Escorted and Group Tour Specialist

My husband and I took the trip of a lifetime, a bucket list trip for sure, we spent the last 9 days in Scotland. I would like to thank Jennifer Holcomb and Joy By Journey travel for her help in planning this trip for us. Every experience was superb and our accommodations were phenomenal! We started in Edinburgh and we toured The Royal Mile. My favorite places were St Giles Cathedral and The Palace of Holyroodhouse. (I was a wee bit emotional in both) to be able to see where Kings and Queens that shaped history lived and still visit was beyond amazing. We traveled to Inverness, we did not see Nessie but we toured the Culloden Battlefield and the Inverness Castle. From there we rented a car and drove to the Isle of Skye. We stopped by the Eilean Donan Castle along the way but words cannot not express the beauty of the landscapes and waterfalls that make up the Highlands. We drove over to Portree and went up to Man of Storr and Kilt Rock Falls. Saw coos (cows) and sheep along the way. The architecture and landscapes are amazing but what we enjoyed most was the people we met along the way. So friendly and welcoming.

Jennifer at Joy By Journey is the best! It’s so nice to be able to have one contact to go to for any questions and issues. We have used JBJ for 2 trips and am planning more in 2026! Thanks so much, Jennifer!!

Hello Jennifer, We wanted to say thank you sooo much for putting this trip together for us!! We honestly thought we were going to be just checking off a bucket list, item of blue water, and the Caribbean experience. It ended up being so much more than that for us. The Location couldn’t have been better, although hearing about other regular visitors experiences elsewhere has us wanting to explore even more in years to come. The casual flow of food, beach lounging, breezy sunshine days , with a few sprinkles of showers, the SPA (twice)!! We couldn’t get enough of it all. We are so looking forward to planning another trip in 2027 with my daughter & whoever else. For sure we will be flying out closer to home & leaving our vehicle in daily parking (no questions of cost ever again). Lessons learned on that front. It was our doing… poor planning (been too long since we traveled abroad). We appreciated you prompts of early check in on the airline app. The eticket & customs part was a breeze. We DO plan to become TSA Pre-Check certified & any other added easy tricks we can do or remember. Overall Bobby’s experience & first time flying was great (w/ a good life lesson experience thrown in). It was great with an ugly moment but not bad at all. Such is a life well lived & traveled.

We already booked another visit to Sandals Royal Caribbean for the next two years here! From arrival, to the service, the butler service, and everything in between! Loved it!

I typically plan my own trips, but I decided to work with Jennifer to create a special graduation trip for my goddaughter to France, Italy, and the UK—and I’m so glad I did! From the start, Jennifer made everything incredibly easy. We had one brief meeting to share where we wanted to go and what kinds of experiences we were hoping for, and she took it from there. Every detail was thoughtfully handled, from the beautiful, centrally located hotels to the amazing activities she included. One of our favorite highlights was a pizza-making class and lemon grove tour (complete with Limoncello tasting!) in Sorrento—such a memorable experience. Beyond her planning expertise and her high level of organization, Jennifer was simply a joy to work with. She made the whole process feel like planning a trip with a friend. I can’t recommend her highly enough and will definitely be reaching out again for future adventures!

Jennifer with Joy By Journey handled my daughter’s graduation trip. She was very attentive to our specific needs and made the process seamless. I would highly recommend her services to anybody wishing to travel abroad!! From start to finish Jennifer was in constant contact to ensure everything was up to expectations. Two thumbs up and five BIG stars for Jennifer with Joy By Journey!!

Just returned from a wonderful cruise on Virgin Cruise Resilient Lady to the Caribbean. Jennifer Holcomb helped us “navigate” the many cruise options, cruise lines, destinations and more. Her advice was priceless. Virgin is the prefect combo of dining, entertainment and amenities for adults wanting great quality for a fair price. Would consult with her next time we plan a vacation. Thank you, Jennifer!

If you are questioning on who to help you book a vacation, then look no further! Jennifer made everything so easy and stress free! She definitely helped with making this experience magical! Thank you Joy by Journey!

We reached out to her for assistance in planning our dream honeymoon. She went above and beyond to plan everything for our trip. The itinerary she gave us was so thorough and detailed. This was our first time traveling outside of the country without our family, so we were a bit nervous. Jennifer handled everything for us and gave us the best tips and recommendations for us on our trip to Italy. We had to make some travel adjustments to our schedule due to work, and she did not hesitate one bit to help us arrange our schedule and flights.

If you've been thinking about taking a trip but don't know where to start, Jennifer is your girl!

Jennifer helped plan our honeymoon to Greece and everything went so smooth! She was a joy to work with and we will be using her again in the future for any trips we take!

I booked my honeymoon with Jennifer and I couldn’t ask for better service! Her website was easy to use, she was very quick to respond and answered any and all of our questions with ease. I felt super prepared without having to do a ton of research myself and our trip was AMAZING. The tours she recommended were all incredible and we had the BEST time :) I would highly recommend Jennifer and will be using her again in the future!!

Absolutely wonderful trip. My husband and I wanted to do something different and special for our anniversary. We called Jennifer and shared with her our desire to take a river cruise. After a few questions from her she planned a wonderful cruise. She planned everything from beginning to end. If we had questions during the planning process she answered them quickly. She send reminders keeping us on track with what we needed to do during the process. We had no issues during our trip from beginning to end. I would recommend Jennifer to plan your dream trips. We will definitely use her again in the near future.

My husband and I had a wonderful time at our first all-inclusive resort to celebrate our honeymoon! Jennifer heard our requests and recommended Secrets Moxché in Playa del Carmen and I don’t think we could’ve had a better time! We loved the resort and she made everything so easy for us. Can’t wait for our next adventure!

Absolutely wonderful experience. I wanted to do a family trip to celebrate my husbands birthday, our girls graduating from college and grad school and it turned out as a last get together before our son gets married as well!
Jennifer planned everything from beginning to end and even when we had an issue, she was quick to get them resolved. I would definitely recommend Jennifer if you need someone to plan your next trip of any kind! She is TOP NOTCH!! I will call on her the next time we take a family trip.

The Britain Sampler tour that Jennifer booked for me was fantastic. I would definitely reach out to Jennifer again with help booking a vacation. She was just as excited about out trip as we were.

Jennifer did an amazing job planning our trip to Costa Rica to celebrate our daughter’s college graduation. She helped us source hotels, tours, guides, drivers, everything! She was always responsive and did whatever she could to make our trip truly memorable. I would highly recommend Joy by Journey to help with any travel needs! You won’t regret it!

Jennifer, owner of Joy by Journey is an incredible planner on your behalf. After a chat about what may interest you from places to see, how much relaxation time and how much exploring time you wish, she works her magic! Jennie organized our first cruise to crystal blue waters with beach relaxation at a private beach that included a massage, food, and drinks and on another day a visit with a knowledgeable tour guide to Mayan ruins. She found discounts that saved us money. We will absolutely use Jennifer again and happily refer her to others.

My husband and I recently went on a cruise to Half Moon Cay and had a blast on the Carnival Sunshine. Jennifer with Joy by Journey took care of all the arrangements and, booked for us exactly what we wanted. Jennifer is very knowledgeable on all the specifics of cruising. Choose Joy by Journey for your next vacation.

Friendly, honest, easy to talk to, very informative, left us VERY satisfied. Highly recommend. Will use again. Thank you Jennifer,

What an amazing trip. Didn’t have to lift a finger. Jennifer took care of everything! Such a great vacation. Tons of memories made thanks to Jennifer’s hard work. She can plan your dream vacation and make it a wonderful experience from beginning to end!

Jennifer with Joy by Journey has booked all of our vacations since she launched her business. We have taken several cruises and gone to Vegas, New York, Italy, and most recently, Greece. Jennifer has done a fabulous job of communicating with us and putting together a trip that meets our interest. She has planned several cooking classes and some really authentic experiences that we have loved. Jennifer is professional, accessible, and most importantly, she listens to the needs of her clients.

What a fantastic trip this was. Jennifer did a great job. The good: Accommodations were top notch. We could have stayed in the Mill House in Santorini forever. The Devani Palace was a wonderful and convenient place. Sofitel was perfect for the airport, very up scale. Transportation was great in Santorini. Excursions were very informative. The Acropolis and Museum were the highlight. I couldn’t get enough Greek food, gained 5 pounds.
The not so good: The arranged transportation in Athens was not very good. On arrival day I called in to switch our arrival time, no driver was there. We were picked up to leave for Santorini and a cab was our transportation. We were dropped off at the departure terminal at the wrong end of the building. Rather than paying for arranged drivers I might as well have just taken a taxi.
I will end this by saying it was a fantastic trip. We were very happy and really loved it. It was everything that made our 50th anniversary very special.

Our cruise was absolutely perfect! Service was top notch! Joy by journey (Jennie) made the booking easier than I could ever have asked for. We will definitely use her again! Michael was our room attendant and he couldn’t of done a better job making us feel at home. My granddaughter absolutely loved all of the animals he made. The food was also fantastic and so were the drinks.

Jennifer is a great travel agent. She helps with finding us the best prices for our vacations. If we are not able to find an excursion with our cruise company, she finds us great excursions thru a third party. If you need someone to help with your vacation planning needs, I recommend you using Jennifer!!

Jennifer, with Joy by Journey, suggested we go to Discovery Cove. I had never heard of it before, but boy did she know what she was talking about! We had an amazing time! It's doesn't matter if you're 9 or 39...everyone will have a blast at Discovery Cove! We look forward to returning! Thank you, Joy By Journey!

My husband and I had an absolutely wonderful time on our trip to Greece planned by Joy by Journey. We traveled to Athens, Mykonos, and Santorini. It was truly a trip of a lifetime that we will cherish forever! Throughout the entire planning process, Jennie was super responsive, honest, and extremely knowledgeable. I can honestly say that our honeymoon was the best part of our wedding experience!

We booked our honeymoon months in advance so she was able to get us amazing deals as far as pricing goes. We changed our minds many times on what exactly we wanted to do and asked a TON of questions. Through all the many questions and changing of plans, Jennie was extremely patient and always pleasant. We loved working with Joy by Journey so much that we are actually currently working on our anniversary trip to Aruba with her!

I highly recommend booking your next vacation with Joy by Journey!

I tell everyone that I know that is wanting to go on a trip, to contact Jennifer! She will do all of the hard work for you, from finding a place to stay, getting a rental car, booking things to do while on vacation, etc .. She will send you pictures and prices of everything and will do everything she can to find you exactly what you want in the price range you want .. All you have to do is go and everything is taken care of when you get there! She saved me a good bit of money too that I would have had to spend if I had booked everything myself .. You will not be disappointed !!!

Everything was planned out perfectly.

My son and I travelled to Florence, Porto Ercole, Rome, and Venice with a road trip through Tuscany. It was such a great trip! Jennifer is super knowledgable about traveling in general and about Italy specifically. She found Porto Ercole for us when we wanted to visit the coast but did not have the time for Amalfi. It was perfect: a beautiful, quiet seaside town where we were able to slow down a bit after Florence and before Rome. The hotels that Jennifer chose for us were really nice. All of them within walking distance to major attractions. All of them provided great customer service and a beautiful breakfast to get the day started. Jennifer's food recommendations hit the spot! My son had already devoured a Florentine steak on his own (he arrived in Florence days before me) but happily shared another one with me when I arrived. And she is right about the wine ;)

The point is though, that an email or text to Jennifer while traveling was always answered and supportive.

Joy By Journey planned and booked our honeymoon to Athens, Mykonos, and Santorini, Greece. It was the trip of a lifetime and my wife and I enjoyed every minute! The itinerary was perfect and we had a diverse range of experiences with no issues along the way. If you are considering a trip, definitely give Jennifer a call for a hassle free, easy planning and booking process, that is guaranteed to be a fun and satisfying vacation.