Avenues of the World brings destination ideas and deals together at Travel Expo.
Topping the list for today’s trend-setting travelers are “remote sites, deep into the natural world; culinary adventures, where visitors prepare meals alongside a master chef or Italian grandmother; and luxury voyages designed for complete inclusivity, like Uniworld Boutique River Cruises,” says Avenues of the World Travel Advisor Daniela Harrison, during the 8th Annual Northern Arizona Travel Expo, Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Doubletree by Hilton.
“If you want to be remote and go into the unknown, Northeast Greenland National Park feels like you’re on another planet or visiting this one 150 million years ago,” said Rebecca Stacey of Quark Expeditions, who recommends booking now before the rest of the world discovers it. “There’s also a huge interest in Antarctica and, overall, more of an appetite for less crowded places and traveling with scientists and historians. The Avenues of the World team travels to Patagonia and other destinations that feel uncharted. They know about everything and are great to work with.”
“We are seeing a lot of ‘revenge travel,’” said Kevin Mordaunt of Seven Seas, regarding the popularity of cruises following the pandemic. “We set people up for the perfect vacation, where travelers are just free to enjoy. Destinations that are selling out are Africa, the British Isles and Northern Europe.”
Also attracting attention is around-the-world travel in 25 days aboard a private jet for 52 passengers and a crew of 16. “We are seeing a lot of interest from retired business and medical professionals who want an all-inclusive, first-class experience with iconic stops,” said Paul Giannini of TCS World Travel.
At the 8th Annual Northern Arizona Travel Expo, representatives from renowned cruise lines, hotel chains and tour operations provided the inside scoop on all things travel, “including specials offered on site,” said Monika Leuenberger, co-owner of Avenues of the World.
“We have worked with many of these companies for 30 years,” she said. “There are so many deals and ideas for memorable and unique experiences. These are very good companies that you can really trust to provide an excellent experience.” FBN
By Bonnie Stevens, FBN
Avenues of the World is scheduled to host its Annual Northern Arizona Travel Expo again Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025. For more information, call 928-556-0853 or visit www.avenuesoftheworld.com.
Photos by Bonnie Stevens: Monika Leuenberger discusses adventure travel opportunities to Peru with Flagstaff dental hygienist Shelly Gussio and HSH Construction owner Valerie Sweet.