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Bridal Bliss Happy Hour Bridal Fair, Oct 17th

2013-10-08T14:47:00.004-07:00

Join your local wedding professionals at this bridal fair and wedding showcase event. Find us at Ludy's Main Street BBQ's back patio on October 17th for Happy Hour from 6pm to 8pm. Raffle, show specials, and giveaways!

Featuring the following vendors:

Woodland Travel
Bellisima Bridal Boutique
Ludy's Main St. BBQ and Catering
Amy Shuman Photography
Historic Oakdale Ranch
Strelitzia Flower Company
The Little Details
Artistry Pro by DV Beauty
Eye Connoisseur
Vacaville Opera House
ciocolat
The Gifted Penguin
Mix Master Limousines
Erin Summ, Officiant
Firehouse Entertainment
Gibson House YCHM (Gibson Mansion)
A Grand Affair

Free admission! Bring a friend!

Click here to RSVP on Facebook

A Royal Sale from Sandals!

2013-07-24T11:29:00.001-07:00

You can celebrate the birth of a new prince with exclusive savings and up to 65% off of a Luxury Included® vacation. The birth of a child is one of many special occasions in life, and no place knows how to celebrate magical moments like Sandals Resorts. They'll experience the vibrancy and regal luxury of the Caribbean at Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts.

Contact Woodland Travel today to book!

1-530-662-5491
info@woodlandtravel.com

All prices featured on this email are correct at the time of publication. However, prices are subject to change without notice. Prices are land only, per person, based on double occupancy on a 7-night stay for travel during select dates. Blackout dates may apply.

Save up to 65% offer is valid for new bookings made by Aug. 15, 2013 at select Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts in select room categories for specific travel dates. Blackout dates may apply. View resort Accommodations Page to see applicable room categories. Maximum 2 person limit for offer. Offer is based on double occupancy, minimum 3-paid nights stay. Promotion is combinable with certain Sandals savings promotions for 2013. Group bookings may be subject to space availability. Offer may be changed or withdrawn at any time. Certain conditions apply.

Not responsible for errors or omissions.

Europe Late Summer & Fall Air Sale

2013-05-23T14:08:00.001-07:00

Air Berlin has just announced some great summer fares from LAX, low enough to consider a hopper flight down!

Travel from August 16th to October 29th

Copenhagen, Zurich and Vienna from as low as $838!
Barcelona and destinations in Germany, Poland, and Italy as low as $938!
...and many more!

Even with $200 hopper flights from Sacramento or the Bay Area to Los Angeles to take these flights,

These fares are limited in availability, and the sale ends June 4th, so contact us today to book your European vacation!

MAY 2ND: Bridal Bliss Happy Hour!

2013-04-22T11:17:00.000-07:00

Join us for Happy Hour in a relaxed outdoor setting. Champagne, Bellini's and appetizers will be provided. Mingle and talk with your local wedding professionals. Prize drawings every 1/2 hour. Casual and fun event!

Vendors include:

Bellisima Bridal Boutique

Woodland Travel

Strelitzia Flower Co

Ludy's Main Street BBQ

The Little Details

Firehouse Entertainment

Vacaville Opera House

The Hide Away Spa

Eye Connoisseur

Historic Oakdale Ranch

Tri-Counties Bank

Mix Master Pro Limousine

To RSVP as soon as possible:

Online with Evite (click here)
or to Kelly at Woodland Travel (click here to email)
or Ruth at Bellísima Bridal Boutique (click here to email)

Please RSVP - we want to make sure we've got champagne for everyone!

A Wet Trip in the Philippines!

2013-04-15T13:34:00.002-07:00

Loren @ Woodland Travel here again. Been a while, but I thought I'd update with a few stories from the Philippines, my second leg on my quick trek through Southeast Asia last August.
I LOVE the Philippines. It's my favorite country in the world (at least of the 50 countries I've been to). Having only discovered how great it was in 2006, my stop there last year was already my 7th visit, and I've already been back again this March!

The Philippines is a perfect balance - exotic, but full of English signs and speakers, delicious food, cheap prices, and possibly the most friendly people on the planet! I've spent time in the small towns, just hanging out with locals, who immediately took me in as family, and I visit them every time I'm back. I've traveled around the country scuba diving, where the combination of being in the most bio-diverse part of the ocean (two-thirds of all marine life originated in and around the South China Sea!), having the best conservation policies and programs in all of Asia, plus some massive sunken ships from World War II, make for some of the best diving in the world! And I've traveled to the gorgeous beaches, from cheap basic accommodations on the beach, to luxurious resorts on private islands!

That was actually my plan on this trip - a quick visit to friends in the village and a hop to a tiny tiny island for some beaches and scuba diving. But nature had other plans. This time the word to describe the Philippines was: WET!

I landed just at the start of a flood and my drive out of Manila was slowed by one side of the main road flooding, so both directions of traffic had to share the other side of the road. Once in the small town I was staying in, things seemed normal but rainy, until I strolled the neighborhood. The low river that runs through the village, with houses all along it, was now at the top of the waterway, and slowly rising over, flowing out into the streets. Neighbors were out to observe, and shore up their houses as best they could, but everyone was fairly casual.

What always strikes me about extreme weather in other countries is the concept of "life goes on." No one sits around waiting for FEMA to step in. They just go about life as close to normal as possible and start rebuilding the moment the disaster ends. I took local Jeepney buses from town to town, with water sometimes lapping at the base of the bus, above the wheels, and businesses and people operated as best they could around the flooded out roads. When the waters subside, everyone gets out their buckets and starts clearing the muddy sludge out of their roads and homes, cleaning everything up, and starting over again.

When it was time to leave, the 2 roads to the airport were both under EIGHT FEET of water! We decided to skip out flights to our gorgeous tiny island paradise, for fear of getting swept away, and laid low in the village and extra day or two. When the rains stopped, we took the break to make a beeline for the airport, even though our flight out of the Philippines wasn't until 2 mornings later. We holed up at a comfortable hotel (the manager told us his house had been hit by lightning during the storm!) for two mellow days and a few cocktails and dance clubs, then hopped on our flights for a night in Malaysia, my favorite hub to stopover in Asia, before traveling on to a new adventure in Sri Lanka!

Caribbean Night, Thursday Sep 20th!

2012-09-18T12:58:00.001-07:00

Come to Woodland Travel this Thurdsay, September 20th from 6-8pm for our
CARIBBEAN NIGHT

Come meet Josette Basso of Sandals and Beaches Resorts and Dave Ryan of Classic Vacations. Join us for a fun-filled evening featuring island music, tropical tidbits and information about the most exciting all-inclusive resorts and beautiful island destinations the Caribbean has to offer.

Attendees can receive the following:

$250 SPA CREDIT*

Up to 65% off your trip

1 Free Night**

Membership to our Sandals Select Program

This event is capacity controlled so please RSVP right away!

*Applicable to bookings 6 or more nights in Concierge category or higher, made within 14 days.

**Based on room category and minimum number of nights.

One night in Tokyo

2012-08-30T14:59:00.000-07:00

Loren @ Woodland Travel here, with the first report on my quick trek through Southeast Asia.

My flight schedule included an overnight stop in Tokyo. The industry term for a flight that gives you this long connection all night is a "forced overnight," but I am an adventure traveler and always look at is as an "opportunity overnight!" So I pushed back my connecting flight from morning to afternoon, and set out to make the most of one night in Tokyo!

With only the night to enjoy, we decided to stay in Roppongi - the heart of Tokyo nightlife. It's where businessmen go for after-work cocktails and where the kids and crazies come out late at night.

We got in very late, and were impressed by the difference in culture: we were walking in a deserted tunnel behind a single woman, and instead of clutching her purse or reaching for her mace like she might in the US, she stopped at the corner and asked us if we needed help finding our hotel!

After checking into our hotel (typical Tokyo - very neat and organized, but super-tiny), we hit Roppongi to find a meal and a nightcap! The streets were buzzing and we were tempted and a little embarrassed that in Tokyo we ate kebabs for our first meal instead of something local. We wandered into a few night clubs ranging from empty to packed and thumping, and by the end of the night were just enjoying people-watching on the streets and the young party people who were making their way home. My broken Japanese phrases were entertaining to a few locals on the street waiting for cabs. Another cultural difference: the poor boyfriend whose drunk girlfriend had passed out on the street. We expressed our sympathy and wanted to help, but he just said "sorry" to us a dozen or more times, apologizing for his girlfriend's regretful behavior.

Satisfied with a fun night out, we went home and to bed to get some rest before our next flight out the following afternoon. With little time in the day, we decided to hit the streets, explore a shop or two, and get a proper Japanese meal. I don't eat any seafood, but always like to try new things while traveling, so my traveling companion dared me to try a sushi roll or two, his treat! I scanned the menu at a local restaurant and decided to one-up him. I ordered the two salmon pieces pictured here, but also noticed something very unusual on the menu. Brace yourself, because that third roll in the picture is raw horse meat!! It was chewy and a bit fatty, but tasted fine. I had no desire ever to eat a horse, but my desire to try new things and come back with great travel stories was enough to get me out of my comfort zone.

Now that I'd experienced the energetic party side of Tokyo, and treated myself to an exotic and authentic Japanese sushi meal, it was time to catch the long bus to Narita Airport, nearly an hour and a half outside of Tokyo to continue my journey in the next country.

Coming up next... The Philippines!

Southeast Asia Travel Stories Coming Soon!

2012-08-29T11:15:00.000-07:00

Hi folks,

This is Loren from Woodland Travel. I've just returned from a whirlwind trip around Southeast Asia, and I have a TON of stories and photos to share.

I was in Japan, Philippines, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, and even a brief stop in Canada on the way home! I specialize in Southeast Asian travel, and I always find exciting adventures in my travels.

Keep an eye on our blog in the coming weeks as I try to write up a few highlights to share from my travels.

Why it Pays to Book With a Travel Agent

2012-05-01T09:57:00.001-07:00

Here in the Woodland Travel office, we were recently discussing how we, as travel agents, are valuable for our clients. We discussed how our experience in travel and in booking travel gives extra insight and direction in planning your trip, and alleviates a lot of the stress involved. Also, we are your constant advocate from the time we start planning to the time you get home, meaning if you have any questions or issues, you can talk directly to us, rather than a website or hour-long phone queues!

Then yesterday, US News had a great article discussing nearly exactly that: Why it pays to book with a Travel Agent!

We thought it was a great reminder of what we do and how we can benefit you! So next time someone asks if they should use a travel agent, send them this link and remember - we're here to help you!

Princess Cruises Sale, April 19-23 only!

2012-04-17T12:53:00.001-07:00

Woodland Travel Presents

Are you looking for the perfect deal to book your much needed vacation? Look no further than Princess Cruises' World of Savings event. Save up to $2,000 per stateroom* and receive up to $100 onboard credit^ on a worldwide selection of September–December sailings, including:

Alaska — 7 days from $549*

Europe — 12 days from $999*

Australia & New Zealand — 14 days from $1,299*

Asia — 16 days from $1,499*

Plus great deals to the Caribbean, South America, Hawaii and the Panama Canal! No matter where in the world you want to go, choose to cruise with the line named "Best cruise itineraries" for 8 consecutive years by Recommend Magazine, Princess Cruises.

Contact your favorite Woodland Travel agent today by phone or email today to take advantage of this fantastic deal!

Woodland Travel

530-662-5491

info@woodlandtravel.com

*Save up to $2,000 per stateroom ($1,000 per person) is based on a per person discount off applicable Launch Fares on a space available basis at time of booking on select sailings. Launch Fares are offering fares and may not have been in effect for the past 90 days or resulted in actual sales in all categories. Intermediate discounts may have been taken and fares may remain at discounted levels after this promotion. Fares based on Diamond Princess 9/1/12, Caribbean Princess 11/24/12, Crown Princess 10/27/12, Star Princess 1/4/13, Diamond Princess 12/14/12, Golden Princess 11/21/12, Coral Princess 11/10/12 and Diamond Princess 11/10/12 sailings only. Fares for other dates and categories may vary. Oceanview stateroom may have an obstructed view. Fares are per person, non-air, cruise- or cruisetour-only, based on double occupancy and apply to the first two passengers in a stateroom. These fares do not apply to singles or third/fourth-berth passengers. Government fees and taxes of up to $60-315 are additional and subject to change. Princess reserves the right to impose a fuel supplement of up to $9 per person per day on all passengers if the NYMEX oil price exceeds $70 per barrel, even if fares have been paid in full. This offer applies to new bookings only, is capacity controlled and may not be combinable with any other public, group or past passenger discount, including shipboard credits. Offer is available to residents of the 50 United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico and the District of Columbia who are 21 years of age or older and receive this offer. Fares quoted in U.S. dollars. Please refer to the applicable Princess Cruises brochure for terms, conditions and definitions that apply to all bookings. Reference promotion code: R54. Offer expires: April 23, 2012.

^Up to $100 USD Onboard Credit per stateroom applies to select sailings and varies according to category booked and sailing duration. Passengers booked in an Interior or Oceanview stateroom on a 6- to 9-day voyage will receive an onboard credit of $25 per stateroom; Passengers booked in a Balcony stateroom or above on a 6- to 9- day voyage will receive an onboard credit of $50 per stateroom; Passengers booked in an Interior or Oceanview stateroom on a 10+ day voyage will receive an onboard credit of $50 per stateroom; and passengers booked in a Balcony stateroom or above on a 10+ day voyage will receive an onboard credit of $100 per stateroom. Reservations must be made and deposited between 12:01am on April 19, 2012 and 11:59pm PDT on April 23, 2012. Deposits made under this promotion are non-refundable and non-transferable. Offer is applicable to first/second-berth passengers only. Third/fourth-berth passengers are not eligible. Passengers with single occupancy will receive the per stateroom credit amount. Onboard credit may be used on a single voyage only and expires at the end of that voyage. Offer is not transferable, is not combinable with other select offers or other onboard credits and applies to legal residents of the United States or Canada who are 21 years or older. Onboard credit is quoted in U.S. dollars. Void where prohibited by law. This promotional piece was created and distributed by an independent travel agency, not by Princess.

© 2012 Princess Cruises. Ships of Bermudan registry.

Great sale fares to Switzerland, Europe and Beyond...

2012-02-07T10:27:00.001-08:00

Ready to get out of the country? To the Alps, the panoramic beauty of Switzerland, or even beyond to Europe?

There's an amazing airfare sale on flights to Switzerland from the west coast of the US right now! Prices as low as $539 roundtrip from San Francisco to Switzerland, with the possibility of add-ons to fly to other parts of Europe and even beyond!

The best fares are February to April, but there are sale fares into May as well. If you've been thinking about a Europe trip, now's the time!

Contact us today to grab your flights! Don't wait - it won't last long!

Winter Travel

2012-01-23T12:19:00.000-08:00

If you're looking for a winter getaway, there have been some great specials for flights and packages for Hawaii! Contact us today if you'd like to spend your winter on the beach instead of bundled up!

Help Us Grow Our Online Community!

2011-12-23T11:02:00.000-08:00

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Welcome!

2011-12-14T10:02:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the Woodland Travel Blog! Stay tuned for updates, stories, tips and travel ideas! :)