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Straight A Tours & Travel has been a leader in the student travel industry for over 30 years. Our success comes from our pride in our ability to create memorable and exciting trips for student groups of all types at a competitively reasonable price. Our staff is dedicated to providing you with unsurpassed service prior to, during, and following your trip. We are available to handle all of your travel needs. Our dedicated mixtures of travel professionals have backgrounds as former educators, performers, or some other aspect of travel. Together we work hard to create trips that are memorable, educational, exciting, and fulfilling in every aspect.



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Tom Finizio
President

My love of travel empowered me to start Straight A Tours nearly 30 years ago. Since then, it has grown into one of the largest and most well respected tour operators for student groups in the country. I am proud of our association with our vendors, attractions, hotels, and cruise lines. These relationships allow us to provide you with an outstanding valuable experience, from every aspect. We look forward to servicing your group in the very near future and keeping our tradition of receiving “Straight A's” from you!!


Michael Holladay
Michael Holladay
General Manager

I am happy to be a part of such a well-respected company and to be able to work with such a talented team of individuals. My 5 years experience as a high school band director has afforded me the knowledge to know what is expected of performing groups. My fellow coworkers share the same love of students that I have and desire to provide them with outstanding experiences.  With 9 years of experience here at Straight A Tours, I can attest that by traveling with us, you will be afforded the utmost quality, care, and value in the industry.


Dr. Allen Beck
Festivals at Sea Executive Diretor

With the pleasure of having four years as Executive Director for this program I have engaged over 150 adjudicators. We have worked with internationally known band, orchestra and choral conductors and educators who tell us the combination of fun and education provided by Festivals at Sea is an unbeatable duo; it is an event that the students will remember for many years. These directors have been especially pleased with adjudicators like Elliot Del Borgo, Jim Curnow, Drs. Jerry Junkin, Paula Holcomb, John Wakefield, Robert Harris, James Bankhead, and Anna Hamre. We too believe you will be pleased with your encounter onboard one of our cruises, and that your students will advance musically with the experience. I can think of no better enjoyable way to reward your students and expose them to the world's finest musicians and educators at the same time.

Chris Cariotto
Cruise Department Manager

Traveling, to me, is one of the greatest ways that a person can spend their time and money. Great memories and friendships are made while traveling in groups, and it is my pleasure to assist you with planning an exciting cruise vacation.

Dwight Behr
Travel Consultant

 

Jason Giem
Air Travel Manager
Traveling by air can be a stressful experience. “What airline should I choose?” “What flight times will offer a better airfare?” “What do all these rules and regulations mean?” I am here to facilitate your group’s air to be accurate, maintained, and stress free for you. With my experience of over 10 years in the travel industry, I have the knowledge and ability to provide the best possible fare and itinerary for your group’s needs. You will spend more time planning what to do on your tour and less time planning and organizing getting there with Straight A Tours!

Keith White
Keith White
Travel Consultant

Having worked in hospitality for the past 7 years, I know how important the quality of service is. As your travel consultant, I will be available every step of the way, providing you with the most up to date information from start to finish. I will take the time to ensure the safety of your students and provide opportunities available at a cost families can afford.  Travel is one of the best investments one can make in their lifetime. I am so excited to be a part of creating these unforgettable experiences for our younger generations. With our amazing team here at Straight A Tours, we will accommodate all of your trips needs down to the very last detail!

Brad Pollett
Travel Consultant
Having worked in travel and hospitality for over fifteen years, I strongly believe travel is an important part of the education and development of young people. New locales, people and cultures can challenge, expand and strengthen the knowledge and values that students learn in their usual environment. I am glad to be a part of Straight A Tours, where we offer many memorable, fun and safe opportunities to introduce young people to a larger world.

Marcia Winnegar
Travel Consultant
After 8 years with Straight A Tours I look forward to each new school year and creating exciting and rewarding trips for our students groups. Whether it is a performing group or a graduating class, I take great pride in putting together a trip that will be remembered for the rest of their lives.

Victoria Altuna

Victoria Krause
Travel Coordinator

As a recent graduate from UCF, I still consider myself a student. As a student I know what other students want out of a field trip and with this knowledge I will assist your travel consultant plan the most memorable field trip ever!

Stephanie Celtrick

Stephanie Celtrick
Travel Coordinator

My goal as a "global traveler" myself, is to provide students with experiences and memories, in the way that I have been fortunate enough to do so during my time as a collegiate student. In my opinion, traveling gives one a new sense of respect for people, change, and simply the world in general.  I am confident that I can assist in coordinating student trips and provide young travelers with a fun, exciting, and often life changing experience. After working with Straight A tours your students might develop a severe "travel bug" themselves.


Melissa Jean
Travel Coordinator

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