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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/

Tribe of Global Travelers with Joe DiVittorio is for all you folks that dream about traveling to exotic locations while still having a full time job. Joe DiVittorio a native Chicagoan took a leap of faith in March of 2019 and has been to over a dozen countries all while keeping his full time job as a software engineer. Joe talks about how he came to that decision, why, and how its' been the best decision of his life. Learn about the organization he travels through and the services they provide supporting him along the way, Travel Tribe.Back by popular demand -Free and discount air on Norwegian one of the great travel specials of the week. And if you've wanted to visit Panama learn about the upcoming 1st Annual Beaches Jazz and Blues Festival that only Karen Duncan and Peeks Cruises & Tours have all inclusive travel packages to. For the listeners who come you'll be invited to a happy hour exclusive to YOUR BUCKET LIST BUSTER fans.This week's Travel Trends: Top Scenic Drive DestinationsAnd if you are an outdoorsy person then the destination of the week is especially for you-Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA gets the honors this weekTravel Quote of the Day thanks to Vacation Countdown-We do not Remember Days-We Remember Moments

Karen Duncan, Your Bucket List Buster is back in the saddle..This week's episode finds Karen back in good health and enthusiastic about being back on the mic.This fall offers some great travel specials to take advantage of, Free or Discounted International Air is the theme. And with that this week's educational moment is about air consolidators, who they are and how you can take advantage of their services to get great deals on international air travel, through travel professionals like Karen.Karen encourages everyone to find a little love in their heart this week to assist the recovery efforts in the Bahamas. Find out how a little love can go a long way to support our Caribbean friends.In Travel News this week Door Decorations and Water Safety take center stage..Don't Drink the Water. Listen to find out why!Travel Trends, United Airline ups the ante on their new flight connection app and cruising with Viking to Downtown Abbey locations.Karen provides some exclusive information about a new music festival coming to Panama and how you can be one of the first to get a package to attend. And of course the best in Tech Tips with the Wireless Traveler. Subscribe to Your Bucket List Buster so you can get all the updates on when a new episode airs and the topics of the week.Yourbucketlistbuster@gmail.comhttp://www.peekscruisestours.com

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

It's Panama Founders Day A National Holiday in Panama and also Expat Thursday. Have you ever considered retiring in another country well today we will be Dancing thru Retirement with Ruth Rivera.Ruth Rivera is a high energy retiree from the United States by way of Puerto Rico who loves to dance. She and host Karen Duncan are both not slowing down as they live their best lives in Panama..Join in this fun and up beat show as they discuss all the=fun things they do in Panama, why Ruth decided to move there, things you should think about when deciding to make a move like that and more.Plus today, Karen has some interesting personal thoughts about whether you are the type of person who would be a good candidate for living outside of your home country.Travel news this week includes the back lash of the closing of the US government in January and how it's still affecting the travel industry and McDonalds near ancient sites really?Do you travel with your children, did you know it makes for smarter and more rounded adults if you do? Learn more during travel trends.And of course the Tech Tip Thursday with Wireless Travelers, it's time for back to school.. And so much more. Subscribe to Your Bucket List Buster and meet us on one our Trips! http://www.peekscruisestours.com

Summer is drawing to a close and fall is knocking on the door, have you vacationed during this busy summer season or have you been waiting until the crowds die down? Some of the travel companies are offering some great deals during the fall to attract those of you who may have waited until the crowds were gone. And this falls right in line with one of Karen's passions Sustainable Tourism. Karen addresses over tourism and how travel during the fall months provides lots of opportunities for less crowds, better pricing, and more diverse destinations.Karen also gets personal about one of her bucket list that does not include travel at all, but will be addressed in a later episode on medical tourism. Find out what she's doing to get herself fabulous this fall.Plus, the deals this week are just as fabulous with Southwest Airlines $49 airfare, discount carrier to Tahiti, Discount Europe trips for the 18-35 segment, and permits for the Inca Trail with Gadventures.And you won't believe what's happening in Travel Trends this week, if you want to be a part of the Guinness Book of Records, or have always wanted to see a musical on London's Westend, you have got to listen to this episode. Of course we have Thursday's Tech Tips with Wireless Traveler and Travel News and the 12 Best Beaches on a cruise on Cruise Critic CornerSubscribe so you don't miss an episode.Join us on our Group Cruise to Alaska Next June 23-July 2, 2020 https://www.peekscruisestours.com/alaska2020.html

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.

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.

Parents beware!Happy 4th of July everyone..Today's show can't be anymore about our freedoms, Cannabis Tourism around the world with Kolbe Rose from the Stoney Moose dispensary in Ketchikan, Alaska.This topic is controversial to some and a matter of personal freedoms to others. Thats why it makes for a fun discussion. Find out how Kolbe Rose has risen in this industry from a trimmer on California grow farms to being a Manager and connoisseur in the legal business in Alaska..How this girl from farm country in Minnesota get here. Great discussion.This topic also crosses world borders, Canada, and Amsterdam to name a few. Find out about Cannabis related activities and festivals, tours, consumption, and legalization. Cannabis is no longer underground in your parents basements or sneaking behind the bushes, it's fine wine and fine weed together on a tour.Have a safe 4th!

Oh the fun of living abroad. Several months ago host Karen Duncan interviewed Joaquin Arias, Sales Director of El Palmar beachfront condos in Panama. But the interview never aired due to technical difficulties. They say all things happen for a reason, because Joaquin is back and this interview was even better than the first.Joaquin provides some invaluable information about the process of buying internationally, especially in Panama. But his advise can be transferred anywhere in the world. But he also provides some great insight into his beautiful beachfront condo project being built near San Carlos, Panama.Karen also tackles some serious travel news this week with Cuba cruise cancellings, illnesses and drama in the Dominican Republic, and airline cancellations. But don't let that deter you from listening because she also follows up this week with the next top ten destinations for LGBTQ in 2019. Plus Panama's growing culinary scene.Chicago Architecture makes travel trends, and the Wireless Traveler is bonkers for women's soccer in Tech Tips this week. You don't want to miss this episode.http://www.Peekcruisestours.comYourbucketlistbuster@gmail.com1-512-529-3696

Have you ever wondered if traveling with friends was a good idea? Will you continue to get along, will like each other when you get back home? Well this week's episode with host Karen Duncan is all about friendly destinations for the LGBTQ community and what its like to travel with friends, and meeting new friends while on vacation. Karen interviews Grant Smith a new friend she and Mitchell met on their latest adventure. Grant, his wife Kerry, and their friends from home, Australia that is, Karen and Kevin have been friends for forever. They travel a lot together so Grant discusses the secret to making it work. Grant also talks about his extensive travel history and of course the beautiful country of Australia. Karen and Grant talk about the good times they had onboard the Norwegian Jewel, some of the things they did and how they became part of a little party group that met up everyday to enjoy each others company.Karen also provides some highlights on the top 10 destinations for LGBTQ friendly destinations around the world. In celebration of Pride month, some of these destinations are a surprise, but some have been recognized for years for being inclusive places to visit.Karen addresses warnings in the Dominican Republic and our first Canadian female cruise line captain in travel news, how to pack light in travel trends, and of course tech tips with Wireless Traveler.Join Karen on one of the group trips for 2020, and learn about this weeks travel specials all on Your Bucket List Buster..http://www.peekscruisestours.comhttp://www.Facebook.com/yourbucketlistbuster

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.

The trip of a lifetime is the theme of this show with host Karen Duncan convincing her husband and better half to come on the show and discuss their recent trip North to Alaska. They cruised from Yokohama, Japan to Vancouver, Canada, and Alaska was the highlight.Mitchell and Karen also starred in an episode of House Hunters International recently, in fact the night they left for Tokyo their episode aired and everyone saw it before them. But you'll see they are a fun couple to listen to as they explain the highlights and adventures of this trip. They even visited several dispensaries which was something they had never done before. What a trip! From the food Wagyu beef in Yokohama, to the King Crab Legs in Icy Point Straits, hiking to the glaciers and a bear scare!Alaska is the destination of the week and even the travel news and travel trends are all about Alaska.So listen in and join them next year on another cruise to Alaska. Yep it was that good their going back and want you to join them. Find out how on the show.And of course our friends over at the Wireless Traveler have Tech Tips for the week.Join Karen next year on an Alaskan cruise..Get all the information here: https://www.peekscruisestours.com/alaska2020.html

Life is your Bucket List, at least that's the life guest speaker Dale Gebhardt is living onboard his sailboat Arios. Karen has a fun interview with Dale as he explains his past life in corporate, early retirement and traveling the world on the seas.They also talk about his ability to see how the earth is impacted by our life choices as humans and what our responsibilities are to correct what we are doing to it.Karen, provides the top 5 bucket list trends for 2019 with the help of MyLife'samovie.comThis week's travel news may be of concern if you are homesharing your home, or have a DWI and want to enter Canada. And then with Memorial Day being this weekend, which cities create the most challenge to fly through.Don't miss out on listening to Your Bucket List Buster which you can now hear on iHeart Radio as well. subscribe today!

All kinds of excitement on this show as Karen Duncan interviews Ben Recob the education and implementation director of Apple Leisure Group. One of the premier tour companies in the United States. ALG can take you anywhere in the world with some of the best hotels, and by bundling your flights, hotel, and tours you save. Ben talks about his rise to this position and how he ended up in the travel and tourism business.Karen, has been a travel agent partner with this organization since she became a travel professional many many years ago.Plus you can hear the excitement in her voice as she describes the bucket list she's about to check off on her upcoming adventure. Did you know it doesn't always have to be about travel on your bucket list, listen to what some of the things Karen checked off this past weekend and some of the items coming up.Don't forget to subscribe to Your Bucket List Buster podcast this week so you can listen about the trip from Tokyo to Vancouver with Karen.. Like her Facebook page, Your Bucket List Buster, Instagram, and YouTube so you don't miss the pictures as well.

Wow talking adventures around the world, Your Bucket List Buster host, Karen Duncan connects with Matt Paul of Bicycle Adventures to discuss active and bicycle tours. One of the hottest trends in active travel is bicycle touring. You don't have to be a professional cyclist to get in on this experiential travel experience.There is no better way to get involved in the culture of a destination than through cycling through is communities, seeing the landscape, meeting the people, and did we mention being able to eat as much as you want because you've earned it.Bicycle Adventures lays out the red carpet for their guest, you don't have to lift a figure, just get on that bike and see the world.Ebikes is a discussion or question for travel trends this week..Is it cheating, is it a way to get newbies into cycling tours, or does it make life that much more fun? What are your thoughts?Plus Wireless Traveler is providing Karen the technology she needs for her upcoming bucket list trip to Japan, Russia, and Alaska.You don't want to miss this adventure..Grab your bike and take a ride while you listen to Your Bucket List Buster

Super fun and exciting show about Savoring the Sea, a culinary experience with Oceania Cruises. Bryan Coates the Business Development Manager South and Southwest US hits off with host Karen Duncan as they discuss, the Oceania Cruises difference. Bryan, talks about how he ended up being a successful BDM with one of the premier cruise lines in the industry, his climb to fame, being on Your Bucket List Buster.They discuss the top ranking of Oceania's culinary program, wines, themes, destinations, and the size of their ships..Plus who is the perfect Oceania customer, or is there one?Karen also uses her Educational Moment to reiterate the importance of travel documents before embarking on your next cruise.Plus one of the hottest trends for 2019, Solo traveling. You don't have to be young or old to decide you want to spend some time traveling the world without friends or family. Travel providers like Gadventures, Norwegian Cruise Line, and others are starting to cater to this growing segment of traveler. And lots of women are going it alone now days.The folks at the Wireless Traveler provide some invaluable information for the Study Abroad students about to leave home and how they can stay in touch.Plus cruise safety, group trips and this week's specials..All on Your Bucket List Busterhttp://www.facebook.com/yourbucketlistbusterhttp://www.peekscruisestours.com1-512-529-3696

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!

Whew, this week's episode is jammed packed with lots of spring break goodness.1.Katie Harwood with GAdventures is back to talk about GNormous promotions and destinations2.This weeks specials include Gadventures top destinations and discounts3.Find out what Carnival Cruise Line will be the first to do4.Announcing the first woman at the helm of a brand new ship due in 2020 and what she's doing in the mean time.5.Tragedy in New Zealand teaches us a another lesson about travel protection6.Are the sheets the first thing you check in a hotel, guess what else you should be looking for7.Where is the world’s best beach8.Wireless Traveler goes to Cuba this week, and moreThis episode is fast past and loaded with great information so don't miss it.Make sure you Like the show, subscribe, and tell your friendsYourbucketlistbuster@gmail.com1-512-529-3696 WhatsApp and CellHttp://www.peekscruisestours.com

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

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

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

This week's episode of Your Bucket List Buster, host Karen Duncan invites Rosalie De Los Hoyos the business development manager for MSC Cruises to the table to talk about the new innovative ships MSC is bringing to the cruise game. MSC has some of the newest and most exciting ships on the high seas with some great programs for spa lovers and health conscious travelers. They discuss the joy and fun of traveling with family.Karen also introduces her audience to Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line and Disney Land Paris 1st official Pride Event June 1st this year in Travel News. Plus find out about all the new updates at Sandals Montego Bay, Jamaica just in time for ValentinesAlso, find out how you can join Your Bucket List Buster on a private Gadventure/National Geographic experience in Africa..And of course great Tech Tips by Wireless Traveler!

This week host Karen Duncan, Your Bucket List Buster sits down with expat Steven Hensel live from his home in Gorgona Panama to discuss what its like living as an expat in Panama. This lively conversation is upbeat and fun as they talk about day to day life, cost of living, volunteering, and more.Karen also discusses things you need to consider when moving abroad. Plus you definitely want to tune in for this weeks Group Trips of the week. Not many spaces available but definitely on the Bucket List. And of course learn more about our friends at the Wireless Traveler.

Exciting show this week with host Karen Duncan emphasizing the importance of the Global Entry Program for US travelers with the US customs becoming more of an issue. She also provides some great travel promotions with Norwegian Cruise Line, and Beaches Resorts partnering with REAL MADRID FOUNDATION soccer camps in Negril, Jamaica and Turks and Caicos.Plus guest speaker this week is Brenda Benson of Wireless Traveler talking travel technology, sim cards, satellite phones, secure internet when traveling and more.Did you know some countries don't allow certain clothing when you travel there? Well this week's show gives some important information about being aware of customs and traditions when it comes to clothing, jewelry, and more when traveling away from home.Plus how Travel Professionals can help make your travel dreams come true!

Join Karen Duncan, Your Bucket List Buster in a discussion with Cynthia Lehman a relocation consultant and advent traveler as they discuss moving to Panama, living as expats, living your bucket list dreams, and traveling the world.Karen and Cynthia have a lively discussion on what its like living in Panama and all there is to do and see. Find out what Travel Hacking and Global Traveler Lifestyles are all about. Enjoy the weekly travel news, and welcome back one of Karen's best sponsors the Wireless Traveler and learn about eSims for your phone abroad.

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