Your Bucket List Buster

Live from Lake Austin Spa Resort with Janis Clapoff-Health and Wellness Travel

Host Karen Duncan goes live from Lake Austin Spa Resort right in her backyard, one of the top health and wellness spa's in the world.  Lake Austin Spa Resort has ranked in the top 10 with Travel and Leisure, Condes Naste for the last 10 years.  Janis Clapoff the new Managing Director describes her journey to Austin from Canada and why she has chosen this resort to continue her successful career in the hospitality industry.

Karen also provides you with some tips on being less stressful during this high travel season at the airport and the pros and cons of SIM cards for your phone on Telecom Thursday Tips.

Looking for a Health and Wellness destination and package, Karen provides you with several great options for reconnecting to your inner-self, nature, and voluntourism with Perillo Tours focused on Health and Wellness, Bali, India, Costa Rica, Greece.

And if adrenaline and rest is your focus then Susie Ellis identifies some of the top 5 wellness trends.

Don't miss this show if you need to Relax, Rejuvenate, and Reconnect with Your Bucket List Buster

 

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

You'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.

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European River Cruising with Scenic Waterways and Emerald Cruise Lines

Castles, Cathedrals, Vineyards, Markets and more when you travel the rivers of Europe you are up close and personal in the villages and historical cities you've only read about.  Optional daily tours take you through the heart of the cities and in some cases you spend the night..

Going through the locks, taking a bike ride through town, enjoying wonderful cafe's join host Karen Duncan as she describes some of the most popular river cruises in Europe.  With the help of Carolyn Szekeres of Scenic Waters and Emerald Cruise Lines two of the premier river cruise companies in theh world. Scenic and Emerald are the all inclusive experience on small intimate ships with the newest technology, spacious suites, and culinary experiences you'll savor even when you're back home.

Karen, also describes the most popular rivers to cruise in Europe with what to do, how to get there, and in the Nutshell information to make your choices easier.

Themed River Cruises help new river cruisers make a decision on cruising based on what interest them.  Are you a music buff, foodie, or some one who loves to shop? This episode describes in detail which river cruise is for you.

So if you've been thinking about taking the river cruise plunge, this show is for you. 

Upcoming episodes:

Gerry Rieger entrepreneur turned world traveler

Lake Austin Spa Resort

Alaska Railroad

American  Cruise Line 

Special Needs Travel with Special Care-Beaches Resorts

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 happiness

Insight Cuba has created a tour that features the music of Cuba for music lovers

And 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..

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If you are interested in being featured on the show as a part of Where Have I Been, contact Karen at [email protected] with your story.

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 Buster

And so much more....

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Join host Karen Duncan as she discusses the different types of tours available with Celtic Tours with regional sales manager Jeff Densk.

Karen and Jeff talk abou the different types of tours you can take with Celtic from Escorted, guided, self drive to privately chauffeured all around Europe.  They discuss some of the top trending tours like the Whiskey tour in Scotland and going to Ireland for the St Patricks day festivities.  

Do you know what Munro Bagging is?   Learn abou this activity and some really fun things to do in Scotland the destination of the week.

And Pandora is finally at Animal Kingdom in Orlando, Florida create your own Avatar and fly throuh the sky mountains.

1st Annual Your Bucket List Buster-South Beach, Miami, Cuba and Bahamas Aug 26-Sept 1

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Stepping Outside Your Vacation Box

Host Karen Duncan is bringing new ideas to the table for your next travel adventure..Starting with Victor Hotels a boutique hotel company based in Miami, Florida.  Karen talks to Director of Sales Rey Ramirez and Derek Dessero the Group Sales Manager. This hotel company owns some of the best iconic art deco hotels right in the heart of the action on South Beach and the amazing Versace Mansion which only has 10 suites.

Victor Hotel group customizes request for their group guest from the normal of a fun happy hour event to bringing in mermaids and tigers for an exotic group gathering.

Karen also describes 5 top private island getaways that are available and mostly affordable for anyone to take advantage of for that special time together. This proves you don't have to be a superstar or celebrity to vacation like one.

Find out updates on Karen and her husband's adventure back home..And what's happening with Cuba?  Are American's being priced out of the this relatively new destination open to us or are the cruise lines going to provide an option for us to visit as Cuba works on their infrastrure and hotels stabilize.  

Super fun show this week..Stepping Outside the Vacation Box!

Live From the Road to the Bahamas

Host Karen Duncan, Your Bucket List Buster takes to the road on a road trip with her husband Mitchell from Texas to Florida and then a flight over to the Bahamas.

Join her as she documents her road trip through Louisiana, Alabama, and into the state of Florida.  She talks about her experience at the visitor centers, eating seafood at a great family owned restaurant,  and going off the path to meet up with some friends at a Marriott Legends a condo community in Panama City Beach, Florida.  This is part of Karen's bucket list to drive across the country to see the states on the ground.

Then Karen heads to the Bahamas and takes you into the fun of two of the Bahamas popular all inclusive resorts, Super Clubs Breezes and Sandals Royal Bahamaian.  

Karen describes the difference in the two properties and the importance of pairing the right hotel for the right client.  She walks you through activities, food, and room options.  Karen even has a live interview with a couple she meets from Canada who are there on their honeymoon.

Special Thanks to Gary Williams the General Manager of Sandals Royal Bahamian and his staff for all of their help.  And Super Clubs Breezes for allowing us the opportunity to visit their Bahamas property.

So join Karen on her adventure Texas to the Bahamas!  To see her chronicle of the trip visit #bucketlistbuster on instagram.

Safari and Beyond, Experience South Africa

 

South Africa finds itself in the top 5 of most people’s bucket list.  This episode we have the pleasure of speaking with President of South African Tourism USA, Ms. Bangu Masisi. Ms Masisi will pump us up about travels to South Africa with her description of visiting the Big 5, the diversity of activities and sites to do and see, the people and the climate.  You’ll be surprised at what you may find in South Africa when it comes to culinary experiences.  You don’t want to miss this show!

What's to do in South Africa other than Safari

1. Visit and Learn the history of Shabeens- The Shebeen Pub & Braai is a Charlottesville restaurant with a menu featuring South African cuisine

2. Visit the up and coming South African Wine Country

3. Visit a local home that has now become an art gallery

4. Take in one of the now famous jazz festivals

5. Go Cycling

6. Or go bungy jumping

There is something in South Africa for everyone.  Did you know the food trucks have been in South Africa for many years ahead of the American craze?

In this episode you'll learn the 5 new trends for South Africa and the 10 top culinary trends.. You really want to pay attention and find out how there is a South Africa trip for everyone's budget

When You Finally Achieve Your Bucket List Dream-Dubai

For those of us who have a bucket list, what does it feel like when you finally get to go on that trip of a lifetime?  Do you feel you have done it all or do you move to the next item on the list?  If that was the last one are you done or do you add another.  This week’s episode we will hear from three guest that just got back from Dubai, we learn about their experience, the things they did, ate, and misunderstandings of the culture.  And how wonderfully pleased they were about the experience.  Now they are set on another exotic destination.

June Mason, her Boyfriend Dexter and her Sister Paulette

Learn How To Get the Most Out of Duty-Free Shopping in the Caribbean-Tips and tricks to getting the best bang for your buck.

Plus we’ll have one of our own eWomen Network members Grace Lanni, talk about her latest experience to the Dominican Republic and being the managing director of Austin’s eWomen chapter.

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