My Travel and Work Experience

View My Main Profile
Melissa Becker, Travel Agent in Plymouth, MI

Melissa Becker

Plymouth, MI Travel Agent
Super Agent

Melissa Becker

Plymouth, MI · 24 Years of Experience

A full-service Travel Leaders Associate Agency
I'm putting new requests on hold for a short time while I prepare to travel to New Zealand!
Have an Emergency? Contact Me Here
5.0
(244)
100% Recommended
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... Read More >
About
Reviews
Certificates & Awards
My Places
Travel Stories & Media
Client Testimonials

Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Europe, Italy, United Kingdom, Croatia, Germany

Interests:

European Culture, Family Vacations, Luxury, Historical Sites, River Cruises

Suppliers:

Kensington, Tauck, Rail Europe, Delta Vacations, Avalon Waterways

About Me

Always something fun to see everywhere you go
Always something fun to see everywhere you go

I have been an avid traveler for many years, and bring more than 23 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 15, 12 and 12 (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 ; )

recent travel

Ask me about my recent or upcoming trips!

2026
April: New Zealand! 
July: Glacier National Park, Montana
October: Sixth trip to Italy- back to Rome and the Amalfi coast!

2025
March: Budapest, Vienna, Melk, Krems, Bratislava and Durnstein on an Avalon river cruise!
July: Vermont!  
September: Jamaica!

2024
January: Fort Myers, Florida
March: Porto and Lisbon, Portugal
July: Sailed on the brand new Utopia of the Seas with Royal Caribbean
August: First time on Princess Cruises, to Eastern Caribbean

2023
March: London
June: Venice and Lake Como
July: Portland, Maine
August: Tauck river cruise through the Netherlands
November: Smoky Mountains - the North Carolina side!
December: Tulum, Mexico

 

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
244 reviews
100% Recommended
Your trust is our priority. Every review is submitted by verified travelers after they have booked and completed their trips. Learn more about our review guidelines.
Search reviews:

Showing 244 reviews

Great choice!
Reviewed By Shannon - Huron Township, MI | Traveled to London ~ England ~ Europe
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!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
54 of 85 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?YES|NO
Greece - breathtaking
Reviewed By Michelle - Ferndale, MI | Traveled to Greece ~ 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.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
47 of 74 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?YES|NO
Great trip
Reviewed By Jason - DeWitt, Mi | Traveled to England ~ 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.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
43 of 68 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?YES|NO
She's the best
Reviewed By Angelya - Waterford | Traveled to Punta Cana ~ Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
Melissa is the best. She was very informative and helpful throughout the whole planning process. There were a few deaths in my family during the planning process and she remained patient and in contact with us during that time. I highly recommend her for all your trip planning needs. I can't wait to book my next trip with her.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
45 of 73 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?YES|NO
Amazing trip!!
Reviewed By Tammy G - Grand Haven Michigan | Traveled to Las Vegas ~ Nevada ~ USA
Melissa is wonderful to work with. She is so helpful and always willing to take extra time to get the coat and details perfect!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
44 of 72 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?YES|NO

Certifications & Awards

ASTA is the leading global advocate for travel agents, the travel industry and the traveling public.It is the world's largest association of travel professionals.Our members include travel agents and the companies whose products they sell such as tours, cruises, hotels, car rentals, etc.Expand your world. Go with the pros.
Certified Active & Adventure Travel Specialist: During this certification program Travel Agents study several components including: Understanding the Active & Adventure Travel Customer, Destination Knowledge, Active & Adventure Travel Experiences, ATTA Travel Resources, Active & Adventure Preferred Suppliers, Case Studies and a Marketing Plan. This is a two-year study program.
Certified Leisure Travel Specialist: During this certification program Travel Agents study several key components including: Sales and Service, Cruise Sales, Destination and Lifestyle Knowledge,  Programs and Preferred Supplier Knowledge. This is a two year study program.
Certified Luxury Travel Specialist: During this certification program Travel Agents study several components including: Understanding the Luxury/Experiential Customer, Destination Knowledge, Luxury Travel Experiences, Luxury Programs, Luxury/Experiential Preferred Suppliers, Case Studies and a Marketing Plan. This is a two-year study program.
Trusted Travel Advisor: A Trusted Travel Advisor credentials, resources and global connections translates to today’s consumer in respectful interactions, confidentiality, knowledge, and client advocacy of travel services provided in parallel with building long lasting client relationships that builds with each interaction.  A Trusted Travel Advisor knows their client better than the client may know themselves and puts those polishing touches on each travel collaboration.
Avalon Waterways Specialist
Avalon Waterways Specialist
Cosmos Certified Specialist
Cosmos Certified Specialist
Globus family of brands Specialist
Globus family of brands Specialist
Princess Commodore Certified
Princess Commodore Certified
TRACKS (Rocky Mountaineer Specialist)
TRACKS (Rocky Mountaineer Specialist)
UnCruise Certified Adventurist
UnCruise Certified Adventurist
Viking Expeditions Expert
Viking Expeditions Expert
B.S. in Journalism - Eastern Michigan University
Minor in Travel and Tourism - EMU
Kensington Booking Agent
Globus Tours Booking Specialist
CIE Tours Ireland Specialist

My Places

When it comes to travel planning, real-world experience makes a huge difference. Check out the map below to see all the places I have personally visited or booked for my clients. I know these destinations well and can give you reliable guidance.

My Travel Stories

Sunrise on the Masai Mara

My bucket list

I miss the sounds of the zebras. They often could be heard yip-yapping in the distance, especially in the morning and the evening. When Africa is number one on your bucket list, where do you go next? I was beyond lucky to be able to experience this once-in-a-lifetime journey, but please tell me I don't get to do something this amazing just once....
Read more

Client Testimonials

Successful first trip to Europe
Hi Melissa, My daughter and I had a great trip to Vienna, Prague and Berlin. We really enjoyed the Monograms Tour company and agree with you that its a great way to have the benefit of a tour company while giving us flexibility when we reach a city. We ended up going on some of the optional tours through Monograms but also found some on our own as well. The local guide was very helpful particularly since it was my first time in Europe. We met briefly with the local guide the first day in Vienna and Prague and then took a 1/2 day tour the next day with the local guide and group. Both were very informative and gave us a great understanding of the city and its history. Since we stayed at the same hotel in Berlin as the Monograms group we ended up hanging out with several of the monograms couples from the prior cities. Thanks again for all your help with getting this put together. My daughter and I have many great memories from my first trip to Europe!
Mary Z, Livonia MI
Fun trip to London, Paris and Edinburgh
Thanks so much for helping us plan such a wonderful trip. We really had a fantastic time overall. The scenery was wonderful in England, so green. We got to see Stratford, Stonehenge and Bath. Normandy was very cool and a very long day, but very worthwhile. We took at bike tour to Versailles, saw the palace, rode around the grand canal, had a great picnic lunch on the canal. We bought our lunch at an open air market in Versailles prior to starting our ride. This was our best tour. We saw so many wonderful things, so much history, we had wonderful weather overall. Each and every day we spent walking the city, using the metro systems, touring the various sites. We walked miles on this trip, so we didn’t gain weight with all the good food we were eating. We took 600 pictures of everything, and I mean everything. It was fun. I so look forward to you helping us do another trip in the future. Don't know when that might be, but we'll be back.
Bret J, Northville Michigan
Wonderful custom Italian exploration
Hi Melissa, Our trip was absolutely wonderful. The tour was a bit exhausting, but we saw and did a lot. Our tour director, Jane, was the best and very knowledgable. Our train experience was just that -- quite an experience. The only one thing we would have changed, we would not have left Monterosso. We would have taken the train to Santa Margherita. But, as it was we enjoyed it. Portifino was beautiful. Cinque Terre was everything we had hoped. We took the train to Vernazza and Corniglia and loved it. I don't think I need to tell you about the Amalfi coast. Spectacular! Our extra night in Sorrento was just what the doctor ordered after the tour. We loved it. Driving south to Calabria was nothing short of amazing. The two nights we spent in Paola was a true Italian experience, not to mention the time we spent with my family. The food we ate in the south as well as Cinque Terre was to die for. In Paola we literally had a woman who cooked for us. I could go on and on...
Frank Y, Plymouth Michigan
Smooth trip to London for the Tower Poppies
Hello Melissa, I am back from London and wanted you to know that everything went smoothly. Thank you! Transportation to and from Heathrow to the hotel was very good and did not take nearly as long as I anticipated. Threadneedles Hotel was definitely business guest oriented but suited my needs well. It was only a little more than a block from the tube station so that I was able to get around very easily. Thank you very much for the excellent planning!
Maryanne Z, Plymouth Michigan
Truly Memorable trip to France
First, let me thank you for all your work that resulted in a truly memorable trip to France. I’m still dreaming about it at night!! Also, a BIG thank you for the limo service to and from the airport that I understand from Doug was a gift from you. That made things soooo much easier, especially on the way home when we were all tired. The private tour of Normandy was phenomenal! Our guide was very knowledgeable and the lunch stop was incredible! Thank you! You made travel planning for a big trip effortless on our part, and made it seem effortless on yours. You responded promptly to phone calls or e-mails, even on days when you were not in the office, and when you returned the call you always had answers to questions previously asked or had researched options in response to our queries. You have spoiled us for ever attempting big-trip planning on our own, and we will use you again without question, even though we live 200 miles north of Plymouth.
Sandy F, Gaylord Michigan
Italian Family Vacation Success!
Ciao Melissa, Our efforts paid off big time. Everyone loved Italy-the sights, the food, the wine, the people, the hotels and, yes, the gelato exceeded our expectations. Our kids regretted not booking additional days. The best trip ever!!! Insight Vacations, the Italian Intermezzo and our Tour Director, Gloria Marchena were phenomenal. I would highly recommend them to your clients. My entire family would like to say to you, Melissa, and Travel Leaders "Grazie mille" Without your help, advice and patience this trip would not have been such a success. I will not consider anyone but you when planning our next trip. I am looking forward in working with you in the future. Have a great day!
Mike S. Plymouth, Michigan
BESbswy