Category Archives: Adventure Travel

Luxury Hotel Review: Mount Nelson Hotel, Cape Town

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Donna Evans

Sprawled before Table Mountain in great majesty is the Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa. With her history and charm she settles nicely among the gardens and beautiful landscape of this urban oasis. The hotel’s history began in … Continue reading →

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Luxury Hotel Review: Ulusaba Private Game Reserve

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Donna Evans

I recently had the privilege of staying at the beautiful private game reserve of Ulusaba in the Sabi Sand area of Kruger National Park. Royal treatment is offered to each guest, no matter which level of the property your room … Continue reading →

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Luxury Hotel Review: Tortilis Camp in Amboseli

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Donna Evans

Every trip to Kenya should include a stay in Amboseli where there are unrivaled views of Mt. Kilimanjaro. I recently stayed at the wonderful tented camp called Tortilis Camp (named for the umbrella-shaped Acacia Tortilis tree – a favorite of … Continue reading →

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Luxury Hotel Review: House of Waine, Kenya

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Donna Evans

On the edge of the Athi Plains in the Nairobi suburb of Karen, sits the elegant property House of Waine. This former plantation home is now a very classic boutique property with eleven rooms, each different in design and flavor. … Continue reading →

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10 Reasons to Visit Colorado’s Royal Gorge

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Donna Evans

Colorado is often thought to have snow year round, and I can think of a few mountain ski areas that wish it were so!  However, the truth is that the climate is mild most of the year and the state … Continue reading →

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10 Reasons to Visit Dubai

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Donna Evans

I recently visited the United Arab Emirates and toured the country. I found Dubai to be the most interesting and decadent of all its cities. With the recent opening of the tallest hotel in the world, the JW Marriott Marquis, … Continue reading →

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Iceland Adventures: Snorkeling in a Glacier Lake

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Donna Evans

When people think of Iceland, a couple of things come to mind: snow and volcano eruptions. Both are true at times, but there is also a great deal of adventure to enjoy in this amazing country, whether you travel in … Continue reading →

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South Africa Hotel Review: River Lodge at Kariega

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Donna Evans

I have just returned from an amazing trip to South Africa to the malaria-free area of the Eastern Cape. The River Lodge in Kariega is a wonderful representation of the local hospitality and fine cuisine. Upon arrival we were greeted … Continue reading →

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My Travel Experiences in Reykjavik, Iceland: Not cold at all!

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Donna Evans

Iceland in the winter? Well, this country may not be what you think. There is ice there, yes. There are glaciers, geysers, volcanoes, thermal springs, lava tubes, glacier lakes and so much more. The city of Reykjavik is the main … Continue reading →

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Australia Day celebrates a beautiful and diverse country

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Rosie Holliday

Article written by Rosie Holliday (an Andavo affiliate agent), as published in the Vail Daily on January 25, 2013. Since it’s Australia Day today it seems appropriate to talk about Australia in this article! Australia Day celebrates the arrival of … Continue reading →

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