Your Bucket List Buster

We 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 laws in Jamaica.

Group trips available, singles cruises, and group leader development class this July

Todays 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 vacations.

How to plan a celebration vacation with many different budgets involved.

We will complete our discussion on the best hotels and vacations for multi-generations.  Hints for grandparents traveling with grandchildren.

And finally children are the deciding factor when choosing a vacation for all.

Travel Trends this week and Travel News

What 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-generational option for families

There are also some important items we need to discuss in travel news this week, protecting yourself from mosquitos just got a little more serious, travelers are insisting on a more authentic vacation, micro brew themed cruises.

Find 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 protecting your identity while traveling internationally. Great tips and ideas.

Find 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 protecting your identity while traveling internationally.  Great tips and ideas.

This 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 ran out of time last week.  Reggae Sumfest, and some out of the ordinary things to do and see in Jamaica.

Of course there will be travel news, travel trends, and the top things to buy on a cruise ship.

Question of the week:  Where do you get your information about where to travel?

We'll announce our next ship inspection/tour

Of course Shellda's Travel Tips and new to the show, Mitchell's Moments.

Royal 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 Bay Jamaica and Funjets giveaway

Discount code for travel to Jamaica this summer from Funjet Vacations

Mass cruising versus small ship cruising.

River Cruising is the hot new trend

Announcement of the next ship inspecation out of Galveston, join us on this fun expedition.

Travel Tips by Shellda

Travel personalities-what travel personality are you?  How this determines the destinations you'll like best.

What are the best deals when shopping while cruising?  We'll discuss the best buys!

Questions of the day:How did you make the decision to  cruise for the first time?  If you've never cruised what is holding you back?

And much more!

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-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 Cruise, Jazz Cruise, Cozumel, etc.

Vacation agents Top Domestic and International Destinations Picks for 2014-Activities, amenities, and culture.

Upcoming Festivals -Austin Reggae Festival, drawing to win two tickets to Jamaica compliments of Funjet Vacations and Peeks Cruises & Tours.

What's your travel personality-How to determine the best vacation picks for your personality.  Knowing your personality will help you make the right decision.

Travel Question of the week: How do you decide where to go?

Travel News-what's happening in the world of travel

Travel agent tips:  Group pricing!

Karen will take calls from listeners on different questions related to vacation planning.

Karen 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 Destinations Picks for 2014-Activities, amenities, and culture.

Upcoming Festivals and Events-The different festivals and events in the central Texas area for the month of April.

What's your travel personality-How to determine the best vacation picks for your personality.  Knowing your personality will help you make the right decision.

Travel Question of the week: What's your favorite type of vacation?

Travel News-what's happening in the world of travel

Travel agent tips:  Payment options and lock in rates

Karen will take calls from listeners on different questions related to vacation planning.