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Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands
Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands

Have you been considering travel within the United States of America and Canada? One of the areas that I find most fascinating is the Pacific Northwest.

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USAJoy CrutchfieldMay 5, 2018Pacific Northwest
Portugal
Portugal

Did you know the Portuguese Empire was the largest and one of the longest-lived empires in the world? 

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EuropeJoy CrutchfieldApril 28, 2018UNESCO World Heritage Site, Portugal
Germany
Germany

What European country is known for stunning scenery, world-altering history, deep rooted traditions, and fun?

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Joy CrutchfieldApril 21, 2018
Cruise Complications: Ever Changing Itineraries
Cruise Complications: Ever Changing Itineraries

What do you look for when considering an ocean or river cruise?  I imagine the ports of call are the main reason you book any cruise, aren’t they?

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CruisesJoy CrutchfieldApril 7, 2018Travel Problems
Right out of a Fairy Tale, the Neuschwanstein Castle
Right out of a Fairy Tale, the Neuschwanstein Castle

King Ludwig II of Bavaria was a passionate man and his passion centered around two things, his admiration of everything French (especially French architecture) and his love for the operas of Richard Wagner. 

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EuropeJoy CrutchfieldMarch 31, 2018Germany
Travel Agents Don't Cost More
Travel Agents Don't Cost More

Back in the fall a nice lady called me wanting to do a Seine river cruise and add a few nights in Paris along with it.

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General TravelJoy CrutchfieldMarch 24, 2018Travel Agent, Tips
Gardener's Paradise
Gardener's Paradise

I’ve been thinking about what I can do to update my landscaping this year.  Of course, no matter what I do my landscaping will never compare to the most famous gardens in the world. . .

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EuropeJoy CrutchfieldMarch 17, 2018Netherlands
Greece: A Unique Adventure
Greece: A Unique Adventure

Are you wondering where to go for your next vacation adventure?  Would you enjoy a destination with stunning scenery, fascinating history, interesting culture and great food?

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EuropeJoy CrutchfieldMarch 10, 2018Greece
Venice of the North
Venice of the North

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

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EuropeJoy CrutchfieldMarch 3, 2018Amsterdam
Lesser Known Great European Cities
Lesser Known Great European Cities

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.

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EuropeJoy CrutchfieldFebruary 24, 2018Germany, Scotland
The Top Five in Europe
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.

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EuropeJoy CrutchfieldFebruary 17, 2018Ireland, London, Paris, Spain
Cabo 2018:  Fun, Sun and No Humidity
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.

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TropicalJoy CrutchfieldFebruary 10, 2018Caribbean, Cabo
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