Find Your Bursch Travel Advisor by Destination & Specialty
Planning a cruise, European vacation, Alaska adventure, family getaway, honeymoon, or group trip? Find a Bursch Travel advisor with firsthand destination experience, professional travel knowledge, or specialized training that matches your plans.
Established in 1956, Bursch Travel is a third-generation, family-owned travel agency with offices throughout the Midwest. We also serve travelers nationwide by phone, email, and virtual consultation.
Adventure, Nature & Active Travel
Advisors with firsthand outdoor adventures, active-travel knowledge, or experience planning customized trips.
Adventure Travel
- Bridget V. — Olympic Games.
- David Z. — Costa Rica and customized itineraries.
- Jess L. — Hiking Machu Picchu, biking with Backroads Travel, Antarctica cruise, and other outdoor travel.
- Kassondra R. — National parks, hiking, backpacking, and scuba diving.
- Kim V. — Costa Rica, Belize, Guatemala, and Ecuador.
- Lara D. — Galapagos cruise with Lindblad National Geographic.
- Sheila E. — Cave tubing, rappelling, and ziplining in Belize.
Antarctica
- Jess L. — Firsthand Antarctica cruise experience with Silversea Fly & Sail the Drake Passage.
- John G. — Firsthand Antarctica cruise experience with Lindblad National Geographic.
Peru & Machu Picchu
- David Z. — Firsthand luxury Peru and Machu Picchu experience.
- Jess L. — Firsthand Cusco and Machu Picchu Inca Trail hiking experience.
- Jill W. — Firsthand Peru and international travel.
- Kim V. — Firsthand Peru and Machu Picchu experience.
Scuba Diving
- Kassondra R. — PADI Advanced Open Water diver.
Africa & Safaris
Travel advisors with Africa experience or safari vacation planning knowledge.
Africa
- Sandie A. — Firsthand experience in Egypt, 2025, including a Nile River cruise.
Alaska Cruises & Vacations
Explore Alaska cruises, cruise-tours, wildlife, scenic rail journeys, and land itineraries.
Alaska Travel Advisors
- Bridget V. — Alaska and adventure-oriented vacations.
- Carolyn J. — Alaska cruises and vacations. Firsthand experience: Princess Alaska cruise-tour.
- Dawn K. — Alaska cruise-tours.
- Emily H. — Firsthand Alaska travel and vacation planning.
- Jessica R. — Personally hosted a Princess Cruises group tour in 2025.
- Judy K. — Decades of experience and touring/sailing with Holland America, Princess, NCL, and Royal Caribbean with groups in Alaska and Yukon.
- Kim V. — Personally hosting a Princess Cruises group tour.
- Krisha F. — Alaska and family travel.
- Kristi F. — Firsthand experience: Royal Caribbean Alaska cruise.
- Lisa A. — Alaska cruises and vacations.
- Lorna S. — Alaska cruises and vacations.
- Shelley A. — Alaska specialist training and destination knowledge.
- Sheila E. — Personally hosted a Princess Cruises group tour in 2026.
Asia
Advisors with firsthand Asia travel, destination experience, or international itinerary planning knowledge.
Japan
- Jill W. — Firsthand experience in Japan.
South Korea
India
- Kassondra R. — Firsthand experience in India.
Other Asian Destinations
- John G. — International group travel, including Asia.
- Kassondra R. — Firsthand experience with Avalon on a Mekong River cruise in 2026.
- Vector K. — Firsthand travel in Taiwan and Thailand.
Corporate Travel
Connect with experienced advisors who assist companies and business travelers.
Corporate Travel Advisors
- Aime M. — Director of Corporate Travel.
- Darlene W. — Corporate travel advisor.
- Denise C. — Corporate travel advisor.
- Lisa A. — Corporate travel advisor.
- Roechelle R. — Corporate travel advisor.
- Sandie A. — Corporate travel advisor.
Cruises & River Cruises
Find advisors with ocean cruising, river cruising, cruise-line training, or firsthand cruise experience.
Ocean Cruises
- Aime M. — Cruises and vacation packages.
- Edie L. — Cruises and tropical vacations.
- Jessica R. — Cruises, Alaska, and family vacations.
- Judy K. — Experienced in planning cruises for groups, families, and vacation travelers, including NCL, Carnival, Princess, Holland America, and Disney.
- Karen R. — Ocean cruises and customized vacations.
- Kathleen B. — Firsthand experience: Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic crossing.
- Kim V. — Ocean and river cruises.
- Kristi F. — Firsthand experience: Royal Caribbean in Alaska, Italy & Greek Isles, and two Disney Cruises.
- Lorna S. — Cruises and worldwide travel.
- Sandie A. — Cruise planning and training.
- Sheila E. — Cruises and Alaska cruise-tours.
- Shelley A. — Princess Cruises and Royal Caribbean specialist training.
River Cruises
- Bridget V. — Firsthand experience: Bordeaux river cruise with Avalon Waterways.
- Cara H. — Firsthand experience: European river cruise with Avalon Waterways.
- Carolyn J. — Firsthand experience: Danube river cruise with AmaWaterways.
- Dawn K. — Firsthand experience on many ships at the 2025 River Cruise Expo .
- Emily H. — River cruises and European vacations.
- Jennifer N. — Hosted multiple river cruise groups on Avalon Waterways.
- Jessica R. — River cruises and European travel.
- Jill W. — European destinations and river cruises.
- Judy K. — Escorted 2 groups on Rhine River cruises with independent extensions to Switzerland, Germany, Austria, and Holland.
- Karen R. — European river cruises and tours.
- Kim V. — River cruises and European itineraries.
- Lisa A. — Firsthand experience: Danube river cruise with AmaWaterways and Belgium with Tauck.
- Sandie A. — Nile River cruise with Abercrombie & Kent.
Disney & Family Vacations
Choose an advisor with Disney training, firsthand park visits, or family vacation planning experience.
Disney & Family Travel Advisors
Europe & Multi-Country Vacations
Find advisors with firsthand European travel, destination knowledge, or experience coordinating complex international itineraries.
Germany
- Bridget V. — Firsthand Western European travel including Oktoberfest.
- Carolyn J. — Firsthand experience: 5 separate trips including Danube river cruise.
- Jessica R. — Firsthand Germany experience including Christmas markets.
Ireland & the United Kingdom
- Cara H. — Ireland and historic properties, including Ashford Castle.
- Carolyn J. — UK travel experience.
- Emily H. — Firsthand Ireland travel.
- Jill W. — European itineraries.
- Judy K. — Hosted 3 group tours and traveled independently with fly/drive options.
- Karen R. — European tours and vacations.
- Kathleen B. — Lived in England for 2 years. Visited Ireland and all countries in the UK.
- Kelly K. — Independent travel through Europe.
- Kim V. — Ireland and European vacation planning.
- Kristi F. — Firsthand Ireland experience.
- Maggie L. — Visited Ireland repeatedly, including Northern Ireland.
Iceland
Italy
- Bridget V. — Visited Rome.
- David Z. — Italy and arts-focused itineraries.
- Emily H. — Firsthand Italy experience.
- Jayden D. — Studied abroad in Rome; visited Capri.
- Jennifer N. — Italy-focused European trips and hosted tours.
- Jessica R. — Firsthand Italy experience.
- John G. — Firsthand Italy travel and group planning.
- Teresa M. — Previously lived in Italy.
- Kim V. — Italy and customized European itineraries.
Switzerland
- Carolyn J. — Firsthand Switzerland travel experience.
- Sheila E. — Firsthand experience: “Best of Switzerland” with Trafalgar.
Christmas Markets
- Jennifer N. — Hosted Christmas Markets river cruise group on Avalon Waterways.
- Jessica R. — Germany and European holiday travel.
- Kathleen B. — European Christmas markets.
European Travel – General
- David Z. — European itineraries and arts travel.
- Edie L. — Extended European and international itineraries.
- Emily H. — Europe, Ireland, and Italy.
- Jill W. — European destinations and customized itineraries.
- Judy K. — Escorted tours with groups, hosting, independent car, and Eurail travel.
- Kelly K. — Backpacked independently through Europe.
- Kim V. — Europe, Italy, Ireland, and customized trips.
- Lorna S. — Firsthand experience in Spain, group travel planning to Belgium.
Groups, Escorted Tours & Incentives
Coordinate group vacations, escorted departures, incentive programs, and multi-traveler arrangements.
Group Travel
Hawaii
Connect with advisors who know the islands through firsthand visits, former residence, or vacation planning.
Hawaii Travel Advisors
- Bridget V. — Hawaii and customized vacations.
- Cara H. — Previously lived and worked in Hawaii.
- Emily H. — Hawaii and family vacations.
- Edie L. — Hawaii vacation planning.
- Kelly T. — Firsthand Hawaii travel.
- Jessica R. — Hawaii vacations.
- Judy K. — More than 40 visits, with extensive experience planning and escorting group trips, cruises, family vacations, and special events throughout the islands.
- Kim V. — Hawaii vacations.
- Kristi F. — Firsthand experience: Maui and Oahu.
- Lorna S. — Hawaii and worldwide travel.
- Misty D. — Hawaii and honeymoons.
- Peg M. — Previously lived in Hawaii.
- Sheila E. — Hawaii and tropical travel.
Honeymoons & Destination Weddings
Get help coordinating a honeymoon, romantic escape, destination wedding, or travel for wedding guests.
Honeymoons
Mexico, Caribbean & All-Inclusive Resorts
Explore advisors with tropical destination knowledge, resort training, or firsthand visits.
Mexico & Caribbean Advisors
- Bridget V. — Mexico and tropical destinations.
- Dawn K. — Mexico and the Caribbean.
- Edie L. — Mexico and the Caribbean.
- Emily H. — Mexico, Caribbean and family vacations.
- Jess L. — Riviera Maya and Jamaica travel.
- Jessica R. — Mexico and tropical vacations.
- Kim V. — Mexico and Central America.
- Kristi F. — Warm-weather and sun-and-fun vacations.
- Lorna S. — Mexico and worldwide vacations.
- Misty D. — Mexico, Caribbean and honeymoons.
- Sandie A. — Sandals resorts and tropical vacations.
- Sheila E. — Mexico and the Caribbean all-inclusive vacations.
- Shelley A. — Mexico, Jamaica and Sandals specialist training.
- Peg M. — Firsthand Cabo San Lucas experience.
More Travel Specialties & Destinations
Additional interests supported by firsthand experience or professional knowledge.
Arts & Theater
- David Z. — London theater, arts and cultural tours.
Fiji, Tahiti & South Pacific
- Jessica R. — Tahiti travel expertise.
- Sandie A. — Fiji and tropical destination knowledge.
LGBTQ+ Travel
New Zealand
- Lorna S. — Firsthand New Zealand travel.
United States & City Breaks
- Bridget V. — New York City Bursch Exclusive group travel guide.
- Dawn K. — East Coast specialty.
- Kelly K. — U.S. cities and independent travel.
- Peg M. — U.S. destination knowledge.
Train Travel
- The entire Bursch Travel team has ridden the Canyon Spirit – “Rockies to the Red Rocks!”
- Carolyn J. — Firsthand experience: rail travel in Europe, Alaska, and the lower 48 states.
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