vacation travel

On my recent trip to Peru our last stop was the Amazon after experiencing Lima and Machu Picchu. We took a flight to Iquitos, a bus ride to Nauta and a boat ride up the Amazon in the dark where we finally arrived to board the Delfin III at 11pm. …

I recently returned from a trip to Peru, where I was able to visit the iconic Machu Picchu.  It was nothing short of fabulous. It really does live up to expectations. The train ride getting there is a blast, but you have to choose the right train. The train we took …

Third world countries offer charm and personality that attract the curious and surprise the intrepid traveler. Myanmar is no exception. The capital city, Yangon (formerly known as Rangoon), bustles with activity and energy as cars barely move with multiple non-lanes of traffic and pedestrians slink between motorcycles, trucks, oxcarts, bicycles, …

I recently had a wonderful opportunity to visit the new Hyatt Resorts in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Hyatt Resorts has developed a unique concept with their Ziva and Zilara resorts. It is a dabble into the all-inclusive market in a very different way. While the properties are connected, and there is …

The Peninsula Hotels have long been recognized as an industry leader in luxury hospitality with just ten properties across the globe. The Hong Kong property is the original and also serves as the flagship of the brand. The Peninsula Hong Kong, aka “Grande Dame of the Far East”, was established …

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 …

On one of my recent trips to Oahu I took the opportunity to tour the magnificent Kualoa Ranch.  It is a place of extraordinary beauty, preserved through the stewardship of the Morgan family, who purchased the ranch from King Kamehameha III in 1850.  The property stretches for five miles along the coast and includes three …

I don’t know about you, but by late February I don’t think the snow and freezing cold in Salt Lake City are fun anymore.  I want to be somewhere warm!  Are you feeling the same way, and ready to start planning your next vacation?  If so, come join us for a …

Andavo Travel is a proud member of Virtuoso, the world’s most exclusive network of travel advisors.  Through our Virtuoso connection, we have access to the award-winning travel magazine, Virtuoso Life.  (Its a private-label publication, which means you can’t buy it in stores.)  I’ve been reading this magazine for a few …

Both sound nice.  The Caribbean has those beautiful beaches and sparkling water…  the Greek Isles have all the beachiness, with the culture and flair of European cities added in.  I’m having a hard time choosing.  But I’m definitely cruising on Royal Caribbean this time.  They have two new ships (Allure …