August, 2002 FALL IS ON ITS WAY! Seattle's nice warm summer has been enjoyable for all of here at Magnolia Travel. We hope your summer travel plans have gone well, and thank you for your bookings made with our agency. Without the support of loyal clients like you, our business could not survive in these turbulent times in the travel industry. We are very appreciative of your continued patronage of our full service travel professionals. THANK YOU! From Susan, Gary, Laura, Rich & Bill TIPS FOR TRAVELERS From the US Dept of Transportation & FAA A travel agent is a trained professional who offers expert travel guidance and planning to individuals, groups, and business. Your travel agent gathers your information, and then based on industry knowledge, personal experience and the most current government and industry information, recommends how best to serve you. Your travel agent can help you plan what you will do when you arrive. Through personal experience, agents gain extensive destination knowledge and can often recommend restaurants and attractions, and help you choose the best hotel and transfer options. An agent gives you peace of mind that comes with having confirmed reservations with all the necessary documentation and knowing that help is a phone call away. In the event of a problem, your agent will act as your advocate, ensuring that a solution is reached and where appropriate, restitution is made. Agents save you time and money by doing all the necessary research to find the best deals for your money and travel needs. WHAT'S NEW................. **Drop by and meet Bill Scharff who joined our agency in June. Bill is a certified specialist for Great Britain, and also an enthusiastic cruiser. He is a skilled and knowledgeable consultant and we are pleased to have him join our staff. **Watch for our ad in the September issue of Seattle Magazine! An exclusive promotion with Holland America, one of our favorite cruise lines, and headquartered locally. **NEW HOURS!! We are open on Saturdays from 10:00AM - 2:00PM. Please stop by on YOUR day off, or contact us to arrange an evening appointment. **Book a cruise, package or tour of 7 days or more by the 1st of November, and receive $25 off, per person. Just mention this ad to receive your discount. **Visit www.magnoliatravel.com for many great specials. You will find something new every week! SAIL TO ALASKA FROM SEATTLE IN 2003!!!! **Holland America's Amsterdam, Princess Star & Diamond leaving from Pier 90 IN MAGNOLIA! **Norwegian Cruise Line's Sky & Sun, leaving from Pier 66 at Bell St on the Seattle waterfront! ALASKA UP CLOSE............July 4, 2003 by Laura Cochran Come along with me on an 11 day Alaskan-Yukon Explorer and Glacier Bay Cruise Tour on the 4th of July, 2003. Experience the five star service of Holland America Westours as we tour Alaska's interior and return to Vancouver BC on the Volendam. *Anchorage, Denali National Park *Fairbanks, Beaver Creek & Whitehorse *Travel via deluxe motorcoach, sternwheeler riverboat, & the McKinley Explorer Train *Cruise from Skagway to Vancouver BC CALL TODAY to hold the cabin of your choice! Make plans NOW to see the "real" Alaska in 2003! *****A $500 deposit will hold your space....refundable until April 10th, 2003. Call Laura for details of this fantastic cruise/tour. SUNNY CARIBBEAN...........FEBRUARY 21, 2003 by Bill Scharff Join me on a 10 day Caribbean Ultimate adventure on Celebrity's beautiful Summit, an experience not to be missed. **Sail roundtrip Ft. Lauderdale **Visit St. Maarten, St. Lucia, Barbados, St. Kitts & St. Thomas **Enjoy 4 relaxing days at sea ****A $450 deposit, refundable up to December 21st, will hold your cabin. Don't miss this great opportunity to leave your winter blues behind. CALL BILL TODAY TO BOOK YOUR CABIN!!! WINDSTAR CRUISES IN 2003 by Susan Jarvis Windstar Cruises have never been more affordable! Make 2003 your year to experience the finest in small ship sailing. WHAT'S NEW WITH WIND STAR: **Wind Song Year Round in Tahiti **Air inclusive pricing for Tahiti **Back to back itineraries available for European cruises **Costa Rica & Belize, January to March Windstar Cruises offers Casual Elegance, Five Star Service, Open Seating for Dining, & Complimentary Water Sports to be shared with only 148 other passengers. Come aboard in 2003 for a most memorable cruise holiday! BOOK BY OCT 15TH FOR BEST SAVINGS! Call Susan for all the details! DISNEY CRUISE LINE, A GREAT CHOICE FOR FAMILIES! by Gary Heltemes Disney has two wonderful ships, the Magic & the Wonder. Cruise 7 days or combine a 3 or 4 day cruise with a resort package at Disney World in Orlando. Great package prices are available for fall sailings in 2002. Is it time for a Disney Experience for your family? Talk with Gary soon to book a vacation that suits the WHOLE family, from kids to grandparents, alike! PACIFIC NORTHWEST CRUISES, 2002-2003 by Rich Rock Try a three or four day cruise to Vancouver & Victoria this fall or next spring. Prices from $329 per person.....an excellent choice for 1st time cruisers! Call SOON for best prices and cabins! TELL US ALL ABOUT YOUR TRIP!!! Phone or fax us, drop a note via post or email, or use our handy button at www.magnoliatravel.com. Your comments are important to us. Let us know the "great and the not so great" details of your trip! WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!!! (206) 283-1565 / (800) 294-8747 FAX (206) 282-6180 Hours: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm, Monday - Friday | Saturdays 10:00 am - 1:00 pm E-mail: susan@magnoliatravel.com