About Us

The Travel Team - Travel Experts for 35 Years!

Since our beginnings in Seattle, near the University of Washington campus, in 1978, The Travel Team has specialized in getting our clients to their destination at the time they want, the best way possible, and for the least amount of money. Now today, our customers call us from all across the United States and Canada, as well as Australia and New Zealand, to help plan their travels.

However, our expansive reach does not mean we have cut-corners on our superb customer service and expert quality. Our goal is to help each and every one of our customers plan their dream vacation, be that a honeymoon package to Fiji, a family vacation to Australia, or a first-class cruise in the Bahamas. Unlike the "big guys" or the impersonal online booking engines, you can be sure our travel agents will be there for you, through all the planning and booking, as well as throughout your entire trip. And make sure you call us when you get back - we love to hear about your vacation adventures!

Feel free to browse our website to get some ideas flowing. Then, call one of our experienced agents to discuss the vacation possibilities that match your unique travel desires and budget. Let us create your next vacation, today!

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Meet The Travel Team

 

  

Cathy (ext. 222)

My most memorable travel experiences:

 

It's very hard, of course, to pick favorite experiences when we travel this world, but the first things that come to mind when someone asks me mine are 1) seeing the Matterhorn and 2) going to Ireland. They are my favorites because they were the fulfillment of childhood dreams. That is the best advice I can offer as a travel agent: don't always do what a guidebook or someone who's been there tells you to do. Do the things and visit the places you've always dreamed of. They are the experiences you will remember the most!

Testimonial:

"Your plan was great...everything went smooth."


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Jennifer (ext. 224)

Top Travel Highlights:

  • Bungee jumping in Queenstown, New Zealand
  • Snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef in Australia
  • Touring the Sydney Opera House
  • Cruising the Yasawa Islands in Fiji
  • Following the serpentine paths to Iguazu Falls, Argentina
  • Watching a Jai Alai match in Mexico City
  • Visiting a Masai village in Kenya, Africa
  • Bicycling through Connemara, Western Ireland

Why I love being a Travel Agent:

 

I have been traveling the world for the last 16 years – and never seem to run out of new places to visit! I enjoy sharing this sense of adventure with others and hope to be able to help you plan your trip of a lifetime. Whether it’s a three-night stay in a rainforest retreat, or a week in Tahiti – why not let us handle the details so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the view!

 

Testimonials:

"Hello Jennifer, just wanted to let you know that we had a fantastic vacation. The accommodations were great and I will definitely recommend Travel Team to my friends. Thanks again!"

"The trip was amazing! Thank you for all of your help. Several other people on the trip couldn't believe how much we were able to do and how much less it cost us."


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Tracy (ext. 225)

The difference I make:

 

I took a call from a worker at the traveler's aid station at Denver International Airport. A passenger had booked his ticket over the internet and was trying to travel from Rome, Italy to Sydney, Australia. Instead, his ticket was booked from Rome to Sydney, Nebraska. Denver was the closest airport to Sydney, Nebraska, so he was routed there. Since he booked his ticket over the internet, there was no agent to tell him he was booking to the wrong city. In an effort to assist this stranded gentleman, the traveler's aid worker called Travel Team. I was able to rebook his ticket to Sydney and save his vacation. He was extremely grateful.

Testimonial:

"...persistent efforts to provide the very best service"


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Camille (ext. 228)

Travel Highlights:

 

  • Kissing the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle in Ireland
  • Bicycling around Holland
  • Learning to scuba dive in the Great Barrier Reef
  • Rafting down the River Kuay in Thailand
  • Hiking the Inca Trail and watching the sunrise over Macchu Picchu
  • Floating in the underground lake at the Waitomo Caves in New Zealand
  • Spending 6 days in the jungle in Ecuador and catching a Pirrana for dinner!
  • Celebrating the millennium in Melbourne, Australia

Most rewarding part of my job:

No matter how big or small the trip, when someone is so excited by something I've put together for them, even if it's just a good airfare deal, that is what keeps me excited about my job. Their excitement in doing something they have always wanted to do, and the fact that I am helping them achieve that, that's what it's all about for me. It's infectious! It keeps the reasons why I traveled as much as I did so fresh in my mind, even years later.

Testimonial:

"...our trip went like clockwork...We were very pleased and will certainly recommend you in the future."


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   Dale (ext. 227)


Why I can't stop traveling:

 

I have been traveling the world for over 41 years! I have had many wonderful experiences on 6 continents (never been to Antarctica, yet, but someday!) It seems that as I cross off another city I add another 10 new cities to my travel list. Do you have the same problem?

 

How do I make a difference?

 

I've been in the industry for over 35 years, traveling extensively and collecting worldwide travel contacts. If I personally haven't been to your dream destination, I have a contact that knows it intimately. Together, my colleagues and I have passengers departing on a daily basis throughout the world. I have the experience and connections to plan your perfect vacation!

 

Testimonial:

"...so magnificent and memorable beyond words!"


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   The Travel Team The Travel Team Crew

Being in the travel business for 35 years has given all of us the experience to create amazing, life-changing adventures for each and every one of our customers. Each travel package, tour, or cruise we put together is tailored to your unique, individual interests thereby giving you the best of what your desired destination has to offer. Traveling allows one to explore different cultures, develop friendships across the largest oceans and gain an understanding of our differences in the world. From all of us at The Travel Team to you, may many journey's bring you joy and happiness in your life's travels.

"We wander for distraction, but we travel for fulfillment."  ~Hilaire Belloc

 

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The Travel Team - The Travel Experts

* The TRAVEL TEAM is proud to have several top Australia and New Zealand Travel Specialists on board! Our Travel Consultants have taken educational trips to the Land Downunder and have extensive training in the South Pacific. If your plans include Australia, New Zealand, or one of the South Pacific Islands, give us a call!  

* Your Travel Team agent will never ask for your credit card number until your arrangements are completely confirmed.  They will send you an e-mail that you can check for accuracy before you pay.  Many travel web sites are now requiring credit card numbers before they even confirm your reservation.  We will never do that!

  • * You will talk to the same agent throughout the planning of your vacation.  We are in Seattle and not in some far away land.


Call 1.800.788.0829 to contact one of our South Pacific Specialists! Ask for Cathy Martin, Jennifer Nedeltchev, Camille Barrat, Dianne Pederson, or Dale Torgrimson to get started planning your trip Downunder, today!

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