Special Event Trips

We are having so much fun here this week, watching my agent Erica Shaw enjoy her first trip to Italy with her daughter, who is entering into her Sr. year in High School.

General TravelJoy CrutchfieldAugust 5, 2022special events, Italy

Where can I go and for how much?

Let’s talk about where you can go and for how much. First-please remember airfare is up almost 45%. So whatever amount you’ve paid in the past isn’t going to cut the mustard for the foreseeable future.

We also need to remember that USA travel is more expensive than almost anywhere else on earth. If you have a valid passport you’ll be able to take advantage of much more enticing pricing in exotic locations. Those are the offers I’ll be mentioning in this article.

$1000 per person. Where can you go for that amount?

General TravelJoy CrutchfieldJuly 29, 2022cost

Recap of Birthday Bash 2022

I have always loved celebrating my birthday. Another birthday is better than the alternative, right?

Since opening the agency back in 2005 I have made it a priority to celebrate my birthdays at resorts. What could be easier? All of the fun, none of the work.

You’ve heard of destination weddings I’m sure. Destination birthday parties are so much easier. After all, you already know the date. All you must do is pick the location.

General TravelJoy CrutchfieldJuly 22, 2022birthday, celebration

Do You Love Waiting in Line on Vacation?

Back in the day, most all-inclusive resorts managed their a la carte dining experiences by requiring reservations. Have you experienced that?

They offered a nightly buffet, and an additional 4-5 a la carte restaurants.

You checked into the resort, and if you stayed 5 nights you had 3 nights of included a la carte dinner options. The other two nights you ate at the buffet.

Well, in order to make those three nights of dinner reservations you had to wait in line. Sometimes for hours.

General TravelJoy CrutchfieldJuly 8, 2022Resorts

Anticipating Flight Complications

If you have been watching the news over the past few weeks, you’ve seen what a nightmare air travel has become.

Tens of thousands of customers have been stranded and/or delayed at major hubs around the world. Last weekend over five thousand passengers were stranded in London Heathrow due to flight cancelations. Did you see that mountain of luggage?

General TravelJoy CrutchfieldJuly 1, 2022Air Travel

Travel Trends 2022-23

I usually write my travel trend blog in January every year, but so much has changed since the first of 2022 I thought I needed to keep you updated.

General TravelJoy CrutchfieldMay 27, 2022

Failure VS Regret

Have you ever considered the difference between “failure” and “regret”?

I looked it up, and the definition of failure is “lack of success”.

The definition for regret is “Feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over something that has happened or been done, (especially a missed opportunity).

Regret seems to have a negative impact on a deeper level, doesn’t it?

The world is opening back up, and . . .

General TravelJoy CrutchfieldMarch 18, 2022Caribbean, Christmas markets, Family

What you need to know about travel insurance

Let’s clarify some misunderstandings about travel insurance, shall we?

The most common misconception is that travel insurance pays your expenses up front if your return trip home is delayed. . .

General TravelJoy CrutchfieldMarch 4, 2022Travel Insurance, COVID

#1 in the Nation

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.

General TravelJoy CrutchfieldMarch 1, 2022Travel Agent, Globus, Travel Leaders

We Specialize In Taking You With Us

During a recent interview I was asked what sets The Joy of Travel apart. Most people immediately think of our golden rule “we don’t recommend anywhere we haven’t tried first”.

But as importantly and predominantly as that, from the first day I opened the door, I not only wanted to see the wonders of the world for myself but wanted to be standing beside you when you saw them.

General TravelJoy CrutchfieldFebruary 25, 2022Tours, River Cruises, Europe, Africa

What exactly is a Tour?

It suddenly occurred to me that I throw around the word “tour” as though everyone knows what I’m talking about, and clearly after discussing it with several new customers over the past week many do not.

To put it simply touring is . . .

General TravelJoy CrutchfieldFebruary 11, 2022Tours