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Scotland, Land of Adventure
Scotland, Land of Adventure

Have you ever wondered how you’d look in a kilt?  If the answer is yes there won’t be a better time to find out than in 2018.

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EuropeJoy CrutchfieldFebruary 3, 2018Scotland
Historic America, American History Comes Alive
Historic America, American History Comes Alive

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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USAJoy CrutchfieldJanuary 27, 2018Tours
Travel Close to Home, Best of Alaska
Travel Close to Home, Best of Alaska

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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USAJoy CrutchfieldJanuary 20, 2018Alaska
Top Travel Deals in 2018
Top Travel Deals in 2018

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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General TravelJoy CrutchfieldJanuary 13, 2018Cancun, Jamaica, Tours
Travel Trends for 2018
Travel Trends for 2018

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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General TravelJoy CrutchfieldJanuary 6, 2018Family, Groups
Cancun and the Riviera Maya
Cancun and the Riviera Maya

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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TropicalJoy CrutchfieldDecember 16, 2017Cancun
Adventure Travel
Adventure Travel

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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General TravelJoy CrutchfieldDecember 9, 2017Adventure, Mexico, Costa Rica, Hawaii, Europe
The Devil is in the Details
The Devil is in the Details

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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General TravelJoy CrutchfieldDecember 2, 2017
Cancun, a Terrific Destination
Cancun, a Terrific Destination

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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TropicalJoy CrutchfieldNovember 25, 2017Cancun
Cabo, One of My All-Time Favorite Beach Destinations
Cabo, One of My All-Time Favorite Beach Destinations

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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TropicalJoy CrutchfieldNovember 18, 2017Cabo
Switzerland by Train
Switzerland by Train

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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EuropeJoy CrutchfieldNovember 11, 2017Switzerland
Why Book a River Cruise
Why Book a River Cruise

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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CruisesJoy CrutchfieldNovember 4, 2017River Cruises
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