The Puget Sound Business Journal once again named Totem Travel one of the top travel agencies in Washington. Under the same ownership and management since 1984, Totem Travel specializes in tropical destinations, honeymoons and Europe. Two of our specialty niches – Sandals Resorts and Fiji vacations have also earned our Seattle travel agency international recognition.

It is our pleasure to provide the Seattle area numerous vacation travel services including free travel seminars at Savvy Traveler in Edmonds, Fiji honeymoon planning advice at the Seattle wedding show and a wide range of services six days a week Monday through Saturday in our Kirkland travel agency.  So travelers in the Seattle area have the opportunity to receive service from nationally recognized travel experts and a top rated travel agency in their own backyard at no extra cost.

We hope you’ll call or email before you plan a family vacation in Europe, select an all inclusive resort or plan a tropical honeymoon.  That’s what we do best!

Our Seattle based travel agency has always focused on the importance of truly knowing a destination, rather than simply looking for the cheapest deal. We’ve heard horror stories from travelers who bought “5 Star Hotel” packages only to arrive in the city’s outskirts, found excellent deals on tours in areas with more mosquitoes than culture and shown up in their destination only to be swept away by hurricane winds. Just a few days ago, SeattleMet.com recognized our agency for its dedication to planning with a mention in its popular travel section. The article highlighted the importance of climate in planning a trip and our owner, Linda, was quoted saying “September is a delightful month to be in Fiji but it’s the monsoon season in Thailand.”

Weather is important, and I’m in the process of adding more weather information to our site such as our new Australia Weather Information page, but really there are so many more variables that come into play when planning a trip. The problem for travelers is that not all of them are identifiable through research alone and if you don’t know the right questions to ask, not even the best search engine will provide the answers.

Having planned nearly all of my trips with Totem Travel before coming to work here, I can attest to the service that they provided. Through my travels, I’ve come to realize that the true value of working with an experienced travel agent is not the simplification of the planning process, but the wealth of knowledge and wisdom that they bring to the table. Someone who has been there before you knows so much more than can be found through diligent research alone. They know the best places for food, the best tour guides to follow, the activities to avoid, and the ones that will be truly memorable. While every hotel, tour company and restaurant will tell you why you should travel with them, a good travel agent will work with you to find what best fits your needs and personality. Whether you’re going to Europe, Tahiti, Fiji, the Caribbean, Hawaii or elsewhere, chances are that we’ve been there too!

In short, check out our website, get excited about all the possibilities there are for your next trip, and when you are ready to plan it, consider talking to a Destination Specialist at Totem Travel. We’ll make sure that you get personalized help from a travel expert at no extra cost!

-Nick
Totem Travel
Web Developer

Here is one of the hottest specials at the moment!

Tis the season of fairytale holiday markets, grand carnivals and blossoming meadows. It’s the time of storybook scenery and magical celebration. There are many reasons to visit Europe with Trafalgar in Autumn, Winter and Spring, but here are three of the best!

1.       Save up to 30% off peak summer airfare and land prices, up to $600 off per couple!*

2.       Enjoy Europe’s famous sights and attractions, but with fewer crowds.

3.       Discover Trafalgar’s authentic local experiences and special festive seasonal events.

Offers end June 24, 2011 – call today!  Buon Viaggio!

*Book your 2011/2012 Autumn, Winter & Spring Europe vacation by June 24, 2011 and save:
-          $600 per couple ($300 per person) on air-inclusive vacations or
-          $400 per couple ($200 per person) on land-only vacations

Hot off the press, Matangi Island Resort in Fiji has extended their stay 7 pay 5 special for high season travel dates including summer of 2011.  So you can enjoy a luxurious honeymoon or romantic getaway for two (no kids allowed at adult only Matangi Island Resort) including airfare from Los Angeles, seven nights in a lovely oceanview bure, three meals daily, non motorized watersports and more from under $7K total for two. Beachfront and treehouse bures also available.

And for an affordable Fiji vacation for adults or a family, you can’t beat Mana Island Resort from about $3K total for two with airfare, 6 nights in a newly renovated island bure and complimentary non motorized watersports. On Mana Island you’ll find 3 beautiful beaches, amazing snorkeling right off shore, two restaraunts with expanded menus, evening entertainment and theme nights.

So if you’re dreaming of a vacation or honeymoon in Fiji, contact Linda or Patty at Totem Travel and get personalized service from a Fiji travel expert and a fantastic deal on a fabulous Fiji island vacation package.

With the wedding and honeymoon planning season upon us Totem Travel is hosting free honeymoon and vacation planning events focusing on our travel agent specialities – Fiji, Tahiti, Sandals all inclusive resorts and Australia.

Jan 8 & 9            Seattle Wedding Show Fji honeymoons

Jan 27                Sandals all inclusive resorts
6p at Totem Travel in Kirkland

Jan 29                Tahiti and Fiji the South Pacfic islands
1p at Savvy Traveler in Edmonds

Feb 12               Australia the Land Down Under
1p at Savvy Traveler in Edmonds

Mar 3                 Sandals all inclusive resorts
6p at Totem Travel in Kirkland

Please call or email linda@totemtravel.com for details or to RSVP for an event.  Our honeymoon and travel specialists look forward to meeting you soon!