Meet Our Experts
Laurie Peklo
Co-Owner
Laurie has 30 years of experience within the industry. She has been with Shamrock Travel since its opening in 1988. Laurie is an alumni of Michigan State University with a Bachelor's in Business.
Throughout her time being an agent, Laurie frequently travels and can personally recommend destinations that she has enjoyed. She takes pride in getting to know her clients and planning for them the perfect getaway. She goes on many family trips with her husband of 33 years and three sons. She avidly pursues outdoor sports and can recommend exciting trip activities for the entire family to partake in.
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Qualifications: Veteran of the Industry, Group Travel, and Sandals Specialist.
Favorite destinations: Alaska, Hawaii, Caribbean, and Europe.
Cathy Daldin
Co-Owner
Cathy has 19+ years of experience within the travel industry as well as many more within the realm of event planning. She was a former Mayor of Rochester and City Council woman. Cathy is a mother of three children and one dog. She is an alumni of Western Michigan University with a Bachelor's degree in Business. Cathy has specific and thorough knowledge of European 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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Qualifications: Italy Specialist, Group Travel, and Sandals Specialist.
Favorite destinations: Europe, Hawaii and Caribbean.
Denise Demak
Travel Advisor
I have been a travel agent for over 25 years, booking tours and cruises all over the world. I have planned honeymoons, destination weddings, family reunions, corporate groups and individual vacations for many clients. I have traveled extensively to many destinations which include Alaska, Hawaii, Europe (France, Spain, Germany, and England), Mexico, Australia and the Caribbean. I can give great insider tips on where to stay, eat and shop (and where to find the bargains). When I plan a trip for someone, I plan it like my own family. Paying attention to the details and making sure everything is in order for a stress free vacation. My motto is "We do not remember days, we remember moments" Let me help you plan your next vacation and help you create your special memory.
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Qualifications: Senior Travel Agent, Specialize in Spain, Alaska and Secrets Resorts.
Favorite destinations: Alaska, Spain, France, Mexico, Caribbean and Australia.