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3Spoonies3Spoonies3Spoonies on Invisible Disabilities3Spoonies With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper  Episode Number 25- 13 March   Join the hosts of "3Spoonies," Claire, Jo, and Karen, as they delve into the often misunderstood world of invisible disabilities. In this enlightening episode, the trio shares their personal experiences and insights on living with conditions that aren't always visible to the outside world. From fibromyalgia and chronic migraines to autism and anxiety, they discuss the challenges and misconceptions surrounding these disabilities. The episode also highlights the importance of awareness and understanding, exploring how small accommodations can make...2025-03-1337 min3Spoonies3Spoonies3Spoonies On Motivation3Spoonies with Claire Napper, Jo O’Neil and Karen Duncan Episode Number 23: 13th February 2025   In this episode we look at Motivation, keeping yourself going, even when you just don’t want to.   Thank you for listening to this episode of 3Spoonies! If you enjoyed this episode, we would love for you to leave us a review, subscribe for our weekly update and share it with your friends!   Feel free to come and join us on any of our socials Website - www.3sp...2025-02-1333 minAlways On with Duncan MacPhersonAlways On with Duncan MacPhersonBridging Wealth and Legacy: Preparing the Next Generation with Dr. Karen WeisgerberIn this episode, Duncan MacPherson sits down with Dr. Karen Weisgerber, a seasoned expert with over 30 years of experience in wealth creation and inheritance. As a faculty member of the Institute for Preparing Heirs and a thought leader in wealth transfer and philanthropy, Dr. Weisgerber dives into the most pressing concerns facing affluent families today. Key discussion points include: How financial professionals can integrate legacy planning into their deliverables. Strategies for effectively communicating wealth transfer processes to clients. Practical insights for advisors to apply both professionally and personally. Dr. Weisgerber’s extensive academic background, including a...2025-01-0943 minAlways On with Duncan MacPhersonAlways On with Duncan MacPhersonBridging Wealth and Legacy: Preparing the Next Generation with Dr. Karen WeisgerberIn this episode, Duncan MacPherson sits down with Dr. Karen Weisgerber, a seasoned expert with over 30 years of experience in wealth creation and inheritance. As a faculty member of the Institute for Preparing Heirs and a thought leader in wealth transfer and philanthropy, Dr. Weisgerber dives into the most pressing concerns facing affluent families today. Key discussion points include: How financial professionals can integrate legacy planning into their deliverables. Strategies for effectively communicating wealth transfer processes to clients. Practical insights for advisors to apply both professionally and personally. Dr. Weisgerber’s extensive academic background, including a...2025-01-0943 minAlways On with Duncan MacPhersonAlways On with Duncan MacPhersonBridging Wealth and Legacy: Preparing the Next Generation with Dr. Karen WeisgerberIn this episode, Duncan MacPherson sits down with Dr. Karen Weisgerber, a seasoned expert with over 30 years of experience in wealth creation and inheritance. As a faculty member of the Institute for Preparing Heirs and a thought leader in wealth transfer and philanthropy, Dr. Weisgerber dives into the most pressing concerns facing affluent families today. Key discussion points include: How financial professionals can integrate legacy planning into their deliverables. Strategies for effectively communicating wealth transfer processes to clients. Practical insights for advisors to apply both professionally and personally. Dr. Weisgerber’s extensive academic background, including a...2025-01-0943 min3Spoonies3Spoonies3Spoonies on Contingency Planning Community Questions3Spoonies on Contingency Planning Community Questions With Claire Napper, Jo O’Neil and Karen Duncan Released: 16th May 2024   In this episode we look at questions asked from the community on how we deal with our back up plans when life doesn’t go as planned Thank you for listening to this episode of 3Spoonies! If you enjoyed this episode, we would love for you to leave us a review, subscribe for our weekly update and share it with your friends! Feel free to come and join us over...2024-05-1613 min3Spoonies3Spoonies3Spoonies on Contingency Planning3Spoonies on Contingency Planning With Karen Duncan, Claire Napper and Jo O’Neil Released: 9th May 2024   In this episode we look at what we do ourselves to work around having a chronic illness and how we cope when life throws unexpected curveballs   Thank you for listening to this episode of 3Spoonies! If you enjoyed this episode, we would love for you to leave us a review, subscribe for our weekly update and share it with your friends!   Feel free to come and join us over at th...2024-05-0928 minBusiness Book BitesBusiness Book BitesInstagram for Authors: Building Your Personal Brand and Promoting Your Book [S1 E6]Welcome to another episode of ‘Business Book Bites’, where we distil powerful business insights into bite-sized wisdom that you can apply to promoting and marketing your book. I'm Karen Williams, The Book Mentor and your host, and today, we're diving into the ever-evolving landscape of mastering Instagram with social media trainer Karen Duncan.You’ll learn more about the power of Instagram for business authors, how it works, and how it can help you build a strong connection with your audience. Karen also gives valuable insights on getting started with Instagram, how to use hashtags, using Instagram stories and ti...2023-09-2126 minHealthy Wealthy & SmartHealthy Wealthy & SmartDr. Meagan Duncan: Creating PT Safe Spaces for the LGBTQ+ CommunityIn this episode, Physical Therapist at Kelly Hawkins Physical Therapy, Meagan Duncan, talks about creating safe spaces for the LGBTQ+ community. Today, Meagan talks about trauma-informed care, navigating trauma during the subjective exam, and the importance of consent. How can PTs make clinics safe spaces for the LGBTQ+ community? Hear about the discrimination faced by the LGBTQ+ community, doing community advocacy work, and get Meagan’s advice to her younger self, all on today’s episode of The Healthy, Wealthy & Smart Podcast.   Key Takeaways “Gay men can undergo sexual violence at twic...2021-11-2334 minShine at Work®Shine at Work®46 | The Hero's Journey to Find a Fulfilling Career with Duncan SoIn this week's episode, I speak with Duncan who started as an engineer and spent years at Virgin Mobile.  But he always had a focus on people and the human interaction between technology and customers.  So when life presented an "interruption moment" he spun that human focused approach first into a psychology degree.  He started a non-profit to help student think about their careers in Ghana and then created the Burnout Clinic in Toronto which helps companies and their leaders prevent or treat burnout.  Little did he know that this focus on the human side of business was going to b...2021-05-3149 minLife Done DifferentlyLife Done DifferentlyEP29 – A Kiteboarding Camp on a Remote Island– Karen DuncanFor this episode, I’m joined by Karen Duncan who gave up a career in telecommunication to build and run a Kiteboarding Resort on a small, remote island in Tonga, together with her partner Glenn. Karen shares what inspired them to make this life-changing decision and how they went about making it a reality – which was no easy undertaking. From having to sort out visas, finding land and dealing with local laws, customs and processes to having to bring absolutely everything they needed over from New Zealand. When they arrived in Tonga, they had nothing but...2021-05-261h 06Leadership Amplified by Dr Karen MorleyLeadership Amplified by Dr Karen MorleyEpisode 10: You have to be able to lead and influence in a way others want to follow with Duncan Phillips, CEO TerryWhite ChemmartDelighted to share a conversation with Duncan Phillips, CEO at TerryWhite Chemmart.   One highlight of the conversation is Duncan's story of their advisory group response to #COVID-19. The initial feeling in the group, that included people with 30++ years' experience in the industry, was fear. Duncan realised that had to be addressed first, so they started with vulnerability, not action. They shared their fears and concerns. That cleared the room of uncertainties. The response was heartfelt - it changed things up. It helped them create a practical response that gave them a real competitive advantage. Their response to COVID has helped t...2020-11-1738 minYour Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterTravel Industry UpdateHost Karen Duncan provides an in depth update on the travel industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. Karen's expertise in the travel and tourism industry abounds 25 years of insight and information from travel providers all over the world.In this episode Karen discusses new polices going for forward for the TSA, Cruise Lines, and airlines mainly from the United States.Karen also provides details of border openings for some countries and the requirements for travelers visiting. In one case like Japan they are offering incentives for tourist to start visiting.Your Bucket List Buster offers insight...2020-05-2558 minYour Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterDreaming of BeyondDreaming of Beyond by Your Bucket List Buster is the new series presented by Karen Duncan host of the podcast Your Bucket List Buster and owner of Peeks Cruises & Tours.During this time of lock downs, fear, The Virus, and negativity everywhere, Karen Duncan has brought back her podcast to offer some travel information about what's going on in the industry, but also to share some positive fun information about and from around the world.This episode provides insight to what current policies are for the cruise lines, airlines, and destinations, US Virgin Islands this week...2020-04-0559 minYour Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterQuarantini or MimosaFind yourself as we are quarantined and social distancing ourselves from each other. What fun things can you come up with as we watch the world reset.Host Karen Duncan addresses what's happening in the travel industry with some of her trusted vendors and destinations.But she also challenges us to find the blessings in this adversity. What fun, new and inspirational things are you doing during this time off. And she has asked that we all send positive energy into the universe to offset all the negative that is floating in the heavens.2020-03-1755 minYour Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterCuba before and After with Ivan MarquezThis week's episode includes a lively and fun interview with Ivan Marquez-Owner of Manglar Lodge Hotel in El Palmar, Panama on his recent trip to Cuba. Ivan and his wife Mafe own a cute boutique hotel in the beach community of Panama, where they are becoming one of the premier venues for live music. Karen Duncan the host of Your Bucket List Buster and her acoustic partner Volker Hofschildt play there frequently.Ivan had been to Cuba several years ago and went back recently. He has some very interesting opinions about he differences and his experience this time...2020-03-011h 09Your Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterWinning in the NEW YEAR with Windstar CruisesWhat are your dreams? What's on your bucket list? Are you ready to make 2020 the year you stop dreaming and start doing?Host Karen Duncan owner of Peeks Cruises & Tours and podcast host of Your Bucket List Buster is kicking off Wave Season, term used in the travel industry to promote cruising, talking with guest speaker Dianna Rom of Windstar Cruises. Find out about the upgrades and enhancements on the Legend, and some great itineraries that include some wonderful and exciting destinations in Central America and beyond.Karen is celebrating her 6th year on the air...2020-02-091h 13Your Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterBest of FallCooler weather is in the air, people are feeling energized and motivated. Host Karen Duncan talks about setting goals, achieving dreams, living your bucket list. Bucket list don't always have to be exotic destinations, it's about living your best life and finding things you're passionate about. But...The Deals are swirling all around the travel industry right now and Karen identifies just a few of the ones available that will shortly end at the end of this month. $50 deposits, 20%off prior customers cruises, free air, last minute departures, and more...And did you know taking your cell...2019-10-201h 04Your Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterDionne Ross Entrepreneur ExtraordinaireDo you have a dream? Have you accomplished any of the things you've dreamed of doing? If not why not? Too busy, no money, no motivation? This episode will motivate you, inspire you, and get you going in the right direction. Guest speaker Dionne Ross is works full time, has a two year old, is writing a book, created a hand bag line, and finds time to travel. How you may ask? Listen to this episode and find out the secrets to Dionne making her dreams come true. She is really living her bucket list one day at a...2019-10-061h 16Your Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterTribe of Global Travelers with Joe DiVittorioTribe of Global Travelers with Joe DiVittorio is for all you folks that dream about traveling to exotic locations while still having a full time job. Joe DiVittorio a native Chicagoan took a leap of faith in March of 2019 and has been to over a dozen countries all while keeping his full time job as a software engineer. Joe talks about how he came to that decision, why, and how its' been the best decision of his life. Learn about the organization he travels through and the services they provide supporting him along the way, Travel Tribe.Back...2019-09-221h 09Your Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterBahama Love!Karen Duncan, Your Bucket List Buster is back in the saddle..This week's episode finds Karen back in good health and enthusiastic about being back on the mic.This fall offers some great travel specials to take advantage of, Free or Discounted International Air is the theme. And with that this week's educational moment is about air consolidators, who they are and how you can take advantage of their services to get great deals on international air travel, through travel professionals like Karen.Karen encourages everyone to find a little love in their heart this week...2019-09-1552 minYour Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterSport Your Bucket List with Customized Sports Tours at Major Sporting EventsThis rebroadcast on Sports Tours will have you looking into what your sports bucket list trip would be? If you are interested in the 2020 Olympics, Major League Baseball National League Football or 2022 World Cup then this is show for you. Sport Your Bucket List with Customized Sports Tours at Major Sporting EventsFor some you haven't lived until you can go to that one major sporting event featuring your favorite team. Or are you an adrenaline junky? Have you ever thought about heli skiing or wing walking, you thought skydiving was something..Well this weeks show will...2019-09-0458 minYour Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterFundrasing thru TravelAre you a part of an organization either through volunteering, member, or employee that is looking for ways to raise funds? Does your child's sports team need to raise funds, or have you thought of creating a seminar that could benefit others? Today's show is about Fundraising Thru Travel. The typical fundraiser is wearing people out, golf outings, casino nights, calendars, art auctions, etc we've been doing the same thing over and over for years. Try traveling as a group. If you belong to a church/synagogue/temple, chamber of commerce, private school, professional organization, sorority/fraternity and on...2019-08-2248 minYour Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterDancing Thru Retirement with Ruth RiveraIt's Panama Founders Day A National Holiday in Panama and also Expat Thursday. Have you ever considered retiring in another country well today we will be Dancing thru Retirement with Ruth Rivera.Ruth Rivera is a high energy retiree from the United States by way of Puerto Rico who loves to dance. She and host Karen Duncan are both not slowing down as they live their best lives in Panama..Join in this fun and up beat show as they discuss all the=fun things they do in Panama, why Ruth decided to move there, things you should think...2019-08-151h 05Your Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterFALL and FABULOUSSummer is drawing to a close and fall is knocking on the door, have you vacationed during this busy summer season or have you been waiting until the crowds die down? Some of the travel companies are offering some great deals during the fall to attract those of you who may have waited until the crowds were gone. And this falls right in line with one of Karen's passions Sustainable Tourism. Karen addresses over tourism and how travel during the fall months provides lots of opportunities for less crowds, better pricing, and more diverse destinations.Karen also...2019-08-0859 minYour Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterNCL Freestyle Cruising with Lisa EartmannFreestyle cruising with Business Development Director Lisa Eartmann of Norwegian Cruise Line is the guest speaker of today's show. Learn about Norwegian being the youngest fleet on the high waters, the creativity of the new ships, excursions, and new itineraries. If you have a bucket list then you want to hear how you can make your travel dreams come true all over the world with Norwegian Cruises. Host Karen Duncan and Lisa have a fun time discussing some of the great new itineraries, like Tahiti to Hawaii, and some of the classics like Alaska and Europe..Find out...2019-07-251h 38Your Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterSizzling Midwest SummerWhen you have lemons sometimes you have to squeeze out some lemonade. Host Karen Duncan is unexpectedly in the Midwest for the middle of a heat wave. Due to a family emergency she gets to spend some unexpected time in Detroit, Michigan where everyone is complaining about the heat.Well Karen is making the best of it and getting to see how Detroit is on the comeback from a serious downturn. Thanks to the folks at the Four Points by Sheraton in Romulus, Michigan she is able to provide you with this weeks, travel trends, travel news, and this...2019-07-1838 minYour Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterBuying BeachFront with Joaquin AriasOh the fun of living abroad. Several months ago host Karen Duncan interviewed Joaquin Arias, Sales Director of El Palmar beachfront condos in Panama. But the interview never aired due to technical difficulties. They say all things happen for a reason, because Joaquin is back and this interview was even better than the first.Joaquin provides some invaluable information about the process of buying internationally, especially in Panama. But his advise can be transferred anywhere in the world. But he also provides some great insight into his beautiful beachfront condo project being built near San Carlos, Panama.2019-06-201h 14Your Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterFriendly Travel with Grant SmithHave you ever wondered if traveling with friends was a good idea? Will you continue to get along, will like each other when you get back home? Well this week's episode with host Karen Duncan is all about friendly destinations for the LGBTQ community and what its like to travel with friends, and meeting new friends while on vacation. Karen interviews Grant Smith a new friend she and Mitchell met on their latest adventure. Grant, his wife Kerry, and their friends from home, Australia that is, Karen and Kevin have been friends for forever. They travel a lot...2019-06-131h 17Your Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterPickleBallThis episode is a replay from 2017 about one of the fastest growing sports in the world, Pickleball. Host Karen Duncan in 2017 was just discovering pickleball and since then has taken up the sport since moving to Panama.Sports travel is one of the leading trends in travel, people travel for amateur sports, like kids football, soccer, tennis, etc., but they also travel for professional sports as well..Who is your favorite pro or college team?Learn about pickleball today on the show and see if its a sport you may want to pick up.Also, find...2019-06-0656 minYour Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterNorth to Alaska with Mitchell DuncanThe trip of a lifetime is the theme of this show with host Karen Duncan convincing her husband and better half to come on the show and discuss their recent trip North to Alaska. They cruised from Yokohama, Japan to Vancouver, Canada, and Alaska was the highlight.Mitchell and Karen also starred in an episode of House Hunters International recently, in fact the night they left for Tokyo their episode aired and everyone saw it before them. But you'll see they are a fun couple to listen to as they explain the highlights and adventures of this trip. They...2019-05-301h 32Your Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterLife is Your Bucket ListLife is your Bucket List, at least that's the life guest speaker Dale Gebhardt is living onboard his sailboat Arios. Karen has a fun interview with Dale as he explains his past life in corporate, early retirement and traveling the world on the seas.They also talk about his ability to see how the earth is impacted by our life choices as humans and what our responsibilities are to correct what we are doing to it.Karen, provides the top 5 bucket list trends for 2019 with the help of MyLife'samovie.comThis week's travel news...2019-05-2350 minYour Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterBucket List Bundling with Apple Leisure GroupAll kinds of excitement on this show as Karen Duncan interviews Ben Recob the education and implementation director of Apple Leisure Group. One of the premier tour companies in the United States. ALG can take you anywhere in the world with some of the best hotels, and by bundling your flights, hotel, and tours you save. Ben talks about his rise to this position and how he ended up in the travel and tourism business.Karen, has been a travel agent partner with this organization since she became a travel professional many many years ago.Plus you...2019-05-011h 07Your Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterBucket List Busting with David McDougalThis is a fun one! Bucket List Busting with David McDougal, a family friend of host Karen Duncan and an advent budget traveler, David takes Karen and the audience on an adventure.As Karen and David prepare to travel to Japan, Russia, through Alaska up to Vancouver, they compare notes on what they are doing to prepare for this bucket list trip. It's David's first cruise and Karen's first trip to Asia, and her longest adventure yet. Different generations, different experiences, but some of the same. Are you a Four Seasons traveler or more budget conscious? This podcast...2019-04-251h 18Your Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterMatt Paul Bicycle Adventures 41819Wow talking adventures around the world, Your Bucket List Buster host, Karen Duncan connects with Matt Paul of Bicycle Adventures to discuss active and bicycle tours. One of the hottest trends in active travel is bicycle touring. You don't have to be a professional cyclist to get in on this experiential travel experience.There is no better way to get involved in the culture of a destination than through cycling through is communities, seeing the landscape, meeting the people, and did we mention being able to eat as much as you want because you've earned it.Bicycle Adventures...2019-04-181h 21Your Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterLiving the Expat Life Joaquin Arias El PalmarIs living abroad on your bucket list, then this week episode may help you make some decisions to move or not!Host Karen Duncan is the living the expat life and has loads of resources and opinions of what its like emotionally and physically to make that decision.This weeks show is how to decide if you are ready, how does it feel to move away from family and friends, how to start feeling connected in your new home country, and what are some of the things people don't tell you.What do you...2019-04-1159 minYour Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterSavor the Sea with Bryan Coates of Oceania CruisesSuper fun and exciting show about Savoring the Sea, a culinary experience with Oceania Cruises. Bryan Coates the Business Development Manager South and Southwest US hits off with host Karen Duncan as they discuss, the Oceania Cruises difference. Bryan, talks about how he ended up being a successful BDM with one of the premier cruise lines in the industry, his climb to fame, being on Your Bucket List Buster.They discuss the top ranking of Oceania's culinary program, wines, themes, destinations, and the size of their ships..Plus who is the perfect Oceania customer, or is there...2019-04-041h 25Your Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterCatch The Waves, CruisingIt's all things cruising this week on Your Bucket List Buster. Host Karen Duncan provides a wealth of news and trends revolving around cruising.•Best cruise for non-cruisers•Things not to do on sea days•What to do about sea sickness•Carnival Cruise lines woes with Antiguan government•Celebrities get in on the cruise action, Jon Bon Jovi and Oprah•A new tool for finding cheap air around the world•Announcement about the red light district in Amsterdam•Wireless Traveler and more•Plus her new favorite travel app-Vacation CountdownPlus Bejing is thi...2019-03-281h 02Your Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterJapanese AdventureSuch an exciting show this week on Your Bucket List Buster with Host Karen Duncan. This week's show starts out with one really big travel news item and question, The grounding of the Boeing 737-8..Is this a good thing without knowing if the two crashes of this plane were related, or is this what's best for travelers as they do the investigation?Next question to be answered on Your Bucket List Buster Facebook page: Could you live on a cruise ship?Karen gives you lots to think about as she clears up the...2019-03-1450 minYour Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterIt's Springbreak TimeIt's that time of year again, Springbreak. Whether you've planned your vacation or looking for some last minute getaways, this podcast will provide you some invaluable information.1. Learn the 10 top less expensive places to travel with things to do in 20192. River cruising is getting younger and more activePlus discover some really different experiences through river cruising, like top Bucket list Cruise, Most Disconnected Cruise, Most Undiscovered Place to River Cruise, and more...3. Listen for this weeks specials4. Cannibis in Hawaii anyone, find out about this new service in the tourism industry in this state2019-03-0747 minYour Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterLeygh AllisonHost Karen Duncan starts an interview with a new entrepreneur in the Panama Tourism Industry, Leygh Allison founder and lead instructor for LenVenture. Leygh has combined his love for photography and travel into the perfect sustainable tourism adventure in Panama Central America.Leygh talks about how it all got started and the inaugural tour March 23rd for a select group of guest who are interested in learning how to use their camera through workshops and doing.Karen also informs you of this weeks travel news like Carnival partnering with Michaels for craft activities onboard, and this weeks...2019-02-1452 minYour Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterMSC Rosalie De Los HoyosThis week's episode of Your Bucket List Buster, host Karen Duncan invites Rosalie De Los Hoyos the business development manager for MSC Cruises to the table to talk about the new innovative ships MSC is bringing to the cruise game. MSC has some of the newest and most exciting ships on the high seas with some great programs for spa lovers and health conscious travelers. They discuss the joy and fun of traveling with family.Karen also introduces her audience to Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line and Disney Land Paris 1st official Pride Event June 1st this year in...2019-02-071h 06Your Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterExpat Living in Panama!This week host Karen Duncan, Your Bucket List Buster sits down with expat Steven Hensel live from his home in Gorgona Panama to discuss what its like living as an expat in Panama. This lively conversation is upbeat and fun as they talk about day to day life, cost of living, volunteering, and more.Karen also discusses things you need to consider when moving abroad. Plus you definitely want to tune in for this weeks Group Trips of the week. Not many spaces available but definitely on the Bucket List. And of course learn more about...2019-01-3158 minYour Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterWireless Traveler 2019Exciting show this week with host Karen Duncan emphasizing the importance of the Global Entry Program for US travelers with the US customs becoming more of an issue. She also provides some great travel promotions with Norwegian Cruise Line, and Beaches Resorts partnering with REAL MADRID FOUNDATION soccer camps in Negril, Jamaica and Turks and Caicos.Plus guest speaker this week is Brenda Benson of Wireless Traveler talking travel technology, sim cards, satellite phones, secure internet when traveling and more.Did you know some countries don't allow certain clothing when you travel there? Well this week's...2019-01-241h 23Your Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterKatie Harwood and GAdventuresJoin host Karen Duncan as she visits with Katie Harwood of Gadventures a company that offers small group tours around the world. Learn how Peru is their top destination followed by Costa Rica, and how Morocco and Portugal are up and coming trends. Gadventures is home of some fantastic National Geographic adventures, but they offer travel styles and can accomodate most budgets. Also, this episode discusses the benefits of traveling in groups and some of the top travel events of 2019. Plus the Wireless Traveler tech talk is about staying connected with Satellite phones.Peeks...2019-01-171h 08Your Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterIt's Wave Season -How To Select the Cruise for You!It's Wave Season for the cruise in industry which means great deals for you! But how do you decide what cruise, which ship, where to go. Karen Duncan host of Your Bucket List Buster walks you through how to figure this all out. Find out about deals for the week, group trips, and how the government shutdown is affecting travel. Plus warnings on traveling to China and The Wireless Traveler gives you tips on handling your technology when visiting this iconic country. Plus travel trends for 20192019-01-1055 minYour Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterYBLB Panama and Cynthia LehmanJoin Karen Duncan, Your Bucket List Buster in a discussion with Cynthia Lehman a relocation consultant and advent traveler as they discuss moving to Panama, living as expats, living your bucket list dreams, and traveling the world.Karen and Cynthia have a lively discussion on what its like living in Panama and all there is to do and see. Find out what Travel Hacking and Global Traveler Lifestyles are all about. Enjoy the weekly travel news, and welcome back one of Karen's best sponsors the Wireless Traveler and learn about eSims for your phone abroad.2019-01-0351 minYour Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List Buster Live from PanamaYBLB is back on the air after moving to Panama. Learn about why host Karen Duncan became an expat, what the following shows will include, and what type of guest will be on the show in the future. Find out about Puerto Rico being open for business, and trends in US travel for 20192018-12-2041 minHealthy Wealthy & SmartHealthy Wealthy & SmartDr. Tameka Duncan PT, DPT: Physical Therapy for High School AthletesOn this episode of the Healthy Wealthy and Smart Podcast, Jenna Kantor, DPT guest hosts and interviews Tameka Duncan on physical therapy for high school athletes. Dr. Tameka Duncan, DPT, Cert. MDT is a licensed physical therapist. It is one of her greatest passions to impact people's lives daily through preventative and rehabilitative services by helping restore quality of life and improve overall function through physical therapy services. In this episode, we discuss: -Why Tameka is passionate about working with high school athletes -The experience needed to treat high school athletes ...2018-12-0710 minYour Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterNo Stinking Fires Can Destroy Sonoma Wine CountryHost Karen Duncan talks with Joe and Catherine co-owners of Farmhouse Inn a wonderful boutiquie hotel in the Sonoma/Napa Wine country about how a small percentage of wineries were affected by the fires, but the region is still open for business.  You will want to hop on a plane and head straight to the area once you hear about the wonderful things still available to do in the region and this fantastic hotel.  The Bartolomeis are waiting with the porch light on for you to head their way for special occassions, girlfriend getaways, even that proposal or just some re...2017-12-1449 minYour Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterTravel Photography Going Beyond SmartphonesHost Karen Duncan and Gregg Burger General Manager of Precision Cameras in Austin Texas have a frank and spirited conversation about camera and video equipment versus smart phones. Tune in to find out what’s best for your next adventureLinks:  http://www.precision-camera.com/               https://www.instagram.com/precisioncamera/https://www.facebook.com/precision.camera.video/Plus did you know that Tijuana is hot on the foodie list of places to go?  I didn't either but listen in and find out why.Today's show is brought to you by Sandals and Beache...2017-12-0758 minYour Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterTo Cycle or Not To Cycle in ScotlandMichael Dolan is the ski technician and head bicycle mechanic at Sun and Ski Sports in Austin Texas. He loves being able to introduce new people to cycling and winter sports and get them outfitted for new adventures. He also loves to get out there himself and rides his bicycle almost every day. His favorite ride is along Lake Austin. He does not miss riding his bike through the Boston winters, where he worked as a bicycle courier. Listen as he tells us stories about riding around Austin, and what went into his decision for riding or not riding on...2017-11-2337 minYour Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterWikipedia Get Staycations RightHost Karen Duncan takes you to a whole new place with this episode, from Christmas markets around the world to back home with for a staycation.  She has a disagreement with Wikepdia about their definition on Staycations and she's very vocal about why.  Tune in to give your opinion on who has it right.And who needs more stuff for the holidays.  Its the old saying you can't take it with you..When you leave this Earth how many possessions will your family have to get rid of, and how many experiences or memories will they have to rem...2017-11-1654 minYour Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterWinter Travel Continued with Kelly Shannon of the Poconos Mountains Tourism BureHost Karen Duncan takes you to the Poconos.  Whether you are a family looking for winter fun or looking to break away from the kids and have some adult only fun, the Poconos has it all. Karen talks with KELLY SHANNON PR & SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER of the Poconos tourism bureau to learn all about the mountainous resort area in PennsylvaniaSandals and what they are up to…Karen and Mitchell went to a big travel agent reveal last week in Houston and found out all the new details about destination weddings or Weddingmoons as Sandals calls them for the...2017-11-091h 03Your Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterTop Winter Vacations with Gwen Shearman-US News TravelBest Winter Vacations- Gwen Shearman is an Editor/Digital Producer for the Travel section at U.S. News where she writes and edits a variety of travel-related consumer advice content. Since joining the travel team in 2014, she’s focused on the Best Vacations and Best Cruise Lines franchises. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and Georgetown University, where she earned a master’s degree in journalism. You can follow Gwen on Twitter or email her at gshearman@usnews.com.So what are the Best Winter Vacation Destinations.  Well Karen has connected with US Ne...2017-11-0254 minYour Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterVisit Tahiti in the WinterKaren Duncan talks about why Tahiti is at the top of her bucket list with the beauty and all the activities and culture this part of the world has to offer.   It’s summer there the weather is warm and the beaches are magnificent.  She provides information about two events that take place in Tahiti during the Christmas holiday.Karen provides the list of Top Destinations to visit in 2018 according to Lonely Planet- from the well known like South Africa and Portugal to some new spots even Karen is unfamiliar with like Djibouti which is Africa she soon disco...2017-10-2658 minYour Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterFall and Winter TravelWinter Travel-Where to go during the Cool Winter MonthsHost Karen Duncan provides some fun and interesting advise on traveling during the winter months. What’ are your preferred winter activities? Skiing, snow boarding, Ice fishing, or riding the rails?  Or maybe you are still a beach lover in the winter. Find out some fun and exotic things to do as the winter comes.During a recent trip to Chicago, Karen's hometown she reminiscences about the Chicago she grew up with and the Chicago today.  The multitude of things to do and see in this exciting city, there...2017-10-1953 minYour Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterTraveling with the Special OlympicsTela Mange Vice President of Communications at the Special Olympics Texas explains how traveling to events with the Special Olympics transforms lives through the joy of sport, every day, everywhere. They are the world’s largest sports organization for people with intellectual disabilities: with more than 5 million athletes in over 170 countries -- and over a million volunteers.  Host Karen Duncan and Tela Mange have a great conversation about the impact of the Special Olympics on the lives of athletes with intellectual disabilities.  "It brightens their lives, you can see the change in them almost immediately"  Plus with the Specia...2017-10-121h 07Your Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterSports Travel with Brian Walters, The Game of Cricket in the USJoin Host Karen Duncan as she speaks with Brian Walters a seasoned business valuation specialist and management consultant that helps people with: pricing analysis; budgeting and financial analysis; financial projections and pro forma statements; HR management; business startup/expansion assistance. Brian came to the United States from Jamaica with his family at the age of 12 and with that heritage he brought the love of Cricket, the second most popular sport in the world.  Brian talks about how it's played, and how he is doing his part to increase awareness of the game in United States, starting with children.2017-09-281h 05Your Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterExperience Sports Around the World, Sports Travel with Your Bucket List BusterIt’s that time of year college football has started, NFL, Baseball is still going on, Hockey is coming and so is the NBA.  Not to mention the US open just finished with a new phenomenal winner, and then there is soccer, etc.  But guess what there are some great new sports that are causing people to travel all over the world like Pickle Ball, join host Karen Duncan as she takes you through some fun episodes on sports tourism for the next few weeks. This week Karen will discuss the impact of sports travel and the different sports that will...2017-09-211h 00Your Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterCertified Autism Travel Professional with Jacklyn FratusHost Karen Duncan has just become certified with IBBCCES and she will discuss the rigorous course work it took to become one of the few Certified Autism Travel Professionals in the country and why this is necessary to help families whose children have Autism with Jacklyn Fratus.Karen also focuses on how we all can help support tourism in the Caribbean by making sure we go back when they are ready for us to visit.  How about a Voluntourism Trip to help them put the pieces together after Hurricane Irma and Harvey?Upcoming shows include sports t...2017-09-1454 minYour Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterTraci Bogan Dreampreneur- Having Travel Dreams will Enhance Your LifeTraci Bogan describes her life’s challenges and how spending too many nights out after work in her younger days inspired her to travel the world..In doing so she found her life’s purpose of enhancing other’s lives through her speaking engagements and books and soon a movie based on her story..Are you a Dreamer or Dreampreneur? Learn the difference and hear this inspiring story of how travel opens your mind, your body and soul to what the universe has in store for you..What is the Southwest Affect!  Learn how Southwest coming into your market...2017-09-071h 14Your Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterInclusive Travel Morgan's Wonderland Theme Park-Live from San Antonio- Your Bucket List Buster special needs edition-great onsite interview with Gordon Hartman founder of Morgan’s Wonderland in San Antonio..We are doing the show live from this fantastic park –Named after his daughter Morgan who has physical and cognitive challenges.Morgan's Wonderland is an An All Inclusive Theme Park, meaning it has something for everyone, able bodied, and special needs..The Whole family can come and have a great time together. Gordon Hartmen discusses all of the wonderful benefits of this park, his special needs employees and guest and why it was so important for him to buil...2017-08-3159 minYour Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterFalling in Love with Portugal-Sagres Vacations and Marcos FernandesMarco  Fernandes, Owner and  Vice President of Sagres Vacations a tour company that provides customized and destination specialist for Portugal and Spain experiences.. Sagres is famous for the school of Navigation built by Prince Henry the Navigator..WE will also talk about the trends that have emerged in 2017 like the millennials being the largest traveling population, adventure and active travel, responsible travel and more..Plus I’ll be announcing some our trips of the week..YBLB will hosting several trips around the globe next year so we will discuss those give you a little detail and you...2017-08-171h 14Your Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterInnovative and Imaginary Travel-MSC Cruises a LeaderInnovative and Imaginary Travel-MSC Cruises a LeaderSome of us have traveled a lot and we have this comfort level about where we go, what we do, what suppliers or cruise lines and resorts we use or stay at when we go. Today’s show is about stepping outside your comfort zone and finding out new places, new activities, and new companies to spend your travel dollars with..This is where it’s very important to find people you trust to steer you in the right direction..Host Karen Duncan discusses how to find a new plac...2017-08-101h 10Your Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterBeaches Resorts All Inclusive Means InclusionYour Bucket List Buster hosts Joel Ryan of Beaches Resorts Joel Ryan the Group Director of Kids Programming & Entertainment  for Beaches Resorts the family friendly arm of Sandals/Unique Vacations discusses the inclusion camps for all children visiting with their parents in Jamaica, and Turks and Caicos in the Caribbean.  Beaches is known as all-inclusive and they have just certified many of their camp counselors with the International Board of  Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards, with a Autism Certificate..The plan is to have as many employees at the resort certified as possible, 100% by 2019.The ac...2017-08-031h 06Your Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterExploring America, Finding New Adventures Right Here at HomeHost Karen Duncan visits 7 National Parks to visit for the summer.According to an article by Melissa Popp, there are some National Parks that don't get the press or the crowds some of the others do..The diversity of our National Parks system has something new and adventureous for everyone. Giant Red Wood trees, Caverns, Wildlife, and Kayakors and Canoers dreams.During My Thoughts for the Week, Karen discusses going dream of going to destinations made famous by movies and TV shows.  Like Croatia and Northern Ireland to visit the Game of Thrones sites.The main s...2017-07-271h 01Your Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterInclusive Travel with Autistic GlobetrottingYour Bucket List Buster for EveryoneInclusive TravelDon’t let the fact that someone in your family has special needs like Autism, Down syndrome, Epilepsy or is in a wheel chair keep you from traveling. Theme parks are a big part of fun as a child and adult. Some theme parks are making it their business to keep special needs families in mind. Join us as we talk with Margalit Francus of Autistic Globetrotting as she provides tips on top theme parks that are inclusive for our families with special needs family members.  Margalit has two...2017-07-201h 11Your Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterInterior Alaska with the Alaska RailroadAlaska, One of America’s Greatest Natural WondersJoin Karen Duncan host of Your Bucket List Buster and Sasha McGinn from Alaska Railroad as we discover the interior of Alaska by rail.Learn about the fun things to do in Alaska, things you wouldn't expect like visiting breweries, botanical gardens,and visiting museums and cultural centers.  There are tons of fun activities for multi-generational family groups.  Everyone has gets to be delighted with this beautiful 49th state.Did you know that Alaska cruising took over the top spot from Las Vegas as the #1 US tour...2017-07-131h 07Your Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterLive from Lake Austin Spa Resort with Janis Clapoff-Health and Wellness TravelLive from Lake Austin Spa Resort with Janis Clapoff-Health and Wellness TravelHost 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 du...2017-07-061h 11Your Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterWhere Have You Been- Living Your Bucket List Dreams with Gerry RiegerWhere Have You Been- Living Your Bucket List Dreams with Gerry RiegerYou'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 ye...2017-06-291h 00Your Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterEuropean River Cruising with Scenic Waterways and Emerald Cruise LinesEuropean River Cruising with Scenic Waterways and Emerald Cruise LinesCastles, 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 an...2017-06-2253 minYour Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterLiving Her Bucket List Dream with Dawn McDaniel-Solo TravelingIn 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.2017-06-0852 minYour Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterThe Fastest Growing Sport in the US, PickleballIt’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 pa...2017-06-0557 minFirst Class LifeFirst Class LifeSecrets to a Successful Travel Experience with Karen DuncanThe travel industry has changed dramatically over the past decades. What would you do if your industry suddenly faced these fundamental challenges? Karen Duncan learned how to reinvent her business to weather the storm. In addition to specializing in Vacation Planning, Group Planning & Management, Romantic Getaways, Milestone Travel Planning, Honeymoons & Destination Weddings, Fundraising through Travel, Incentive & Reward Program Development, Seminars and Sea, Group Leader & Travel Agent Training, in 2016 she founded Adventures with Autism, Down syndrome and Epilepsy (AWADAE), a non-profit organization to provide respite vacations for families with special needs. Karen will share what she's learned througout the turmoil of...2017-06-0344 minYour Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterWhiskey Tours in Scotland with Celtic Tours-Jeff DenskYOUR BUCKET LIST BUSTER 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...2017-06-0157 minYour Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterStepping Out Your Vacation BoxStepping Outside Your Vacation BoxHost 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 t...2017-05-2557 minYour Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterLive From Texas to the BahamasLive From the Road to the BahamasHost 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...2017-05-181h 02Your Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterSee Taste, Taste, Feel, St LuciaSt Lucia , See, Taste, Feel St LuciaThought of the week- The excitement of getting ready for a trip is one of the best feelings in the world to me.  When I go on vacation it’s usually at a time that I really need it. I’ve been in the trenches since the end of January and I’m always preaching to you guys to disconnect to reconnect and I so desperately feel the need right now.  So as I start thinking about our upcoming trip I start to look at the things that need doing.Hos...2017-04-271h 05Your Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterTravel, Accessible for Everyone!What's Your Favorite Childhood Travel Adventure?If you have a family member with special needs, or they are elderly, or has had a temporary setback due to a temporary injury the family vacation does not have to be postponed or cancelled.  Andrew Garnett president of Special Needs Group an organization that provides medical and accessible equipment around the globe discusses how he created this business that makes travel accessible to almost 100% of the population.Also, on this episode Karen discusses Your Favorite Childhood Travel adventure and the best time to purchase airline tickets, cruise ship show pr...2017-04-2055 minYour Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterBike Tours and Emergency Travel AppsHost Karen Duncan talks about her new inspiration of cycling throughout the world inspired by guest speaker Russ Hoefer of Bike Tour Finders. Karen and Russ discuss the types of tours available such as brewery tours, wine tours, foodie tours, organized tours and the granddaddy of them all the Grann Fondos that's multi-day and destinations. Karen and Russ even discuss the different levels of tours and types of bikes to do them.Then Karen is joined by Dave Deen of Too Many Adapters to have a discussion of which apps all international travelers should have on their devices in...2017-04-131h 00Your Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List Buster#TravelBahamas -What's Your Bucket List Activity in the Bahamas?Join Your Bucket List Buster this week for some exciting and fun details about the destination of the week, the Bahama Islands from PJ Douglas Sands Senior ManagerBahamas Tourist Office - HoustonBahamas Ministry of TourismLearn about the different islands, their personalities, and the activities they are known for to fit your bucket list. The Bahamas are so close the the coast of the US and you can get there without having a passport.  Loads of activities are available for those that have never traveled internationally and those tha...2017-04-0557 minYour Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterNew York State of MindYour Bucket List Buster will take you to New York this episode, it's the destination of the week.  Enjoy New York in the spring with lots of activities, tours, and culinary adventures. Learn about the different boroughs of New York and which ones have the activities of your choice, broadway shows, Yankee's games, Central park fun, , the zoo, etc.  And food all over.  New York is a bucket list destination.Have you ever tried to book your travel yourself, or trusted someone that was not a travel professional and things just didn't go the way they should have?  Kare...2017-03-3052 minYour Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterFamily Travel Month Continued-Traveling with Baby!Your Bucket List Buster continues the conversation about family travel. This episode includes a great conversation with Juliet Perrachon President and Co-founder of BeBe Voyage a website and Facebook page that provides resources for families traveling with infants and toddlers.Your host acknowledges some of the trends in family travel by providing some hotels like the Ritz Carlton and Four Seasons that have uped their game in the family market by providing activities and VIP programs for kids.  Royal Caribbean has joined other cruise lines in providing the services of life guards to insure the safety of children on...2017-03-2358 minYour Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterFamily Travel Trends with Extended Family & With Children with Special NeedsKaren will discuss:Popular spring break destinations,New out of the box destinations families are traveling to, When families are traveling now days, Who is paying.Resorts and cruise lines are courting multi-generation travelers by creating spaces for everyone. Multi-generation travel is one of the fastest growing segments in travel. With baby boomers healthier and more active as grand and great-grand parents they want to spend time making memories on family vacations, not just sitting in the kitchen cooking during the holidays.Your Bucket List Buster welcomes Kyle McCarthy Co-founder of the Family Travel Forum o...2017-03-1602 minYour Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List Buster hosted by Karen DuncanMeet Your Bucket List Buster Karen Duncan who introduces herself to those who love to travel and those who want to.Your Bucket List Buster takes us through the passport process especially important information for minors.  She and Brenda Benson Vice President of Wireless Traveler talk about how to remain safe when using the internet abroad and the resources to do so.Your Bucket List Buster takes us to Keukenhof Gardens for the spring blossoms during Tulip season.  She talks about going on a river cruise to get the most of the destination and the best value for the...2017-03-0251 minYour Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterThank you for a Wonderful Time on AirToday I am saying good bye to all my great listeners and fans.  We've been on the air now for over a year and it's time for us to move on. I'm happy to say that Yolanda will continue Eatin and Sippin Locally so look for her to launch her new show.  I will be a guest speaker occassionally bringing you eatin and sippin from some exotic destinations I'm about to embark on with Mayflower Tours.Peeks Cruises & Tours is still available to check off those boxes of your bucket list.  And in fact with my asso...2015-03-3105 minYour Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterGroup Travel-The Benefits of Leading or Traveling with a GroupWell 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...2015-02-171h 00Your Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterDestination Weddings/Honeymoons/Vow Renewal/RomanceThis 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 pl...2015-01-2059 minYour Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterTravel in the New Year-Where are You Headed this Year?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 agen...2015-01-0653 minYour Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterMerry Christmas and Happy HanukkahToday, 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 from you in the next season of Travel Time with Karen.On...2014-12-2303 minYour Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterThe Island of GrenadaHappy 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 Authority on the show.  We will give tribute to and learn all about what even...2014-12-021h 15Your Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterHow Far Are You Willing to Travel for Medical Care?-Medical TourismThis 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 have done, the process, and the risks.There is so much to discuss about this interesting top...2014-10-211h 00Your Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterAlaska-Glaciers, Wildlife, and Nature -Bucket ListEveryone 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 passion about this magnificent and majestic destination that is part of the...2014-10-071h 00Your Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterAlaska-Glaciers, Wildlife, and Nature -Bucket ListEveryone 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 passion about this magnificent and majestic destination that is part of t...2014-09-231h 00Your Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterGroup Travel-The Benefits of Leading or Traveling with a GroupWell 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...2014-09-161h 00Your Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterUp and Coming in the World of TravelNow 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 include the wine country of California still open for...2014-08-261h 09DeMarco Real TalkDeMarco Real TalkLet's Talk About Travel with Karen DuncanJoin the Ujima Sistah's on Thursday, May 8th at 11:00am. Our guest will be Karen Duncan, owner of Peeks Cruises and Tours. This is the perfect time to start thinking about a vacation! Karen is the perfect person to talk about traveling and places to go and visit. So join us at 718-766-4496 or http://www.blogtalkradio.com/demarcorealtalk/2014/05/08/lets-talk-about-travel-with-karen-duncan.2014-05-0845 minYour Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterSizzling Summer Travel Part IIDuncan 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-ArubaTravel Pick of the Week-Soul Beach Music Festival May 21-26, ArubaLobster CruiseSurprise Special Guest to discuss an upcoming event or new attraction-Kim Riddle of Aruba Tourism AuthorityUpcoming 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, am...2014-04-1559 minYour Bucket List BusterYour Bucket List BusterSizzling Summer TravelKaren 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 summerTravel Pick of the Week-Royal Caribbeans latest ship the Quantum and it's new Dynamic DiningSurprise Special Guest to discuss an upcoming event or new attractionUpcoming 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 ev...2014-04-0833 min