But, Have You Tried It?
My agent Megan O'Neal told me a pizza story that I just had to share with you. . .
I couldn’t imagine loving a pizza so much as to having it shipped from out of state. Who does that when we have so many great pizza restaurants here in Oklahoma?
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Six Things Solo Travel Teaches You
Did you know Avalon waives the single supplement for a select number of departures on each itinerary? Travel solo and save!
Deciding to travel alone can feel intimidating, but here’s what you can learn if you take the chance.
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10 Brilliant Ways to Save Money for Your Dream Vacation
At The Joy of Travel, we are believers in turning travel dreams into reality. To help you make it happen, here are 10 of our favorite suggestions to help you save money for your dream trip
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Saving Your Online Booking Sanity
Just today I helped a nice lady booking a family vacation via the link on our website. The good news is because she was booking via our link I was able to assist her and
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What Are Your Special Interests?
Did you know there are special interest trips and cruises that feature passions like wine tasting, history, Christmas markets and more?
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Fitbit Failure
If there’s a question I hear over and over it’s this one “just how much walking is there going to be on this tour?”
Well, the answer is a little more complicated than it seems.
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The Math of High and Low Season
I hate math. Anyone who knows me knows that. But if there’s any area of math that I love, it’s the math that saves money on travel.
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A Year in the Life
So many of you are interested in what I do and comment on how much fun it is. I thought I’d give you some insight into a year in my life, just for fun.
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The Best Time of Year to Travel to…
Paris – If you want to see the city of romance during one of its most pleasant seasons, spring or fall are your best bets. But if you are looking for a break on travel expenses, the sparkling holiday lights in Paris are charming.
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Do Vacations Make Us Happier? the Answer: It Depends.
I thought it was simple: Vacations are fun. After all, taking time off work and time away gives us the opportunity to make memories, share experiences with our family and friends and see the world. Right?
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Nine Secrets to a Happy Vacation
Independent travel packager Monograms and positive psychology researcher Shawn Achor recently teamed up to create the Road to Happiness Study, which quantifies the connection between happiness and travel.
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Explore your Destination
When you go on vacation, do you stay at the resort or do you get out and explore? As much as I love relaxing at the resort, there is nothing better than immersing yourself in the culture and activities of every destination!
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