Countdown Travels

No 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/...

The 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.

My 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 Kat...

Well, 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 m...

I 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 gener...

Meet 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   Yo...

Episode 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:  Alan...

We'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...

A 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...

Who 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...

Just a couple of weeks ago, I took the first cruise for the 2022 Alaska Cruise Season with Norwegian Cruise Lines on the beautiful Norwegian Bliss.  This cruise was a Seminar at Sea and I share the good, not so good and what to expect when you cruise to Alaska in the Spring. Have any questions about cruising to Alaska? Email me at susie@countdowntravels.com Want to see some cruise content from me?...

In this episode, I get the honor and pleasure to having a raw, honest and informational conversation with my friends Jesse and Jessica from the 50Fifty Podcast about why they don't cruise.  We talk about fears, concerns about the environment, stereotypes, misconceptions and more. Interested in getting information on how to start your podcast/podcast services? Please contact my friends at the 50Fif...

Welcome back to another episode, and welcome to a new on going series in this podcast where we review Cruiselines, ships, trip, and destination. All aimed to give you the info you need when booking your next adventure!

2020 has been a wild ride that we all wanted to immediately jump off of. How did the pandemic affect the travel industry? What changed? How many test do I need to travel from one country to another? Are all tests created equal?    In this episode we go behind the scenes of traceling, and talk about how to stay safe, while enjoying your trip. Tune in as we go into uncharted waters! 

Welcome to my 1st podcast eipsode of CountDown Travel - I am your official cruise go to travel buddie Susie Flores (aka Cruisng Susie). This podcast is all about getting sharing the wonderful world of cruiseline travel, the do's & dont's and all the amazing stories in between!    And in this 1st episode, I talk about yours truly! Who am I, how did I end up here and why it is that I do what I d...