah's top gadgets for 2017..It was featured on The View and upcoming with Rachel Ray.  Find out how you can get your discount on this great gift for the holidays.Are you ready to learn more about Portugal..Join us on our webinar with Sagres Vacations at http://www.anymeeting.com/PIID=ED52D686854B3F November 15, at 7PM Central TimeAlso, if you would like to find out more about becoming a group leader for the 2018-2019 travel season join Karen on Facebook Live November 16th at 7PM Central Time to get all the information.

Your Bucket List Buster
Traveling with the Special Olympics

Your Bucket List Buster

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2017 67:58


Tela Mange Vice President of Communications at the Special Olympics Texas explains how traveling to events with the Special Olympics transforms lives through the joy of sport, every day, everywhere. They are the world’s largest sports organization for people with intellectual disabilities: with more than 5 million athletes in over 170 countries -- and over a million volunteers.  Host Karen Duncan and Tela Mange have a great conversation about the impact of the Special Olympics on the lives of athletes with intellectual disabilities.  "It brightens their lives, you can see the change in them almost immediately"  Plus with the Special Olympics they get to travel within the state, country and internationally when selected to represent the US..This also creates a wealth of opportunities for the city hosting these events.  Karen raps up her series on sports travel with golf technology used on the islands of Hawaii golf courses.  Have you seen the golf boards?  And what are the new destinations topping people's bucket list? And learn what to expect from the TSA when traveling with family with special needs.  And how to communicate to them about what you need to make your experience less stressful.Join Karen and Your Bucket List Buster listeners on Emerald Waterways Danube River Cruise May 12, 2018 and or Culinary and Wine in Portugal Sept 2018.Yourbucketlistbuster@gmail.com  

Your Bucket List Buster
Certified Autism Travel Professional with Jacklyn Fratus

Your Bucket List Buster

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2017 54:41


Host Karen Duncan has just become certified with IBBCCES and she will discuss the rigorous course work it took to become one of the few Certified Autism Travel Professionals in the country and why this is necessary to help families whose children have Autism with Jacklyn Fratus.Karen also focuses on how we all can help support tourism in the Caribbean by making sure we go back when they are ready for us to visit.  How about a Voluntourism Trip to help them put the pieces together after Hurricane Irma and Harvey?Upcoming shows include sports tourism, music tourism and more..Meet Karen at the River Cruising Meetup at Tortuga Flats in Round Rock Texas 6-8PM Yourbucketlistbuster@gmail.com  

Your Bucket List Buster
Innovative and Imaginary Travel-MSC Cruises a Leader

Your Bucket List Buster

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2017 70:12


Innovative and Imaginary Travel-MSC Cruises a LeaderSome of us have traveled a lot and we have this comfort level about where we go, what we do, what suppliers or cruise lines and resorts we use or stay at when we go. Today’s show is about stepping outside your comfort zone and finding out new places, new activities, and new companies to spend your travel dollars with..This is where it’s very important to find people you trust to steer you in the right direction..Host Karen Duncan discusses how to find a new place or thing to do on vacation.  Find people in your family or sphere of influence where you trust their judgement and decisions and ask their recommendation..Or find a travel professional that is recommended or that you've researched and find out their expertise and ask them the right questions.But MSC Cruises moving out from behind the more commercial lines by creating some fun, innovative ships, onboard programs, and promotions.  Rosalie De Los Hoyos the business development manager for several states including Texas is as passionate about travel and MSC Cruises as Karen is which makes for a fun and exciting show.  You'll be ready to get on board after listening to this show.Karen also talks about the group trips that her  Your Bucket List Buster Meetup will be doing this 2018. And learn how to become a group leader.

Your Bucket List Buster
Exploring America, Finding New Adventures Right Here at Home

Your Bucket List Buster

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2017 61:49


Host Karen Duncan visits 7 National Parks to visit for the summer.According to an article by Melissa Popp, there are some National Parks that don't get the press or the crowds some of the others do..The diversity of our National Parks system has something new and adventureous for everyone. Giant Red Wood trees, Caverns, Wildlife, and Kayakors and Canoers dreams.During My Thoughts for the Week, Karen discusses going dream of going to destinations made famous by movies and TV shows.  Like Croatia and Northern Ireland to visit the Game of Thrones sites.The main segment of this weeks show is about American Cruise Line a progressive and very popular cruise line that sails the American Rivers..Karen talks to Susan Schultz the Director of Sales with American Cruise Line about the creative themed cruises, the different areas of the country, and the new ships they are building to increase capacity..These small ships have some great amenities and a historian, naturalist, or entertainment on every cruise.I bet you've wondered about when is the best time to book your vacation..Well Your Bucket List Buster host describes the best time and where to get the best deals for your vacation for the new year..She identifies 8 tips to get the most bang for your buck on next years vacation. And much much more!Want to be on the podcast and tell about your bucket list trip contact Karen..Karen Duncan-Yourbucketlistbuster@gmail.com

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Where Have You Been- Living Your Bucket List Dreams with Gerry Rieger

Your Bucket List Buster

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2017 60:30


Where Have You Been- Living Your Bucket List Dreams with Gerry RiegerYou've worked hard and now you get to do what you want when you want, are you ready for that?  Have you thought about what that would look like?, Where would you go?  Well some of us will get to retire early or on time, and some of us won't ever stop working..The question is are you ready to start living your bucket list travel dreams.Host Karen Duncan talks with Gerry Rieger a retired business owner that has spent the last three years living his travel bucket list dreams and he's not slowing down. Gerry explains how even going to visit his granddaughter Charli in LA he and his wife Linda make it an adventure and do things they've never done.Learn how more people are interested in being more physically and emotionally immersed in a trip that helps with their mental and physical health while vacationing, and how more people are starting with finding things in or near the water to do to be more physically active. Karen provides tips for working entrepreneurs on how to plan for a vacation with limited time and resources.  It's all in the planning and being honest with what you hope to achieve while you're away, that determines, where you go, and what your budget.Karen Duncan CTC, DSYourBucketListBuster@gmail.com512-252-8919 

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Living Her Bucket List Dream with Dawn McDaniel-Solo Traveling

Your Bucket List Buster

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2017 52:10


In the first episode of Where Have I Been a new segment of Your Bucket List Buster we meet Dawn McDaniel, owner of McDaniel Wine Shop at Home in Austin Texas.Dawn just recently got back from a 2 week long trip to Italy where she hiked, and drank wine.  Join us as she describes her adventure and how this was a lifelong dream she made come to life! In travel news:Ponant a luxury expedition cruise line describes it's:first-of-their-kind underwater lounges that are being designed for its next four luxury expedition ships.Host Karen Duncan provides 5 places to go for solo travelers rated for safety and happinessInsight Cuba has created a tour that features the music of Cuba for music loversAnd a shout out to AWADAE Adventures with Autism, Down Syndrome, and Epilepsy an organization that provides vacations for families with special needs,  FT Collins and Lindsey Pride who did a fantastic job with her first ever fundraiser on behalf of families with special needs..Subscribe to Your Bucket List Buster so you can listen weekly!  We are now on iTunes for your convenience.If you are interested in being featured on the show as a part of Where Have I Been, contact Karen at Yourbucketlistbuster@gmail.com with your story.

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The Fastest Growing Sport in the US, Pickleball

Your Bucket List Buster

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2017 57:01


It’s all about Pickleball..Pickle Ball you say? What is that?  Well it’s one of the fastest growing sports in the country and you better get on the wave. Host Karen Duncan has discovered pickleball and wants you to know more about this multi-generational sport.  Learn about the necessary equipment, and where to learn to play in your area.What are the top 20 Happiest destinations on Earth. We need to discover what makes these destinations so happy and maybe bring some of their happiness to our own backyard.Karen gives some love to her air partner of the week, Jet Blue Airlines for providing relief with their 100 x 35 campaign to Puerto Rico by providing air lift, pounds of supplies, and inexpensive one way fares just to name a few.And luxury hotels are pulling out all the stops to help us learn to sleep better when we visit their hotels.  Can these extra touches make us a happier world?  Karen is willing to try out all of the locations for the sake of her listeners if necessary.Tech Thursday with the Wireless Traveler learn the best way to charge your electronics.Sets on the Beach  pickleball tournament in Jamaica October 2018 with Your Bucket List BusterAnd so much more....Karen Duncan CTC, CATPyourbucketlistbuster@gmail.com

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Travel, Accessible for Everyone!

Your Bucket List Buster

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2017 55:05


What's Your Favorite Childhood Travel Adventure?If you have a family member with special needs, or they are elderly, or has had a temporary setback due to a temporary injury the family vacation does not have to be postponed or cancelled.  Andrew Garnett president of Special Needs Group an organization that provides medical and accessible equipment around the globe discusses how he created this business that makes travel accessible to almost 100% of the population.Also, on this episode Karen discusses Your Favorite Childhood Travel adventure and the best time to purchase airline tickets, cruise ship show productions stepping up their game, and other travel trends for the week.Want to raise global and open minded children, treat vacation as a learning experience, include them in the planning and decision making and then teach them how to be global citizens by example.Host Karen Duncan also provides some highlights from the best 32 travel things to do with special needs.  She also provides a little tease about her upcoming road trip and trip to the Bahamas to check out some resorts.Your Bucket List Buster http://Facebook.com/YourbucketlistbusterPeeks Cruises & Tours

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Bike Tours and Emergency Travel Apps

Your Bucket List Buster

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2017 60:38


Host Karen Duncan talks about her new inspiration of cycling throughout the world inspired by guest speaker Russ Hoefer of Bike Tour Finders. Karen and Russ discuss the types of tours available such as brewery tours, wine tours, foodie tours, organized tours and the granddaddy of them all the Grann Fondos that's multi-day and destinations. Karen and Russ even discuss the different levels of tours and types of bikes to do them.Then Karen is joined by Dave Deen of Too Many Adapters to have a discussion of which apps all international travelers should have on their devices in case of emergency. Did you know there is an app for people with food allergies that can help them stay healthy in a country where they don't speak the language? AllergyFT is just one of the invaluable apps available.  Others include Tripit that can house your entire itinerary so that you get notified of flight changes, cancellations, gate changes, tour times, and hotel confirmations. You'll never be without your trip details.  And Dropbox can be a huge help in the event of a lost credit card or even when your bank stops your card because you forgot to tell them you were leaving.  Loads of information awaits.Join Your Bucket List Buster as she helps you discovers what activities are on your bucket list, or need to be!