Blog – Page 3 – Avant Travel

by Jane Hughes

Asheville is known as one of the most welcoming and vibrant cities in America. It’s very tourist friendly and loaded with galleries, art studios, restaurants, chocolatiers and brew pubs. Asheville is eclectic architecturally and culturally. It’s a wonderful combination and a foodie’s delight. ...

Cooling Off In Cabo

Posted on August 13, 2018

by Jane Hughes

Cabo San Lucas has been on my “wish list” for some time. I recently had the opportunity to visit the area and I sure wasn’t disappointed. Although my trip was a short one — just four nights — it was memorable and definitely made an...

Say Yes To Germany

Posted on August 6, 2018

by Rosemary Warmenhoven

In the spirit of saying “yes”, I just returned from a whirlwind adventure in Berlin and Hamburg. Virtuoso onsite partners at Pure Germany are the experts in all things German, whether it be on or off the beaten path....

Wild Namibia – Video

Posted on August 1, 2018

At first glance, Namibia might seem like one of Earth's most desolate places. With its ancient deserts, parched salt pans and a windblown shoreline littered with the weathered hulls of foundered ships, there would seem little potential for life and color — and perhaps little...

Great Smokey Mountains – Video

Posted on July 1, 2018

Great Smokey Mountains National Park has a lot to offer, so it’s no wonder that it is the most visited national park in America, attracting over 11 million visitors per year. The park is full of streams, rivers, waterfalls, wildlife (bears, deer, elk, wild turkeys),...

Summer in Vail

Posted on June 14, 2018

in Adventure Travel, Recent Travels

by Sharon Betts

Vail, Colorado is known for being North America’s biggest and most popular winter ski destination, but the truth is that Vail offers four seasons of outdoor activities and cultural pursuits. And the summer season is particularly sublime in Vail, with a plethora of outdoor...

Wild Botswana – Video

Posted on June 4, 2018

Botswana, Africa is famous for its wildlife. With lots of wide open spaces, and a plethora of colorful birds and large game to fill them, Botswana is one of the few remaining destinations in Africa where the adventuresome safari spirit still survives. ...

Grand Teton – Video

Posted on May 15, 2018

The dramatic, rugged peaks of the Teton Range virtually erupt from the flat plains and Snake River valley, creating a landscape that at times appears to be an illusion. Photographers and artists attempt to capture the majesty and breathtaking views, but their results never fully...

Flavorful Florence

Posted on April 10, 2018