If you are dreaming about island hopping in the Aegean Sea or calypso dancing on a Caribbean cruise, industry experts say you’ve probably missed the boat for this year. Cruise lines that struggled to get a meager conga line going during the pandemic are now struggling to find space for your deck lounger. Travel industry experts report the summer vacation is alive and well. Eighty-five percent of Americans plan to travel this summer, according to the “Summer Travel Survey & Trends 2023” … [Read more...] about Ooh la la – Summer Travel is Back
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New U.S. COVID-19 Air Travel Rules
Dear Traveler, Are you considering an international trip? If so, read on. The CDC has issued a COVID-19 order that may impact your plans for re-entering the United States. Effective January 26, 2021 travelers arriving in the U.S. must: 1) Get tested for COVID-19 no more than 3 days before departing to the United States and show a negative test result to the airline before boarding OR 2) show documentation of recent recovery from COVID-19 to the airline before boarding. This new order … [Read more...] about New U.S. COVID-19 Air Travel Rules
Travel Expo Helping You Decide Where to Go Next
It’s time to get ready for Avenues of the World’s 6th Annual Northern Arizona Travel Expo. This year, the event will be held 5-8 p.m., Thursday Oct. 10, at the Doubletree by Hilton located at 1175 Historic Route 66 here in Flagstaff. There is no better place to be for happy hour! Avenues of the World Travel has created this educational event for travelers like you. Meet with professionals behind the scenes, ask questions and learn what products are out there that you may not know about. … [Read more...] about Travel Expo Helping You Decide Where to Go Next
Expo Helping Travelers Plan Where They Will Go Next Year
It’s time to get ready for Avenues of the World’s 5th Annual Northern Arizona Travel Expo. The event is scheduled for 5-8 p.m., Thursday Sept. 20, at the Doubletree by Hilton, 1175 Historic Route 66, in Flagstaff. No better place to be for Happy Hour! Avenues of the World Travel has created this educational event for travelers like you. Meet with professionals behind the scenes, ask questions and learn what products are out there that you may not know about. Avenues of the World’s travel … [Read more...] about Expo Helping Travelers Plan Where They Will Go Next Year
Deciding on the Right Boat, Barge or Big Ship
There are big ships, small ships, river boats, yachts, barges and sailboats. How do you know which one is best for you? Our goal is to match the right person with the right experience! There are many options out there. A bad vacation is not just a waste of your hard-earned money but a waste of time, which is almost worse, right? There are many river cruise companies out there. They cruise on the same rivers, the vessels are very similar in size but the experiences can be very different. What … [Read more...] about Deciding on the Right Boat, Barge or Big Ship
Experiencing a Love Affair with the South Pacific
Palm trees swaying in the gentle breeze, sand between your toes, crystal clear turquoise waters, a chilled coconut drink in your hand and not a care in the world – how could you not fall in love? The South Pacific has many unique experiences to offer. Accommodations vary from your bucket list over the water bungalow stay, to private island resorts, from sail boats to cruise ships and everything in between. Most resorts are accessed via speed boat or hydroplane. Activities range from … [Read more...] about Experiencing a Love Affair with the South Pacific
Travel Pro Tips for the Perfect Gift
Summer is coming to an end and it’s time to start the conversation about holiday travel! Imagine: no dishes, no cooking marathons and no holiday decorations to put up… Who wouldn’t want to share that with their special someone? But the gift of travel is no easy gift. There are lots of things to take into consideration. Can your special someone take the time off work, where do they want to go, do they have a current passport, should you apply for visas, are they okay being away from family or … [Read more...] about Travel Pro Tips for the Perfect Gift
Exploring New Destinations and New Office Location with Avenues of the World
We are very excited to announce that Avenues of the World Travel will be moving! Our clients will be able to enjoy the same high level of service they are used to from our award-winning team, but after 18 years on 4th Street, we are moving to 2100 E. Cedar. We invite you to join us for a fun Grand Opening Celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug 26, with the ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Speaking of new, we are always on the lookout for the next new hot destination and these are two … [Read more...] about Exploring New Destinations and New Office Location with Avenues of the World
What to Know About Extended Stay Trips
If you caught the travel bug, there is nothing worse for you than sitting idle at home for a few months. As you are getting ready to call your trusted travel consultant to plan the next adventure, take a mental note of your remaining vacation days and let’s have a closer look at the benefits of an extended trip. First off, an extended stay can help you save lots of your hard-earned money. Consider this, while a week-long cruise through the Mediterranean might cost you $350 per day, a 16- or … [Read more...] about What to Know About Extended Stay Trips
Your Wellness Travel Adventure Awaits
Travel more. It’s something we all aspire to do. And we know we’re not the only ones who get a glimpse of a white sand beach, snowy mountaintop or quaint foreign village and dream about all of the rest and relaxation that awaits. But, for a growing set of travelers, fitness-focused vacays and destinations have become a part of their travel destination checklist. Whether you’re looking to log a few miles under a canopy of lush rain forest trees, hike rugged trails in a state park or even surf … [Read more...] about Your Wellness Travel Adventure Awaits