Joyful Journeys with Jo

07/17/2024

Congratulations to our owner and travel extraordinaire Jo Ann Antenor for being nominated and recognized as a finalist for the 2024 Don Brown Entrepreneur of the Year by the Southern Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce.

Please join us at the Accolades Awards on August 13th at the DoubleTree Hotel in Colorado Springs to celebrate this momentous moment.

https://chamber.scwcc.com/events/details/2024-accolades-luncheon-6825

04/21/2024

Your traveling travel agent is back! This time finds me at Disney Springs!

Disney travel trip: Make sure to reserve a day/afternoon to see Disney Springs. It’s a good way to take a break from your hectic days in the parks! There are a ton of great stores and restaurants in the area, and the Disney stores there still accept Disney gift cards! 🌈

04/06/2024

And it’s in full swing! Come and visit us during Spring Market! We have food, beauty products, fashion clothes and bags, DJ services, and of course, travel services! Come see mee!

04/06/2024

I’ll be doing a vendor event tomorrow! Please stop by and see 👀 me! I’ll be giving away some goodies at my booth. Plus, our Spring Market will be loaded with tons of wonderful food 🥟🍗, clothing 👗, beauty🧴, and personalized items vendors! 🏪 Tara na! Come see us (and MEEEE!) 🇵🇭

04/04/2024

The Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Southern Colorado (PACCSoCo) is pleased to announce that JOYFUL JOURNEYS with JO just signed up to become a BRONZE Sponsor during PACCSoCo’s 1st Anniversary Gala & Awards Night, on May 11, at The Antlers.

For more information about how they can make all your travel dreams come true, they specialize in Disney and Universal Park vacations, please feel free to reach out to Jo Ann Antenor.

Thank you for joining us in the empowerment and elevation of the Filipino American entrepreneurs and professionals, Joyful Journeys with Jo!

🔸️Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Please reach out to any PACCSoCo officer for information or feel free to go to our website for sponsorship details. Maraming salamat po!

www.paccsoco.org


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04/04/2024

Yup! Your favorite traveling travel agent is back on the road! This time, I find myself in Anchorage, Alaska - where I hopped over to the Captain Cook Monument to enjoy a gorgeous view of the Cook Inlet - and where I found a moose just hanging out and munching on berries!

Some Alaska travel tips:

1. Do NOT pet the wildlife. Alaskans say they’d rather meet a bear than a moose. A bear 🐻 doesn’t care about you. But a moose is mean and takes is personally if you tick it off
2. Do take the Alaska Railroad 🚞 ! I mean, you can drive along Hwy 1, but there is something about being carefree and riding in comfort in a train car that is just magical
3. Try the local cuisine - and don’t limit yourself to king crab 🦀, halibut 🐟, and salmon 🍣. Reindeer meat is also a wonderful delicacy

And for my Pinoy🇵🇭 folks out there, there are multiple Filipino restaurants here due to a high population of Filipinos in the area.

Dreaming of seeing the wild beauty of Alaska? I’d be more than happy to help!

04/02/2024

Part of traveling is not only seeing the sights, but tasting the local cuisine. I find that one of the fastest ways to learn about the culture of a certain area is to ask locals what native cuisine one SHOULD try while in the area (whether it’s Puerto Rico or Montana). Locals take pride in their culture and generally love sharing it with folks (it’s just human nature!)

As part of my recent trip to Puerto Rico🇵🇷, I ate the following items:

1. Mofongo
2. Arepas
3. Pasteles
4. Tembleque
5. Coquito

And they were all excellent! 😘👌🏽

What foods/cuisines do you remember from your travels? Comment below! 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽

04/01/2024

Happy Easter for those who celebrate and Happy Spring to everyone! 🐣💐🥚

Where are people going (have gone) for Spring Break? What is your favorite place ever to visit for Spring Break?

Comment below! 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽

03/26/2024

When I say I am a traveling travel agent, I truly AM a traveling travel agent. This month finds me enjoying the warmth of Puerto Rico. Want to explore PR? Would love to organize a trip for you and give you a vacation from planning your vacation! 🇵🇷 ✈️

03/22/2024

So honored to be a part of this local chamber! Thank you for the warm welcome!

Please welcome our new Chamber Member!

Joyful Journeys with Jo

"Unforgettable travel seamlessly planned: When it comes to travel, we believe that having direction is as important as the arriving at the destination.

Take a vacation from planning your own vacation. With more than 10 years of experience traveling across the globe, let Joyful Journeys with Jo curate a personalized trip for you and your favorite traveling companions."

Jo Ann Antenor
[email protected]
https://www.joyfuljourneysjo.com/

03/21/2024

Do you know that Disney Cruises aren’t limited to the Caribbean? They also go to Alaska, the Mediterranean, and even have partners that provide European river cruises! So what are you waiting for? Start planning that cruise!

03/17/2024

Hi everyone! I just launched my first ever monthly business newsletter! Please sign up for our newsletter to get our latest travel tips, deals, and promotions!

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03/16/2024

For my Harry Potter fans! 🪄🧙

Butterbeer Season is coming to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter!

Come share Butterbeer with your friends. Sip a mug of the iconic drink, enjoy favorites like ice cream, fudge, or potted cream, and keep your eyes peeled for a new, limited-time Butterbeer treat! Learn more here: http://spr.ly/6185kT9KR

03/14/2024

Do you know that Richard Branson’s Virgin empire includes an 18+ only cruise line, Virgin Voyages?

On top of that, they are running an excellent deal! You have to book by March 27 but travel can be anytime from today until November 2, 2025!

WHAT YOU GET:

🛳️ 60% off the second Sailor on sailings through 2025
🛳️ $400 in premium drinks per cabin on sailings over 14 nights
🛳️ $200 in premium drinks per cabin on sailings over 7 nights
🛳️ $100 in premium drinks per cabin on sailings of up to 6 nights

Want to escape the winter blues? Escape by having me help you plan your next warm vacation! 🌴🍹

https://www.virginvoyages.com/cruise-deals/almost-all-inclusive-cruises

03/12/2024

🚨 🚨DREAMWORKS LAND OPENING🚨🚨
Universal Studios Orlando

DreamWorks Land - Opening Summer 2024 @ Universal Studios Florida

Ride. Splash. Laugh. Play.

A new interactive land with unique experiences, appealing for families with younger audiences. Guests of all ages will be able to enjoy family-friendly experiences in the new immersive land.

Guests can let their imagination soar as their favorite characters from Shrek, Trolls and Kung Fu Panda come together in one colorful new land at Universal Studios Florida. They’ll meet Shrek and splash in his swamp. Scream with laughter on the Trollercoaster. Learn kung fu with Po. Plus, ignite their sense of wonder with the new live show DreamWorks Imagination Celebration.

Guests will also discover unique treats, photo-op-worthy murals, interactive play areas, splash pads and entertainment offerings themed to popular DreamWorks stories and characters.

An official grand opening date will be revealed in the months ahead.

LINK TO PR Announcement:

https://media.universalparksusa.com/press-releases/new-details-dreamworks-land/

03/10/2024

For all of my Filipino (and Filipino-affiliated) friends, I can also book you guys flights (and lodging and excursions) to the Philippines! Just let me know when and where in the Philippines you’d like to go! I would love to help!

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03/09/2024

Please come and visit us during our monthly vendor event! We will be here until 4pm! We’ll also be selling tickets to win prizes donated by the vendors. Proceeds from this event goes to a great cause!

03/08/2024

Travel Tip of the Day: Bring your old/expired passport

If you are going to a world-renowned tourist destination like the Machu Picchu, bring your old passport with so you can put a novelty/souvenir stamp on it.

You should never put a novelty stamp on your valid passport because it can get you into trouble. A passenger was reportedly denied boarding because of the Machu Picchu stamp on her passport.

03/07/2024

📣 This deal ENDS in TWO days! Don’t let these deals SAIL on by!!! Carnival Cruise Line is offering one of the best deals around if you book by 3/9/24 with:

✨Up to 35% off the cruise rate
✨50% off deposits
✨Free room upgrades
✨up to $100 OBC

Carnival has worked over the last decade to upgrade and step up their game and y’all… they’ve done it. With gorgeous ships, insane amenities, and lots of ports Carnival is the way to sail!!!

Message me now for a FREE quote and let’s get working on getting you booked for this summer, 2025 and beyond!🛳️

03/06/2024

‼️Flash Sale on Norwegian Cruise Line!

50% OFF cruises, plus enjoy a US$200 Onboard Credit on all itineraries. Don’t miss out, book today ⏰

03/05/2024

So excited! 🤩🤩

I just booked a client for a Halloween Disney Cruise! 🛳️ I can’t wait for them to enjoy the magic of Disney!

Want to experience a themed Disney cruise? (i.e., Halloween 🎃, Christmas🎄, Marvel at Sea) I can help!

03/03/2024

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03/02/2024

‼️📣 Attention, folks! This is BIG!

🥳🙌🏽 I finally have an official website!

Please visit my official website - joyfuljourneysjo.com

Would love to help y’all with your next vacation/adventure!

Many thanks to Four Tabs Shopify Web Design for putting this website together for me!

Joyful Journeys with Jo is a Joyful Journeys® Vacation Designer specializing in Disney & Universal Park adventures. We book experiences for family vacations, couples getaways, group and corporate travel, and solo trips. Our goal is to make your travel dreams complete.

03/01/2024

Easter is almost upon us!

📣 Calling all EGG-splorers! Time to recruit your peeps for the ultimate springtime “egg” search taking place throughout the Disneyland Resort starting March 11 thru April 9. 🐣

Check the Disneyland website for more details.: http://di.sn/6181XMACN

02/29/2024

Happy, happy day! Booked a vacation package for a one-week stay in Puerto Rico for a client!

02/28/2024

✨ NEW MAGICAL OFFER! ✨ Save up to 15% off select rooms at a Disneyland Resort hotel on Sunday through Thursday nights from March 11 to June 6, 2024. Book now through June 3.

This is the PERFECT deal for the upcoming spring break!

02/26/2024

✨✨BREAKING DISNEY WORLD NEWS✨✨🔥🔥

This is not a drill…

Disney World JUST announced January-October 2025 rooms and tickets will be available starting TOMORROW 2/27/24!!!! I have NEVER seen it this early…

Not only that… beginning January 1 2025 (through the year) all on resort guests will have FREE access to one of the 2 Disney water parks Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach on their check in day.

Benefits of staying in the resort:
✨Free water park admission on check in day (2025)
✨Proximity to the theme parks
✨Park to park transportation
✨Early dining reservation access (10 days)
✨Early entry for ALL parks
✨Deluxe after hours for deluxe guests
✨Recreation and Fitness
✨Refundable deposit and payment plan

Please please please, move on this!!! All you need to do is put in a REFUNDABLE $200 deposit so you have more time to pay this off and have the magical stay of their dreams!! This is HUGE!!!

02/26/2024

Disney World Resort Tip - Download the Lyft app on your phone and use the ‘Minnie Van’ to get around within Walt Disney World Resort, including:

🏩Any hotel in the Disney Resorts Collection
🏩Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort
🏩Shades of Green
🏩Walt Disney World Swan Hotel
🏩Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel
🏩Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

There is a maximum capacity of 7 Guests per Accessible Minnie Van, so it’s great for big groups, or if you have small kids and have to lug strollers.

The ‘Minnie Van’ option will show up on your Lyft app once you open the Lyft app and it detects your location within the Resort.

02/21/2024

Aside from Disney and Universal vacations, I can also book cruise trips (i.e., Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Virgin, Norwegian, and Disney cruises, of course).

In fact, I’m looking forward to one of the newest ships that will be hitting Royal Caribbean’s fleet soon!

Wanna go on a cruise vacation? Let me help!