Category Archives: Vacation Travel

Your Travel Photos Could Earn You Fame and Fortune

The Virtuoso Traveler Photography Contest 2013 Deadline to Enter: June 16, 2013 As you may know, Christopherson Business Travel and Andavo Travel (Christopherson’s vacation division) are proud members of Virtuoso. Consisting of 7,200 travel advisors associated with over 330 agencies … Continue reading

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Planning Multi-generational Vacations: Get on board!

Have you heard the term “multi-generational travel?” It’s big in the travel industry right now, and refers to the trend of going on family vacations that include grandparents, parents and grandchildren–you can even throw in aunts, uncles, and cousins while … Continue reading

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Four Seasons Resort Vail: An Experience that shouldn’t be missed

My career path has taken me to some amazing places around the world and I’ve been fortunate to stay at numerous luxury hotel properties. Here is my review of the Four Seasons Resort in Vail, Colorado. Continue reading

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Internet vs Travel Advisor for Booking Vacation Travel

By now, most of our blog readers are probably convinced of the benefits of using a travel agency to book your business travel–the convenience, the technology, the assistance with making changes, help in tracking your unused tickets, etc., etc. But … Continue reading

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What to Do Once You’ve Booked a Cruise: 5 Things to Consider Before Boarding

It was 25 years ago that my husband and I took our first cruise for our honeymoon. Fast forward to February 2013 where we celebrated our 25th anniversary on Royal Caribbean’s Radiance of the Seas that left Sydney, Australia for … Continue reading

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Take Advantage of Airlines’ Comfort Economy Seats

Many years ago I flew to Europe on British Air. My husband and I are both tall and we dread long haul flights crammed into coach seating, so I paid (at the time) a few hundred dollars more for the “premium … Continue reading

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Tired of the Usual Hotel Experience?

For most travelers, one hotel is the same as any other. You get a bed, nightstand, phone, bathroom and a television. Sure, some hotels might offer a larger room, chocolates on the pillow, or perhaps a nice desk, microwave and … Continue reading

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Prevent Business Travel Jet Lag

I just found an incredible website that I think all our business travelers will want to know about: Jet Lag Rooster. According to the site, Jet Lag Rooster is a “free, simple, and effective way to reduce or prevent jet … Continue reading

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Virtuoso’s Best of the Best: Your Guide to the Top Luxury Hotels and Resorts

Presenting the 2013 Guide to the World’s Best Hotel Experiences: Virtuoso’s Best of the Best Hotel Directory This award-winning publication is THE guide to the world’s greatest hotels, resorts, spas, lodges and villas. Every property included in this collection is … Continue reading

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Christopherson Business Travel Has a Leisure Travel Division

We all say it: “I’m too busy to go on vacation.” But the truth is, taking a break actually reduces stress which then makes you a better employee, parent, and person. It can also create job security because your company … Continue reading

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