Joyful Journeys Travel Expo

Your Passport to Inspiration

February 29, 2024 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Victory Christian Center Community Room
208 Victory Circle Drive in Ellijay (off Maddox Road)

Free Admission and Door Prizes!
Family Friendly – Kids are invited to enjoy the indoor playground!

Passport Acceptance

We’re excited to partner with the Clerk of Superior Court of Gilmer County to offer a Pop-Up Passport Acceptance booth. No appointment required!

Passport photos will be available onsite for $15 per person.
Cash payment only.

Visit the State Department website
to ensure you bring all required documents.

For fastest service, download application forms from the State Department website and fill them out in black ink before arrival.
DON’T SIGN until you are at the acceptance booth.


Prepare for payment!  

Check out the Fees Page of the State Department’s website
for the most up to date information.

$35 per person execution fee must be paid in cash
directly to the Clerk of Superior Court.

Application Fees must be paid by check or money order
to the US Department of State.

$130 for an adult (age 16+) passport book
$100 for a child (age 0 – 15) passport book

Joyful Journeys recommends using a separate
check or money order for each passport.

Preferred Travel Suppliers

Joyful Journeys Vacation Designers and some of our favorite
travel suppliers will be present at the Expo, and they can’t wait
to talk with you about your dream vacation.

Currently scheduled to be in the house:

Sandals and Beaches Resorts

Luxury all-inclusive resort vacations in the Caribbean

Globus Family of Brands, including Avalon Waterways

Escorted tours in the US, Europe, and throughout the world

River Cruises in Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America

Delta Vacations

Vacation Packages to worldwide destinations

Disney Destinations

Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort,
Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney,
and Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in beautiful Hawaii

Universal Parks & Resorts

Thrilling Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Hollywood

Local Businesses

We’ve handpicked a fabulous slate of local businesses who can help with the non-travel part of your dream vacations.
They will be available to chat with you about their services and how they can get you vacation ready.

Click business name for a preview of their services.

Full Circle Shuttle

Private transportation to the Atlanta or Chattanooga airport.
Full Circle Shuttle is licensed and insured.

Little Apple Mercantile

Customized t-shirts, tumblers, and travel activities
for the car or airport.

Mountain View Gourmet

Chef-prepared meals as a homecoming treat.
Charcuterie boards to announce a surprise trip or to take along
as an upscale travel snack.

Personalized Palace

Embroidery, sewing, vinyl, and resin crafts for your theme park and group vacations.
Disney ears, Universal ticket holders, key fobs, shirts, bags, and more
ready for sale or for custom orders.

The Mike McClure Agency – COUNTRY Financial

Home, Auto, Commercial and Life insurance products to ensure
all your assets are protected while traveling or at home.

Here or There Auto Care LLC

Mobile Auto Repair and Service!
They can get your car vacation ready from your driveway.

Pet’s Night Out

Boarding and daycare services for dogs and cats, allowing their people to travel with
peace of mind knowing their pets will be well loved and cared for in their absence.

Andrea Carver, Thirty-One Director

Cross body bags, tote bags, organizational bags & accessories
to make packing a breeze!

 

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn more about our wonderful Travel Suppliers, get to know Local Businesses, and submit your Passport Application! If you have any questions, email us: info@joyfuljourneys.com