Right out of a Fairy Tale, the Neuschwanstein Castle

King Ludwig II of Bavaria was a passionate man and his passion centered around two things, his admiration of everything French (especially French architecture) and his love for the operas of Richard Wagner.

EuropeJoy CrutchfieldMarch 31, 2018Germany

Travel Agents Don't Cost More

Back in the fall a nice lady called me wanting to do a Seine river cruise and add a few nights in Paris along with it.

General TravelJoy CrutchfieldMarch 24, 2018Travel Agent, Tips

Gardener's Paradise

I’ve been thinking about what I can do to update my landscaping this year. Of course, no matter what I do my landscaping will never compare to the most famous gardens in the world. . .

EuropeJoy CrutchfieldMarch 17, 2018Netherlands

Greece: A Unique Adventure

Are 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?

EuropeJoy CrutchfieldMarch 10, 2018Greece

Venice of the North

“God make the world, but the Dutch made Holland” is a popular saying in the Netherlands.

EuropeJoy CrutchfieldMarch 3, 2018Amsterdam

Lesser Known Great European Cities

When you read the list below of my other favorite places in Europe you’re going to realize it felt absolutely ridiculous titling this article the “lesser known” cities of Europe.

EuropeJoy CrutchfieldFebruary 24, 2018Germany, Scotland

The Top Five in Europe

In the travel industry world we all know who the Big Five are, but it occurred to me that you probably do not.

EuropeJoy CrutchfieldFebruary 17, 2018Ireland, London, Paris, Spain

Cabo 2018: Fun, Sun and No Humidity

We all love a beach vacation, don’t we? But one thing I bet we don’t love, and that’s the stifling humidity that can accompany a fun in the sun vacation.

TropicalJoy CrutchfieldFebruary 10, 2018Caribbean, Cabo

Scotland, Land of Adventure

Have you ever wondered how you’d look in a kilt? If the answer is yes there won’t be a better time to find out than in 2018.

EuropeJoy CrutchfieldFebruary 3, 2018Scotland

Historic America, American History Comes Alive

How would you like to get up close and personal to the places that witnessed the birth and most important events in our great nation? Boy, do I have the road trip for you!

USAJoy CrutchfieldJanuary 27, 2018Tours

Travel Close to Home, Best of Alaska

This year more than any since 911 has people wanting to sticker closer to home on their vacations. Thankfully there are many wonderful places to see and things to do just a short flight from our central USA location.

USAJoy CrutchfieldJanuary 20, 2018Alaska

Top Travel Deals in 2018

I have some great news. Air travel in 2018 is coming in at a much lower price point than it did in 2017. I’m going to use the space in this article to help you determine the most cost effective ways you can travel in 2018.

General TravelJoy CrutchfieldJanuary 13, 2018Cancun, Jamaica, Tours

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