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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
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.

   

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.

   

Jennifer Rosario
Land Department Manager

As a member of Straight A Tours for almost 5 years, I look forward to helping groups plan a magical and fun experience to any of our wonderful Land Destinations!  I enjoy being a small part in creating these amazing trips.  The smile students get when they arrive at their destination…that is an amazing feeling!
   

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.

   

Erin Andress
Travel Consultant

It makes me proud to be a part of a company that really pushes itself to be the best in the student travel industry. I do my best to live up to that reputation, and the reward is meeting with a group who are having the time of their lives. Nothing could be more fun!


 

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!
   


Newanda Hodge
Travel Consultant

   

JoAnn Stout
Travel Consultant

As a member of the Straight A Tours team for over 14 years, I have found that each year is even more fulfilling than the one before it.  I love giving students the opportunity to showcase their talents and explore exotic locations

   

Rich Vance
Travel Consultant

 

   

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

Travel Coordinator

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