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Save green on your Europe vacation and see the green of Ireland


If you’ve ever dreamed of Ireland, now is a great time to make plans and save money in the process!  CIE Tours, one of Ireland’s leading tour operators, is offering a discount of $150 per couple on any tour of 9 days or longer for bookings made in April.

Ireland’s weather pattern is similar to the weather in Seattle so May through September is the most pleasant time to travel.  You’ll have longer days, more sunshine and lots of that lovely emerald green.  The blarney stone, castles and leprechauns are available year ‘round!

Jennefer is Totem Travel’s Europe Expert, so call or email Jennefer@totemtravel.com and get yourself to Ireland!

Young adults seeking fun vacation in Europe


Thinking about a graduation trip to Europe? Want to see all the best sights but aren’t in to backpacking or youth hostels?  Like to travel with a knowledgeable tour guide, but not with a bunch of seniors?  Contiki has a huge range of escorted tours specifically designed for 18-35 year olds and right now they are offering $100 off a few specific European tours. 

Spanish Spree – April 18 (Start Madrid April 19)
European Encounter – April 24 (Depart London April 26)
European Impressions – April 28 (Depart London April 30)
European Vista – May 9 (Depart London on May 11)

These tours bring together young people from all over the world who want to explore the world.  So get away with people your own age and save bank!  Call or email Jennefer@totemtravel.com for more information.

Young adults save bank on vacation travel in Europe and the world



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If you’re a student, a young couple or a professional between the ages of 18 and 35 I can help you with a tour that’s made just for you, you can choose your own adventure, get some culture, party with people your own age and save bank while doing it!

Hey honeymooners, you’re married, not old, get out there and see the world!

If you are a parent or grandparent, make your kids day by sending them away……. On a Contiki tour with people their own age! Great for a graduation present from high school or college.

What’s different about Contiki is that not only do you have to be between 18-35 years of age to travel and believe me there are lots of you from all over the world traveling,  but also because of the experiences offered at each stop along the way. You certainly won’t fit into the old adage that ‘it’s Thursday, it must be Munich’. All you 18-35 year olds want to explore and see the world in a new way and with a new perspective; with Contiki you can do that.

Let’s start with the planning… and the question is… what planning? Contiki does it for you! They have tours starting at just 9 days long and stretching up to 35 days. You could focus on a single country, like Italy, explore a region such as Scandinavia or go for the 35 day tour and see 18 countries, including all of Western Europe and adding in Croatia, Bosnia, Albania, Montenegro and a Greek Island cruise and of course there are all kinds of options in between. Contiki also offers itineraries to see and explore Australia, New Zealand, Russia, Egypt, Canada and the USA.

As an experienced Contiki agent, they call us their Rock Stars, I am here to help you choose the tour that’s best for you. Once on tour you will meet other people in your own age group from all over the world, how cool is that? Kick it with some Aussies or check out the local scene with your new friends from Canada. Even your guides will be 18-35 years old, so they’ll really ‘get you’. You could dance until dawn in Barcelona, climb the Eiffel Tower in Paris, snorkel the Great Barrier Reef, toast in the beer halls of Munich, island hop in Greece or skydive in New Zealand, it’s not just the destination, its all about what you do once you’re there.

I can help you choose a tour that will include some of the legendary festivals in Europe such as Germany‘s Oktoberfest, Scotland‘s Military Tattoo in Edinburgh, the Cannes Film Festival in France or the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain.

The Superior tours start at just $108 per day. You’ll sleep in comfy hotels that are centrally located with easy access to all the sights you want to see. And since you paid in advance for your tour, saving bank at such great rates with no currency exchange, you’ll have more money for shopping and spending on your holiday!

Whether you’re bringing your best friend, traveling as a couple or heading out solo, you’ll undoubtedly make friends with people from around the world; travel connections you’ll have long after the trip has ended, so call Jennefer at Totem Travel, remember, I’m a Rock Star and I’ll hook you up to the best Contiki tour for you, you’ll save money AND see the world!!

Call me at (425) 821-4100 or email Jill and I’ll be your new Rock Star travel agent!

Tartans and bagpipes are coming to Edmonds April 11


Totem Travel and Savvy Traveler are sponsoring Tartan Day on Saturday April 11 in Edmonds.  In past years the festivities have drawn a big crowd and this year should be even bigger with Homecoming Scotland events scheduled throughout 2009.

Savvy Traveler is known for its full range of travel products and accessories with everything from money belts to drip dry in an hour underwear to lightweight luggage.  The store is located in downtown Edmonds and open six days a week for your convenience.

Jennefer at Totem Travel has been a certified Scotsmaster since 2001 and will be naming her top 10 things to see and do in Scotland.  She’ll also review some of the best escorted tours available and provide tips and tricks for planning independent travel throughout Europe.  Totem Travel has been a top travel agency in the Seattle area for more than 20 years.

Call or email jennefer@totemtravel.com for more details on Tartan Day activities and brush off your plaid.  The bagpipes are coming!

Sandals Grande St. Lucia couples only all-inclusive Resort and Spa



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When I arrived at Sandals Grande St. Lucia couples only all-inclusive resort, that is actually the first word that came to mind- Grande. Not in any ostentatious way, but it is a Grande resort and perfect for a honeymoon. Starting with the lobby which is large and welcoming, it has comfortable couches for relaxing after a long flight rather than standing in line to check-in. After being greeted with champagne and a cool cloth you can forget the hours it took to get there and this is just the beginning!

As with all 12 Sandals Resorts, Sandals Grande has lots of different rooms categories to choose from, starting with a standard garden view room, to ocean view and beach front, to swim-up lagoon rooms and on up to a round room called a Rondoval Suite with private plunge pools and outdoor Jacuzzis, you can find the right room for you.

The pool areas are massive and include 5 swimming pools with swim up bars and a pool used just for scuba. There are 4 huge whirlpools and for those who enjoy swimming in the ocean, a beautiful white sand beach with easy access and water toys aplenty such as sea kayaks, water tricycles and hobie cats. There are also snorkel and scuba boats and waterskiing if you please.

After a long day in the sun you might be hungry, but don’t fret, there are 8 restaurants and 6 bars to choose from with such options as Italian, French Crepes, International buffet, Caribbean style, an English Pub and Grilled Specialties or Seafood. The Italian is a bit dressy and resort formal while the Seafood is served at Barefoot by the Sea and is more casual.

If none of that sounds good, please remember that you have full exchange privileges at the other 2 Sandals resorts on the Island, Sandals Halcyon has 4 restaurants and 7 bars while Sandals Regency LaToc offers 8 more restaurants and 9 more bars, in a week’s time you’d be hard pressed to try them all!

The Grande also offers a Spa where all the facilities are included in your cost, however if they touch you they charge you, so there is an extra charge for massage and facial etc.

Any way you look at it a vacation or honeymoon at Sandals Grande is a good choice for a great deal in the Caribbean. If you’d like more information about Sandals Grande please call Jennefer, a Gold Sandals Specialist at Totem Travel, (800) 321-7907 or shoot me an email at Jennefer@totemtravel.com.

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