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Melissa Becker, Travel Agent in Plymouth, MI

Melissa Becker

Plymouth, MI Travel Agent
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Melissa Becker

Plymouth, MI · 24 Years of Experience

A full-service Travel Leaders Associate Agency
5.0
(242)
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 >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

England, London, Scotland, Glasgow, United Kingdom

Interests:

Escorted Tours, European Culture, Family Vacations, Historical Sites

Suppliers:

CIE Tours, Delta Vacations, Globus, Monograms, Rail Europe

About Me

London Eye on a beautiful day
London Eye on a beautiful day

Over many years of traveling, I've been to nearly every corner of England and can help you plan the vacation you want including every destination, big and small. I'm a big fan of London, having been there over a dozen times, and yet I STILL haven't had a chance to ride the London Eye. However, I have explored more museums and historic sites than I can count, and had a chance to get a tasty pint in a pub and enjoy some chips (I like mine with mayonnaise). I've spent enough time in one neighborhood to notice when new businesses came in and old ones changed hands. Each little corner has it's own unique sense of charm, from Rye to Oxford and Canterbury to Bath. I am familiar with so many other beautiful and special areas of England, Scotland and Ireland. There's just something special about walking into a building filled with antique stained glass, dark hard woods that make the best thumping sounds when you walk on them and knowing it's older than the country you are from.

Some of my favorite places include the charming walled city of Chester, the birthplace of Shakespeare; Stratford-upon-Avon, and Warwick castle where you can still visit the prison. The seaside town of Brighton is good for lively fun, and the far west counties of Cornwall and Devon have rustic villages, more opportunities to explore by the sea, and some world-class gardens.

For Game of Thrones lovers, I got to drive through the dark hedges on my birthday, and I just adore Belfast and Giants Causeway. I just over the moon with how completely medieval Edinburgh is, and how stunning the highlands are - I particularly love Loch Lomond. It's so surprisingly beautiful! 

I am familiar with what trip to recommend for the perfect vacation package, and who to call for custom arrangements when it is needed. From gardens to castles to cities to historic sites, let me help you!

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
242 reviews
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Certifications & Awards

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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.
Brit Agent Specialist
Ireland Destination Specialis

My Places

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    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
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