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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 …

Have you seen the news about the changes to the fee structure at Southwest Airlines?  They are forecasting an increase of $100 million in revenue in 2013 from charging for no-shows on flights and premium boarding positions. You can still check two bags for free, and there are no change …

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 …

Kathleen Roberts, the manager of Christopherson Business Travel‘s sales team (the business travel division of Andavo Travel) had the opportunity to take a family vacation to Dubai over Thanksgiving and provides her report below:  It was an amazing destination–certainly worth the 24 hours of travel time it took to get …

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, …

I love Europe and have traveled there several times, both independently and on various escorted motorcoach tours.  My most recent trip to Europe was one that I’ll remember for a long time, as it was my first time to the south of France, and my first river cruise experience. This …

What are you grateful for today? This Thanksgiving, we are grateful for the following things: Our clients:  We have the best clients in the world! We love working with you to make sure you enjoy relaxing, stress-free vacations so you can enjoy your time on the road without worrying about …

Are you obsessed with Pinterest?  We are.  And what goes better with beautiful, inspiring images than travel?!  We can’t think of much, which is why the Andavo crew has been loving Pinterest lately.  We’re organizing boards featuring some of our favorite hotels and cruise lines; the latest travel gadgets you’ll …