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Have you ever noticed on our “Find An Advisor” page that some of our travel advisors have different company names?  Donna Evans with Team Travel, Jacqui Matthews with Pyramid Travel, and so on.  That’s because Andavo Travel, in addition to having employee agents, is also a host travel agency to …

Fall is arguably the best time of year to visit Europe–with September’s arrival, the heat and crowds have abated, plus harvesting has just begun bringing the flavors of each region front and center. Village markets are brimming with local specialties and local characters. Butterfield & Robinson has been biking en …

I helped my clients Loring and Lisa plan a trip to Maui in March 2012, part of which included a whale watching expedition.  With their permission, I will share their feedback here: Thank you for helping Lisa and I plan our vacation in Maui last month.  We had a BLAST!  And, …

Explore Tokyo and Kyoto over 9 days with this exciting new package, offering departures as early as September 2012. Now is your chance to visit the historical, cultural and enchanting country of Japan. Begin your journey in Tokyo where you will enjoy an exciting full day tour of the city …

The Chobe River divides Namibia’s Caprivi Strip from Botswana’s Chobe National Park. Its banks boast one of the densest populations of wildlife on the African continent. Experience the thrill of it all from your own private suite aboard a luxury boat – the Zambezi Queen. Whether you are dining on …

I’ve ridden several trains in my day and usually they have been close to nature.  I love the landscape, the vast wilderness, rivers, endless waterfalls and small towns going by as the locals wave hello.  I can’t think of a finer place for train travel than the Canadian Rockies! I …

Are you an art lover?  The three major cities in the United States for artists are New York, San Francisco and Santa Fe.  Santa Fe is an easy city to walk around and visit all the galleries and museums. I spent last weekend there; we flew into Albuquerque and drove one hour …

San Diego is one of those destinations that offers something for everyone.  You can be as active or as laid back as your heart desires.  My family and I recently spent three days in San Diego, which really is too short, but we got in all that we planned to: …

10 Day Affordable Britain: Highlighting London, Bristol, Chester, Edinburgh & Leeds – $1989 from $1899* Your journey begins in London where you will discover the history, pageantry and sights of the city including the famous Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. Head to the circles of Stonehenge and Bath’s Georgian Crescents …

The thunder echos as the fog rises. When you get closer the mist covers you, folding you into the blanket of drops that bounce from the pouring of the massive amount of water tumbling from the river to the canyon below it. The amazing Victoria Falls spans two countries in …