Our Travel Blog
Family Travel Redefined: Where Adventure Meets Relaxation, Kids Included!
Your dream vacation has been on hold for far too long because, well, life with kids can be quite the rollercoaster. But don't forget, you need a breather too! It's time to prioritize self-care without leaving the little ones behind.
Vacation Like a Local
Locals know the dives with the best dishes and the most scenic, least traveled trails. Rockstars pay others to plan unique, low-key vacations so they can get respite from their hectic schedules. Get the best of both worlds by having Avondale Travel do the planning for your next adventure.
MedJet - Global Medical Transport, Travel Security & Crisis Response
MedJet can be the difference between medical care somewhere unfamiliar and even being a bit stranded, to being in a medical location of your choosing for the care you need.
Fancy a ski trip this winter? Time to get planning!
With Florida humidity in full swing and air conditioners on full blast, cold weather activities probably aren’t at the forefront of your mind at the moment. But if you plan on booking a ski vacation this winter, here are a few tips to help you make the most of your snow-filled getaway.
Can’t decide where to vacation this summer? Avondale Travel reveals its most requested destinations.
Perhaps the most difficult decision when planning a vacation is where to go. Here are our clients’ most popular countries to visit.
Spring Forward By Planning Your Summer Vacation
With summer vacation right around the corner, get ahead of the crowd by starting your planning early.
Spring Break Travel Tips From a Travel Agency Expert
Make or break your spring break vacation with these tips.
Tips For Planning Ski Trip Vacations
With temperatures dropping, now's the time to book a ski trip. We’ve compiled a list of tips and tricks to help you plan the best ski trip possible.
Traveling For That Concert High
A fun excuse to travel, traveling for concerts combines your passion for music with your love of exploration!
You celebrate with your family – and Happiness Happens!
When celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary, we knew we had to include the entire family! It was amazing watching our grandchildren experience the world.
The Benefits of Working With a Travel Agency in Jacksonville, FL
There are multiple benefits to working with a travel advisor, including VIP access, added perks, insider information and extra security.
16 Travel Tips to Make Travel Easier
Traveling can be immensely stressful. You have to pack the right clothing, bring important documents, have to get to the airport on time, etc. It’s easy to get overwhelmed. That’s why Avondale Travel is here! We’ve compiled a list of travel tips and tricks useful for all travelers. Here are 16 travel tips to make travel easier.
Bogota & Cartagena: Exploring Colombia's Bustling Capital and Enchanting Coast
Avondale Travel Managing Director Sandy Harbison went on a six-day, five-night trip to Columbia hosted by Colombian Journeys.
Safe & Friendly Travel for the LGBTQ Community
With the LGTBQ community experiencing an elevated level of risk while traveling, having safe travel options for them is very important. The team at Avondale Travel takes safety seriously. We work hard to ensure our travelers feel safe. This includes working with our global network of LGTBQ-owned and friendly suppliers, as they know the local landscape and have suggestions on how to make each traveler feel safe.
“Falun” in Love with Sweden
Avondale Travel’s Kyra Fox first traveled to Sweden in 1983 when she was 19-years-old. Since her grandfather was an immigrant from Sweden, she decided to visit family and friends. After visiting the country, she immediately "falun" love with it and its people. Having since been back seven times, Kyra is our resident Sweden expert! Here are her recommendations for both frequent and first-time visitors.
Packing Hacks with Emory Clothing
Taking the proper clothing when you travel is not only practical and on the lighter side, but it also helps keep you organized. Over-packing can be such a burden when traveling. You have to deal with the overweight fees, trying to get your suitcase in and out of the airport, hotel, etc. It is just a hassle. Also, we as travelers tend to pack for the "what if." What if I need four outfit changes in a day, or what if it rains? The list goes on.
Let's Escape to the Snow for Sports, Scenery, and Après-Ski
Being a native Floridian makes me appreciate and love cold weather. I love snow, the cold, and every activity that comes with it. Especially towards the end of Summer, experiencing the non-stop hot days. As the kids are starting to go back to school, and look forward to cooling off in the fall, it is now time to start planning and booking a ski trip. I love to ski and Europe has great ski resorts (Zermatt in Switzerland, Courchevel, Chamonix, Val D’Isere in France, to name a few), but to many skiers, the Western United States has the most and the best places to ski in the world
Get Ready for Leaf Peeping & the Fall Foliage Travel Craze
Autumn is, without a doubt, my favorite time of the year! Football is back, we are easing our way towards the holidays (and there's my birthday), temperatures are starting to cool, and it's usually when I take a vacation! Fall is one of the best times of the year to travel. The crowds tend to be smaller, with the kids back in school, prices are typically more moderate than what you would find in the summer and again...the weather is great.
Redwoods and Red Wine. Ready When You Are.
Wine Country is home to some of the most amazing wines in this country. Fun fact: The Willamette Valley in Oregon is home to 70 percent of Oregon’s wineries and vineyards. The Willamette Valley is known for its pinot noir with more than 230 wineries and vineyards. It also offers the opportunity for many outdoor activities. One of my favorite areas to visit is Napa County, California, which has more than 1,700 wineries and more than 400 tasting rooms.
Fully Inspired and Ready to Explore...Again!
“I love walking in my ancestors’ footsteps!” “Enjoying local food – Dim Sum for lunch in Hong Kong or eating that croissant while strolling along the Champs-Elysées.” “My passion is music! I cannot live without it. I have traveled the world to see my favorite band perform in amazing venues!” These are just a few of the responses I received when I asked my social media followers what inspires them to travel.