Dear Globetrotting Friends,
As Europe begins to open up I thought you might be able to benefit from the attached European tipping guidelines. Feel free to download them and keep them for future reference.
Also, a word of advice. Just in case we need to have COVID booster shots later. . .
Read MoreHere are the most up-to-date requirements for travel to Mexico, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Aruba, Curacao, St Martin and Hawaii.
Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreForgive me for bragging, but I am so proud of my team I just had to share it with you.
Read MoreDear friends,
You have been asking me about villa rentals for years, and as you know, I've been afraid of booking you into any product I can't personally vouch for.
I finally found a company whose vetting process I trust, and in whose customer service department I have confidence. So I am very happy to announce the new villa program at The Joy of Travel.
Read MoreI 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).
Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreWe are failing to be sure you know that our trips are not “pay in full” at the time of booking.
Read MoreAre you familiar with the advertising term “bait and switch”? It’s a type of advertising that promotes a really amazing price point, then when you actually try to buy it you find the devil is in the details.
Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreMy life with Globus began back in 2010. Doug and I were on our very first Globus tour, the European Sampler that began in London. . .
Read MoreA 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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