As you have probably noticed, we are a small, family owned and operated company. We have a grand total of ten agents, all hand picked and invited to join the agency by me.
Who is our top producer in 2023?
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Have you ever known exactly where you want to go, what resort you want to stay in, and when you want to go there? Me too.
So boy oh boy, my team is really going to exasperate you when you call to check that pricing.
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That’s it, the money shot. The picture that made it all worthwhile.
My customers sent that picture upon arrival in their room (5 hours later than expected due to airline schedule changes) on their very first night in Budapest.
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Last week I talked to you about what makes The Joy of Travel unique. Remember? It’s two things,
*we don’t recommend anywhere we haven’t tried first, and
*we love to travel and take you along for the fun (personally escorted groups)
Well, my agents and I just received news that literally left me speechless. If you know me at all you know how amazing that moment must have been.
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I don’t think people who live outside of tornado alley understand how we think here. How we pull together in a crisis.
When the pandemic hit, I lost count of how many of you called to tell me you were praying for me and for my company. I was moved to tears so many times by your calls and emails.
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I can’t believe we are going into our 17th year of business here at The Joy of Travel. Time flies when you are having fun, and believe me owning and operating The Joy of Travel has been a whirlwind of fun (other than 2020, which goes without saying).
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I have worn the same brand of tennis shoes for years. Actually, decades. They fit wonderfully, they lasted a long time, and they were fairly priced.
I was in need of a new pair, so I stopped in one of the DSW shoe stores to grab a pair. My favorite brand had no styles that were similar to the ones I had always worn. So guess what? I stepped way out on a limb and tried a different brand.
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We are failing to be sure you know that our trips are not “pay in full” at the time of booking.
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I know Covid-19 has impacted everyone reading this article, in ways both large and small. The travel industry has been affected even more significantly than it was on 9/11. I know many of the brands and suppliers we use will never be the same.
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A lady told me yesterday she called the online agency she had used and got a recorded message of a 26 hour wait time. She was hoping I could help her. . .
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You’ve heard about those businesses that began in the garage or the basement, haven’t you?
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Have you ever used a brand that was hit and miss? Maybe a store brand? Sams Club Raisin Bran is terrific, but some of the other Sam’s Club products I’ve tried are well below average.
There are some resort brands out there that are the same way.
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