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Melissa Becker
Melissa Becker

Melissa Becker

Plymouth, MI Travel Agent

Suncoast Travel

198 Reviews
100% Recommended
23 Years of Experience
Additional Languages
English

Expertise in planning custom travel

I have been an avid traveler for many years, and bring more than 20 years experience in building, selling, and escorting travel. I have always loved to explore the world. When I was 17 I got a job so I could buy a plane ticket to Phoenix. I was hooked. All extra money I had in college was spent on travel. I then planned a trip for friends to travel through Florida and realized this is what I need to do for everyone. It's not just a job, it's my lifestyle.

My main expertise is in Europe, with nearly 30 trips under my belt, including multiple trips to the UK, Croatia, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Italy and more. I also backpacked through Europe for four weeks at age 18, riding the rails and staying in hostels. I have also traveled to 42 states including multiple trips to Alaska & Hawaii. I have also been to 'off the beaten path' destinations like Kenya, Tanzania, Japan and Costa Rica. I have the on-site experience to properly help you plan your next trip to the destination of your dreams.

Fun facts... In my free time I'm also wrangling my three kiddos ages 14, 10 and 10 (Yes, twins). I play volleyball, love to spend time outdoors; hiking, swimming or gardening and I absolutely love sunshine. My favorite holiday is Halloween, and I really know my way around a tool shop and finished my entire basement pretty much by myself. I also like to travel ; )

Areas of Expertise

Destinations:

England
Italy
Croatia
England, London
Italy, Rome
Scotland
United Kingdom
Croatia, Dubrovnik
Italy, Florence
Italy, Venice
Scotland, Glasgow
Germany

Interests:

Escorted Tours
European Culture
Family Vacations
Luxury
Historical Sites
River Cruises

Suppliers:

CIE Tours
Kensington
Central Holidays
Delta Vacations
Tauck
Avanti Destinations
Globus
Rail Europe
Insight Vacations
Monograms
Avalon Waterways

My Travel Specialties

Back to All Specialties
I love Italy and I want to send you there

Gondoliers in Venice just waiting for you!

I love Italy and I want to send you there

<p>I LOVE ITALY. I want to tell you about the Amalfi Coast - no. I want to send you to the Amalfi Coast - a stunningly beautiful area of Italy, just south of Rome. This is the Italy in your mind when you picture sidewalk cafes, ancient cobblestone streets, and impeccably dressed Italians. You can visit a real working olive oil farm and sample the local specialties. You can watch them make mozzarella by hand - twisting and plunging the stretchy white cheese into a big bowl of hot water - and then delight in a traditional caprese salad with hand-picked tomatoes and a perfect balsamic drizzle, and sip on some icy limoncello when we are finished. YUM. <br /><br />Since we're in the area, you need to go to Rome too! I'd like to send you to the Colosseum and the Vatican Museum before it gets too crowded. And Gelato! I'm probably going to recommend that you eat gelato every day. If you have more time, I'll send you to Florence too, the heart of Tuscany. You will love the art, the scenery, the food! The wine! Ok?! Now, let's get out of the hustle and bustle of these big cities and slow down in Cinque Terre... Google it. It's ok, I'll wait. <br /><br />You can hike from one stunning clifftop village to another, or explore each one by local rail, or how about a private boat? Yes... and don't forget to visit adorable little Portovenere. Before you head up to Venice (cannot forget Venice!) we must let you experience those cities that make Tuscany the legend it is. Places like Montecatini, Lucca, Siena or San Gimignano. Once we get you to Venice, you'll see the canals by boat (no cars here!) and experience all that Venice has to offer. Not ready to go home? More of a mountains and lakes kind of person? Let's skip through Milan and head to Como or Lake Maggiore for some Italian lakes restoration and relaxation. Let me build the right vacation package for you, based on your time, interest and preferences. I can help. </p>

Other Specialties

My Travel and Work Experience

I have been an avid traveler for many years, and bring more than 20 years exper...

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British Isles travel expert

Over many years of traveling, I've been to nearly every corner of England and ca...

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Croatia, the pearl of the Adriatic

I cannot say enough good things about Croatia. You have GOT to see this place. I...

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Reviews

198 Reviews
Melissa was a great choice for planning our family trip to London! She is very knowledgeable, easy to work with, responded to questions/concerns very quickly, and gave honest and sincere advice/recommendations. Before we met her, I was trying to plan everything on my own and didn't realize all of the benefits of using a travel agent. We will work with her on any future travel plans!
Shannon - London ~ England ~ Europe
We have booked two trips with Melissa: Greece and Costa Rica. Both trips were wonderful! It was so nice to be on vacation and know that all transportation and itineraries were already planned out. We were able to relax and enjoy the places and the people.
Michelle - Greece ~ Europe
Melissa handles all of the paperwork very well. She is prompt with emails. Even though there may be quite of few questions, she is answering all of them well.
Jason - England ~ Europe

Certifications & Awards

B.S. in Journalism - Eastern Michigan University
Brit Agent Specialist
Ireland Destination Specialis
Minor in Travel and Tourism - EMU
Kensington Booking Agent
Globus Tours Booking Specialist
CIE Tours Ireland Specialist

My Places

Abercrombie & Kent
AmaWaterways Cruises
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Avalon Waterways
Azamara Cruises
Carnival Cruise Line
Celebrity Cruises
Celestyal Cruises
Crystal Cruise Line
Cunard Cruise Line
Disney Cruise Line
GLOBUS Tours
Holland America Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line
Oceania Cruises
Princess Cruise Line
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Riviera Travel
Royal Caribbean Cruises
Seabourn Cruises
Silversea Cruises
Viking Ocean Cruises
Virgin Voyages
Windstar