Topping the list for today’s trend-setting travelers are “remote sites, deep into the natural world; culinary adventures, where visitors prepare meals alongside a master chef or Italian grandmother; and luxury voyages designed for complete inclusivity, like Uniworld Boutique River Cruises,” says Avenues of the World Travel Advisor Daniela Harrison, during the 8th Annual Northern Arizona Travel Expo, Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Doubletree by Hilton. “If you want to be remote and go into the … [Read more...] about Trending Travelers Want Penguins, Culinary Lessons, Unique Opportunities, Inclusivity
Monika Leuenberger
Avenues of the World Team Shares Recent Travel Adventures
Yves and I just returned from a week-long cruise from Rome to Malta on the recently refurbished SeaDream II. The cabins were updated and we really liked the fresh look and additional storage space. The two hot tubs on the top deck added a nice touch and I also got to enjoy the hammock for a bit. Reading my book with great views of Taormina, Sicily caused me to pause and look up frequently. The new slide from the pool deck into the ocean is an absolute blast and several of us enjoyed every minute … [Read more...] about Avenues of the World Team Shares Recent Travel Adventures
Decide Where to Go Next at the Northern Arizona Travel Expo
It’s time to get ready for Avenues of the World’s 7th Annual Northern Arizona Travel Expo. This year, the event will be held 5-8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 4, at the Doubletree by Hilton located at 1175 Historic Rte 66 here 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 … [Read more...] about Decide Where to Go Next at the Northern Arizona Travel Expo
Following the Dream of Travel
Lake Lugano, Switzerland, 1977: Two children, Yves, 6, and Monika, 10, are frolicking in the water, swimming and floating on air mattresses. Their families, all Swiss citizens, are vacationing in adjoining homes for the summer. Forty-six years later, Yves and Monika Leuenberger, married since 1997, are still sharing adventures together, and bringing friends and clients along for the ride. The vehicle for all this fun is their Avenues of the World Travel agency on East Cedar Ave. in … [Read more...] about Following the Dream of Travel
Ooh la la – Summer Travel is Back
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
Are You Ready to Hit the Road?
We are so lucky to live in the beautiful Southwest. Surrounded by diverse landscapes, charming towns, beautiful National Parks and even beaches that are within driving distance if you are up for a road trip! The recent COVID-19 outbreak has put a stop to most of our travel plans for the spring, but if you are ready to get out and explore, there is still time to save your summer vacation. We have lots of fun ideas to get you going, and we know what opens when and which health and safety … [Read more...] about Are You Ready to Hit the Road?
World Traveler Builds Career Out of Sending Clients on Vacation
Monika Leuenberger loves what she does and does what she loves. Her expansive world is all about travel. Having sojourned to more than 20 countries (she has lost count), this Switzerland-born wanderlust, travel advisor and co-owner of Avenues of the World Travel has tips and suggestions for situations you would not dream of happening and back-up support for when they do. “Several years ago, we traveled to New Zealand via Flagstaff to LA. On our flight back, we landed at the LA airport and our … [Read more...] about World Traveler Builds Career Out of Sending Clients on Vacation
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
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
New Zealand and Travel EXPO
We are excited to announce our 2nd Annual Travel EXPO on Thursday, Oct. 6, from 5:30-8:30 p.m., at the High Country Conference Center. We have many tour operators and cruise lines and cover pretty much every corner of our planet! Come in, get some travel ideas and take advantage of exclusive show deals! Do you want to know about New Zealand? We just got back! We fell in love with this beautiful country and its diversity. While in the Bay of Islands, we visited a local fish auction and … [Read more...] about New Zealand and Travel EXPO