adventure travel

Last month, I got to travel and spend some time in Croatia’s capital city, Zagreb. I stayed at the Esplanade Zagreb Hotel, a historic luxury property that was built in 1925 to provide accommodations for the Orient Express train from Paris and Istanbul. It is located only a few blocks …

First, I want to mention that I’m not an avid cyclist! However, that doesn’t matter with Backroads, an active travel company that offers cycling, hiking, walking and even camping tours. These active trips are geared towards folks at most abilities. I recently joined a Backroads three day trip through hilly California wine …

I just got back from a trip to Havana, Cuba, something I was so excited to experience given their very recent opening to tourism.  After waiting 2½ hours for our luggage to be delivered to the baggage carousel in Havana though, my expectations were not very high for my Cuba …

Tundra, cold, ice, snow, and wind – I experienced all of them on my trip to Churchill, Manitoba in November. The polar bear sightings made it all worthwhile. Our expedition began with a flight into Winnipeg and an overnight stay at the very convenient Sheraton Hotel at the airport. The …

I recently returned from Gateway, Colorado where I stayed at the Gateway Canyons Resort for three nights. You fly into Grand Junction and then it is about an hour to drive to the resort through the canyon, enjoying beautiful scenery along the way. This resort is like an island unto …

The Galapagos Islands are a once in a lifetime destination. If you are close and you have the chance to go, definitely take it, but know that it isn’t going to be the most relaxing trip you’ve ever taken. The Galapagos are for the adventure traveler! Here is why it is …

As a travel destination, New Zealand has always been on my list. I was finally fortunate enough to get the opportunity to go there a couple of weeks ago! Our group started in Queenstown on the South Island. This resort city set amongst the beautiful mountains and Lake Wakatipu is …

Jay Burghardt, a corporate travel advisor for Christopherson Business Travel, (the business travel division of Andavo Travel) had the opportunity to take a family vacation to Bogota, Colombia and provides his report below: My family and I just came back from quite an adventure. We spent a week in Colombia. …

Now is your chance to explore Machu Picchu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and “The Lost City of the Incas.” Begin your journey in Lima, where you will have the opportunity to experience the city’s indigenous and colonial heritage before stopping at the San Francisco Monastery. You’ll also enjoy free …

Antarctica is the planet’s last untouched continent and you can now experience it from one of the most advanced expedition ships ever built. This 10-day voyage will take you through the Drake Passage, escorted by albatrosses and storm petrels before arriving at the magical white landscape. You will experience the …