They are out of business. Period. I tried their address, no there. Their phone number is…read moredisconnected. Finally, Linda, the owner, has an email address, which bounced back as an incomplete email sent. Say goodbye. I have booked with her twice in the past, and was extremely happy. I guess she will be making someone else happy, but not in Kirkland, WA.

First thing I want to mention is that I am not what you would call a seasoned traveler. In fact, I…read morehadn't traveled anywhere for over 13 years, and never had traveled without additional family members. But I knew that for our honeymoon we needed some additional help to book the trip of our dreams. When I first contacted Totem Travel, I did it through e-mail and talked to the manager Linda. She was extremely helpful and answered all of my questions. After a few inquiries over e-mail she told me that it would be best if I came into the actual business to discuss details and possibly book the trip. When I first went in I met with a woman named Patty. She was beyond helpful, and was more than catering to the fact that I had no idea what I was doing. I felt as if I was in really good hands so I booked our honeymoon with Totem Travel. As the months went passed Patty was able to continue answering all my questions and helping me book additional details for our trip. Sometimes I would stop by Totem Travel to ask additional questions or confirm other details and even after months I would walk in and Patty would recognize me right away, ask me about how my work was going, remembering every detail that I had ever told her. It is great when a business these days can have that extra personal touch. I wouldn't even have to remind her who I was ever, because she was always one step ahead of me. We just got back from our honeymoon a few days ago and every little detail that I had discussed with Patty went exactly as she had said. She had requested to the hotel that we get a hotel room in a certain area and we did. She made sure that we sat next to eachother on every flight, and not every couple was that lucky. The trip was exactly what she had led my expectations to be. And it was the absolute perfect honeymoon. Upon arriving back I even received an e-mail from her asking how it went and wanting to see pictures. :) I would recommend this business to everyone!

Logistical disasters abounded! Went on a "luxury wine and food tour" that was 50% luxury and 50%…read moremotel six. The five day stretch in the middle was a bumbling mix of terrible winery, a jolly tour guide who knew nothing about food or wine, a moldy hotel bathroom and endless hours on a small bus. Had to pay extra for a suite and then had our suite given away to another couple on the tour - with no offering of a refund until we called it to their attention. Fortunately the first hotel was lovely and the last three days saved the whole trip. I paid way too much money for such mediocre service and accommodations and transportation. Trust level with this agency is 0. Never again

My experience was with one agent only so I can't say how the rest of the agents are. She was…read moreunprofessional and unfriendly so I decided to take my business elsewhere.

Our recent women's retreat to Belize was absolutely incredible thanks to Misty!…read more The beachfront location she booked was stunning (we were literally steps from the water) with beautiful views and staff that were welcoming and attentive throughout our stay. She arranges fun experiences that help you to immerse yourself in the culture, like when she planned a special dinner featuring authentic cuisine that was truly a highlight of the trip. From snorkeling excursions to boat rides, every activity was thoughtfully and seamlessly organized. What stood out most was her personal attention to detail and her ability to adapt plans smoothly when circumstances changed. We felt completely taken care of and able to fully relax and enjoy the experience!

Misty is the most fun, professional, easy to work with, knowledgeable human I have come across in…read moregeneral, but especially when it comes to planning trips. We recently went on an unreal trip to Belize (planned through Elevate Explorations) and I felt the research and effort and planning that went into it and it was the trip of a lifetime! I have since reached back out for her to help my family and I plan our vacation. I'm so grateful for Misty and Elevate Explorations. She made this new traveler comfortable and confident with travel.

Awesome 12-day Bergen to Bergen trip in December. I booked on the MS Trollfjord. Outside cabin with…read morean obstructed view on Deck 6. If you are looking to experience the polar nights and the Northern Lights, in a casual cruise experience, this is one fabulous way to do it. TIP #1: Don't expect night-time entertainment...no movies no dancing no casino no live musical acts. JUST MAGNIFICENT VISTAS and QUAINT TOWNS, many stops (about 67 total), but only short opportunities to get out on land. This is a trip focused on taking outdoor excursions and hikes, and seeing the dancing lights. BRING YOUR OLD SLR or download a cell phone APP that lets you take nighttime photos at a slow shutter speed....this trip, for me, was about experiencing the AURORA BOREALIS. TIP #1: Upgraded to the window at the last minute while checking in at the Hurtigruten Terminal in Bergen at a great discount! Only $200 USD. Even with the bottoms of the lifeboats in the line-of-sight, I was still able to see out to shore. The view might be more problematic on Dec 7, but on Deck 6, no worries. FOOD: Local sourced foods, so you eat like Norwegians. Dinners are the usual seatings just like on other cruises, but dress is casual. Except for the Captain's Farewell Dinner...though only the crew seemed to be dressed fancy for the occasion. Otherwise, it's a lovely buffet at breakfast and lunch also highlighting local ingredients. The chefs are very inventive and all the meals are beautifully presented. The desserts are inspired and pretty to look at, especially the wide variety of mousse; loved the smoothie shots at breakfasts, the bread is amazing, and there's a wide variety of it and crackers, and while I normally don't slather butter on anything, don't miss out on the butter, it's amazing; there IS fresh fruit but don't expect a wide variety. I changed my dinner meals to VEGETARIAN, and was pleased, as I wasn't so keen on reindeer and steak and cod or lamb. But I tried bites of them, and they were all good. Vegetarians/Vegans can find plenty to eat and the kitchen often offered a vegetarian entree at the buffet. No ice sculptures, just great food. SUGGESTION TO HURTIGRUTEN: The Asian passengers I met really missed their white rice...and, to be honest, me too. Maybe add some Asian flair to your buffet, because even I missed white and/or brown rice. EXCURSIONS: They are for the hearty because the hikes are a fast pace due to the time constraints. But ALL the excursions I took -- The Arctic Coastal Walk, the dogsledding in Tromso, the Russian Border trip in Kirkenes, the Marble Mine near Kristiansund, the Vesteralen Trondenes Church bus and ferry trip were all amazing and worth your time and your dime. TIP#3: Don't miss out on Lofoten By Horse in Gimsoy, Lofoten. Riding Icelandic horses with a view of the Northern Lights on a sandy beach AND on great trails under a mountain (and apparently alongside a links golf course...it was dark!)...JUST WAS MAGICAL!!! Highly recommend the horseback riding...beautiful horses...lovely clean stables, beautiful barn turned restaurant!!! SUGGESTION TO HURTIGRUTEN: Offer year-round golf excursion at Lofoten Links!!! OVERALL: As long as you don't expect a fancy dressy cruise experience, you will LOVE the nice people on the ships of the Hurtigruten....it used to be a boat delivering mail, and it still acts as a ferry for the locals (and their cars). But that's part of the charm. You get to meet locals going about their commute. The food is great. The excursions are too. I had intended to visit Iceland, but when I found the Hurtigruten cruise, I changed my mind and took a chance on Norway. It didn't disappoint. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

We have a trip planned for this October. So far this group has been great to work with.read more

If you are in Woodinville and are looking for Allure Travel, this is it…read more I have worked with the folks at this location for quite a few years, and have always found them smart, friendly, helpful and low pressure. In particular, I always call Ann because she give us so many options for flights and flight times and opportunities. She helped clear up some oddities with flights in and out of European destinations, and has made sure that our west coat flights to pretty much anywhere were on the airlines we preferred, with the seats and price we wanted. And no pressure. If something didn't fit right, she'd keep looking. As for the rumors that travel agents cost too much, check out the extra fees you are getting when you book on your own. I'd bet they are no different. Definitely my first go-to when we are ready to head out of town!

I just came back from a 6 night Disney cruise Mandy booked for me. It was amazing. She answered all…read moremy questions and gave great advice. Was very quick to respond. Made it a relaxing trip when all the details were taken care of. This is the second cruise I have done that she booked. I also did her group trip to Greece last year. I am a control freak so not knowing anything about hotels, food, or areas we would be in made me nervous. The trip ended up being the best one I have ever had. I have 3 more cruises booked with her. One I am doing on my own. One is a group trip River Cruise in Europe. And one is a bucket list item for me a group trip to the Galapagos. I am hooked. She works very hard for her clients to ensure they get best deal and know what to expect. I highly recommend giving her a try. Once you do you will be hooked.

Mandy is so great to work with! She listens to your wants and finds you the right place! Also is…read morehelpful with any questions and responds in a timely manner. We have use her before and will keep using her to help plan our family vacations!

Great people. Good service! Sometimes you have to wait a couple days for a response. That's why I…read moregave them 4 stars.

I've known Continental Travel for years, first being a sales rep for airline that called on them…read moreand most recently as a client. My family went to Kenya by way of Amsterdam on the going and then Paris on the return. Continental Travel handled our trip with ease, including items of where we wanted to go stay, eat and just generally acquaint ourselves with a continent that we'd never been to. They did an excellent job handling our trip with ease! Highly recommended!!!

wonderful tour of Wellington New Zealand by Steve Girvan thru Answers Down Under tours…read more We had a personal foodies tour that was fantastic. Highly recommend this guide.

I booked and paid for a trip for two weeks in Australia through this company, but when I got there…read moreevery single reservation and event was registered in my husband's name and only my husband could rent a car, check into our accommodations or sign in for our excursions. When I tried to check into one of the hotels, I was told I would have to wait for my "husband" because only he could register us and get the keys for the room. (He was returning the rental car that I had arranged for because only his name was on that, too!) I paid for this trip! I made the arrangements! What century do we live in??!! Is Australia reallly so backwards? Or is it just this company? I had not used a travel agency before, and this convinced me that it is not worth it! No self-respecting woman should use this company. Nor should any man who has any respect for women.