Your Bucket List Buster
89 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsYour Bucket List Buster travel show helps you make your bucket list dreams come true. Host, Karen Duncan, spent decades running a travel business. She, along with other industry experts, share their knowledge, travel stories and wisdom about how to travel, where to travel and how to have a stress-free adventure. Tune in and give yourself permission to focus on yourself, create life-long memories with family and friends, and finally, learn to relax, rejuvenate and reconnect.
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Destination Weddings/Honeymoons/Vow Renewal/Romance
January 20, 2015 19:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBThis is wedding show season and alot of you got engaged during the holidays or will perhaps for Valentines day. So we are going to discuss great places to celebrate your love starting with Mexico. Mexico having been known in the past as a great place for springbreakers is fast in the past. Mexico now has entered the luxury market and is high on the list for the best value and one of the best deals when choosing a destination for a wedding or honeymoon. And why do people choose a destinati...
Travel in the New Year-Where are You Headed this Year?
January 06, 2015 19:00 - 54 minutes - 48.9 MBSo much is going on in the world of travel. The Caribbean is seeing record growth and are building new infrastructure to accommodate the influx of visitors. It's Wave Month, and the cruise lines are offering some fantastic promotions to get you to book early. New destinations are making people's bucket list. And experiential travel, culinary travel, and river cruising top the list of travel trends. Robert DeNiro is part owner of a new hotel in the Caribbean and the Brando in Tahiti nam...
Happy New Year-Travel Past and Future
December 30, 2014 19:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MB2014 is on the way out and we'll take a look at travel trends of 2014, The Best of Travel Products and Suppliers, and what we see coming in 2015. US cities that got tourism right and why, which cruise lines get the hightest marks, and which international destinations hit the jackpot. We'll also look what which destinations you should have on your list for 2015. We'll get a call from Fito Kahn of the Austin Jazz Alliance to discuss the 2015 Texas Jazz Jam Cruise, upcoming Ship Inspectio...
Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah
December 23, 2014 19:00 - 4 minutes - 2.84 MBToday, I just want to say thanks for supporting Travel Time with Karen in 2014. I want to wish everyone a special Holiday Season and Safe Travels. Remember the reason for the season and spend extra time this year appreciating being with friends and family. Next week we will recap the year and talk about upcoming episodes and promotions. Remember there is still availability to getaway during this holiday season. Know that we appreciate you all for listening and we look forward to hearing ...
Discover the Best of Hawaii -Oahu
December 16, 2014 19:00 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBHawaii, one of the United States of America, a very culturally rich destination, and one of the prettiest places on Earth. Hawaii is on everyone's bucket list and we have the inside track from someone who lives and works there. Stephanie Barksdale of Oahu Concierge is going to give us the scoop on what to do and where to go. Stephanie lives in Oahu and owns Oahu Concierge a service to help you plan your stay in Hawaii. We'll discuss popular activities, hotels, and of course holidays in the...
Ready, Set, Go-Hot Deals, and Ticket Giveaway
December 09, 2014 19:00 - 55 minutes - 50.1 MBIt's here the season of promotions, sales, and giveaways. Today our show is full of great travel sales and promotions. There is so many deals being offered by our travel partners we decided to devote the whole show to providing you with the inside scoop. Elechia France with Funjet Vacations, will be on the show to talk about the great new relationship between Funjet and Southwest Air and their direct flights from Texas to Mexico and the Caribbean. She'll also discuss their new low deposit...
The Island of Grenada
December 02, 2014 19:00 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBHappy Post Thanksgiving we hope you had a safe and wonderful time with family and friends. I also hope you sat around and discussed what and where you would like to go for vacation in 2015 with your family and friends. Looking for something or someplace you've never gone before? Tired of the same old thing or places, well I've got an island I know you should consider. Today we have the pleasure of having . Chrislyn Lashington, Corporate Communications Officer, Grenada Tourism Author...
Happy Holidays-The Gift of Travel
November 25, 2014 19:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBAs we approach the holiday season we have a great opportunity for you to surprise a love one with the gift of travel. We'll have a great guest speaker from Karisma Resorts/Lomas Tours get us really excited about the deals, resorts, and fun activities at our closest destinations to the South of Texas. Rue Ann Adamson has worked in the business with Funjet Vacations/Mark Travel and now Karisma/Lomas. And yes Mexico has made a comeback, and Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen specifically. We'll...
Great Destinations: Belize and Roatan (Mahogany Bay)
November 18, 2014 19:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBExciting Exotic Destinations that most people would not think about flying to or sailing to: Belize and Roatan Island (Mahogany Bay). Learn about Currency, Food, and Things to do when flying to or sailing into these great destinations. Also enjoy some great Travel News and Travel Trends. Co-host today with Shellda and Duane.
Do You Know When You Need a Passport or Visa?
November 11, 2014 19:00 - 1 hour - 71.4 MBThis episode we will speak with Pauline Salzer of The Passport and Visa Company to discuss the different required documentation for international travel. Pauline will speak specifically about Brazil with the Summer Games on many people's radar, now is the time to learn what you will need. Pauline will discuss the difference in work visas', student, and tourist visa's. We never know where we may end up and what travel opportunities may come our way so this will be a great show to learn what...
Do You Love Traveling? Meet Mark Shea
November 04, 2014 19:00 - 58 minutes - 52.7 MBMeet Mark Shea, the Groups Sales Manager with with Unique Vacations/Sandals and Beaches resorts. Mark and his wife visited Sandals so many times on their own he then turned it into a career. Learn how Mark like myself wound up choosing a career in travel, how he was so passionate about where he vacationed he now gets to talk about it all the time. We will talk about how you too can host a group of friends and family on vacation. Mark will not only talk abou thow he has a career with Sanda...
3 Islands in 3 Days-The Right Vacation Experience
October 28, 2014 18:00 - 1 hour - 76.3 MBHow do you decide which destination you want to go to? How do you decide where to stay? There are a lot of vacation options available for people to decide from. Do you google your options, do you ask your friends and family for recommendations, or do you find a consultant that specializes in your type of vacation? Do you prefer cruising or an all inclusive? This weeks show will be about how to find the right advice when planning your vacation. Finding a consultant who continuously invests...
How Far Are You Willing to Travel for Medical Care?-Medical Tourism
October 21, 2014 18:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBThis show will touch on a topic related to Health and Wellness Travel. Medical tourism is one of the fastest growing trends in travel. With the rising cost of healthcare, and the American population aging, baby boomers retiring, Medical Tourism is a hot topic. Although it's been around for many years we'll talk about the definition of Medical tourism. The discussion will become lively as we talk about the top destinations for certain procedures, what procedures people are traveling to hav...
Going Places and Doing Things that Excite You
October 14, 2014 18:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBWe all know people who always seem to be having fun and going places. And then there are those who talk about what they want to do and where they want to go but they never do it. Which one are you? If we look at what's happening it the world we could all be paralyzed with fear, hesitation or concern about lack of resources. But how many of us have seen loved ones pass on to the next life without having lived out their dreams. Do you have any regrets in life? Now is the time to do the thi...
Alaska-Glaciers, Wildlife, and Nature -Bucket List
October 07, 2014 18:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBEveryone has a bucket list and Alaska is usually one of those destinations at the top of the list. On this show we will have Jeannie Robertson from Holland America Cruises on the show. Jeannie is not only a business development manager who helps agents sell cruises, she and her husband worked as entertainers on Holland out of Alaska for over 20 years. If anyone knows Alaska, it's Jeannie. Listen in as she describes with such enthusiasm the call of the wild. You will be drawn into her p...
Are you single? Travel for Singles
September 30, 2014 18:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBEveryone knows we are Sandals specialist which is couples only, so this episode will show some love to our single listeners. Guest speaker Shelby Bergeron of SinglesCruise.com will talk about the fun cruises and trips they put together exclusively for single clients. We'll discuss who and what they do, (not a matchmaking service), but they do have successes to talk about, what their trips include, who are they for, and upcoming trips and events. If you are single you don't want to miss thi...
Alaska-Glaciers, Wildlife, and Nature -Bucket List
September 23, 2014 18:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBEveryone has a bucket list and Alaska is usually one of those destinations at the top of the list. On this show we will have Jeannie Robertson from Holland America Cruises on the show. Jeannie is not only a business development manager who helps agents sell cruises, she and her husband worked as entertainers on Holland out of Alaska for over 20 years. If anyone knows Alaska, it's Jeannie. Listen in as she describes with such enthusiasm the call of the wild. You will be drawn into her p...
Group Travel-The Benefits of Leading or Traveling with a Group
September 16, 2014 18:00 - 1 hour - 13.7 MBWell this show will be jam packed with information about group travel. Some people enjoy traveling in groups others don't. Why travel with a group, there are some benefits even if you don't know the people in the group. We'll discuss those benefits. The advantages and disadvantages of traveling in groups. Group leaders, what are they, who are they, who would make a good group leader. What are the responsibilities of a group leader. There can be huge benefits for declaring yourself the g...
Sports Travel
September 09, 2014 18:00 - 1 hour - 13.8 MBThis will be a fantastic show about all things sports travel. We will highlight, college sports, amateur sports outside of college, and pro sports. Sports travel is a huge industry and we'll talk about those bucket list related sports trips. If you have ever wanted to go to a popular sporting event, then this is the show you need to hear. We'll have a guest speaker from Roadtrips the Ultimate in Sports Travel, a travel partner of Peeks Cruises & Tours, who helps us put together sports rela...
Holiday Travel
September 02, 2014 18:00 - 59 minutes - 13.3 MBThis week's episode will delve into the world of holiday travel. What do you do for the holidays, visit family, go on vacation, stay home, visit someplace local? We will look at holiday options, when is the best time to book your travel, the best places to go for the holidays. Trends for the week-statistics on what people do for the holidays, where do they go, what are some of the hot destinations for holiday travel Travel News: What are the airlines doing this year during the holidays, ...
Up and Coming in the World of Travel
August 26, 2014 18:00 - 1 hour - 16 MBNow that summer travel season is officially over now that school is back in session, we'll take a look at hot travel trends and news of summer 2014. We'll also take a look at some of the predictions of trends in travel for the upcoming year. What's hot, what's not! Travel news, we'll touch on what the cruise lines options are when hurricanes get in the way. How safety and flexibility are the key to having a fantastic cruise vacation during this time of year. Other travel news will inclu...
Romance Travel - Previously Recorded
August 19, 2014 18:00 - 1 hour - 3.53 MBJoin us as we discuss great romantic destinations, resorts, amenities, and offers. We'll have Gretel Del Junco Wedding Business Development Coordinator Unique Vacations Inc. An Affiliate of the Worldwide Representative of Sandals, Beaches and Grand Pineapple Beach Resorts on the show to discuss WeddingMoons, Vow Renewals, the different wonderful islands to get get married or spend some time with your loved one. We'll discuss group amenities and packages. Milestone Anniversaries We'll ta...
Nuts and Bolts of Vacation Etiquette
August 12, 2014 18:00 - 1 hour - 13.6 MBThis weeks episode is all about vacation etiquette. We will discuss preparation for 1st time cruisers, from reserving your first cruise, understanding stateroom categories, and the differences in being on certain decks. The discussion will include what to pack, tips on the boarding and disembarking process, and online registering for excursions, special dinners, and liquor packages. We will discuss how to get your travel documents and luggage tags. Also, on this weeks show, Yolanda will tal...
Staycations and Fun in your Own Backyard
August 05, 2014 18:00 - 1 hour - 18.4 MBThis episode will be about what to do locally. Staycations is one of the fastest growing summer vacation trends this summer. Austin is one of the fastest growing, most popular cities in the country. People travel here from all over the world for different events. What is here for the locals? Does it matter what your nationality is, if you are young or old? Join in on this discussion. We'll talk with Charolette Moore a Austin Blogger and get her take. We'll define staycations and discus...
Destination New Orleans- More Than Mardi Gras
July 29, 2014 18:00 - 1 hour - 15.3 MBToday's episode we will have a guest speaker from the New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau , Leslie Straughan. We'll discuss what to do in New Orleans outside of Mardi Gras, festivals, tours, and having your honeymoon in this great historic city. We'll discuss the state departments warnings about travel to Israel at this time and Israel's hope we'll still travel there. We'll discuss a new little sandwich shop grand opening in Pflugerville, Lil Mama's owned by Heather Biagas Current s...
Wellness and Fitness Travel
July 22, 2014 18:00 - 1 hour - 13.8 MBThis episode we will discuss destinations, and resorts that focus on wellness travel. What is fitness and wellness travel, it's going to a place that helps you reset, revigerate, and reboot your life. This type of travel offers, fitness classes, healthy eating, quiet spaces for meditation and self reflection, and spa treatments. These type vacations are most frequented by people who value healthy lifestyles, but are also for those of us who are trying to get there, or for girlfriend getaway...
Fun and Exciting Events and Destinations
July 15, 2014 18:00 - 1 hour - 15.5 MBThis episode will be the start of finding new and exciting events, destinations and accommodations. We'll highlight a new festival in Hawaii, and group of resorts, both new and popular. Shellda will discuss her fantastic trip to a US destination, Detroit and crossing the border into Canada. We'll have a speaker from Fiesta Americana and Live Aqua resorts, premier resorts in Mexico. Also, I'll highlight working with professionals and the new certifications our agency has earned. Are you l...
St Lucia and Romance Travel
July 08, 2014 18:00 - 1 hour - 13.6 MBThis weeks show will be full of information and fun with Kelly Fontenelle- Clarke from St Lucia Tourists Board. Kelly will tell us all about what to do in St Lucia, the events and culture of this romantic and wonderful island. We'll discuss the history of St Lucia, and what makes St Lucia so popular and romantic. Also, this week we'll discuss Carnival is bringing a new ship to Texas, and how you can still benefit from special promotions to the Caribbean this summer and fall, in our Travel...
Romance Travel
July 01, 2014 18:00 - 1 hour - 14.1 MBJoin us as we discuss great romantic destinations, resorts, amenities, and offers. We'll have Gretel Del JuncoWedding Business Development Coordinator Unique Vacations Inc. An Affiliate of the Worldwide Representative of Sandals, Beaches and Grand Pineapple Beach Resorts on the show to discuss WeddingMoons, Vow Renewals, the different wonderful islands to get get married or spend some time with your loved one. We'll discuss group amenities and packages. Milestone Anniversaries We'll tal...
Summer Travel for all Budgets
June 24, 2014 18:00 - 1 hour - 13.6 MBThis is the first week of summer and summer travel is on everyone's mind. Most starting making plans months ago, some are just now starting to look. There is a way to still enjoy a summer vacation. Whether is limitless budget or a really limited one, there is still time to have a great time with your loved ones and friends. Bucket list destinations according to the USTOA. Travel locally within the state or the United States-destinations you dont really think about. Local Festivals Be r...
The Caribbean, Summers Number 1 Destination
June 17, 2014 18:00 - 1 hour - 13.6 MBWe will talk with Don McCarthy -the North Texas representative of the Caribbean Tourism Organization. Don and I will discuss 1. Why choose the Caribbean as a vacation destination 2. What the region has to offer a new visitor 3. Festivals and events 4. Resort options 5. White Sand to Black Sand beaches 6. Weddings and honeymoons 7. Why the Caribbean is great for Singles to Families Along with The Caribbean we'll discuss the Hyatt's entrance into the all inclusive arena and new relaxed...
Making memories with Celebration Travel
June 10, 2014 18:00 - 59 minutes - 13.4 MBTodays topics will include another episode of making memories through travel. It's quite popular now to celebrate a birthday, graduation, anniversary, vow renewal, wedding, even divorce with a trip with friends and family. Celebration Travel is one of the hottest new trends in travel. We'll also discuss multi-generational travel again because it falls withing the celebration travel realm. How do you choose where to celebrate when it's a diverse group? We will discuss the top celebration v...
Vacation Family Fun
June 03, 2014 18:00 - 1 hour - 13.7 MBWhat are your most favorable memories about family vacations? We will be discussing making family memories for a lifetime on any budget. All inclusive resorts that are family friendly Local family getaways, Wolf Lodge, Hyatt Lost Pines, the new Hawaiian Falls, etc. Did you know about Yellowstone Family Adventure? 13 Best Family Vacations in the USA Travel Channels top 10 Family Vacations. Family Travel Trends Father's Day gift of Travel And of course cruising is a great multi-gene...
Why are All Inclusives so Popular? - May 06,2014
May 20, 2014 18:00 - 59 minutes - 13.3 MBFind out how what makes all inclusives so popular Hard Rock Vacations promotes $1800 limitless resort credits Zoetry, Secrets, and Breathless are the new kids on the block, find out what they are doing to get their share of the market, Club Med started it all what are they doing in the 21st century Sandals is stepping outside the box and doing some fantastic things at their new resorts, And we'll disucss our Spanish developed resorts, Iberostar, Karisma, Melia, etc. Also, we'll talk about pro...
Why are All Inclusives so Popular?
May 06, 2014 18:00 - 59 minutes - 13.3 MBFind out how what makes all inclusives so popular Hard Rock Vacations promotes $1800 limitless resort credits Zoetry, Secrets, and Breathless are the new kids on the block, find out what they are doing to get their share of the market, Club Med started it all what are they doing in the 21st century Sandals is stepping outside the box and doing some fantastic things at their new resorts, And we'll disucss our Spanish developed resorts, Iberostar, Karisma, Melia, etc. Also, we'll talk abo...
Small Ship and River Cruising
April 29, 2014 18:00 - 1 hour - 15.9 MBThis show will include representatives from Paul Gaugin a small luxury cruise line that specializes in Tahiti, Society Islands, and other destinations in the South Pacific and Caribbean. Also we will have a rep from American Cruise lines which cruises the rivers of the United States. We will also have a representative from Viking River Cruises the top trend in travel. Viking specializes in exotic river cruises in Europe. We will talk about Jamaica as our destination of the week since we ra...
Cruising
April 22, 2014 18:00 - 1 hour - 13.8 MBRoyal Caribbean Cruise Line representative will be on to discuss new ships, new itineraries, new renovations, and why Royal Caribbean-Quantum of the Sea Holland America Cruise Line representative will also be on to discuss the Holland America difference and specifically Alaska. Amazing Jamaica is the destination of the week Reggae Sumfest Montego Bay Jamaica and the activities of this great event will be discussed Austin Reggae Festival recap Winner of the roundtrip tickets to Montego Ba...
Sizzling Summer Travel Part II
April 15, 2014 18:00 - 59 minutes - 13.5 MBDuncan host of It's Travel Time with Karen and owner of Peeks Cruises & Tours discusses: Travel Trends local and international destinations highlights, where to go this summer-Aruba Travel Pick of the Week-Soul Beach Music Festival May 21-26, Aruba Lobster Cruise Surprise Special Guest to discuss an upcoming event or new attraction-Kim Riddle of Aruba Tourism Authority Upcoming Group Trips-Group trips to different destinations that listeners can be a part of.Jamaica, Southern Caribbean ...
Sizzling Summer Travel
April 08, 2014 18:00 - 34 minutes - 7.57 MBKaren Duncan host of It's Travel Time with Karen and owner of Peeks Cruises & Tours discusses: Travel Trends local and international destinations highlights, where to go this summer Travel Pick of the Week-Royal Caribbeans latest ship the Quantum and it's new Dynamic Dining Surprise Special Guest to discuss an upcoming event or new attraction Upcoming Group Trips-Group trips to different destinations that listeners can be a part of. Vacation agents Top Domestic and International Destina...