Summer finally arrived in Oregon so Walker Travel will be closed Saturday and Sunday until after Labor Day. September 10 and 11 will be the next weekend open dates.

Why do travelers need a travel agent? Diane and I toured the Golden Princess ship in Seattle last Saturday. Because I was wearing a blue blazer I guess a cruiser asked me for directs to Cabin #312. They had gone on line to book a cabin next to their best friends traveling in cabin #312. I informed them their cabin was on the “other side” of the ship.

Oh they said, we should have used a travel agent to book our sailing.

Bon Voyage, Doug and Diane

Douglas Walker
Walker Travel and Cruises - An Ensemble Travel Agency
"Oregon's Most Experienced Travel Agency"
Founded in 1927
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Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend Jan. 27 - 29, 2012

Plan your next family vacation around a magical weekend at Disneyland in sunny California. It starts with a family 5K and kids' races and culminates with a 13.1-mile run that weavers you through the "Disneyland Resort". Register at runDisney.com and then make your reservations with one of Walker Travels Disney specialists. We have packages for every one's budget.

Utopia Vineyards and Winery Newberg Oregon

Diane and I visited the Oregon wine country last weekend. Our favorite winery was Utopia on Ribbon Ridge near Newberg. With a new tasting room, this small winery is a 10. Try the new Estate Reserve 2009 Pinot noir. We of course had to join their wine club. 17445 NE Ribbon Ridge Road, Newberg. Say hi two their two friendly dogs William and Harry for us.

Try the Painted Lady restaurant in Newberg after your tasting. !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Reason # 9 - Why You Need Travel Insurance

#9

A hurricane forces you to evacuate your resort, hotel or cruise.

Viet Nam Vets Return After 40 Years

Walker Travel had the honor of helping four Viet Nam veterans return to their war fields this month. Jim is from Gresham and Philip now makes his home in Florida. These soldiers were stationed near the Ho Chi Minh trail and boarder of Laos. They finally found the old French plantation mansion swimming pool where they had a brief R and R. It was covered with jungle overgrowth.

Myth: No One Uses Travel Agents Any More?

FACT: Travel agents still sell 51% of all airlines tickets, 87% of all cruises, 81% of all tours/packages, 47% of all hotels and 45% of all car rentals. Source - America Society of Travel Agents

Sold Out Hotels - No Problem

Often a hotel is sold out because of a convention in town or it's a holiday, no problem. Walker Travel has blocked rooms at most resorts and hotels (32,000 around the world). We also block air seats during popular travel times.