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Do you try to capture everything you see on vacation?  You want to make sure everyone sees what you saw when you get back home?  Well today our guest speaker Charles Quinn of Charles Quinn photography will address vacation photography.  He will give us tips on what to do and what not to do like spend your whole time behind the lense, and following the rules of photography when traveling.

We'll also talk about next years trip to Yellowstone National Park in celebration of the centennial of the national park system with Mayflower Tours.

Yolanda will tell us all about what went on with SXSW.

Join us today for this exciting episode.

Yep, it's that time of year where the Austin area is booming, with so many activities and events.  people are booking travel like crazy, promotions gallore and all kinds of special events.  There is no excuse for not having anything to do.

Today's show we will have a great guest speaker Dan Decker of Sea World San Antonio telling us about all the upcoming events and attractions coming to Sea World this season.  We'll discuss their animal rescue program, their sustainability policy for running the park, the groups that qualify for free tickets.

Yolanda will excite us with her Eating Local. And Lindsey who is always exciting will tell us about all that's going on in her Living Local segment. So much to discuss.

I'd like to thank all my wonderful vendor partners and staff who helped with our 20 year anniversary and travel pfestival, as well as all those that attended.

Listen in find out what you can do this Springbreak..

Did you know there are actual studies that show how beneficial a vacation is to your well being?  Taking a break from everyday life is as essential to your health as eating right and exercise.  If you want that promotion at work, want to be a better parent or partner, taking time out to unplug could be the answer.

Todays show we will talk about how the benefits of vacations, date nights, staycations, and taking time for self.

We are kicking off the 20th annivesary bash for Peeks Cruises & Tours, by giving away a door prize today to the 7th and 10th callers.  More prizes being given away at the event on Thursday.  Airline tickets included compliments of Funjet Vacations.

We'll discuss some of the promotions our partners are providing for the next week to celebrate our Travel Pfestival at the Hawaiian Falls Aloha Event Center.  Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Mayflower Tours, Globus Family of Brands, Silver Link, Sandals and Beaches Resorts, Funjet Vacations Paul Gaugin Small Ship Cruising...

Yolanda will be eating local, Lindsey is living local, and Shellda is providing Pfun Pfacts.

Make sure you listen in and call in 646-716-9154.

Have ever dreamed of going to an exotic destination but you weren't sure where to go or what to see, you just know you want to go?  Do you travel alone or with others because the destination is really fanscinating but you are a bit nervous?  Today's show we will talk to Globus Family of Brands' Rhonda Richardson.  She will talk to us about how traveling with Globus takes the mystery out of a destination because of the guides.  But they offer different levels of guides, so you can have as much independence as you would like as well with the comfort of guidance from a company that's been there done that.

We'll have  special guest Miriam Parker of the Austin Food and Wine Alliance talking about their upcoming event Official Drink of Austin.

The Bourbon and Bacon event is the week as well in Austin.

In Travel News: we'll discuss Disney Cruise lines Star Wars sailings next year.  And Tours by Locals top 15 most popular places to hire a local guide. 

And of course much much more!

Don't forget to RSVP for the Travel Pfest at Hawaiian Falls Event Center March 5th, from 5-8PM. Giving away tickets to Cancun/Playa/Riviera Maya but you must be present to win.  Plus other great door prizes.

Talk to you on the air!

Well 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 group leader.  You've probably been planning group trips anyway, get the perks.

What makes a group?  How many people are considered a group?  We'll talk about the different numbers based on travel suppliers and partners in the industry.

And of course how to find a group.  You are a part of groups throughout your life that can turn into a travel group.

So listen in as we define this fun way to travel with benefits!

Travel Trends, Travel News, The Travelers Club Meetup Group activities, and other fun discussions on this episode of It's Travel Time with Karen

This episode we will have John Woolcock of the Jamaican Tourism Board discuss the fun and legendary island of Jamaica.  This island, which is one my favorites because of the people, the food, the beaches, and loads of activities and music, remains high on a lot of peoples list to visit.

The Caribbean has a strong tourism economy and remains one the most popular areas of the world to travel year after year.  Listen in and find out why Jamaica is so popular with cruise and land based customers.

Yolanda will discuss her search for a great Caribbean restaurant in Austin and her experiences on the hunt.  Shellda will have her Jamaican Fun Facts, and Lindsey will talk about upcoming Caribbean events.

Dont forget about Peeks Cruises & Tours 20th celebration and Travel Pfest with our great travel partners, Funjet Vacations, Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Sandals, and Globus Family of Tours and more to come....We'll announce a great surprise if you attend this event.

 

Pets have never been more pampered and spoiled in history than now. Boutiques, Doggy Daycare, Pet Clothes, Boutique pet food, and owners leaving millions to their 4 legged loved ones is all the rage.  So why not travel with your trusty companion.  They deserve a vacation as well.  If you are traveling with the one you love then for a lot of us that may mean our loving cat or dog.

This episode is for the pet lovers out there listening.  Now all vacations are not for pets, I believe parents of both children and pets should take time to themselves on occassion to really be able to relax and bond with a mate or nature.  But the times you want your friends with you there are lots of options and suggestions on making the best of it for you and your pet.

This is valentines month which is the day to show your loved ones you care, that means Vido as well.  Listen for travel tips on flying or driving with your pets, pet friendly hotels, database on animal import requirements, and cool websites to help you make the right choice.

We'll also have a guest speaker from the Texas Wine Trail on to tell us about their event coming up that's almost sold out. Lindsey's local pet events, Yolanda's pet friendly restaurants and hotels, and more.

Do you travel with your pet?  If so where?  Call us at 646-716-9154

Are you looking for something a bit different this year?  You've done the mass vacation experience or you don't like crowds?  Well you'll enjoy this show.  We have two great guest speakers that represent a little something different for you to consider.


American Queen Steamboat company travels the rivers of Unites States. If you are a history buff and would like to see Antebelum South, or the great Pacific Passage then you will want to tune in for some great information on wonderful itineraries that are not for the masses. Hy Cooper Vice Western Vice President of Sales will wet our appetites to experience the history of the our wonderful nation's rivers.


Next, if you are a person that shys away from the large resorts of the masses, you like smaller more intimate hotels, with great service in exotic destinations do we have a speaker for you.  Jessica Charles of St Lucia Crystals Hotel will call in to talk to us about her family run, romantic hideaway in St Lucia.  She'll go into detail about the grounds, the romantic cottages and what sets them apart form their larger counterparts.


This will be a packed show with travel news, Fun Facts, and local fun and promotions!


Plus I'll give the details about our first Travel Pfest March 5th. Guess who's coming to Town!


It's Travel Time and There is No Better Time than Now!

This 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 destination wedding in the first place, we'll discuss the differences of weddings at home and a destination wedding.  What Mexico has to offer for honeymoons, and the difference for vow renewal. Also we will discuss the legal requirements of getting married in Mexico.

This episode we will introduce two new segments and new voices of Travel Time with Karen.  Lindsey will be our local Austin free and family friendly host and Yolanda will talk about all things food travel related in the Central Texas area.   Listen in and meet our new segments.

We will discuss Travel News and Travel Trends!

So 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 named after it's prior owner Marlon Brando are making the list repeatedly for travel agents to inform their luxury clients about.


This show will bring in the new year with teasers of things to come through out the year.  Travel Time with Karen has so much information to get out to it's listeners to help you make the right decisions for your vacation dollars and time in 2015.


More travel trends of what was good in 2014 and what's going to be better in 2015.


Elechia France from Funjet Vacations is back to give you up to date promotions and options to start booking for winter, spring break, and summer. 


The Internet versus the new travel agent why personalized service is the difference.


And here at home a local brewery that has a hotel attached just in case you want to continue enjoying the hops and not drive home.


So don't miss out join us today.  Join our Meetup group.  www.meetup.com/tourists, Like us on Facebook, PeeksCruisesTours.  Follow us on Twitter/traveltimewithKaren.


Upcoming group trips you can join and save-PeeksCruisesTours.com and click on the group tab.


And best of all we are doing our annual Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship Tours this spring. 


It's Travel Time and There is No Better Time than Now!