Venice of the North

“God make the world, but the Dutch made Holland” is a popular saying in the Netherlands.

EuropeJoy CrutchfieldMarch 3, 2018Amsterdam

When you read the list below of my other favorite places in Europe you’re going to realize it felt absolutely ridiculous titling this article the “lesser known” cities of Europe.

EuropeJoy CrutchfieldFebruary 24, 2018Germany, Scotland

The Top Five in Europe

In the travel industry world we all know who the Big Five are, but it occurred to me that you probably do not.

EuropeJoy CrutchfieldFebruary 17, 2018Ireland, London, Paris, Spain

Cabo 2018: Fun, Sun and No Humidity

We all love a beach vacation, don’t we? But one thing I bet we don’t love, and that’s the stifling humidity that can accompany a fun in the sun vacation.

TropicalJoy CrutchfieldFebruary 10, 2018Caribbean, Cabo

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.

EuropeJoy CrutchfieldFebruary 3, 2018Scotland

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!

USAJoy CrutchfieldJanuary 27, 2018Tours

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.

USAJoy CrutchfieldJanuary 20, 2018Alaska

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.

General TravelJoy CrutchfieldJanuary 13, 2018Cancun, Jamaica, Tours

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.

General TravelJoy CrutchfieldJanuary 6, 2018Family, Groups

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?

TropicalJoy CrutchfieldDecember 16, 2017Cancun

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.

General TravelJoy CrutchfieldDecember 9, 2017Adventure, Mexico, Costa Rica, Hawaii, Europe