#AskATravelAgentThursday – Mary!

Today’s #AskATravelAgentThursday is so informative we couldn’t contain it in a simple post.

Mary is the leisure operations manager at our Lakewood office and has been with Travel Leaders – Travel Center for over 20 years. Recently, her and our Destination Wedding and Honeymoon specialist, Jessica, went on a Viking River Cruise. Naturally, we wanted to learn more.

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Q: What type of travelers would you recommend to board the Viking River Cruise you just experienced? 

A: “We did a 7-day Rhine Getaway which concentrated on the cities along the Rhine River from Basel, Switzerland to Amsterdam.  This would be the perfect trip for someone wanting to concentrate on a specific country or region and get a really good feel for the history & culture.  It is a relaxing way to travel because you get on board and unpack, knowing where you will stay every night and you get to have breakfast, lunch, and dinner if you would like to.  You are always free, however when in a port to sample local cuisine.  They also like to serve regional specialties on the ship.  They have great guides who have knowledge of each city.” 

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Are you inspired? Mary and any of our other leisure agents are happy to assist you in booking your Viking River Cruise. You can also learn more by clicking below:

Learn more about Viking here.

Learn more about the Rhine River here.

Learn more about Mary here.

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Deal of the Day: 15-Day Hawaiian Islands Cruise

Calling all West Coast Residents!

Visit the following ports on a 15-day Hawaiian Islands Cruise sailing roundtrip from either Vancouver, British Columbia (on September 19, 2015) or San Francisco, CA (multiple dates available):

Hilo, Hawaii

Maui (Lahaina), Hawaii

Honolulu, Hawaii

Kauai (Nawiliwili), Hawaii

Oceanview cabins start at $1,049 per person.

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Join us for an Escorted Tour of Germany’s Christmas Markets!

If you’ve ever been curious about visiting Germany’s Christmas Markets, Teri Trettin (our agency’s founder) is escorting a group aboard Uniworld’s “River Queen” this November!  Join in on a leisurely river cruise takes you to locations on the River Rhine where you can sample local delights such as Stollen, schneeball, Nuremberg Gingerbread and bratwurst, and gluhwein. 

Uniworld’s “River Queen” ship

Tips on Making the Most of your Bridal Expo Experience

Our travel specialists make regular appearances at Bridal Expos to answer destination wedding and exotic honeymoon location questions.  In doing so, we’ve observed some nifty tricks from all the clever brides-(and grooms-) to-be that not only make their day easier, but the vendors as well!

12s UNITE — Cruise with the Seattle Seahawks to Alaska!

Join Travel Leaders for the Alaskan cruise of a lifetime, setting sail June 20, 2015.

Quilt Camp At Sea: Quilts of Valor

Travel Leaders is home to the founding members of an enthusiastic group called Quilt Camp At Sea, a merry group of quilters who cruise to destinations throughout the world once or twice a year, sharing their love of quilting with fellow enthusiasts aboard select Holland America Line sailings.

Only some of the fine friends of “Quilt Camp At Sea”

What began as a simple block exchange among friends became a goal to quilt for a greater purpose. After a bit of research, “Quilt Camp’s” community of 100+ longstanding members decided they wanted to give back to the many family and friends serving in America’s Armed Forces through their gift of quilting.  Through the Quilts of Valor Foundation, their collaborative creative efforts would honor local Armed Forces Servicemembers by making them one-of-a-kind quilts with fabric created specifically for the Quilts of Valor Foundation that illustrates the collective pride and support of those who have and still serve in US Military.  Each pattern, though unique, has requirements that must be met to make it an official “Quilts of Valor” quilt.

The official “Quilts of Valor” certification tag

Before gifting, they are reviewed by the Foundation to make sure all the requirements were carried out, given a certification tag, and a matching presentation case.

Sgt Call & his quilt, in it’s official “Quilts of Valor” presentation case

The response within “Quilt Camp” was so popular, enough blocks for THREE quilts were made.

From L to R: (Ret) LtC Len Tobin, Janusz Byczynski

The first dedication ceremony was held on Veteran’s Day 2014, honoring Janusz Byczynski through special arrangements at Homestreet Bank.

The second quilt was gifted on December 22, 2014 to Sgt Jason Call at Madigan Army Medical Center.

The third quilt is awaiting it’s finishing touches and will be presented at a later date.

All quilts will presented to the selected veterans by Quilt Camp’s own (Ret.) Lieutenant Colonel Len Tobin.

from L to R: Sgt Call, (Ret) LtC Len Tobin, Msgt Holt

For more details, photos or to join “Quilt Camp At Sea” on their next voyage, visit their Facebook or official webpage.

This post Sponsored by Holland America Line.

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Brands like Holland America Line, Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Lines all belong to a trade organization called CLIA.  They have all banded together for THIS WEEK ONLY to give you amazing savings during the World’s Largest Cruise Sale from October 6 – 13, 2014!   You may get free upgrades, shipboard credits or a free shore excursion!

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