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- ABOUT STELLAR TRAVELLed by business partners and principals Randy Kramer and Susan Bluhm, Stellar Travel is recognized as a leading corporate travel management firm with a top 10 ranking since 1999 in the Puget Sound Business Journal list of travel agencies. The staff at Stellar Travel is a combination of experienced corporate and vacation specialists. Business travel and vacation travel are handled by separate departments to facilitate response time and product knowledge. The average industry experience of our staff is 20 years. Our goal is to provide our clients with the highest and most consistent standards of quality service available. As a Virtuoso representative, Stellar Travel is part of a select group of travel agencies providing a wide range of business and vacation travel services. While traveling under the Virtuoso umbrella of services, Stellar Travel clients receive special worldwide hotel and airfare rates, with select upgrades and amenities. Over 140 Virtuoso travel partner offices are located in major cities around the globe to provide local assistance and inbound VIP traveler services. Our mission statement is to be recognized and respected by our clients, suppliers and peers as the number one source of travel service excellence. 1800 112th Ave NE, Suite 310E Bellevue…
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Susan Bluhm at Sassi di Matera

Susan and husband Ron at Sassi di Matera a Unesco World Heritage site in Italy and home of locals for 8,000 years.

Susan Bluhm in Puglia

Susan & Ron Bluhm with Martin Jensen travel agency owner from Brazil, at a picnic lunch Apulian farm-style.

Susan and Ron Bluhm day 1 in Puglia Italy at the beautiful Borgo Egnazia. Opened just 5 years ago, built on ancient Roman ruins. Rooms, villas, pools and activities throughout the “Borgo” village. Top left with husband Ron, bottom right with resort designer Pino Brescia

By admin, 9 years ago

Anniversary

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY STELLAR TRAVEL!

Once upon a time, thirty-two years ago today, Randy Kramer bought a tiny travel agency in Redmond, Washington named Ginger’s Travel Bag. (Uh, thank goodness he changed the name.) Travel Source grew bigger and moved to Bellevue. Then, Susan Bluhm joined Randy as business partner and co-owner. Then, they acquired Read more…

By admin, 9 years ago

Kari Mollan

Kari Mollan’s Favorite Winter Warm Weather Destinations

Our own Kari Mollan shares with KIRO Radio’s mynorthwest.com some of her top sunny destinations for sun starved Northwesterners. Take a look at the article and then give her a call at 425.747.1900 or email kari@stellartravel.com to get your personalized recommendations. Read the mynorthwest.com article HERE

By admin, 11 years ago

Honeymoons

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Hi Susan! Just wanted to thank you again for your help with booking our honeymoon! You helped so much & took so much stress off me- I was in way over my head trying to do it on my own 🙂 Thanks again! Reesa

By admin, 14 years ago

Stellar Staff

Why Is Your Travel Agent So Happy?

A recent segment on Oprah revealed that travel agents are among the happiest jobs in America. Travel agents, clergy, special education teachers and firefighters were all named as being among the happiest jobs in the country, thanks in part to the amount of social interaction each profession offers. “Being a Read more…

By admin, 14 years ago

Stellar Staff

The Truth About Your Stellar Travel Advisor

Did you know your Stellar Travel advisors are Virtuoso agents? Watch this short video to learn why you need a Stellar Advisor.

By admin, 14 years ago

Client Quotes

Happy Travelers

Sheryl’s is one of our most skilled Hawaiian Island experts. When contacting one of her many contacts in the islands they know she’s working for a VIP. She’s often able to get upgrades, added ammenities or book a fantastic room that helps make it a trip to remember. One of Read more…

By admin, 14 years ago

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Linda Bishop Wolfe

We are very sad to announce that our friend and colleague Linda Wolfe passed away on August 27, 2009 after a brief hospitalization and illness. Linda was associated with Stellar Travel since 2004, and it was a pleasure to work with such a knowledgeable and accomplished travel professional. All of Read more…

By admin, 15 years ago