Active and luxury travel are not mutually exclusive as the advisors at Hill Barrett Travel Services can tell you. Much of their business is honeymooners and milestone trips which both call for perfection in planning and executing. Adventure, active, cruising and luxurious accommodations—whatever you are looking for—are their forte and they have the experience to make your travel dreams come to life.

Their affiliation with both Virtuoso and Four Seasons Resorts Preferred Planning Partnerships are building blocks upon which a better-than-expected vacation can be created. Four Seasons only invites agencies with a similar outlook and dedication to excellence to join this program, and the amenities are valuable. And upgrade at check-in if available, daily full breakfast and an additional surpsie which varies by property will be added to your reservations at no extra cost to you. It could be a transfer, it could be a dining or spa credit, just ask your Hill Barrett advisor.

Virtuoso is also invitation only and encompasses hotels, resorts, villas, cruise lines, modes of transportation, and other travel necessities around the world. In most cases there are either valud-added amenities, lower rates, or other special offers. Virtuoso agents also receive ongoing training on destination and travel venues. On many cruises with the top cruise lines you will travel with a host whio will invite you to a cocktail party on the ship to meet fellow passengers and on an exclusive on-shore event that is only available to Virtuoso members.

Or, opt for a shipboard credit if you prefer. Their stable of 70+ on-site affiliates around the world make sure that you will have the perfect details and an in-country contact while you are away.

Clients of Hill Barrett also receive complimentary travel publications including a yearly review of the best hotels in the world, listing the amenities available, and a monthly award-winning travel magazine.

You will find their website, www.hillbarretttravel.com, to have some excellent resources including links for shipping travel necessities before your trip (think electronics, guide books, etc.), and safety, health and security links. It pays to be prepared!

Hill Barrett is located in Woodinville’s “wine country” at the Hollywood Vineyards Center at 14479 Woodinville-Redmond Road a short ways off of I-405. Phone them at 425-489-8585 or email at info@hillbarrett.com.