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Up Up Up and Away!
  • Home
  • Group Trips
    • Alumni Cruises
    • Dive & Vibe Belize
    • Navy Celebration Cruise
    • Tampa to the Tropics
    • A Trip to Spain
  • Travel Shop
    • Amazon Store
    • T-Shirts
  • Gallery
    • Australia
    • The Caribbean
    • Belize
    • Europe
    • North America
    • Central America
    • Sunsets and Sunrises
    • Videos
  • Travel Resources
    • Accepted IDs
    • Hotels
    • Travel Tips
    • Travel Guides
    • Things To Do...
    • What To Eat
    • Packing Lists
    • Links and Forms
  • Contact Us
  • Trips and Deals
    • Our 2026 Trips (July-Dec)
    • Our 2027 Trips
    • Our 2028 Trips (Jan-June)
    • Las Vegas Trip
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About Us

Norman Payne

Janet Crowder

Janet Crowder

Hello Everyone! I am Norman Payne from Louisville, KY and residing in Atlanta, Georgia. I developed Up up up and Away travel because I love to travel. I live to experience new cultures, eat exotic foods and explore things I had only dreamed about.  



Janet Crowder

Janet Crowder

Janet Crowder

Greetings!  I am Janet Crowder from Louisville, KY, but these days I call Atlanta, GA home. I have always had a passion for traveling, organization and planning. Up up up and Away was looking to expand and I jumped at the opportunity to come aboard!


Your Journey Awaits

At Up Up Up and Away Travel, we believe travel is more than just reaching a destination - it's about creating unforgettable experiences and lifelong memories. 


Whether you're planning a relaxing beach getaway, an exciting cruise, an international adventure, or a once-in-a-lifetime group trip, we're here to make every step of the journey effortless.


As your personal travel advisors and vacation concierges, we specialize in planning customized vacations for individuals, couples, and groups. From romantic escapes and group vacations to alumni cruises, scuba adventures, and escorted international tours, we design travel experiences tailored to your interests, budget, and travel style.


Our services include booking:

* Cruises

* All-inclusive resorts

* Hotels and vacation accommodations

* Airfare

* Rental cars

* Rail 

* Group travel

* Guided tours and vacation packages

* Travel insurance and other essential travel services

* Low deposits and easy payment plans 


But we do much more than make reservations. We take the time to understand your travel dreams, offer expert advice, coordinate every detail of your itinerary, and provide support before, during, and after your trip. Our goal is to remove the stress of planning so you can focus on making memories.


At Up Up Up and Away Travel, we pride ourselves on delivering personalized service, trusted travel expertise, and exceptional value. Whether you're setting sail on a cruise, exploring Europe's historic cities, relaxing at an all-inclusive resort, or traveling with friends and family, we're committed to helping you travel with confidence.


You dream it. We plan it. You enjoy it.


Let Up Up Up and Away Travel help you discover the world - one unforgettable journey at a time!

Our Belief

At Up up up and Away Travel

We believe that traveling can educate you and feed your soul.Travel is also invigorating - the more you do it, the more you want to do it again and again! 


Our goal is to take you on a journey, as seen through our experiences and the interesting destinations we have explored. 


Up up up and Away will deliver information on must see attractions, terrific accommodations and wonderful places to eat, along with travel tips and travel deals.


With a list of the fun things to do and magnificent places to visit, Up up up and Away will take you there before you actually step foot on the land.


Allow Up up up and Away to take you on a thrilling excursion…YOUR JOURNEY AWAITS! 

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    Mitchell 25th Anniversary and Vow Renewal Cruise - Sept 2025.


    Mitchell 25th Anniversary and Vow Renewal Cruise - Sept 2025.

    Client Testimonials

    Exceptional Service from Start to Finish!

    Trustworthy, Dependable, and Genuinely Committed

    Exceptional Service from Start to Finish!

    I had an amazing experience, working with Up up up and Away Travel, for my trip to Italy. They were professional, responsive, and incredibly helpful. I had never traveled abroad before, and they took their time with me, to make sure I was very informed and prepared. 

    Everything was organized seamlessly on their end, from the flights and ac

    I had an amazing experience, working with Up up up and Away Travel, for my trip to Italy. They were professional, responsive, and incredibly helpful. I had never traveled abroad before, and they took their time with me, to make sure I was very informed and prepared. 

    Everything was organized seamlessly on their end, from the flights and accommodations to the itinerary and activities. 

    The trip exceeded my expectations! I would highly recommend Up up up and Away travel agency to anyone looking for an stress-free, well-organized, and enjoyable travel experience.

    5 out of 5 Stars

    Trustworthy, Dependable, and Genuinely Committed

    Exceptional Service from Start to Finish!

    An awesome Italian 5 city tour - Florence, Venice, Milan, with day trips to Pisa and Lake Como. The entire process was completely stress-free from start to finish. 

    The custom itinerary blended iconic landmarks with unique, local experiences. Every hotel selected was full of charm, centrally located, and contained beautiful historical arti

    An awesome Italian 5 city tour - Florence, Venice, Milan, with day trips to Pisa and Lake Como. The entire process was completely stress-free from start to finish. 

    The custom itinerary blended iconic landmarks with unique, local experiences. Every hotel selected was full of charm, centrally located, and contained beautiful historical artitecture. Every detail from airline tickets, transfers, train tickets, and bookings made for an stress-free vacation. 

    I highly recommend Up Up Up and Away Travel to work with, given their professionalism and work ethic, which I feel is second-to-none.

    Trustworthy, Dependable, and Genuinely Committed

    Trustworthy, Dependable, and Genuinely Committed

    Trustworthy, Dependable, and Genuinely Committed

     

    If you’re looking for someone who is trustworthy, dependable, and 

    genuinely committed to helping you have a wonderful trip, I wholeheartedly recommend Norman Payne with UP UP UP AND AWAY TRAVEL…

    I will definitely use his services again and encourage others to do the same.

    I needed extra help, with wheelchair assistance, and he saw to it th

     

    If you’re looking for someone who is trustworthy, dependable, and 

    genuinely committed to helping you have a wonderful trip, I wholeheartedly recommend Norman Payne with UP UP UP AND AWAY TRAVEL…

    I will definitely use his services again and encourage others to do the same.

    I needed extra help, with wheelchair assistance, and he saw to it that I was accommodated.  He was always just a phone call away to

    address any questions we had..  I'm looking forward to another trip

    Upcoming Trips

    Cruise Ship Virus Outbreaks

    Cruise Ship Virus Outbreaks often make headlines, but are cruise ships really more dangerous than hotels, schools, hospitals, and other public places? In this video, we uncover the facts behind cruise ship virus outbreaks and answer the question: Are cruise ships really safe? Why do cruise ships receive so much attention when passengers get sick? From norovirus and influenza to COVID-19 and other infectious diseases, we explore how illnesses can spread in crowded, shared environments.

    Booking Terms

     

    Please note that an initial consultation/itinerary is free. However, itinerary changes after booking (such as number of people, room types, flights, dates, destination, etc) for land packages that require a re-booking fee, will result in a $50 re-booking fee for our services to continue.  

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