Long Term Travel

March 17 marks the saint day of St. Patrick of Ireland.  It is the day that he died.  St. Patrick is buried in the Northern Ireland town of Downpatrick.  They have a fabulous interactive visitor center there that I highly recommend you visit if you are ever in the area. Perhaps you could …

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 …

There’s nothing like getting a little lost while on vacation, especially in Ireland.  There’s always a pub nearby that you can wonder into to ask for directions.  You’ll be met with a smile, some fine conversation and eventually some well-meaning driving directions to where you are headed. My husband and …

On my recent trip to South Africa I was fortunate enough to stay at the One & Only Cape Town. The service from start to finish was over the top. Our room was gorgeous with a view of the island that houses the spa restaurant. There is a wonderful pool …

2013 has been designated as the “year of the gathering” for all those of Irish descent.  Special events and clan gatherings have been planned. Now’s the time to use that Ancestry.com website to find out where your family hailed from. Mine are from County Cork and County Kerry with names …

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The sun never takes a break in northern Norway – a land where the light never fails to inspire. The country has always been known as “the Land of the Midnight Sun”, but even that can’t convey the enduring beauty to be found in “the Land of Light and Darkness. …

Article written by Rosie Holliday (an Andavo affiliate agent), as published in the Vail Daily on December 8, 2012. New Zealand has been known as the “Home of Middle Earth” ever since “The Lord of the Rings” was released 10 years ago. Now, the country is set to reprise its …

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 …

My clients are always asking me when they can get the best pricing for a Disney cruise. Now is your chance… Kids ages 17 and under can sail free on select 6-night and 8-night Disney Cruise Line sailings from Galveston.  (Government taxes and fees are not included.)  To take advantage …