I Don’t Have the Words

How do you feel when asked to describe something that was beyond your wildest imagination, and you just don’t have the words?

That’s how I feel every time someone asks me about my favorite trips.

EuropeJoy CrutchfieldSeptember 30, 2022France, Paris, Normandy

Been There, Loved It, Where to Next?

People ask me every day “what is your favorite destination”?

That’s a tricky question. I compare it to “who’s your favorite child”? You’re not supposed to have a favorite, are you?

I can honestly say after 15+ years of taking groups around the world, I do have my favorites. Tours, not children.

General TravelJoy CrutchfieldSeptember 23, 2022Greece, France

Continent Collectors

Last week we talked about a specific type of cruiser, a Port Collector. Did you know there are people among us that collect Continents? I know several. In fact, I’m a member of that club.

CruisesJoy CrutchfieldSeptember 16, 2022Africa, Alaska

Are You a Port Collector?

Did you know there’s a travel term for customers whose main purpose is to visit as many ports of call as possible? That’s right, they’re called Port Collectors.

CruisesJoy CrutchfieldSeptember 9, 2022Hawaii, Australia, Alaska, Caribbean

Life Onboard the American Empress

I don’t know about you, but I seldom experience a product that exceeds my expectations. I tend to enter any travel experience with a pretty realist idea of what is going to be delivered, and most of the time it is.

I thought I had reasonable expectations concerning my American Empress adventure on the Snake and Columbia rivers. I have to tell you, my expectations were. . .

CruisesJoy CrutchfieldSeptember 2, 2022USA

The Marvels of Mexico

It happens weekly around here. Someone says, “I want to go somewhere tropical but NOT Mexico”.

I don’t get it. I’ve personally been going to Mexico for almost 40 years. Since 2005 when I opened the doors here, not a single unsavory incident has happened to any of our customers. Not one.

TropicalJoy CrutchfieldAugust 26, 2022Mexico, Cancun, Cabo, Cozumel, Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Maya

The Gift of Travel

Do you remember who got you what on your last birthday? Last Christmas?

Do you remember what you did on your last anniversary?

Doug and I have been celebrating life-events with trips for almost 20 years now. In fact, we are coming up on our 20th wedding anniversary and celebrating with a once-in-a-lifetime trip to . . .

General TravelJoy CrutchfieldAugust 19, 2022anniversary, celebration, birthday

Let’s Talk Ocean Cruising

So when my friend Karen Ross, our NCL rep, asked me to go on the inaugural cruise of the NCL Prima it was a firm “not on your life, but thanks for the invitation”.

But then. . .

CruisesJoy CrutchfieldAugust 12, 2022Ocean Cruises

Special Event Trips

We are having so much fun here this week, watching my agent Erica Shaw enjoy her first trip to Italy with her daughter, who is entering into her Sr. year in High School.

General TravelJoy CrutchfieldAugust 5, 2022special events, Italy

Where can I go and for how much?

Let’s talk about where you can go and for how much. First-please remember airfare is up almost 45%. So whatever amount you’ve paid in the past isn’t going to cut the mustard for the foreseeable future.

We also need to remember that USA travel is more expensive than almost anywhere else on earth. If you have a valid passport you’ll be able to take advantage of much more enticing pricing in exotic locations. Those are the offers I’ll be mentioning in this article.

$1000 per person. Where can you go for that amount?

General TravelJoy CrutchfieldJuly 29, 2022cost

Recap of Birthday Bash 2022

I have always loved celebrating my birthday. Another birthday is better than the alternative, right?

Since opening the agency back in 2005 I have made it a priority to celebrate my birthdays at resorts. What could be easier? All of the fun, none of the work.

You’ve heard of destination weddings I’m sure. Destination birthday parties are so much easier. After all, you already know the date. All you must do is pick the location.

General TravelJoy CrutchfieldJuly 22, 2022birthday, celebration