Adventure Travel

Colorado is often thought to have snow year round, and I can think of a few mountain ski areas that wish it were so!  However, the truth is that the climate is mild most of the year and the state offers a myriad of outdoor activities to experience along with …

I recently visited the United Arab Emirates and toured the country. I found Dubai to be the most interesting and decadent of all its cities. With the recent opening of the tallest hotel in the world, the JW Marriott Marquis, another level of luxury was added. Aside from the exaggerated extravagance displayed …

When people think of Iceland, a couple of things come to mind: snow and volcano eruptions. Both are true at times, but there is also a great deal of adventure to enjoy in this amazing country, whether you travel in winter or summer. One of the most interesting adventures I …

I have just returned from an amazing trip to South Africa to the malaria-free area of the Eastern Cape. The River Lodge in Kariega is a wonderful representation of the local hospitality and fine cuisine. Upon arrival we were greeted with cool towels and a cool drink to refresh us …

Iceland in the winter? Well, this country may not be what you think. There is ice there, yes. There are glaciers, geysers, volcanoes, thermal springs, lava tubes, glacier lakes and so much more. The city of Reykjavik is the main entry to this country and there are flights from many …

Article written by Rosie Holliday (an Andavo affiliate agent), as published in the Vail Daily on January 25, 2013. Since it’s Australia Day today it seems appropriate to talk about Australia in this article! Australia Day celebrates the arrival of the First Fleet into Sydney Cove in 1788 and the …

Presenting the 2013 Guide to the World’s Best Hotel Experiences: Virtuoso’s Best of the Best Hotel Directory This award-winning publication is THE guide to the world’s greatest hotels, resorts, spas, lodges and villas. Every property included in this collection is Virtuoso-preferred and inspected, and known for its unique setting, exceptional …

Jay Burghardt, a corporate travel advisor for Christopherson Business Travel, (the business travel division of Andavo Travel) had the opportunity to take a family vacation to Bogota, Colombia and provides his report below: My family and I just came back from quite an adventure. We spent a week in Colombia. …

On my recent trip to Kenya, I was able to spend some time at Hemingways Ol Seki Mara Camp. This luxury tent camp is located on the Naboisho Conservancy, a couple hours north of the Massai Mara. As we flew into the Ol Seki air strip all I could see …

Each year, Virtuoso surveys its vast network of luxury travel advisors (Andavo agents included!) to predict the top travel trends and destinations.  The report provides insight on where, when and how travelers will go next – whether on land or afloat – be it couples, families or adventure-seekers.  The 2013 …