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I admit it. I'm over 25 and no longer thrill to all things new. On the other hand, I live in a 24/7 world, can't do a days work without the internet and don't know how we survived without Google. So I'm often asked "If everything and anything can be found online, why use a travel agent?"

There are many answers, but let's start with the most important reason and one that's not understood by many -

A travel agent is on YOUR side. Our role is to find the best vacation or honeymoon for YOU!

We do not sell a single destination and do not work for a resort or visitor's bureau so have no reason to send you to Kauai in February (it rains a lot) or tell you there was no damage from the hurricane off Cancun (there was).

We do not work for a cruise line so have no reason to overcome your objections to cruises. (There are boring ships, overly long itineraries and places you will be uncomfortable if you're prone to motion sickness.) A great travel agent wants you to have a great trip. So if cruising is right for you, well great! If not, we'll recommend something else.

We do not entice customers by advertising "guaranteed lowest fares" or prices "starting from" so we have no need for fine print, a list of terms and conditions or black out dates. The prices we quote will be for the trip you will be taking.

We do not count on 60% of our clients "upgrading" upon arrival (some online agencies do) and won't suggest a room or resort unless you will be happy the moment you arrive.

We are not paid by the airlines and have absolutely no motivation to sell you an airline ticket unless it helps get you somewhere fun!

So what the heck does a travel agent do? We find the best vacation or honeymoon for you at the lowest price that will work for you. Next time you are planning a vacation or honeymoon please call us. We want YOU to be happy and OUR business depends on it!

Totem Travel
800 321-7907 or 425 821-4100
linda@totemtravel.com

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