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Alison Smith(Azumano Travel Agent)
Azumano Agent Since:
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December 31, 1969 |
| First Name: |
Alison |
| Last Name: |
Smith |
| Phone: |
541-757-9792 |
| Email: |
asmith@azumano.com |
| Location: |
Corvallis, OR |
| Specialties: |
American Express Vacations, Avanti Destinations, Brendan Worldwide Vacations, Certified Cruise Specialist, Disney, Family Cruising, Family Tours, Hawaii, Holland America Line, Honeymoons, Ireland, Mexico, Pleasant Holidays, Princess Cruises, Sandals/Beaches, Sunspots International, Travel Bound, Western Europe |
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About Alison Smith:
I’ve been a travel agent for the last 34 years, 24 of which have been with Azumano Travel (and the former Away Travel). It’s both a love of travel and the opportunities to work with my clients that has allowed me to truly enjoy my career.
When I was nine years old my grandparents took my brother and me on a trip around the world. I was hooked on travel at an early age! Since then I’ve traveled through Europe numerous times… sometimes with a backpack and other times via a more glamorous and luxurious style. I’ve hiked the Inca Trail in Peru, and stayed in a luxury hotel on Ipanema Beach in Rio. I’ve visited Hawaii many times and the South Pacific islands of Fiji, the Cooks, Tahiti, as well as New Zealand and Australia. Trips to China and Japan have been cultural highlights of my travel experience. Mexican beaches and tropical waters (mixed with some culture and history) are among my favorites places to explore. I’m a Sandals specialist, having toured all of the Sandals and Beaches resorts in Jamaica. I’ve sailed with six different cruise lines in various parts of the world, and am an “Accredited Cruise Counselor”.
Most recently, I have become interested in scuba diving. Having seen the underwater marvels of Antigua, Jamaica, Fiji, Cabo San Lucas, San Diego, and Florida, I decided to become a ‘Travel Dive Expert.’ I love to work with dive travelers, and all types of travelers, to arrange a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience. Alison Smith's Blog Posts
Hula Anyone?
| March 11, 2010 |
| Ask someone what comes to mind when they think of Hawaii and odds are they will mention hula. Originally a society with no written language, the Hawaiians used hula with its dance, chants and songs as a primary means by which to communicate and teach legends, stories of war and of love. The hula paid homage to their gods through whom everything is connected. It was for this very fact though that hula almost disappeared when missionaries banned it due to the thought that the hula was... |
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Japanese style 'Pod' hotel coming to New York
| March 01, 2010 |
| My son traveled in Japan last summer and stayed in some 'Pod' or 'Capsule' hotels in Tokyo. Basically just a bed in a wall. But very reasonably priced in an expensive city. So I was delighted to learn about them coming to New York. Yotel to open 669-room "pod" hotel in Times SquareSimon Woodroffe, founder of Yo! Sushi, launched Yotel three years ago. The company's "pod" hotels offer travelers who need a place to rest a small capsule for around $37 for... |
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Extra benefits of tighter security
| February 01, 2010 |
| This article from the LA Times caught my eye. There are some unintentional benefits of the tighter security~Tighter airport security credited with reducing baggage theft.Baggage complaints dropped by about 25% in the first 11 months of 2009, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, and tighter airport security might be one reason for the decline. Advanced screening devices have reduced the need for human contact with passengers' luggage, and increased surveillance equipment... |
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