The inbox is a battlefield this time of year. If yours is anything like mine, it's likely groaning under the weight of a thousand retailers begging for your attention, promising "doorbuster" deals and fueling pre-holiday anxiety.
At J5Travel, we’re taking a brief pause from the chaos of itinerary building to do something terribly old-fashioned: simply say thank you. This is a strictly "Black Friday Free Zone."
A Whirlwind of Growth
It has been a truly incredible, whirlwind year. We are projecting our sales to be up 50% over 2024, knocking on the door of $6 million in bookings. That kind of success is brilliant, but it also means we haven't had much time to simply stop and appreciate the view.
This growth certainly didn't happen by magic, and it definitely didn't happen because I'm good at juggling!
Our success is entirely down to the absolute legends who keep the J5Travel engine humming while I'm busy dreaming up the next adventure. I need to raise a massive glass to the team—Kendall, Sara, Kristin, Shanna, and Sarah.
They are the travel architects who have:
- Fielded the late-night panic calls.
- Navigated countless complex itinerary changes.
- Curated the kind of magic that makes me look far more organized than I actually am.
If you’ve had a seamless trip this year, it’s likely because one of them was furiously paddling beneath the surface to keep everything looking calm and serene. They are the backbone of J5Travel, and we couldn't do it without their dedication.
Thank You to Our Clients
And finally, a massive thank you to you—our clients and readers.
Thank you for trusting us with your most precious commodity: your time off. Whether we sent you to the Maldives or just down to Mexico for a quick reset, your loyalty is the reason we’ve been able to scale these heights without losing our minds (completely!). It is a genuine privilege to plan your vacations.
So, please, go eat too much food, have an extra glass of wine, and enjoy your people. We’ll be here next week, refreshed and ready to sort out your 2026 travels, but for now, just relax.
Happy Thanksgiving from the entire team at J5Travel!
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