Totem Travel is seeking a travel agent trainee as well as an experienced vacation travel agent for its Kirkland location.  The right candidate will be sales and service oriented, have an exceptional work ethic and travel experience. 

The travel agent trainee position starts at minimum wage with paid vacation, holidays, medical, 401K and extensive travel benefits.  He or she would intern under the agency owner and assist with email and phone inquiries, research, price analysis, reservations, invoicing and ongoing customer service.  Additional duties would include preparation for consumer trade shows, CRM and general office support.

We are also seeking an experienced leisure travel agent with one or more destination specialties.  No GDS experience is required, but computer literacy is essential.  Inside agents are paid salary plus incentive based on individual sales, paid vacation, holidays, medical, 401K and extensive travel benefits.

Job applicants may send a resume to linda@totemtravel.com or mail a resume to

Totem Travel – attention Linda
12305 120th Ave NE Suite D
Kirkland WA 98034. 

All applicants will receive a reponse within 72 hours however no walk in or phone applications will be considered.  Your courtesy is appreciated!

In a recent interview I was asked my advice on planning a honeymoon.  You can read the article at http://www.philly.com/philly/living/celebrations/weddings/Bon_voyage.html but for those wanting a few highlights, here you go -

• The weak economy has not changed the kind of honeymoon most couples are planning.  Weddings are once in a lifetime events and a honeymoon is a once in a lifetime experience.
• Forget the 1st class flight!  Nobody takes pictures of their airline seat and you won’t be talking about your flight 10 years from now.  So unless your budget is generous, spend it on more time together and create lasting memories by doing something memorable whether that’s swimming with the dolphins, being pampered with an oceanfront couples massage or learning to scuba dive.
• A local getaway is not always less expensive than somewhere more exotic.  There are quality all inclusive resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean with rates starting around $200 night and that’s hard to beat in the U.S..  The strengthening dollar has also provided values for otherwise expensive destinations. If you’ve wanted to plan a Fiji vacation, now is the time.
• Honeymoon registries are a great way to finance a dream honeymoon.

As always, if you’d like help planning the perfect honeymoon please call or email The Honeymoon Experts at Totem Travel!

The Signature at the MGM Grand is 3 years old and they’re celebrating birthdays!  Rates are from $129 per night for a Jr. Suite and include a $100 beverage credit.  In addition, if you are celebrating your birthday, you will receive a complimentary upgrade to a one-bedroom suite.  Call (425 821-4100) or email Sandi@totemtravel.com to book your Las Vegas package.

A great family vacation spot just got better!  Book your Disney World vacation by June 21 and travel August 15 – October 3rd and you’ll get free dining at Walt Disney World Resorts.  Just give me a call at 425-821-4100, or send an email to sandi@totemtravel.com.  I’m the Disneyland and Disney World specialist at Totem Travel.

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Traveling now is better than ever!  Mexico, recovering from their “swine flu” scare, is offering tremendous price cuts.  One example:  package to Mexico, for 2 people, at a 5* Resort, all-inclusive, booked prior to “swine flu” was $2100, without airfare; same package booked now:  $2500 WITH airfare from Seattle included!  How good is that! 

Hawaii is having incredible specials now too!  Hotels are offering: free buffet breakfasts, 1 or 2 room category upgrades (pay for Gardenview, receive Partial Oceanview or better), and free nights!  Example:  2 people, roundtrip airfare to Maui, 7 nights at the Hyatt Regency, with breakfast & a 2 room category upgrade, and the 6^th night free, would be about $3700.  There are many other Hawaii deals floating around out there. 

The Southern California Kids fly Free program has been extended….book by May 31^st for travel prior to June 17th.  That means for each adult, one child 2-11 years old, will fly free!  That certainly makes that Disney or San Diego trip more affordable.  Hurry, though we have to book by May 31^st! 

If these vacation ideas sound inviting… or if you have other vacation destinations in mind… please give me a call (425 821 4100) or email me at sandi@totemtravel.com.  There are so many travel opportunities out there you do not want to miss out!