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The Joy of Travel

 

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Welcome, Travel Enthusiasts!

At The Joy of Travel we're your dedicated partners in crafting dream vacations and unforgettable journeys. Located in the heart of the USA, Oklahoma City, our family-owned agency is celebrated nationwide for private, personally escorted tours and customized independent travel experiences that cater specifically to you.

Our expert team, spearheaded by Joy Crutchfield—the award-winning 2020 National Leadership in Travel recipient—embodies passionate exploration and top-tier expertise. We blend small-town friendliness with big-city know-how to create journeys that are truly elevated.

Whether you're dreaming of river cruises, escorted tours, all-inclusive tropical getaways, exotic adventures, family travel, or romantic escapes, The Joy of Travel is here to bring those dreams to life. As a leading agency for the esteemed Globus Family of Brands—including Avalon Waterways and Globus Escorted Tours—we set the standard for exceptional service and luxury travel.

Join our community of satisfied explorers and see why our agents consistently rank among the nation's top 1%. We don't just plan travel; we passionately bring your visions to life with warmth, care, and a touch of adventure travel.

Discover how we truly put the "JOY" back in travel. Let’s transform your travel dreams into memorable realities, friend to friend!

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Join us? Our Personally Escorted Adventures

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

 

Hot Tam! Tour of Scotland

September 2025, escorted by Shawnda - Click here for details ▸

Joy's New Zealand & Australia Private Tour

February 2026, Escorting by Joy Crutchfield- Click here for details ▸

The Amazing Aegean: Mykonos and Santorini with Athens

May 2026, escorted by Lori Curtis - Click here for details ▸

Fjords of Iceland

August 2026, Hosted by Christine McGlashen - Click here for details ▸

Incredible Italy from Venice to Capri

October 2026, Private, personally escorted tour by Shawnda McAlester - Click here for details ▸

Undiscovered Sicily and Southern Italy

November 2027, Private, Private group tour with Joy Crutchfield - Click here for details ▸

Waitlisted Tours

Paris to Normandy

July 2025, escorted by Lori - Click here for details ▸

Portugal's River of Gold

October 2025, hosted by Joy - Click here for details ▸

Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps Christmas Cruise

November 2025, hosted by Joy and Leigh Ann - Click here for details ▸

The Best of Switzerland by Train

April 2026, Escorting by Joslyn White- Click here for details ▸

The Best of Ireland with the Aran Isles

May 2026, Hosted by Leigh Ann and Stefan - Click here for details ▸

 
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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

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

Your Globetrotting Friend
Joy

 
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