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
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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
Cruises are Back
2020 has been quite the year for many of us. If we ever felt we needed a vacation, now is certainly that time. We understand that not everyone is ready to start traveling today and that many have questions and hesitations, so rest assured, our travel advisors at Avenues of the World Travel are excited to guide you along the way. We know which destinations are open, what protocols are in place and which hotels are following the new health and safety standards. We can assist with private charter … [Read more...] about Cruises are Back
Changing Lives Through Travel
How will you make 2020 your most meaningful year yet? We believe travel has a huge positive impact and helps find personal fulfilment on your journey. As you explore the globe, make a point to shop local. Explore a local farmer’s market, purchase souvenirs from smaller mom and pop shops, and eat a meal at a locally owned and operated restaurant. Our travel advisors can help you choose hotel stays and cruise lines that keep the well-being of our planet in mind and incorporate policies that … [Read more...] about Changing Lives Through Travel
Landscape Hotel Designed to Float Among the Red Rocks
North America’s first “landscape hotel” is now underway with site work and construction amidst the red rocks of Sedona, offering a new way for travelers to embrace sustainable tourism in scenic Northern Arizona. A groundbreaking ceremony last month by Sedona-based developer Two Sister Bosses and the City of Sedona has set the stage for Ambiente to take shape. Plans for the hotel feature 40 cube-shaped, luxury guest Atriums elevated above the ground by steel piers and encased in bronze glass … [Read more...] about Landscape Hotel Designed to Float Among the Red Rocks
On the Grid Podcast – Trending Travel Destinations
Trending Travel Destinations https://soundcloud.com/user-559986867/on-the-grid-podcast-volume-11 Whether you want to see Japan off the beaten path, go ATV-ing on glaciers in Iceland, explore ancient churches in Africa, island hop in the Caribbean, discover ancient ruins in Peru, ski the Matterhorn or hike in New Zealand, Avenues of the World Travel co-owner Monika Leuenberger can arrange your adventure, offer insight, save you money and be your resource when the unexpected happens. Hear … [Read more...] about On the Grid Podcast – Trending Travel Destinations
On the Grid – Airport Taking Off
Airport Taking Off https://soundcloud.com/user-559986867/on-the-grid-podcast-volume-7 Efforts by the City of Flagstaff to increase service at Flagstaff Pulliam Airport are starting to pay off. Direct flights to Los Angeles and Dallas are scheduled to debut later this spring as the number of annual passengers, including business people and vacationers, continues to increase. The city’s Economic Vitality Director Heidi Hansen and Flagstaff Pulliam Airport Manager Barney Helmick join On the … [Read more...] about On the Grid – Airport Taking Off
On the Grid – Flagstaff’s Weatherford Hotel
Flagstaff's Weatherford Hotel https://soundcloud.com/user-559986867/on-the-grid-podcast-volume-6 On the Grid with Flagstaff Business News is a monthly podcast delving into timely topics and interviews with guests who help shape the local economy. Weatherford Hotel owners and preservation champions Henry Taylor and Sam Green join FBN Editor and host Bonnie Stevens to discuss highlights of efforts to restore the building and honor Flagstaff’s pioneering past. “Once you tear down the fabric, … [Read more...] about On the Grid – Flagstaff’s Weatherford Hotel
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
Enjoying Your Vacation While Making the World a Better Place
Travel season is upon us. Unsurprisingly, unplugging from work is good for the mind, body and soul. Vacations allow us to step outside of our day-to-day grind, take time for ourselves, explore new places, create memories with loved ones and truly live in the moment. However, for those of us who work in the non-profit sector and feel a responsibility for making the world a better place, justifying a vacation can prove to be challenging at times. Important tasks always seem to vie for our … [Read more...] about Enjoying Your Vacation While Making the World a Better Place