MARION ROSE, C.T.C. (Owner / President)
mrose@elgintravel.ca

Marion became a certified travel consutant in 1982 and has operated Elgin Travel & Cruises since the doors opened in 1988. In a constant changing industry, Marion credits thier success to her staff's experience, attention to detail, and honest desire to serve their clients needs. "It's a winning combination, clients can trust they will receive the best value, best advice, and peace of mind that comes with booking at a full service travel agency with a dedicated team".

Specialist: Disney, South East Asia, Girlfriend Getaways, Private Villas, Spa & Cooking Tours
Travel Experiences: Working in France, Europe touring, Cruising South East Asia, Greek Islands, Mediterranean, Bermuda & The Caribbean. Campervan in New Zealand, Home rentals in Mexico, Spa in Thailand & Arizona, Weekends in Vancouver, Boston, Scottsdale, Nashville, Charleston & Myrtle Beach Chicago & San Antonio. Family travel to Disney, Puerto Rico, Cancun & Mayan, Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta, Huatulco, Acapulco, Cozumel, Puerto Plata, Punta Cana, Samana, Aruba, St Maarten, Barbados, Jamaica, Nassau, Cayo Coco & Holguin. Adventure Travel in Costa Rica & Hawaii. Cruising on Princess to Grenada, Dominica, and Bonaire.

NICOLE BEDARD (Manager / Senior Consultant)
nicole@elgintravel.ca

Nicole is the office manager responsible for keeping abreast of all the latest twists in the industry. She keeps the staff up to date in all the newest regulations, supplier promotions, and ensures that the office remains current by using the latest technology for fare shopping & research. Her number one goal is to give the best value possible to the client. Nicole has been in the industry full time for 15 years, and can comfortably ensure your vacation dollars are spent wisely. Nicole also enjoys arranging destination weddings, and group travel of any size.

Specialist: Destination Weddings, Group Travel, Corporate & Incentive Travel, Mission Trips
Travel Experience: China, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Hawaii, Chicago & New York City. The Caribbean including Puerto Plata, Punta Cana, Nassau, Jamaica, Mayan Riviera, Cancun, Puerto Vallarta & Holguin Cuba. Cruising to Aruba, St Maarten & St Kitts, Cruising on Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas.

INEKE PALMER (Senior Consultant)
ipalmer@elgintravel.ca

Ineke has been creating dream vacations full time for the past 25 years. She has personally arranged many romantic destination weddings, family reunion vacations, and has a special passion for cruising. Ineke has travelled extensively with her husband and sons, and is eager to provide insider tips to make family travel as stress free, and as enjoyable as you dream it can be.

Specialist: Cruises, Family Travel, Honeymoon Travel & Destination Weddings
Travel Experience: St Lucia, Manzanillo Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, Mayan Riviera, Belize, Dominican Republic, Netherlands, Cruising on Holland America, Norwegian Cruise Lines, and Royal Caribbean.

MARY VANZANTEN, C.T.C. (Senior Consultant)
mary@elgintravel.ca

Mary is our office Independant and Adventure Travel Specialist. Having 35 years in this exciting industry, Mary has personally enjoyed counselling clients on travel to all corners of the globe. If Mary hasn't been there in her personal travels, she will find a first hand account of the best things to try, and what to avoid. Mary's positive approach to every consultation will ensure that your Holiday will be perfectly coordinated to enjoy the culture, the history, and the atmosphere to the fullest.

Specialist: Independant Touring, Adventure Travel
Travel Experience: Central America, Europe Touring, Havana Cuba, Whitewater rafting on the Colorado River, ATV'ing on the Baja Penninsula, Canoeing in North America, Snorkelling in Belize. Singapore, Thailand and home building in Cambodia.

LYNN WHEELOCK (Outside Sales Agent)
lwheelock@elgintravel.ca

Lynn spent a year with Elgin Travel & Cruises full time before undergoing a career change. However, not quite able to get the travel bug out of her system, Lynn now works as an outside sales agent for the office. Lynn is originally from Nova Scotia, and you will find conversing with Lynn is always a light, good natured experience.

Specialist: Groups, Cruises, All Inclusive Package Travel
Travel Experience: Holguin Cuba, Cayo Coco Cuba, Punta Cana, Mayan Riviera

CAROL FARNELL, C.T.C. (Outside Sales Agent - Oakville / Burlington)
carol@elgintravel.ca

Carol joined our staff in 2006 after semi-retiring from her own Advantage Travel office in Burlington. Carol has travelled extensively during her years as a full time travel professional, and has a wealth of knowledge in cruising, coach touring, and the South Pacific.

Specialist: Cruising, Coach Tours
Travel Experience: Princess Cruises, Norwegian Cruises, Fiji & South Pacific