I have traveled in many different ways, but river cruising continues to hold a special place in my heart. There is something wonderfully intimate about unpacking once and allowing the heart of a destination to unfold just beyond your window.
Read MoreRetirement comes with a rare kind of freedom—the ability to finally take the trip you’ve been putting off, dreaming about, or saving for.
This is the moment to choose something that feels exciting, memorable, and just a little outside your everyday routine. . .
Read MoreThere’s a powerful truth many travelers discover after a few trips: how you travel matters just as much as where you go.
When it comes to guided tours, two styles tend to stand out . . .
Read MoreIf you’ve felt a little more intentional about where your money goes lately, you’re not alone. Across the U.S., Americans are making thoughtful choices—cutting back on everyday spending so they can keep doing what they love most: traveling.
Read MoreAfter more than 20 years of helping travelers explore the world, we’ve seen travel trends shift many times. But if there’s one thing that’s truly defining 2026 travel, it’s this: people aren’t just going somewhere—they’re going deeper.
Read MoreIf you picture an escorted tour as a crowd of people hustled from one bus to the next, you’re not alone — and you’re not entirely wrong. That version used to exist. But modern escorted travel? It’s a whole new art form.
Read MoreWhen it comes to family vacations, memorable experiences aren’t just nice to have—they’re the glue that binds generations, creates stories to share for a lifetime, and refreshes the spirit. At The Joy of Travel, we get that family travel isn’t just about the spot on the map—it’s about the moments and connections that happen along the way. That’s why we specialize in crafting personalized, breathtaking, and seamless vacations that families will treasure forever.
Read MoreAre you a lover of the past, mesmerized by the tales etched in ancient stones and whispered through the echoes of time? Do you have a deep-seated curiosity about the events that shaped our modern world? Whether your heart beats for American Revolution stories, the grand tapestries of European empires, the gritty realities of World War narratives, or the mysteries of Mayan civilization, The Joy of Travel has the perfect historical journey waiting for you.
Read MoreHave you been looking for a fully escorted tour that’s a little higher on the luxury scale? Less people, more exclusive experiences? Our friends at Globus just stepped up their game.
Read MoreAs we enter another amazing New Year I wanted to share, as I usually do, where I see the most demand, and the most bang for your buck, in the coming months.
What destination is tops for Midwest travelers looking for fun-in-the-sun and value for their money?
Read MoreRiver Cruising is the fastest growing segment of the travel industry, and with good reason. Would you like to discuss some of the factors that go into making river cruising one of the best European travel experiences you’ll ever have? I’ve been cruising the rivers in Europe for well over a decade.
Read MoreHi everyone,
I just returned from the inaugural cruise of the NCL Prima, and boy, it was something. It has been over a decade since I’ve been on anything other than a river cruise ship. The change in big ships is nothing short of spectacular.
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