Based in a family neighborhood it is only natural that Magnolia Travel and Cruise would have a special expertise in family travel! Parents or grandparents who want to spend quality time with their offspring will find that bonding with kids is easy when they are away from their day to day surroundings and having so much fun.

A natural choice is a Disney vacation, and an add on to a Disney cruise is paradise for children and teens as Disney knows how to make them happy and let them learn at the same time with programs geared to each individual age group. Ask about cruise and land packages to get the most out of the experience.

Another great choice is Hawaii, as children tend to want to be active. It’s a great place to learn to snorkel, to hike and bike, or look for waterfalls and swim in the waters below. Horseback riding? Yes. Building sand castles? Certainly. Avid golfers of all ages love it too.

Magnolia Travel and Cruise has affiliations within the travel industry that allow them to have reduced rates on many vacations. Group rates are often available, often with cruises, to make the trips more affordable. The business has been open and a fixture in Magnolia for decades.

Owner Susan has lived and traveled in Australia and visited Europe, Asia and Africa as well. Travel Consultant Laura has been in the travel business for years, including a stint as an instructor, and now specializes in cruises and families traveling.

Consultant Bill has traveled around the world and performed in concert tours that have taken him to far flung destinations. He is a BritAgent and so has in-depth knowledge of Britain. Bonnie spent most of her teen years living in foreign countries with her family and is now a Hawaii Destination Specialists. Her passion for scuba has led her to dive around the world, too.

To make your departure even smoother, you can do several tasks on line from their website: purchase travel insurance to cover cancellation or emergencies while travelling; order a shuttle to and from the airport; and money-saving parking coupons to reduce your daily rate if you choose to drive to the airport.

You can fine Magnolia Travel at 3214 W. McGraw, #101, in Seattle, phone 206-283-1565. Hours are 9:30-5:30 weekdays. Find them on the web at www.magnoliatravel.com