In the grainy old film clip a reporter was asking a fresh faced young soldier what he was thinking about just before he jumped from the aircraft during the Normandy invasion. He replied as I expected, “I was praying”. It was the words of his prayer that were unexpected.
What would you pray? I know I would . . .
Read MoreI never dreamed I would find a destination that was as wonderful as Italy, but my trip to Paris, Normandy and the Loire Valley was every bit as gorgeous and enjoyable.
Read MoreI remember exactly where I was the day Neil Armstrong walked on the moon. Ditto for the day our hostages in Iran came home. And now, forever etched in my mind, is my first view of the ancient library of Ephesus on October 13, 2009.
Read MoreThere was once a wise lawgiver and a fair judge who ruled over the kingdom of Knossos. Homer called him “a companion of mighty Zeus”, and Thucydides says he was the first man to hold sway over the Aegean with his powerful fleet.
Read MoreAre 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? May I suggest you consider a cruise around the Greek Islands?
Read MoreHave you ever considered the difference between “failure” and “regret”?
I looked it up, and the definition of failure is “lack of success”.
The definition for regret is “Feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over something that has happened or been done, (especially a missed opportunity).
Regret seems to have a negative impact on a deeper level, doesn’t it?
The world is opening back up, and . . .
Read MoreLet’s clarify some misunderstandings about travel insurance, shall we?
The most common misconception is that travel insurance pays your expenses up front if your return trip home is delayed. . .
Read MoreLast week I talked to you about what makes The Joy of Travel unique. Remember? It’s two things,
*we don’t recommend anywhere we haven’t tried first, and
*we love to travel and take you along for the fun (personally escorted groups)
Well, my agents and I just received news that literally left me speechless. If you know me at all you know how amazing that moment must have been.
Read MoreDuring a recent interview I was asked what sets The Joy of Travel apart. Most people immediately think of our golden rule “we don’t recommend anywhere we haven’t tried first”.
But as importantly and predominantly as that, from the first day I opened the door, I not only wanted to see the wonders of the world for myself but wanted to be standing beside you when you saw them.
Read MoreHave you ever wondered about the hottest travel trend out there, River Cruising?
If you’re like me, when you see the initial price point you wonder what you’re going to get for that investment. Especially when you compare it to the cost of an ocean cruise.
Read MoreIt suddenly occurred to me that I throw around the word “tour” as though everyone knows what I’m talking about, and clearly after discussing it with several new customers over the past week many do not.
To put it simply touring is . . .
Read MoreI can’t tell you how excited I am about the new “Choice Touring” option from my friends at Globus.
We’ve been fielding requests for years from customers wanting river cruises in Ireland, Scotland, Italy, Spain etc. and of course there aren’t any in those locations.
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