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Northern Ireland and Scotland
Northern Ireland and Scotland

We just returned from another amazing group adventure, this time in Northern Ireland and across Scotland.

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EuropeJoy CrutchfieldJune 9, 2018Ireland, Scotland
The Islands of Hawaii
The Islands of Hawaii

Hawaii seems to be at the top of everyone’s bucket list these days.  Each island offers not only a tropical paradise, but also a unique vacation experience.

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TropicalJoy CrutchfieldMay 26, 2018Hawaii
The Caribbean - Multi-Cultural Experience Close to Home
The Caribbean - Multi-Cultural Experience Close to Home

If you’re wanting to having an authentic cultural experience but don’t want to travel too far from home, have you considered the Islands of the Caribbean?

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TropicalJoy CrutchfieldMay 19, 2018Caribbean
What Does “All-Inclusive” Really Mean?
What Does “All-Inclusive” Really Mean?

There is so much confusion out there about “all inclusive” vacations I thought a little clarification might help you out.

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CruisesJoy CrutchfieldMay 12, 2018River Cruises, Ocean Cruises, Resorts
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
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