Specialties
Based in Seattle and proudly family-owned since 1995, Woodside Travel offers a personalized approach to luxury travel planning. With decades of expertise and a deep commitment to exceptional service, we create unforgettable, tailor-made journeys designed around you. Experience the world with the care, insight, and attention only a boutique, family-run agency can provide.
History
Established in 1995.
Woodside Travel was founded in 1994 after co-owners Gary Johnson and Ben Danis returned from a trip to Bali and decided to turn their shared love of travel into a business. Gary brings over 35 years of experience in luxury travel, sparked by a childhood spent exploring the world thanks to his father’s job at Pan Am. He’s visited destinations from Antarctica to Paris, and loves sharing his deep knowledge of hotels and planning unforgettable trips.
Ben has long been captivated by Asian culture. Over the years, he’s traveled extensively through Japan, China, Thailand, Cambodia, and beyond. He specializes in custom land and sea itineraries throughout Asia.
In the early days, the team planned honeymoons for friends at Microsoft. Today, the team is planning trips for the current and future generations—a testament to their expertise, care, and lasting client relationships.
Let us help make your travel dreams a reality, call one of our advisors today at 206-325-1266.
Meet the Business Owner: Gary J.
My name is Gary Johnson, and I’ve spent over 35 years in the luxury travel industry. Growing up, my father worked for Pan Am, which gave our family the incredible opportunity to travel the world. Those early experiences sparked a lifelong passion for travel and ultimately led to the founding of Woodside Travel. I'm grateful to have visited many of the world’s finest hotels and destinations, and I love sharing that knowledge with my clients to help create their perfect vacation. My recent travels include Thailand, Bali, Sweden, Australia, a month-long stay in Paris, and an unforgettable cruise to Antarctica and South Georgia. I would be honored to help make your travel dreams a reality.