Meet Our Specialists
Our experts have spent decades accumulating experience and knowledge throughout their journeys. We partner with trusted vendors, and have extensive local resources in many parts of the world. In addition to this, we consistently attend industry seminars, on site property tours, educational courses, and hold numerous certifications and accreditations. We take pride in providing honest and factual advice and work as a team to share knowledge.
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Laurie Peklo
Owner
Laurie is a second generation Co-Owner of Shamrock. She joined the agency under her Aunt Pat in 1988. For more than 40 years Laurie has been traveling the globe with her husband, 3 sons and extended family and friends.
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Laurie has travelled extensively through the Americas, Caribbean, Europe, the Mediterranean and Ireland. She can expertly provide guidance in any of these locales - whether you are seeking romance or adventure.
Laurie loves getting to know her clients, and as an avid nature lover, she avidly pursues active outdoor itineraries for singles, couples and families - including hiking, fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing.
In her personal life Laurie is a loving anchor in her family and community, and mom to two dogs. An avid gardener and cook, Laurie has a love of adventure, nature and culture. She's explored some of the most beautiful countries, and has sampled delicacies the world over.
Laurie holds a Bachelor's in Business from Michigan State (Go Green!) as well as being certified in Group Travel, Certified Sandals Specialist.
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Laurie's Favorites:
Alaska, Hawaii, Europe, Italy, European River Cruises, Antarctic Cruises and the Caribbean
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​​​Qualifications: Veteran of the Industry, Group Travel, and Certified Sandals Specialist.
Erica Saxer
Disney Specialist
Erica takes the time to get to know her clients — what they love, what they need, and what would make a trip truly special for them.
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Erica is our resident Disney expert, and can help to tailor Disney vacations, cruises, and packages - for families and groups. As a mom, Erica understands the complexities of traveling with children as well as the pressure parents put on themselves to make a vacation magical for their little ones.
She has been fortunate to travel widely herself, exploring 49 states, and returning to Hawaii four times (her favorite place on earth). Erica has traveled Europe extensively - and is known for her knowledge of European wine regions. She also has a soft spot for the Dominican Republic and a good California wine country getaway. Erica has a special love for multigenerational trips, girlfriend getaways & couples escapes.
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Based in the Raleigh-Durham area, she would love to help you plan your next adventure — big or small.
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Erica's Favorites: Hawaii, France, Dominican Republic​
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Qualifications: Disney Specialist, Multilingual, France & Germany specialist
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Jess Hunter
Owner
Jess is the newest leaf, and third generation of Shamrock Travel.
She has extensive knowledge of the Caribbean, Mexico and Americas, the British Isles and remote destinations. She enjoys the strange, the exotic, and researching hidden gems off the beaten path.
Jess has friends around the globe and revels in connecting with others and building relationships. She believes travel can make us better people, and make the world a safer and happier place through love and understanding.
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Jess enjoys planning complex itineraries: Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Tahiti, Maldives, Scandanavia.
When not at work Jess spends her time with her husband, two furballs, many plants and friends.
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Jess's Favorites: Luxury rentals, small ships & charters, anything off the grid.
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​Qualifications: TTC Brands Masterclass Certified (Brendan, Trafalgar, Insight, Contiki) Certified Sandals Specialist, Certified Antigua & Barbuda Specialist
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Cathy Daldin
Senior Agent
Cathy has 40+ years of experience within the travel industry as well as many more within the realm of event planning.
She is a former Mayor of Rochester and City Council woman. Cathy is a loving mother of three children and one dog. She is proud alumni of Western Michigan University with a Bachelor's degree in Business.
Cathy has spent significant time in Europe travel that bodes well for custom trips. She loves to fully indulge herself in the European culture and can recommend many traveling tips, tricks and places to go. Cathy loves being active outdoors and seeing the world with her family.
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Cathy's Favorites: Spain, Portugal Greece, Hawaii and Caribbean.
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Qualifications: Italy Specialist, Group Travel, and Sandals Specialist.