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The Joy of Travel

 

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Your travel professionals for river cruises, escorted tours, exotic adventures, all inclusive tropical vacations and everything in between

The Joy of Travel is a family owned and operated professional travel agency located in Oklahoma City, OK. Famous across the United States for our private, personally escorted tours, did you know we offer customized independent travel as well?

Home to some of most elite agents in the country,  our promise to you is simple- we won't recommend anywhere we haven't tried first. Find out for yourself if our first-hand knowledge doesn't make all the difference. Small Town friendly-Big City expertise.

The Joy of Travel-where we put the JOY back in travel.

Joy Crutchfield is the 2020 Recipient of the National Leadership in Travel award from Travel Age West and the Globus Family of Brands. It was the first time in the history of the award that it was given to a travel agent.

The Joy of Travel is the #1 agency in the nation with the Globus Family of Brands (Avalon Waterways, Globus Escorted Tours, Independent by Globus, Undiscovered by Globus, and Cosmos Escorted Tours) within the prestigious Travel Leaders consortium.

The Joy of Travel is an industry leader recognized for outstanding customer service and exceptional expertise. Most of our agents are among the top 1% in the nation.  

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Join us on one of these personally escorted adventures?

The Joy of Travel is proud to offer the following private, personally escorted tours in 2024 and 2025.
Check out the "travel with us" tab for a full list of our group opportunities.

 

European Sampler

Like a Lazy Susan generously plated with breaded schnitzel, rich fondue, and beef bourguignon, this aptly named European Sampler invites you to sink your teeth into four delectable countries and cultures. Designed to introduce you to the best of Holland, Germany, Switzerland, and France

Personally escorted by Lori Curtis
May 25, 2024 - June 2, 2024

London & Paris

Two of the most fantastic cities on earth, and here's your chance to experience them both in one amazing, private, personally escorted tour. Our own Erica Shaw is taking her daughter, a graduating senior, on this wonderful trip and inviting you and your family to join them.

Personally escorted by Erica Shaw
May 26, 2024 - June 1, 2024

Nature's Best: Alaska

Peaks. Glaciers. Whales. Wildlife. Your route on this tour of Alaska takes you by coach to see the highest peak in North America at the 6-million-acre Denali National Park; by train to see the untamed wilderness en route to the unique town of Talkeetna; and more!

Private and personally escorted by Shawnda McAlester
May 28, 2024 - June 3, 2024

Italian Vista

This fantastic adventure takes you from Rome to Lake Como and all of the best spots in between.  Orvieto, Spello, Assisi, Florence, Padua, Venice, Verona, Milan, there are all included in this fabulous tour.

Private and personally escorted by Meredith Carrell
October 13, 2024 - October 20, 2024

 

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Groups

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River Cruises

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Exotic Travel

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All-Inclusive
Travel

Luxury Travel

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Destination Weddings & Romance Travel

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Family Travel

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Ocean Cruises

 

I look forward to introducing you to the places on your bucket list.

Your Globetrotting Friend
Joy

 
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