March has finally arrived, and spring is right around the corner, but it's still pretty cold here in the Bluegrass state. How bout we take you on a visual tour to the hottest place on earth? Death Valley, California wins that award and Death Valley...
Read MoreWhen the hustle and bustle of everyday life starts to feel a little overwhelming, I like to wash my worries away in the luminous Caribbean Sea — and 10 tropical days on sunny St. John, USVI definitely did the trick! From Cruz Bay to Coral...
Read MoreWe could not have been happier with our experience from Made for Spain. Carles and David, our guides, were unbelievable. Immediately upon meeting them, we knew we were not only in excellent hands, but we felt comfortable, excited and at ease....
Read MoreOk – It’s early January and probably the last thing you want to look at when you’re thinking about travel is more ice and snow! We get it … Baby, it’s cold outside! But this film is utterly beautiful, and we want to share...
Read MoreJapan is a wonderful and fascinating destination where cutting-edge, advanced technologies coexist with thousands of years of ancient traditions. But Japan’s diversity doesn’t simply end by contrasting old versus new. The country is full of contrasts and variety, and it is rapidly becoming a very...
Read MoreScattered in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, the Hawaiian islands are perhaps the world’s most remote inhabited tropical destination landmass in the world. Packed with natural beauty and often described as the closest thing to paradise here on earth, Hawaii’s universal attractions include...
Read MoreI had the pleasure of joining a small group of women on AmaWaterways' Tulip Time River Cruise this past spring and my sister, Laura, accompanied me on this trip. She was gracious enough to write a blog article about our experience. Here is what she...
Read MoreAs many of you know, our Avant Team is part of the Virtuoso network, which gives us access to unique and luxurious travel opportunities around the globe, as well as exclusive VIP perks and amenities for our clients. This weekend kicks off Virtuoso’s annual Travel...
Read MoreAs promised, in the midst of the heat and humidity which characterize early August in Central Kentucky, we bring you Part 2 of our Icelandic double-feature. This week’s edition highlights the work of Jeroen Schrage, a professional videographer based in Leeuwarden, Netherlands. We are delighted...
Read MoreIceland is a sparsely populated Nordic island nation defined by its dramatic landscape. Iceland's stark, pristine scenery has been shaped by fire and ice: More than 200 volcanoes juxtaposed alongside numerous glaciers form the country's landscape. It's a frozen land that's always letting off steam....
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