Cuba before and After with Ivan Marquez

Host 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 on what areas of tourism will open first, like RVing and roadtrips, and staycations and when cruise lines think the industry will be back and operational in full capacity. Full capacity being relative because the new normal may not be full ships. Karen also gives you a glance of what here life has been like in Panama during this lockdown and how she hopes to come out of this with a refreshed attitude about continuing to help people find their happy place traveling the world, with a new category of travel meditation retreats for Peeks Cruises & Tours. Spend this time finding ways to Relax, Rejuvenate, and Reconnect..This Too Shall Pass!Contact Karen Duncan at [email protected] or [email protected]

Dreaming 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. What happens when one of the big online agencies goes under and what resources you have to recover your funds.What are some resources you should know about if you are abroad, STEP program and the status of your US passport application or renewal.And then the fun begins with some LOCKDOWN resources, what are you doing while you are in the house, what are some of the resources you can share that are helping you get through these trying times? Karen shares some of the many things she's doing to keep busy.And Jamaica is offering a list of fun activities you can join in on Instagram this week..Subscribe so you can get weekly updates on the new episodes of Dreaming of Beyond by YBLBContact Karen at [email protected] to provide information about your country, hometown, or bucket list destination that she can share on the show for next week..Or what fun things you're doing while at home

Find 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.Questions, how often would you like travel updates, daily, weekly, as needed?What fun or inspirational things are you doing?If Karen were live would you chat with her during the show?Yourbucketlistbuster.comYourbucketlistbuster@gmail.comFacebook.com/yourbucketlisterInstagram.com/yourbucketlisterConnect and answer.

This 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 versus before.Also, the elephant in the room is addressed the CoronoVirus, Which ports are closed due to Coronovirus and to whom, steps to take to be proactive against the virus, and what the cruise lines learned you should do based on the Princess ship being quarantined in Japan. Steps you should take when going on vacation in the event you have to stay gone longer than expected.Best US destinations of 2020 according to Fox BusinessAlso, the Beaches Jazz & Blues Festival coming this March 20-22 and some of the bands who will be playing, cost of tickets, and getting your packages still through Peeks Cruises & Tours.Plan your group trips today!Don't miss an episode, subscribe to Your Bucket List Buster today on your favorite Podcast provider.http://www.yourbucketlistbuster.comhttp://[email protected]

What 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 talking about travel. And this year she's including some inspirational stories from others who have stepped out the box to live their passions, whether is travel related, writing their first novel, or opening their own unique business.Join Karen on her journey through her ife and travels and professionals in the travel industry. When there is too much negative chatter going on around you, listen to one of Your Bucket List Buster's podcast and disappear to a new destination, on a new adventure, through the lives of those unafraid to live their best lives today.Plus what's happening in travel news from around the world.http://[email protected]://www.Facebook.com/yourbucketlistbusterhttp://www.Facebook.com/peekscruisestoursBoth on Instagram as well -Please share and follow

Cooler 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 phone, using a GPS, or a Satellite phone could be illegal in some countries and you could be incarcerated? Wireless Traveler provides some indepth information regarding certain countries and our can't live without devices.Our friends over at Cruise Critic let us know the 10 habits we need to break immediately before our next cruise. Which ones are you guilty of? Karen found out she was guilty of severalAre you willing to pay $59 for overhead bin space? Well Delta thinks you might, find out more during Travel Trends. And how Royal Caribbean is trying to be the first cruise line to develop a private island with carbon neutral footprint.AAA and Global News provide the top international spots for US and Canadian Travelers..Are any of these on your upcoming list?Find out how you can join Karen at the first Inaugural Jazz & Blues Festival in her new home country of Panama or on one of the top Bucket List cruises to Alaska just by listening to the [email protected]://www.facebook.com/pg/Yourbucketlistbuster/events/

Do 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 time. And she started a Facebook group to encourage other women to do the same.Plus this is host Karen Duncan's birthday week..She's challenging you to find what you are grateful for this week, every morning.This week in Travel Trends: 1. What's New at Sandal's South Coast in Jamaica, pickleball, over the water bar and chapel, 12 over the water one of a kind butler bungalows.2. Can't figure out your next adventure: Contiki has a short test to help you figure out your travel style and what type of trips you should take..Go to Your Bucket List Buster Facebook Page and take the short questionnaireSpecials this week include the Beaches Jazz and Blues Festival in Buenaventura, Panama and Free Air and More with Norwegian Airlines. Plus Royal Caribbean is offering kids free plus up to $400 onboard credit.And in travel news Karen wants to make sure you have the correct credentials to get on a plane after the Oct. 1, 2019 deadline so listen closely to make sure you have the correct ones. And are you prepared if your airline goes belly up while you're abroad? Would you know what to [email protected]

Tribe 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 by popular demand -Free and discount air on Norwegian one of the great travel specials of the week. And if you've wanted to visit Panama learn about the upcoming 1st Annual Beaches Jazz and Blues Festival that only Karen Duncan and Peeks Cruises & Tours have all inclusive travel packages to. For the listeners who come you'll be invited to a happy hour exclusive to YOUR BUCKET LIST BUSTER fans.This week's Travel Trends: Top Scenic Drive DestinationsAnd if you are an outdoorsy person then the destination of the week is especially for you-Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA gets the honors this weekTravel Quote of the Day thanks to Vacation Countdown-We do not Remember Days-We Remember Moments

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 to assist the recovery efforts in the Bahamas. Find out how a little love can go a long way to support our Caribbean friends.In Travel News this week Door Decorations and Water Safety take center stage..Don't Drink the Water. Listen to find out why!Travel Trends, United Airline ups the ante on their new flight connection app and cruising with Viking to Downtown Abbey locations.Karen provides some exclusive information about a new music festival coming to Panama and how you can be one of the first to get a package to attend. And of course the best in Tech Tips with the Wireless Traveler. Subscribe to Your Bucket List Buster so you can get all the updates on when a new episode airs and the topics of the [email protected]://www.peekscruisestours.com

This 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 surely get your juices flowing if sports and travel are your thing.Host Karen Duncan has a conversation with Vice President of Sales for Roadtrips the tour company that customizes tours for premium sporting events around the world.  The Grand Prix in Monaco, World Cup in Russia, Olympics, super bowl, the Masters it goes on and on..You'll learn how Duane Penner was able to combine his love for sports and travel into a great career with Roadtrips.Karen also wants you to guess on which destinations around the world are considered the best sports destinations..What is your guess?And you think you know extreme sports after listening to this weeks show you'll learn you may have to step your adrenaline game up to check some of these sports off your list and you'll be surprised where you'll have to go to do themIf you want to surprise the father in your life , your husband, son, daughter, or sports enthusiast with a trip of a lifetime start with this week's episode of Your Bucket List Buster.