Your Bucket List Buster

This 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 talk about while vacationing not being afraid to try new things, foods, wines, and restaurants.  Understanding the differences in cultures and dining etiquette is important so there are no misunderstanings.  And with this will be a lively discussion I'm sure on gratuities based on where you are and what's appropriate.

As always we'll have our weekly travel news and trends.  And of course Shellda's Fun Facts.

This 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 discuss family friendly and great romantic couple fun.

We'll talk about Austin's ranking within the state for Tourism

This weeks travel news and travel trends.

Austin Travel Fun Facts

Upcoming Vacation Packages and trips

Today'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 specials from Sandals, Palace and Hard Rock Resorts

Benefits of traveling with a group because of certain amenities groups should ask for.

And the announcement of some great group trips for 2015, China, Essence Festival, and The Quantum during Spring Break.

Also, for upcoming brides, Once Upon A Wedding Expo and Bridal Show-come win a chance for a honeymoon on Peeks Cruises & Tours and Sandals

This 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 getaways, and moms and dads who just need a break.

Travel News: Marriott Launches Love Travels a campaign that caters to LGBT community. Consumers booking travel early, already into summer 2015.

Meet  Josh Oliver who has a dream of going  to Disney World this Christmas with his family and best friend.

Travel Trends, how millennials determine their destination choices, experiental travel, obligatory travel on the rise.

This 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 looking to change careers or have always been interested in the travel and tourism industry?  Then listen as we discuss classes at Austin Community College that can wet your appetite.

Of course travel news and travel trends

This 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 News. Also, Funjet has added another feature to their already full list of great offers, wedding concierges.

Of course we will have Shellda's Fun Facts and Yolanda's local picks.

Join 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 talk about many destinations and options both local and international that you can spend time with people you love.

Of course there will be travel news, shout outs for great customer service in the hospitality industry, and travel trends related to romance travel.

Meet our co-host, enjoy our Travel Fun Facts!

This 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 ready to pull the trigger when you've contacted an agent-Great specials for short periods of time

Things to do right here at home-Create your own tour, foodie tour, theme parks, spas, luxury hotels, water parks, etc.

StayCations

Look for existing group trips to tag along

New Trend: Experiential travel-Traveling together and experiencing the destination

Travel News: The Four Seasons Punta Mita in the Riviera Nayarit has unveiled some new guest activities that go beyond the traditional offerings.

Are the seas becoming crowded with the mega ships

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