Vacation Travel

Last week I had the opportunity to sail the Caribbean debut of Seabourn’s new yacht Sojourn.  All I can say is that she is an incredibly elegant lady of the sea and a beautiful addition to the Seabourn fleet!  The following are some descriptions and critiques of the new vessel.

I recently had the opportunity to spend a weekend at Casa Nova. I absolutely loved it! The setting is nature at its best and the views are breathtaking.

I just spent an incredible weekend at the St. Regis Deer Crest with 28 Andavo Travel advisors from California, Colorado, Utah and Wyoming.  The energy among the advisors accelerated each day as we shared best practices, met with 20 preferred suppliers on an individual basis, and listened to presentations on social …

With vacation budgets being tight these days, many people are buying travel insurance to protect themselves from the unexpected.  Have you ever experienced: A family member coming down with a terrible virus and you have to cancel your trip? During an off-shore excursion you fall, sprain your ankle and break your …

I just got back from Cabo San Lucas where I stayed at One&Only Pamilla. This hotel is a wow!  The service is impeccable, the food fabulous and the rooms so comfortable at 680 sq ft with an infinity pool on the terrace – I never wanted to leave the room!   …

Have you ever noticed the vast difference between airplane seats when you go from airline to airline and the different types of planes?  Some seats seem wider than others.  The armrests can be stationary on one plane, while on another you can lift them up for extra breathing room (if you’re lucky enough …

Turkey is an amazing country and along with great food, beautiful scenery and wonderful hospitality you might find a treasure such as the Casa Dell ‘Arte Hotel. Located near Bodrum on the Aegean Sea is this true treasure. I would love to arrange a trip there for you.

Madagascar is a unique destination. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to visit this amazing country where Malagasy is the language and Ariary is the currency. It is the fourth largest island in the world and flight across it takes 3½ to 4 hours. The best way to travel …

I just read this interesting USA Today Travel article, published today.  Check out these fascinating statistics: “For some travelers, do-it-yourself booking is losing its luster. A study by Forrester Research found that in the first three months of this year, 28% of leisure travelers in the U.S. who booked their …