First Thursday Open House 8/6
2026-08-06 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Willamette International Travel, 1314 NW Irving St STE 101, Portland, OR, 97209-2721, United States
Join us for First Thursday at our lovely office for snacks, drinks and some light conversation about travel. We hope to see you here!

PLEASE NOTE: Parking will be extremely limited as NW13th will be closed to traffic! You can find parking along NW 16th & 17th and walk to our office.

Wanderlust Summer Series - AmaWaterways, Azamara & Collette Tours
2026-08-20 15:00 - 17:00
This is your time to sit down with a travel expert, get the inside scoop on a destination, cruise or a tour you’ve been dreaming about, and swap stories with fellow adventurers at our Wanderlust Summer Series!

Each month, we’ll be welcoming a rotating lineup of vetted and trusted travel partners from over the decades, the people who know these destinations, cruise lines, resorts, and experiences inside and out. They’ll be on hand to share what’s new, answer questions, and chat about travel in a way that no brochure can!
Good conversations, real connections, and a little wanderlust — that’s the idea!

What to Expect at Each Event– A relaxed, drop-in atmosphere– Snacks and drinks while you mingle and chat– An opportunity to hear from our featured travel partner(s) per session– Welcome packets with current promotions, itineraries, and travel inspiration– A chance to casually connect with our travel specialists who’ve actually been there. Unlike AI, they’ve walked these streets in these destinations or design custom itineraries on every continent.

*****THIS MONTH:Cody Phillips from AmaWaterways –The most awarded river cruise line in the world, and the one that invented the now-industry-standard Twin Balcony stateroom. Their family-owned fleet of 30-plus ships sails Europe’s classic rivers, plus the Mekong, the Nile, and Africa’s Chobe. Every sailing includes guided excursions, wine and beer with meals, and the Chef’s Table dinner at no extra charge. A brand new ship just launched, with eight more on the way.

Colin Price from Azamara –A small-ship line built around what they call Destination Immersion: staying later, docking overnight more often, and reaching ports the big ships can’t. Their four intimate ships carry around 700 guests each, with drinks, gratuities, and laundry included in every fare. 2026 brings their biggest fleet-wide renovation yet, new suites, reimagined restaurants, refreshed staterooms across the board. Come hear why they believe smaller means bigger.

Andy Boone from Collette Tours –North America’s longest-running tour operator, celebrating 108 years and still family-owned by the third generation. Collette runs fully escorted group tours to all seven continents, with accommodations, activities, and most meals included, led by Tour Managers who often stay with the company for decades. Their 2026 lineup includes a new America’s 250th Anniversary tour and small-group Explorations capped at 24 travelers. Come talk through which continent might be next.
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Whether you’re in the early stage of daydreaming or ready to book, this is the kind of event where a casual conversation can turn into your next great adventure. We’ll have something new to discover every month so stay tuned for more event and vendor announcements.

Mark your calendar and we’d love to see you here!
