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The 100th Anniversary of Our National Parks

The 100th Anniversary of Our National Parks

This year, it’s a happy centennial birthday celebration for the National Park Service, an agency that cares for America’s 412 national parks. Twenty-seven states have a park that you can explore, so it’s possible to find one close to you. However, if you’re planning on hitting the road this year, make sure you visit these… Continue Reading

Rio De Janiero, what to see after the Summer Olympics​

Rio De Janiero, what to see after the Summer Olympics​

The 2016 Summer Olympics are over, but your trip to Rio de Janiero has just begun. This beautiful Brazilian city has so much to see and do that we can hardly touch the surface here. However, if you’re traveling to Rio, make sure you keep these places to see on your itinerary: Christ the Redeemer:… Continue Reading

Passports for Children

Passports for Children

The entire passport process can often be confusing, so here are a few particulars you should know before you apply for a passport for your child. If you already have your passport, you may want to brush up on your passport knowledge. Prepare the paperwork: Here is a list of what you need to apply… Continue Reading

Speciality Cruises

Speciality Cruises

All the single ladies, all the single ladies! Wait, all the single men too! If you didn’t know already, heads up that some cruise lines no longer charge a single supplement, so it is finally time to book that cruise vacation that you have wanted to take for so long. And you can pick a… Continue Reading

Tips for Traveling with Other People’s Kids

Tips for Traveling with Other People’s Kids

Every now and then, a situation comes along where you end up traveling with kids that aren’t your own. Whether they’re a friend of your child or you’re leading some sort of group trip, there’s a lot of things to consider when it comes to bringing them along for the journey. Get a temporary guardianship… Continue Reading

Runaway to Rome

Runaway to Rome

Whether you’ve seen it in movies or on television, Rome is clearly a magical place to runaway to for any vacation. In a place so big with so many options, you might not know where to start. To make your trip easier, here are 5 things you can do on your runaway to Rome. Visit… Continue Reading

Disney

Disney

Disney is always creating new excursions, shows, dining experiences, cruise destinations and rides for their guests. So much is always going on, it’s almost hard to keep up with it all, so here are just some of the most recent highlights: New Characters Olaf, the popular character from the hit movie “Frozen,” debuts this spring… Continue Reading

US Passport Facts You Might Not Know

US Passport Facts You Might Not Know

You likely already know that you need a passport to travel anywhere outside of the United States or United States owned lands. But, there are several facts about US Passports that you might not know. Check out a few of them below: Parents who owe child support are denied passports. Due to the problem of… Continue Reading

Visiting Marvelous Maldives

Visiting Marvelous Maldives

Maldives, a group of islands located in the Indian Ocean, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. It also is the best place to visit if you are looking for a peaceful, relaxing vacation. Maldives offers beautiful beaches, a wide variety of vegetation and several different types of cuisine. It is… Continue Reading

Villa Vacations Are Not Just for the Rich

Villa Vacations Are Not Just for the Rich

Hollywood movies are known for having grand settings. Movies such as Furious 6 and Scarface are well known in popular culture, and it is no surprise that the settings of such movies often have something in common: they feature rich and famous people living in (and often partying in) mansion-esque villas: large, roomy, well-lit homes… Continue Reading

What is Medical Tourism and Why it Should Scare Me?

What is Medical Tourism and Why it Should Scare Me?

Medical tourism is a form of health tourism that is usually used to describe the act of going to another country for medical care that can be provided there, but not in the country of residence. There are many different reasons why someone may want to travel to another country for medical care, but it… Continue Reading

The Best Castle Stays in Ireland

The Best Castle Stays in Ireland

Staying in a castle has to be one of the most luxurious and romantic of all getaways, and Ireland is the perfect place to enjoy an overnight stay in one because it has so many castles to choose from. Here are just 3 you can choose from for your castle sleepover: Crom Castle Crom Castle… Continue Reading

Making the Most of Miami

Making the Most of Miami

Miami is one of the top travel destinations in the world. The clubs and shops of South Beach, the food and the beaches, the melting pot of culture and excitement- what’s not to love? If you are visiting Miami, here are some things to keep in mind to make the most out of your trip:… Continue Reading

How to Plan a Group Vacation

How to Plan a Group Vacation

Planning for family reunions, weddings and other large group vacations can be overwhelming to say the least. Because of this we thought it might be helpful to give you a step by step checklist to make planning your next group vacation a little bit easier. 1. Call me, your travel agent and let me know… Continue Reading

Bridal Registry Tips

Bridal Registry Tips

One of the most exciting things brides and grooms get to do when they decide to get married is register for wedding gifts. After you choose the store you want to register with it is tempting to just start adding all the things you are dreaming of to your list, but wait! Before you simply… Continue Reading

Shopping at Harrods in London

Shopping at Harrods in London

Located on Brompton Road in London, Harrods is a must-see attraction that began as a simple grocery store and has since grown to a seven story shopping paradise. The store calls itself “the jewel in England’s retail crown” and with its four acres of shopping space spread across seven floors, it’s not hard to understand… Continue Reading

The Best Way to Find Pet-Friendly Hotels

The Best Way to Find Pet-Friendly Hotels

Some hotels welcome pets in their rooms, while most do not. So, how do you go about locating the ones that accommodate pets? There’s only one way to go about it – research. Some of the questions you’ll have to ask include things like: – Does this place allow pets? If so, move on to… Continue Reading

How to Plan a Group Vacation

How to Plan a Group Vacation

Planning for family reunions, weddings and other large group vacations can be overwhelming to say the least. Because of this we thought it might be helpful to give you a step by step checklist to make planning your next group vacation a little bit easier. Call me, your travel agent and let me know what… Continue Reading

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Honeymoons

Honeymoons

Make Romance happen! Honeymoons were made for it! What better culmination from the months of preparation from the Wedding of your Dreams than the time you take for each other and relax in the most Romantic settings in the world. We know where to find Paradise, and we will send you there for as long… more…

Luxury Getaways

Luxury Getaways

There is no better way to appreciate how hard you’ve worked than to reward yourself in a way that surpasses the ordinary, but more importantly, even though you are at the point in your life you wish to spend lavishly on yourself, it becomes evident that without sharing the magnificence of such achievements with loved… more…

Destination Weddings

Destination Weddings

Do you know where to get Married for free? We do! Jody’s Travel can offer you the options you need to decide which Wedding Programs work best for you. The number of Guests you can have, the Documentation needed, how soon before you need to arrive in order to get Married on the Island of… more…

Groups

Groups

Ever see those amazing photos of friends when they are away on vacation together? Ever wish that could be you? Well we at Jody’s Travel will make that come true. All you need is a few friends or Family, a destination idea and a date! We do the rest….Except the Passport, you need to get… more…

Cruises

Cruises

Head for the vacation of a lifetime on the high seas. Enjoy the excitement of a cruise with the destination of your choice. With a long list of exotic and historic destinations you’ll find your next cruise on our website. Explore fascinating ports, relax in luxurious accommodations, and let loose with all the fun-filled activities… more…

Milestones & Adventure

Milestones & Adventure

Milestones are what makes life worth celebrating, it’s not the destination, it’s the Ride! Only experiences can achieve the memories that will last a lifetime. When you seek Adventure Travel go to the experts that have been there, done that and went back to do it again! Let Jody and her staff guide you in… more…

Family Travel

Family Travel

What matters most when considering how to celebrate being a Family? Vacation planning is a privilege we at Jody’s Travel take very seriously and choosing the right destination for everyone in your Family to enjoy is what we have been doing for over 25 years. Nothing is more important than the laughter of your child,… more…

Concierge Services

Concierge Services

What does Lifestyle Management mean to you ? At Jody’s Travel we are proficient at managing busy lives. Concierge services are tasks implemented for your convenience and service needs. We have access to Concierge staff virtually all over the world that is ready, willing and able to assist with fulfilling your requests for the bespoke… more…

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Visiting the Normandy Beaches from Paris

Visiting the Normandy Beaches from Paris

Visiting Paris requires travelers to make detailed plans, as there are many things to see and do when in Paris. Also known as the ‘City of Love’ and the ‘City of Lights’, many travelers who visit Paris do so because it’s known as the most romantic city in the world. Since day trips from Paris…

3 of the Best Vanderbilt Estates and Where to Tour them

3 of the Best Vanderbilt Estates and Where to Tour them

Visiting the Vanderbilt Estates is something more and more travelers are choosing to do since the passing of Gloria Vanderbilt in June of 2019. Vanderbilt’s estates were extensive and diverse, as well as her ancestors estates, making it so many people are choosing to tour one or more of this estates during their travels. There…

The Museum of Natural History and its Famous Attractions

The Museum of Natural History and its Famous Attractions

Founded in 1869, New York’s American Museum of Natural History is situated in Manhattan’s Upper West Side. As one of the world’s largest museums, it includes 45 permanent exhibition halls, which make up a large part of the 28 buildings used to create the Museum. While the Museum has upwards of 33 million different types…

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