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Reposted from msnbc.com By Keith Mulvihill Scenario #1: The routing label gets damaged Cause: When you check your bag, it gets tagged with an oddly printed, illegible routing label — or a legible label gets snagged and torn off your bag shortly after being tagged. Adding insult to injury, it’s a …

The lives of turtles and people are intimately intertwined in the North Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, Tortuguero. This area of Costa Rica isn’t often visited by tourist but is well worth the trouble to get there.  Since the arrival of the first indigenous tribal group (relatives of the Mayans) …

If you happen to be in London September 29th… The Ritz London is presenting a sumptuous five-course menu prepared by Executive chef John Williams and will be paired with exceptional Champagnes from Perrier-Jouët, including the iconic prestige cuvee ‘Belle Epoque’.

Malta, Undiscovered Gem of the Mediterranean The island of Malta is 100 km south of Sicily and enjoys a warm, dry climate year round.  It is blessed with sandy beaches, beautiful scenery, excellent modern hotels and an interesting history.  And wherever you go, the islands scenery and architecture provide a spectacular …

  Enjoy charming historic cities and interesting architecture & monuments in the geographical heart of Europe. Experience the incredible scenery, the friendly people, the wonderful food and the moderate prices! Sightseeing includes in Budapest – Fishermen’s Bastion and Heroe’s Square; in Vienna the Ringstrasse and Schoenbrunn Palace; and in Prague …

Just like a fashion designer going to Milan to see what’s new in fashion, a group of our Andavo travel advisors are heading to Las Vegas next week to the largest Luxury Travel show in the world, Virtuoso’s Travel Mart, to see what’s new in travel. Thanks in large part …

If your vacation plans are taking you to Honolulu, Hawaii, you won’t want to miss the Pearl Harbor tour.  This year is the 70th anniversary of the horrific bombing of Pearl Harbor. When selecting your tour, be sure to include the Missouri Battleship.  Several years ago I had the opportunity to …

Have you ever been to the Tony award winning Utah Shakespeare festival in Cedar City?  Everyone I talk to says it’s on their list to do…but somehow they haven’t experienced it yet. The festival is celebrating 50 years by performing six plays this summer season. The performances in the Adams Theater …

Are Seabourn and Crystal Cruises the world’s best cruise lines? That’s the word this week from Travel & Leisure, which is out with its closely-watched World’s Best Awards for 2011. Derived from a survey of Travel & Leisure readers and published in the August issue now on newsstands, the rankings once …

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. has been ranked highest in the luxury brand segment for the second year in a row by J.D. Power and Associates in their 2011 North America Guest Satisfaction Index Study. “This recognition is especially appreciated and significant given the challenging times the hospitality industry has …