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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 …

If you are looking for a quiet getaway not too far from home, I’d highly recommend a visit to the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island.  Amelia Island is about 40 minutes from the Jacksonville, FL airport.  The Ritz-Carlton is a beautiful hotel that sits atop the dunes and overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. …

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 …

I just got back from traveling to French Polynesia for my fourth time. I visited Papeete on the island of Tahiti, Rangiroa, Tahaa, Bora Bora and Moorea. I had been to all of these islands before except for Tahaa – the Vanilla Island. To get there you fly into Raiatea …

I recently returned from French Polynesia, and wanted to write about the Hotel Kia Ora Resort & Spa in Rangiroa. The hotel is around 20 years old, but just completed a major renovation and reopened in March 2012. The property includes 60 villas and bungalows with exceptional style, scattered throughout …

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 …

I am excited to share that I’ve been featured in the December 2012 issue of Virtuoso Traveler magazine, for a Thailand honeymoon I recently planned for some clients of mine.  It was so fun to see this six-month planning project turn out so well, resulting in happy clients that I …

Miami-based artist, David “LEBO” Le Batard has been commissioned to apply his vivid imagination to the signature hull of the Norwegian Getaway cruise ship. His vibrant style is the perfect choice to bring the Norwegian Getaway to life as she sets sail year round from Miami on 7-day Eastern Caribbean …

On a recent trip to Oahu, Hawaii, my husband and I took a snorkeling tour.  We went with Wild Side Specialty Tours.  They did a fantastic job, I recommend them to anyone visiting Hawaii that wants a fun and informative snorkel experience.  We set sail on a 42 ft catamaran …

For clients in Salt Lake City, cruising the Caribbean usually meant one thing:  flying to Florida, paying high airfare and having to stay overnight before your cruise departure. The Port of Galveston in Texas currently offers Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Princess and Disney Cruises. But now, some 50 miles further inland, …