How would you like to get up close and personal to the places that witnessed the birth and most important events in our great nation? Boy, do I have the road trip for you!
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This year more than any since 911 has people wanting to sticker closer to home on their vacations. Thankfully there are many wonderful places to see and things to do just a short flight from our central USA location.
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I have some great news. Air travel in 2018 is coming in at a much lower price point than it did in 2017. I’m going to use the space in this article to help you determine the most cost effective ways you can travel in 2018.
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The Joy of Travel Team is on the road much of the year, traveling tens of thousands of miles so we can bring to our customers an insider’s perspective and base our recommendations on personal experience.
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Have you heard the terms “Riviera Maya, Playa Mujeres, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Puerto Aventuras” and others and wondered just where they are, what they offer, and how far they are from the Cancun airport?
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I don’t know many people who truly relish the idea of lying on a beach or beside a pool doing absolutely nothing for 6 or 7 days, do you? Most of us get ants in our pants after a day or two of relaxation.
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Once or twice a year I venture onto the online booking sites just to see what our customers are seeing. It always overwhelms me.
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I haven’t actually stayed in the hotel zone of Cancun in over ten years, so I was delighted to be able to stay at three very different resorts there last week.
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One of my all-time favorite beach destinations is one most people in the Midwest have never visited. It’s a desert setting, with lots of sunshine and no humidity, fabulous marine life, and a wide variety of activities for every activity level. It’s also a golfer’s paradise.
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I’ve always thought it would be fun to do a cross country train trip, and Switzerland offers one that is simply amazing.
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River cruises are the most rapidly growing market in the travel industry for several very good reasons. Here’s a brief list of the most important facts you’ll want to know if you’re considering a river cruise.
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Defining the difference between a tourist and traveler is an important aspect of my job. Tourists engage in the normal regional activities. Travelers take it a step further, seeking to experience the destination in a more unique or authentic way.
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