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Alabama World Travel Our creative team approaches travel design with the same passion and care as we would for our own families.
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Using our curated knowledge and exclusive connections, we prepare unique and enriching experiences tailored to each individual client. Our AWT Team loves building relationships with our clients to learn their personal interests, so we can select from our strong partnerships with suppliers around the world to design unique travel experiences they often can't find on their own. Call us today, share your travel dreams with us, and let us design a travel experience that creates lifelong memories!

10/22/2026

You may know us for luxury leisure travel, but our team also specializes in incentive travel and corporate group experiences. And this week, we've been busy bringing three very different programs to life!

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho: Kristin and Robert are wrapped up a golf-centered incentive program.
Maui, Hawaii: Taylor and Iris have welcomed guests aboard for a cruise through paradise.
Paris, France: Liz and Basia are on-site delivering an unforgettable travel experience in the City of Light.

While our on-site teams bring months of thoughtful planning to life, our team back home is working right alongside them, keeping communication flowing, making adjustments as needed, and ensuring every detail comes together.
It's a coordinated effort that utilizes the strengths of everyone on the team.

Different destinations. Different experiences. One team working together to make it all happen✨

Just Booked | Iceland: Golden Circle, Reykjavik, South IcelandPrivate Icelandic AdventureFire, ice, and a little bit of ...
10/15/2026

Just Booked | Iceland: Golden Circle, Reykjavik, South Iceland

Private Icelandic Adventure

Fire, ice, and a little bit of magic✨ Our travelers are heading to Iceland next Spring for a privately guided journey through some of the country's most extraordinary landscapes.

A few highlights from their itinerary:

• Snorkeling between two tectonic plates in the crystal-clear waters of Silfra Fissure
• Exploring the spectacular Katla Ice Cave beneath a glacier
• Discovering thundering waterfalls, geothermal wonders, and Iceland's famous black-sand beaches
• Visiting glacial lagoons and Diamond Beach, where icebergs sparkle against volcanic sand
• Unwinding in the geothermal waters of Sky Lagoon

And, with a little luck, they'll catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights along the way.

Thoughtfully designed by expert travel advisor Julie Smothers, this itinerary pairs unforgettable adventures with private guides, beautiful accommodations, and time to explore at their own pace.

When you think of fall travel, Toronto may not be the first place that comes to mind. Perhaps it should be!As the temper...
10/08/2026

When you think of fall travel, Toronto may not be the first place that comes to mind. Perhaps it should be!

As the temperatures cool, the city settles into one of its loveliest seasons. Fall color fills Toronto’s parks and neighborhoods, while its restaurants, museums, markets and cultural scene offer plenty of reasons to linger.

And for travelers looking for an autumn getaway that feels a little less expected, Toronto is surprisingly close to home.

In this Virtuoso article learn a few reasons to consider Toronto this fall, along with where to stay while you’re there.

https://www.virtuoso.com/member/awtinc/travel/articles/why-toronto-should-top-your-fall-travel-list

This month we're spotlighting a destination closer to home, and there is no better way to kick it off than a tour throug...
10/01/2026

This month we're spotlighting a destination closer to home, and there is no better way to kick it off than a tour through the Fall foliage.

This 11-day journey with A&K winds through some of New England’s loveliest landscapes, pairing peak fall scenery with thoughtful experiences along the way:

• Begin along the coast in Kennebunkport, Maine, with time on the water whale watching
• Take to the skies for a scenic flight over Maine’s coastline and Acadia National Park
• Wind through the White Mountains of New Hampshire as the landscape turns to autumn
• Settle into Woodstock, Vermont, with a private look at its history, architecture and countryside
• Continue through the Berkshires, stopping in quintessential New England towns along the way
• Slow down in Washington, Connecticut, with time for hiking, fly-fishing, wellness or simply enjoying the inn
• Explore the Hudson Valley, including historic estates and FDR’s Springwood
• Finish with a few unhurried days at Wildflower Farms, an Auberge Resorts Collection property tucked into the Hudson Valley

The leaves may be what first catch your eye, but it’s everything woven between them that makes New England worth the journey.

Ready to see fall a little differently?

You may know us as Alabama World Travel, but there’s another side to our team you may not see quite as often.Last week, ...
09/24/2026

You may know us as Alabama World Travel, but there’s another side to our team you may not see quite as often.

Last week, our Sutton Planning division hosted the Sutton Showcase, bringing together our team and travel partners for an afternoon of connection, conversation and a closer look at what’s ahead in corporate group travel .

While Alabama World Travel focuses on thoughtfully designed leisure travel, Sutton Planning specializes in incentive travel, meetings and group experiences for organizations. Two names and two specialties, but behind the scenes, we’re one team sharing decades of experience, relationships and a genuine love of travel.

The Changing Shape of Luxury Travel: Notes from Virtuoso Travel WeekAfter a week surrounded by thousands of travel profe...
09/18/2026

The Changing Shape of Luxury Travel: Notes from Virtuoso Travel Week

After a week surrounded by thousands of travel professionals from around the world, a few patterns have emerged:

1. Journeys are getting longer and more ambitious.
More travelers are combining multiple cities and countries into one thoughtfully connected itinerary.

2. Fall is becoming the new summer.
Travelers are trading peak season for cooler temperatures, fewer crowds and a different side of Europe.

3. Wellness is going well beyond the spa.
Sleep, longevity, digital detoxes and more personalized wellness experiences are increasingly becoming part of the journey.

4. Hotels are becoming destinations themselves.
Standout dining, wellness, private clubs and social experiences are giving travelers more reasons to stay awhile.

5. Luxury cruising is looking more like private yachting.
Some of the biggest names in hospitality are bringing the intimacy of a yacht and the polish of a luxury hotel together at sea.

6. Astrotourism is having its moment.
Eclipses, Dark Sky destinations and private stargazing experiences are inspiring travelers to look up when deciding where to go next.

The common thread? Luxury travel is becoming more thoughtful, personal and experience-driven—and we're rather excited to see where it goes next.

Just Booked | The French RivieraA week on the French Riviera, with Nice as home base and just the right balance of explo...
09/10/2026

Just Booked | The French Riviera

A week on the French Riviera, with Nice as home base and just the right balance of exploring and lingering.

This thoughtfully paced itinerary includes:

• A private day exploring Monaco and the hilltop village of Èze
• A market tour and cooking class in Nice
• A leisurely day in Saint-Tropez
• A private guided excursion into Mercantour National Park
• Dinner at three-Michelin-starred Mirazur in Menton
• Plenty of time left unscheduled for wandering Old Nice, visiting the markets, or simply enjoying the Mediterranean

One hotel. A handful of beautifully chosen experiences. And enough breathing room to enjoy where you are.

We don’t often talk about numbers around here. We are much more interested in where you are going than keeping score.But...
09/04/2026

We don’t often talk about numbers around here. We are much more interested in where you are going than keeping score.

But every now and then, the numbers tell a story too good not to share.

Emily Trione has been invited to Virtuoso’s Pinnacle event, an honor reserved for the top performing 1% of advisors among more than 20,000 Virtuoso travel advisors worldwide.

And Julie Smothers has been selected for Virtuoso’s exclusive Japan study tour, earning one of only a handful of spots from thousands of applicants.

We are not the biggest travel agency in the Virtuoso network. It has never been the goal. We have chosen instead to build a small, experienced team that works closely together, knows our clients well and puts extraordinary care into every journey in our hands.

Quality over quantity. An intention evident throughout our process.

Emily and Julie, we couldn't be prouder of the expertise, relationships and reputation you've built over decades in this industry, or happier that you've built them right here alongside us.

Now, Emily has a Pinnacle event to attend in Hawaii and Julie has a suitcase to pack for Japan. We’d say that calls for a little celebration ✨

Costa Rica + Soft AdventureThe best of both worlds? We think so.— A little wildRainforests.Waterfalls.Wildlife.Volcanoes...
08/28/2026

Costa Rica + Soft Adventure
The best of both worlds? We think so.

— A little wild
Rainforests.
Waterfalls.
Wildlife.
Volcanoes.

— A little brave
Ziplining.
Hanging bridges.
Rafting.
Surfing.

— But not too wild
No extreme skills required.
No need to rough it.
No pressure to do it all.

— Plenty of soft
Beautiful resorts.
Slow mornings.
Poolside afternoons.
A spa treatment or two.

— All at your pace
Adventure when you want it.
Relaxation when you need it.

— The result
Soft Adventure.
Costa Rica does it exceptionally well.

How much adventure is just enough?
Discover Costa Rica in this month's AWT Travel Insider:
https://awtinc.com/why-costa-rica-is-the-ultimate-soft-adventure-destination/

We said every conversation would come home with us. And they did.We’re back from Virtuoso Travel Week with notebooks a l...
08/20/2026

We said every conversation would come home with us. And they did.

We’re back from Virtuoso Travel Week with notebooks a little fuller, relationships a little stronger, and plenty of ideas already finding their way into the journeys we’re planning.

Some conversations introduced us to places we hadn’t considered before. Others gave us a new perspective on places we know well. And many happened with trusted partners we’ve worked alongside for years—the people we call when a trip needs an extra bit of care, creativity, or problem-solving.

That’s the real value of a week like this. Not simply knowing what’s new in the world of travel, but knowing the people behind it.

Now comes our favorite part: putting all of it to good use.

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