Lake Nakuru

On the 5th morning of the tour we packed our belongs into the backs of our land cruisers and headed out of Ol Pejeta on our way to Lake Nakuru.

Along the way we passed through some absolutely fascinating towns and scenery.

AfricaJoy CrutchfieldMarch 3, 2023

Ol Pejeta Conservatory

A not-for-profit wildlife conservancy in Central Kenya's Laikipia County, Ol Pejeta is where we learned how to manage life in tent camps, as well as participate in game drives. It was our baptism by fire, and we dove right in.

AfricaJoy CrutchfieldFebruary 28, 2023

Nairobi to Ol Pejeta

Our amazing adventure began in Nairobi, which is everything you imagine it to be and more. We landed at 8PM after a full day of flights (from OKC to Minneapolis/St Paul, to Paris, to Nairobi). Our Globus airport rep Kevin was waiting for us with a big sign. We were loaded into a waiting people mover and taken to a fabulous sanctuary hotel in the middle of the turmoil.

AfricaJoy CrutchfieldFebruary 25, 2023Kenya, Nairobi

Kenya and Tanzania with Nairobi

We went to Africa on a fluke. Almost two years ago I asked my husband what he’d like to do for our upcoming 2023 20th wedding anniversary. He said he’d like to go to Africa.

I was stunned. We had never, not once, discussed Africa. But I dug in and scheduled several meetings with the Africa team at Globus.

AfricaJoy CrutchfieldFebruary 24, 2023

Are you a good candidate for group travel?

After 18 years in this industry The Joy of Travel has really made a name for itself in group travel. All of my agents are now hosting their own private groups, and we are all having success at filling those to capacity, usually more than a year in advance of the departure date.

Want to know why it’s working?

General TravelJoy CrutchfieldFebruary 17, 2023Groups

How Adventurous Are You?

I am a huge fan of Europe, we all know that. But when I read any “Exotic” brochure I find myself intrigued by some of the amazing adventures that are out there.

General TravelJoy CrutchfieldFebruary 10, 2023exotic, Egypt

2023 Emerging Trends

We are only a few weeks into 2023 and a fantastic trend is already presenting itself.

EuropeJoy CrutchfieldFebruary 3, 2023Family

Packing in a Carry-on

Are you a light packer or heavy packer when preparing to go on vacation? I have always been the person to check a full size suitcase and carry on a bag and big purse. I always felt like I needed ALL my things to travel out of the country.

Well…last Fall I embarked on a wonderful, guided tour of Portugal and Spain. My friend and I were gone for 9 nights and 10 days. With all the airlines struggling with misplacing bags, I was convinced that I must try to carry on.

General TravelMeredith CarrellJanuary 27, 2023Packing

An Unexpected Journey

In 2021 we were married for thirty-five years. I thought that should be celebrated. I was so excited because I chose England, a place my husband has always wanted to visit. I worked with Joy and she laid out the perfect vacation and so all I had to do was let time pass.

I received a call from Joy in late October 2021 . . .

EuropeThe Joy of TravelJanuary 20, 2023River Cruises, COVID, Christmas markets

Have you accomplished something recently?

We are two weeks into the new year and are off and running. Accomplishing new tasks each month in 2023 is my top goal!

Have you accomplished something recently that you had no idea you could do? "I can't to do that" plagues my mind a lot and it shouldn't.

Europe, CruisesJoslyn WhiteJanuary 13, 2023Christmas markets, Single Travel

Top Places to See for Yourselves

The one question I hear the most after 18 years in this industry is “what’s your favorite destination”?

Greece. For those of us fascinated by history, there’s just nothing like the BC historical sites in Greece to really get the heart thumping. But on top of that, the food, the culture, the scenery. Greece, you’ll look back on your trip fondly, forever. Guaranteed.

For romance, truly inspirational architecture, great food and fascinating history, I love. . .