Your time is valuable, and with so many options to consider when planning your next vacation, we at Classic Travel know that a little help can go a long way. Whether you’re planning to travel across the state, across the country, or across the world, our team of experienced travel professionals are committed to planning a trip that exceeds your expectations.
“Many travel agents are simply ticket writers. Denise McCain on the other hand is a unique professional. She blends her experience and expertise with sincere caring to provide a perfect fit to match arrangements, location and property with her clients’ needs and objectives. You tell Denise what you’re looking for and she’ll give you spot on choices and recommendations. She’ll not only tell you where, but how and why. We’ve been to Cancun a number of times. With Denise’s service and support this time, our winter get-away to Secrets the Vine was the best ever in terms of a top luxury vacation at an affordable price. This pro cares about you and knows her stuff.?”
“Joy and her team have put together two exceptional trips for my husband and I. We went on safari in southern Africa last year and travelled by car through northwest India this fall. Joy’s first-hand knowledge about these regions was invaluable. She came up with a number of itineraries that incorporated both our specific areas of interest and also other destinations that were fabulous, but with which we were previously unfamiliar. We love to travel but loathe large group tours and tours where you only get off the bus to see large monuments. Joy came up with excellent bespoke private and semi-private tours for us in Africa and India within our specified budget. The local outfitters she worked with had super attention to detail and the logistics of airport transfers, transfers by light plane onto dirt runways in the bush, and daily pick-ups of local guides on both trips went off without a hitch. We highly recommend Joy and her team.”
“This is the second trip Katie has helped me with, and just as good the second time around! Katie is always helpful and willing to go that extra step to make trip planning easy. She listens carefully to my requests and goes above and beyond to help me plan the trip that I want at a reasonable price point. She doesn’t try to talk me into features I don’t want, and makes sure it has the features I DO want! Couldn’t be more pleased!”
“From the initial contact with her about the trip, to the delivery of our trip itinerary packets, we were very happy with the service from Rhonda Brooks at Classic Travel! She is very quick to reply, detailed in her information and very knowledgeable about many destinations! She answered all our questions about a country we had never traveled to and were not familiar with. Her recommendation of our selected resort, Majestic Elegance, made our trip very memorable. We loved it!! She spent time going over all the details with us prior to the trip and made sure we were all set. Her attention to detail and organization are very important when trip planning, it makes for no last minute unanswered questions or surprises. We would not hesitate to use Rhonda’s services again when booking any trip!”
“From start to finish Tamara was absolutely an amazing blessing to have on our side for our destination wedding experience. The resort she had presented to us, El Dorado Royale, was INCREDIBLE. The staff, food, decor, rooms, venues were all breathtaking. Coordinating 20 people to travel together internationally seems like a daunting task but Tamara made the trip completely effortless for us and we were able to enjoy out beautiful day with the ones we love. I will HIGHLY recommend using her for any travel needs you have, you are in wonderful hands. Thank you Tamara!”
“Tanya is incredible to work with. She planned a 7 day cruise to Alaska with 2 additional days in Vancouver for a family of 14 that included 14 month old twins! From assisting with choosing a hotel, then a ship and finally excursions, she was invaluable. Tanya has also planned our trips to Playa del Carmen, Cancun, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Rivera Maya and Disney World. She responds quickly, is always willing to research additional sites and provides quality recommendations. I wouldn’t plan a trip without Tanya’s expert assistance!”
Anné graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s degree from James Madison College. She’s always had a love of working with people and helping others! Her love of travel, heart for others, and attention to detail make her an excellent travel consultant. Her goal is to use her professional skillset and travel knowledge to assist others in making their dream vacations into an even better reality. Growing up she ventured to many places throughout the United States visiting many cities, states, national parks, and historic sites. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, enjoying the outdoors, and of course, traveling! Anné looks forward to working with you and creating a wonderful vacation filled with memories to last a lifetime!
With over 30 years in the travel industry, Denise holds a multitude of certifications and designations. She is a Sandals Certified specialist, Jamaica and Hawaii Destination Specialist, and has completed the Disney Master Program to name a few. Denise loves to travel and experience different cultures, Ireland being her favorite destination. In her travels to Ireland, Denise has been mesmerized by the Cliffs of Mohr, kissed the blarney stone, and pub crawling through Dublin. One of her favorite travel memories was her first visit to the Haunted Mansion and receiving a kiss from Eeyore! Her favorite past time is reading and she enjoys spending time with her grandchildren. Denise uses her love of travel and years of experience to create dream vacations for her clients.
Madison graduated from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation and Event Management. Helping share her love of travel with others by planning custom adventures has always been a dream of hers. Growing up, Madison went on countless road trips with her mom to New York City, Niagara Falls, New Orleans, Bradenton FL, and Nashville, just to name a few. Her love for travel has only grown over the years. As an adult, some of her favorite adventures have been hiking all throughout spectacular Alaska, cruising the gorgeous Mediterranean Sea, relaxing in the warm Florida sun, and fueling her imagination at Disney and Universal Studios. In her free time, you can find her reading, hiking, playing with her pets, spending time with friends and family, and planning her next incredible travel adventure!
As a former radio broadcaster, Mike wanted to own a business that was sales and service oriented. He was looking for something exciting, fun, and a good conversation starter; the end result was International Tours! Mike merged his business with Classic Travel in 2016 and with it brought many years of knowledge and travel experience. Mike has led groups all over the world. On one of several trips to Ireland he organized an impromptu pub crawl through Dublin taking his group to some of his favorite pubs. It is a great way to beat the jet lag and prevent his group from sleeping the first day away! Mike believes that Travel is an opportunity to explore and learn more about yourself, but more importantly it is a chance to learn about other people, cultures, traditions, and to see and appreciate God’s creation!
Since 1980, Joy Thrun has been assisting clients in making their travel dreams come true. Along with her husband Tom and the rest of the Classic Travel staff, she has sent clients to virtually every destination imaginable.
Being located just next door to Michigan State University, Joy has had the opportunity to work with several university groups including the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and the Michigan State University Alumni Association. She has also planned and escorted group travel for the Michigan Funeral Directors Association, the Michigan Dental Association, and the Association of Chairs of Departments of Physiology.
Joy herself has just about seen it all. She has been to Alaska, Hawaii, many of the contingent United States, Africa, Australia, and numerous countries in Central American and Europe. Some of her favorite travel experiences include shark diving and wine tasting in South Africa, visiting Machu Picchu at sunrise, and Elephant trekking in Thailand. She doesn’t have just one specialty, she knows it all!
Joy believes that travel is one of the most fulfilling aspects of life and getting expert advice can make a big difference in your travel experience. With a large clientele interested in luxury leisure travel, Joy makes sure her guests all receive the VIP treatment that has come to be expected of any Classic Traveler.
Tamara’s travel interest sparked when she took a trip to India and Nepal with her grandmother when she was 16. Tamara started her travel career as a stewardess and has been assisting clients realize their travel dreams for over 35 years. As a certified Sandals Specialist and Jamaica Specialist, Tamara can plan the ultimate honeymoon or romance getaway. Jamaica happens to be one of her favorite destinations, primarily for the beautiful beaches and relaxing atmosphere. A few other top destinations for Tamara include Las Vegas for the food, shows and entertainment, and overall fun. Tamara loves being a travel consultant and has worked with many wonderful clients to plan their dream vacations. Whether you are looking for a pristine beach to relieve stress or a fun filled adventure, Tamara is ready to assist!
Tanya believes that families that travel together stay together and her family practices just that. She loves sharing her joy of travel with her family and taking them to destinations where they can learn about different cultures. Aside from traveling to new places, Tanya enjoys movies and baking. With over 30 years of experience, Tanya’s heart is with Italy. As a Certified Travel Consultant and with a degree in travel & tourism, Tanya will create the perfect itinerary whether you are looking for a getaway for you and your spouse or plan on taking the whole family.
Katie Conway has always held a passion for travel and helping others create travel memories that will last a lifetime. Katie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Business Management from Michigan State University and is extremely well-versed in many different types of travel. Her destination specialties include Western Europe, The Caribbean, Hawaii, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand and Domestic Travel. Some of her favorite travel memories include walking the streets of Rome and the first time she saw the Cliffs of Moher. With an Irish heritage herself, there is no question why Ireland is Katie’s favorite destination. She loves everything from the food, culture and beautiful landscapes. When Katie is not hand-crafting vacations for her clients, she loves writing, walking, watching movies, spending time with friends and family and of course, traveling.