I can’t believe we are going into our 17th year of business here at The Joy of Travel. Time flies when you are having fun, and believe me owning and operating The Joy of Travel has been a whirlwind of fun (other than 2020, which goes without saying).
Read MoreI have worn the same brand of tennis shoes for years. Actually, decades. They fit wonderfully, they lasted a long time, and they were fairly priced.
I was in need of a new pair, so I stopped in one of the DSW shoe stores to grab a pair. My favorite brand had no styles that were similar to the ones I had always worn. So guess what? I stepped way out on a limb and tried a different brand.
Read MoreWe are failing to be sure you know that our trips are not “pay in full” at the time of booking.
Read MoreAre you familiar with the advertising term “bait and switch”? It’s a type of advertising that promotes a really amazing price point, then when you actually try to buy it you find the devil is in the details.
Read MoreI know Covid-19 has impacted everyone reading this article, in ways both large and small. The travel industry has been affected even more significantly than it was on 9/11. I know many of the brands and suppliers we use will never be the same.
Read MoreMy life with Globus began back in 2010. Doug and I were on our very first Globus tour, the European Sampler that began in London. . .
Read MoreA lady told me yesterday she called the online agency she had used and got a recorded message of a 26 hour wait time. She was hoping I could help her. . .
Read MoreMulti-generational travel is currently one of the largest and fastest growing segments in the travel industry.
Read MoreYou’ve heard about those businesses that began in the garage or the basement, haven’t you?
Read MoreHave you ever used a brand that was hit and miss? Maybe a store brand? Sams Club Raisin Bran is terrific, but some of the other Sam’s Club products I’ve tried are well below average.
There are some resort brands out there that are the same way.
Read MoreMy agent Megan O'Neal told me a pizza story that I just had to share with you. . .
I couldn’t imagine loving a pizza so much as to having it shipped from out of state. Who does that when we have so many great pizza restaurants here in Oklahoma?
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