Podcast
Countdown Travels
Hosted by SUSIE FLORES · EN
Your travel and cruise podcast destination for your next vacation!
10episodes
Episodes
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The Reality of Being a Travel Agent
Sep 8, 202300:38:24Tap to summarizeNo filter. Real spit. My co-host Emily Hanley and I discuss the truth and reality of what it means to work in the world of travel. Emily Hanley is one of our associate agents in Countdown Travels and shares her experience of what being a travel agent and we discuss the pros and cons of being a travel professional. Where to find us: www.countdowntravels.com Susie on Instagram: www.instagram.com/cruise_yes_please Susie on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@cruisinsusie Emily on Instagram: www.instagram.com/em_hanley Emily on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@embarkwithemily If you enjoyed this episode of our Countdown Travels Podcast, we would love your feedback and review of this episode!
Transcribe →Let's Cruise from Texas Ya'll!
Jan 26, 202300:14:26Tap to summarizeThe cruise industry gives Texas some love and is bringing some huge amazing ships. Royal Caribbean invests millions in a new cruise terminal in Galveston and I share all about what it takes to take a cruise from Galveston, Texas. I also share where I've been since November 2022 and the exciting places and cruises I will be experiencing soon.
Transcribe →Icon of the Seas and an Amazing Promo with Royal Caribbean!
Nov 5, 202200:48:32Tap to summarizeMy guest speaker on this episode is with my friend and Strategic Account Manager, Kathy Killen from Royal Caribbean. She shares all the amazing details about Royal Caribbean's newest ship, the Icon of the Seas. Come listen to us chat about some of the fantastic and jaw-dropping details the Icon will have and a new change that will be coming to Perfect Day at Coco Cay. Listen to the end when Kathy will be sharing an unbelievable promotion that is agency exclusive and runs from 11/4/2022 through 11/17/2022. Send me an email if you have any questions at susie@countdowntravels.com. Follow me on Social Media: Instagram: @cruise_yes_please TikTok: @cruisinsusie I would love for you to leave me a review and let me know if you enjoyed this episode. Thank you for listening!
Transcribe →Cruise Review: My Freedom of the Seas Quarantine Cruise
Sep 30, 202200:20:05Tap to summarizeWell, it finally happened. I got the big "C" this summer and I share my experience of what it was like to be quarantined on a cruise ship. Is it as bad as you hear about on social media? Listen in to find out what happened to us this summer while cruising through the Bahamas. Have any questions about cruising? Feel free to send me an email at susie@countdowntravels.com Follow on me on social media: Instagram: @cruise_yes_please TikTok" @cruisinsusie
Transcribe →Cruise Review: MSC Seashore; To MSC or Not MSC...that is the Question
Aug 25, 202200:27:36Tap to summarizeI recently cruised with MSC Cruise Lines for the very first time in mid July 2022. We took a 7 night Western Caribbean cruise with stops in Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman, Cozumel and their private island in the Bahamas. I give a VERY honest review of my first cruise with MSC on the MSC Seashore. Please leave me a review or comment! I would love your feedback on this episode or on my podcast in general. You can also email me at: susie@countdowntravels.com I can also be found on TikTok at: www.tiktok.com/@cruisinsusie or at Instagram: www.instagram.com/cruise_yes_please
Transcribe →He Wants to Silent Disco with Snoop & the Village People (ft Matt Mramer)
Jul 15, 202200:55:33Tap to summarizeMeet my cruise friend Matt Mramer! We met on Instagram...well we haven't officially met in person, but we both love cruising and we talk all the good and not-so-good about the cruise industry. This one is raw, honet, funny and definitely entertaining. You can find Matt here on his social media platforms: Instagram: www.instagram.com/cruisewithmatt YouTube: www.youtube.com/cruisewithmatt You can also reach me at susie@countdowntravels.com. I would love it if you would leave me a review and comment. This podcast is a learning process and I thank you for all your support!
Transcribe →Will You Dance With Me on the Lido Alanna? (Ft Alanna Zingano)
Jul 8, 202200:47:45Tap to summarizeEpisode 9 features my dear friend and fellow cruise loving gal pal Alanna Zingano. We talk all the cruise talk, hot topics, the future of cruising and more! This episode was so fun to record and some great cruise tips were shared by this cruise aficionado. You can find Alanna on the following social media platforms: www.AlannaZingano.com Instagram: www.instragram.com/alannazingano YouTube: Alanna's YouTube Channel Thank you for listening to this episode and if you are interested in connecting with me, below are different ways to communicate with me: Email: susie@countdowntravels.com TikTok: www.tiktok.com@cruisinsusie Instagram: www.instragram.com/cruise_yes_please
Transcribe →Oh No You Didn't! Cruise Edition
Jun 26, 202200:25:59Tap to summarizeWe've all made mistakes whether it be planning for our cruise or during our cruise vacation. I will share my personal mistakes and I've gathered some of my followers from Instagram to share theirs with you. Which is the biggest mistake you've made when planning/booking your cruise vacation? Please email me if you would like more information on booking a cruise vacation or send me a question. My email is susie@countdowntravels.com. Find me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/cruise_yes_please Find me on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@cruisinsusie
Transcribe →My Favorite Cruise Things, Who Wins?
Jun 16, 202201:04:24Tap to summarizeA frequently asked question I get asked across all my social media platforms is, "Susie what is your favorite cruise ever?!" This is a hard question to answer, but I have compiled my favorite things from my past 31 sailings and in the end I share what are my top 5 cruises in my cruise history. Which cruises will be my favorite? Want more cruise content? Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/cruise_yes_please Follow me on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@cruisinsusie Email me at susie@countdowntravels.com
Transcribe →Travel Battle! Who wins? Land VS Cruise
May 23, 202200:27:52Tap to summarizeWho wins the travel battle of which type of vacation is best?! Cruise travel or land/all-inclusive travel? In this episode I discuss the pros and cons to both and is there one that is truly better than the other? Listen to see what I share in this episode! I would love to hear your thoughts on my travel/cruising podcast! Please email me at susie@countdowntravels.com and share your thoughts with me. Want to see and learn more about my cruise travels?! Follow me on Social Media: www.instagram.com/cruise_yes_please www.tiktok.com/@cruisinsusie
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