Have you been looking for a fully escorted tour that’s a little higher on the luxury scale? Less people, more exclusive experiences? Our friends at Globus just stepped up their game.
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If you’re looking for a travel experience that combines cultural immersion, luxurious comfort, and breathtaking landscapes, a journey along the Mekong River with Avalon Waterways might just be your perfect adventure. The Mekong River, one of Southeast Asia’s most iconic waterways, flows through a tapestry of vibrant cultures and stunning scenery, making it a prime destination for travelers seeking both relaxation and discovery.
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The daily routine. One forgettable day followed by another. The humdrum pace of everyday life. It really starts to get old, doesn’t it?
Are you ready for a break?
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You don’t realize this, but The Joy of Travel agents have been Sandals/Beaches Certified since the beginning of our agency back in 2005. We have eagerly participated in Sandals/Beaches FAM opportunities through the years, making sure we knew from firsthand experience about their wide range of properties. We have additionally chosen Sandals/Beaches Resorts as our own vacation locations, allowing us to have an even deeper level of expertise to share with our customers.
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As you know by now, I am a huge fan of river cruising. In fact, it’s my absolute favorite way to travel. But is river cruising right for you? Let’s check it out.
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2024 is going down as the year of the solo traveler.
We usually have about 10% of our escorted groups filled by customers who travel solo. We admire the courage of people who are willing to join a group, make new friends, and see the world on their own.
But there are other interesting ways solo travel is peaking this year.
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I love going to new places. I love new stamps in my passport, new artwork around my home, new magnets on my refrigerator, new memories to relish.
But I also love . . .
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Hello Friends,
I am writing to you LIVE and in person from beautiful OKC.
“Wait a minute, I thought you were supposed to be in the Arctic Circle right now for your 65th birthday” you are saying . . .
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Picking up from where I left off last week:
Upon our arrival in Mont St Michel, we found a charming village with great little shops and eateries, tree lined avenues, and a stunning view of. . .
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Have you ever looked back on a trip and thought “that was absolutely perfect?” I have felt that way for over a decade looking back on my first tour of Paris, Normandy and the Loire Valley.
Completing that tour again last month, I am happy to report the details.
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June, 1959. Do the math. 65 years ago. It can’t be true, but it is. Maybe if I type it as sixty-five? No, just as incredible.
I will be 65 years old next month. 35 seems like it was only a few months ago. Where did the time go?
Big events, milestone events, seem to be. . .
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Imagine embarking on a journey through a realm where nature’s majesty knows no bounds, and you’re enveloped in comfort and luxury as you discover what treasures the far reaches of the globe can offer. This is exactly what the Seabourn Pursuit delivered as we sailed the Chilean fjords this spring.
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