RIVER CRUISING SPECIALIST
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Callie Ritsema
Grand Rapids, MI Travel Agent· 11 Years of Experience
Ritz World Travel, an independent agent with KHM Travel Group, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(16)
100% Recommended
Callie was helpful from the get go with organizing and planning our trip. She was able to set up a trip that was all we asked... Read More >
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
Europe, CaribbeanInterests:
River Cruises, All Inclusive, Groups, Destination Weddings, European CultureSuppliers:
Globus, Europe ExpressAbout Me
Rhine River Cruise
My career in travel started from a genuine passion for culture and experiences. I have travelled through 39 countries in the past 15 years, and am an expert in the destinations and products that I sell - river cruises, all-inclusive resorts, escorted tours, and group travel / destinations weddings.
I work closely with top travel suppliers, and use my training and industry certifications to keep my clients informed of travel regulations, destination information, and special offers.
When booking with my agency, you can expect expert advise, excellent communication, friendly service, and there are no fees for my services. I enjoy every stage of the planning process, and look forward to helping make your travel dreams a reality!
Client Testimonials
"Callie is the only person I would trust with planning any trip or vacation. Both trips turned out perfect and Callie was available on numerous occasions while we were on our trips to answer any questions or concerns we had. I would highly recommended Ritz World Travel you will not regret it." Haley H.
"Because of Callie, I was able to give her the specifics that I was looking for and trust that she would get back to me quickly with quality information and an excellent price! Above everything else, I appreciated how candid and upfront she was with every detail. Something everyone can appreciate when planning something so special." Andrew C."
Callie is super helpful, nice and most important knowledgeable!" -Amanda P.
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
Europe, CaribbeanInterests:
River Cruises, All Inclusive, Groups, Destination Weddings, European CultureSuppliers:
Globus, Europe ExpressREVIEWS
Rating: 5.0
16 reviews
100% Recommended
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A Trip to Remember
Reviewed By Gideon - Grand Rapids, MI | Traveled to Punta Cana ~ Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
Callie was helpful from the get go with organizing and planning our trip. She was able to set up a trip that was all we asked for and more. She was always helpful when we had questions and made many recommendations that only enchanted the experience we had. I would recommend Callie to anyone planning their next adventure!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best trip!
Reviewed By KW - GR, Michigan | Traveled to Mexico
Callie is amazing to work with! She made things worry free from our end. She knows all things travel and has great suggestions! Highly recommend!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Had a fantastic time!
Reviewed By CodyJames - Jenison, MI | Traveled to Detroit ~ Michigan ~ USA
Polite, Professional and Pretty Special. No fees, no fuss no way I’d put my faith in anyone else!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Right there when you need her
Reviewed By Kasey - Hudsonville, Michigan | Traveled to Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
Callie was more than wonderful to work with. She knew everything we wanted and made sure that we had everything taken care of. Even when we ran into problems on vacation, she was right there to take care of all of our issues and was more than accommodating and accessible. I will never book another vacation without her!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great Trip
Reviewed By Bill - Hersey Michigan | Traveled to Disneyland ~ California ~ USA
Callie has assisted us in booking a few vacations, all of which have been wonderful experiences. We wanted to book an extended Disney World trip a couple years ago. Booking Disney can be an overwhelming task, where to stay, food packages, park passes, transportation. A couple calls to Callie and we had an amazing package set up for us, no worries. The only thing we had to do was pack and get to the airport. Callie is very professional, accomodating and easy to work with. Highly recomend her for planning a trip stateside or around the world.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards
Accredited by IATA + Travel Agent's 30 Under 30
Avalon + Ama Waterways Specialist
Viking River Cruise Specialist
AMResorts Master Agent
Magic of Mexico & Jamaica Travel Specialist
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.
Client Testimonials
Europe Vacation
Callie planned the perfect European family vacation. She took into consideration our needs, requests and interests in selecting destinations, hotels and transportation. We had a fabulous trip and felt like she knew exactly what we wanted with each new place we visited. Also, Callie was very detailed in laying out our itinerary and with answering any questions we had. Our family would highly recommend her services and plan to make future trips through Ritz World Travel.
Christine O, Grand Rapids MI
Honeymoon
Callie was great to work with- I would highly recommend her! She helped us book a beautiful all inclusive resort in Jamaica for our honeymoon. She was organized and worked within our budget, providing us with all necessary details and tips before we left on our trip. I highly recommend all-inclusive resorts and will definitely use Callie to book our next trip!
Aimee D, Hudsonville MI
Honeymoon
We worked with Callie to book two trips for us. One to Chicago and One to Argentina to visit Patagonia. Communication was great and she was able to provide wonderful recommendations for both trips. When we encountered a glitch she was fast to contact other agencies we were working with to ensure everything was all set for our travel! I would highly recommend Callie for helping book your next adventure!
Gabby H, Grand Rapids MI
Europe Vacation
Working with Callie for our recent trip to Rome was great! She gave us excellent recommendations for our hotel, restaurants, and tours. She was always quick to reply to questions via phone or email, was diligent in putting together all our necessary travel documents, and did a great job making our trip affordable. We will definitely be using her services again in the future and can’t recommend her highly enough! A great experience!!!
Jake J, Grand Rapids MI
Repeat Client
Callie has planned 5 trips for me. We went to 4 all inclusive resorts, which I literally had to do no work but just show up and enjoy! She was able to organize a few for a large group of friends coming from different areas of the US. She gave us all the details and set everything up to make the travel easy!
She also helped plan a trip to Peru! Oh my gosh. It was great! She set us up with a travel company where we had tours and learned the rich history!
You won’t regret booking with her - she has a love for travel and most important the knowledge to set you up for a great vacation!
Amanda P, Grand Rapids MI
Destination Wedding
We have used Callie and her business several times, once for our wedding in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic - and for subsequent trips ever since. She is always organized, professional, and easy to work with. The think my wife and I love most about Callie is the fact that she has visited almost every site that she recommends to her clients. We will continue to use Callie and Ritz World Travel for our future travel plans.
Zach K, Grand Rapids MI
All-Inclusive Resort
Callie planned a trip for my wife and I to Punta Cana and have never had such a great experience! Callie is wonderful and so kind. She made everything simple and easy and took so much stress off of planning. She went above and beyond. I will never plan another trip without her!
Gideon S, Grand Rapids MI
Destination Wedding
Callie worked with our group of 30+ to book our destination wedding in Punta Cana. Her knowledge and experiences helped greatly on giving first hand experiences at resorts and traveling and the whole vacation was amazing. She was always available to help when we did come across any issues and I would definitely recommend her to anyone booking a vacation or trip!
Lewis R, Grand Rapids MI