Michelle Wicks Cypher, Travel Agent in Kennewick, WA

Michelle Wicks Cypher

Kennewick, WA Travel Agent
Super Agent

Michelle Wicks Cypher

Kennewick, WA · 11 Years of Experience

Travel There and Back LLC, an independent agent with WorldVia, a Travel Leaders Agency
5.0
(22)
100% Recommended
Michelle made my international travel absolutely perfect! Met with me in person, knew exactly what I wanted, and gave me the best information. I will never... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Italy, Scotland, Tuscany, Europe, France

Interests:

Couples & Romance, Groups, River Cruises, Solo Travel, Wine Country Vacations

Suppliers:

Delta Vacations, AmaWaterways, G Adventures, Vacation Express, Windstar Cruises

About Me

Agent specializing in wine, golf & couples travel

I specialize in custom couples travel, with a focus on Wine travel and Golf travel. Whether your vision is a leisure trip to Europe's wine destinations, or a romantic trip for two, or an all inclusive vacation in Mexico or the Caribbean. Maybe you prefer an amazing River Cruise or life changing African Safari. Maybe you want to golf at St Andrews, the home of golf. I love working with those with combined interests. Do a trip where some go golfing and others go wine tasting. For Europe, I particularly love Paris and Italy. For All inclusive, I love Jamaica and Riviera Maya area in Mexico. But ultimately, it is about YOUR bucket list trip. I listen to you and your story behind the trip you want and what will make it special for you.

My Travel Specialties

Wine and Culinary Travel

Wine and Culinary Travel
Interested in wine? Love to explore a culture through it's food? I love seeking out wine regions and doing wine tasting, especially when paired with local foods, whenever and wherever I go. Some places immediately make you think of wine and good food, such as my ...Read More ▶

Wine River Cuise

Wine River Cuise
Hi there! My name is Michelle Wicks Cypher with Travel There and Back, and I am a travel advisor with 10 years of experience in the industry. I specialize in Wine and Golf Travel, and one of my favorite types of wine trips to plan are Wine River Cruises.These cruises offer a uniq...Read More ▶

Group Specialist for wine river cruises

Group Specialist for wine river cruises
I specialize in organizing unforgettable wine river cruises, partnering with renowned wineries to create immersive experiences for wine enthusiasts and groups. With experience in group travel and a passion for wine tourism, I weave together unique itineraries that combine the cha...Read More ▶

Curater of Golfing Experiences

Curater of Golfing Experiences
Most golfers want to visit the home of golf, St Andrews, and in particular, The Old Course. We partner with a company that is licensed to sell Old Course tee times. But, St Andrews is not the only place for great golfing in Scotland, let alone the UK or even Europe. There are many golfing adventu...Read More ▶

Curated Couples Travel

Curated Couples Travel
Hi there! My name is Michelle Wicks Cypher, with Travel There and Back, and I am a travel advisor with 10 years of experience. I have always been passionate about travel and the transformative power it has on people's lives. That's why I decided to become a travel advisor - so I could help others...Read More ▶

Italy Specialist

Italy Specialist
From my first visit to Italy in 2017, I fell in love. I fell in love with the people, the countryside, the richness of the history, the wine and the food. (I actually loved Italian wines even before making it to the country - and I love their wine even more now) What do yo...Read More ▶

Tuscany

Tuscany
Hey there! My name is Michelle Wicks Cypher, and I'm a travel advisor with ten years of experience. I'm here to help you plan your dream vacation to Tuscany, Italy. As a travel advisor, I believe in the transformative power of travel, and I'm passionate about sharing that with others. Whil...Read More ▶

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
22 reviews
100% Recommended
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Will ONLY book with Michelle!
Reviewed By Kally - Sultan, WA | Traveled to Mexico ~ Mexico
Michelle made my international travel absolutely perfect! Met with me in person, knew exactly what I wanted, and gave me the best information. I will never do Expedia again!
Michelle Wicks Cypher responded
"So glad we have connected and I get to share in your fun travel adventures!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Can’t wait to book another trip with Michelle!!
Reviewed By Danielle - Snohomish Wa | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Michelle has been great to work with, excellent communication and very knowledgeable! She made everything so easy and fun!
Michelle Wicks Cypher responded
"Thank you so much. It has been such a pleasure to work with you on your family's bucket list trip. "
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Summer trip
Reviewed By David - Monroe, WA | Traveled to Pittsburgh ~ Pennsylvania ~ USA
Michell was able to put together a nice travel package for me last summer. All that I had to do was call her, tell her what I needed, and she did the rest. I will be using her services for my future travels.
Michelle Wicks Cypher responded
"Thank you David. I would be happy to work with you again - you were a pleasure to work with and easy to talk to."
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Family trip to Italy was fantastic!
Reviewed By A Grateful Family of Five - Snohomish, Washington | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
We had a fabulous spring break vacation in Italy with our three sons. Michelle was solid perfection in arranging the details including complicated flight schedules for the five of us - - not originating from the same airport or returning home to the same airport. Michelle's scheduling was fantastic, her communications with us was top-notch, and the price point was excellent. She has our enthusiastic recommendation!
Michelle Wicks Cypher responded
"Thank you Beth! It was fun to see your pictures from your trip. Looking forward to our own Italy vacation!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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So grateful to have used Travel There and Back
Reviewed By Gina and Rod - Monroe Washington | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
Michelle has been amazing helping us navigate travel experience that has come about during the Covid crisis. I cannot imagine having tried to do this without her.
Michelle Wicks Cypher responded
"Thank you. You have made it easy to work with you during these trying times."
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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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.
The Book with Confidence logo tells you that this Travel Advisor has direct access to comprehensive resources for safe and healthy travel, available at their discretion for sharing with clients.  This includes vetting the details on the health and safety protocols implemented by each travel provider in order to recommend the ideal itinerary for each client’s unique needs.
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 Group Travel Specialist: This certification program provides agents with a comprehensive approach to group sales, including planning, selling, marketing and managing group travel.  This is a three year study program that includes a group research project and an educational experience.
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.
Viking River Cruise Specialist Certifications
Hurtigruten Specialist Certification
Sandals Certification

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 Photo Albums and Videos

Alaska Bucket List Trip W/ My Dad
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    My Travel Stories

    Dad and I standing on a glacier

    Fulfilling My Dad's Bucket List trip to Alaska

    I was so thrilled to be able to take my Dad to Alaska - the last state for him to visit - he has now been to all 50 states. We flew into Anchorage in Sept to start our driving adventure. The next day we drove along AK Route 1, The Seward Highway, definitely one of the most beautiful drives in the country. We took a short train ride from Portage ...
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    A week in Tuscany

    When our son graduated form high school, we did a family trip to Italy. One week was spent staying in a villa in Tuscany. Such an amazing week. Our villa was hundreds of years old. There was a trough running through the bottom floor. Not 100% sure what is was used for - we suspected it was because animals were kept on that level initially and th...
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    Mt Snowden, Wales

    Girl Scouts in Wales

    I was in Wales this past summer with a group of Girl Scouts and it was so amazing. I absolutely fell in love with Wales. The people were incredibly open and friendly. Everywhere we went, the locals would engage you in conversation and they loved hearing about this trip the girls were on and all the great things we were doing. We saw castles, vis...
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    Client Testimonials

    Last minute Alaska trip
    Michelle, at Travel There and Back, helped us plan a last minute cruise to Alaska. She was great as she handled all the big and little details with ease. We had started booking it online but decided to ask Michelle for help to make sure everything went smoothly - and she made sure it did! She gave us helpful suggestions to make the trip better and explained all our options. The trip was wonderful and it was very reassuring that if we wanted to change an excursion or if something went wrong on the trip, we could reach out to Michelle and she would help us. We highly recommend Travel There and Back for your vacation planning, Thank you Michelle for helping to make this vacation a very special one,
    Nancy, WA
    Fun in Jamaica
    Michelle planned our trip to Jamaica last year and without her help it would not have been as great as it turned out. She listened to what we both wanted and offered us trips that met what we wanted in a Vacation. My husband and I have separate ideas of what is relaxing and fun and she was able to plan a trip that met both of our ideas. Michelle also explained all of the traditions of the area we were going to so we were prepared. She also ensured all details were all taken care of such as transportation to and from the airport and our side tours we wanted to take. She also made sure we were prepared with everything we needed at the airport so going through customs was very easy with no delays. She also took the time to find the best offer to keep the trip within our budget without sacrificing the things we wanted to do.
    Wendy, Monroe, WA - March 2016
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