What is the heart behind Mattis Travel? In this extended episode, Elliott, Sofia, and Grant explore Joshua’s powerful journey of overcoming a sudden physical disability and transforming that experience into an authentic, inclusive travel agency.

The conversation then moves into Mattis Travel’s specialized cruise-planning services, including private celebrations, group cruises, and personalized vacation guidance. Discover why working with a knowledgeable travel advisor matters and learn about valuable cruise benefits and accommodations for military personnel, first responders, teachers, solo travelers, multigenerational families, and families seeking autism-friendly experiences.

This episode is about more than vacations—it’s about resilience, representation, connection, and helping everyone experience the joy of travel with greater confidence.

Every journey has a beginning. 🌍✨ In this introductory episode of The Boundless Traveler, Josh Mattis shares the story behind Mattis Travel—what inspired the business and the mission driving it forward. Hear how a passion for travel became a commitment to creating more accessible, inclusive, and meaningful experiences for families, travelers with disabilities or sensory needs, cruise lovers, diverse communities, and those celebrating life’s biggest transitions. 🎧 Join us as we travel beautifully—and without limits.