Classic Travel and Cruises

We offer a full service travel agency providing vacation planning and booking services for family, romantic, adult (including honeymoons, destination weddings, and travel groups!), corporate and leisure travel, cruises, and vacations, both domestic and international. Our Travel services also include arranging for airline tickets, making reservations for resorts, hotels and rental cars, and event planning.

Our mission is to provide a professional seamless service for our clients, whether it's to make their dream vacation become a reality, or the business trip they have to make.

Owners, Shelly Lowry and Harry Yeakey and their team of in-house travel specialists, including Hannah Lowry, Connie Byrne, Christy Althage, Laura Mains, and Jodi Rush, as well as several outside agents, operate the Classic Travel and Cruises Lake St. Louis, MO office. Our owners and staff bring over 110 years of travel and vacation industry experience to the agency, and we are pleased to have them!

Our Travel Agents Team

Connie Byrne  connie@classictravelstl.com
Hannah Lowry  hannah@classictravelstl.com
Laura Mains  laura@classictravelstl.com
Christy Althage  christy@classictravelstl.com
Glenn Phillips  glenn@classictravelstl.com

Tammy Cito  fourtimemom@comcast.net
Deb Smith  deb@classictravelstl.com
Jan Wood  jwood@jlntvl.com
Holly Schaefferle  holly@tvlsolutions.com
Annie Westmoreland  annie@tvlplanner.net
Cindy Binkley  cindy@tvlsolutions.com
Shelly Lowry  shelly@classictravelstl.com
Harry Yeakey  harry@classictravelstl.com
Jodi Rush  jodi@classictravelstl.com

Shelly Lowry
Owner and Agent

Because I love meeting new people and wanted to help plan the memorable events in their lives. Classic Travel and Cruises is a great agency because we are professional and courteous. Our agents and owners are friendly and love what they do. We can offer this personalized service because we're not a call center, our agents offer a live voice and familiarity.


I have traveled in Mexico, the Caribbean, Costa Rica, the United States, and my favorite is Walt Disney World. My favorite beach is Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic and if you're looking for a new experience I would suggest Costa Rica for their rich culture and amazing natural environment.

Harry Yeakey
Owner and Agent

I have been a travel agent for 22 years, during that time I have been to most of South, Central, and North America; as well as the Mediterranean/Adriatic coasts, and the majority of the Caribbean Islands. I have also cruised Hawaii, Alaska, the Panama Canal, the Mexican Riviera, and Bermuda. Being a travel agent allows me to assist people in making the most convenient and practical arrangements for their travel needs.


Shelly and I opened Classic Travel & Cruises in order to provide expert concierge service to our clients; this service has proven to be invaluable during their travels. Our clients are assured to receive the best prices and proper product to fill their travel requirements, along with a knowledgeable, professional service specialist.


Corporate clients I have worked with: Keurig Premium Coffee Systems and Tri Cor Industries.

Christy Althage
Lead Agent and Disney Specialist

I became a travel agent two years ago because I love meeting new people and wanted to help plan the memorable events in their lives. Classic Travel and Cruises is a great agency because we are professional and courteous. Our agents and owners are friendly and love what they do. We can offer this personalized service because we're not a call center, our agents offer a live voice and familiarity.


I have traveled in Mexico, the Caribbean, Costa Rica, the United States, and my favorite is Walt Disney World. My favorite beach is Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic and if you're looking for a new experience I would suggest Costa Rica for their rich culture and amazing natural environment.


Laura Mains-Stumpe
Office Manager and Leisure Agent

During my years in the travel business, I have strived to make all of my clients comfortable during their travels, I always make sure that they know they can stop by or call me at any time. With this approach I consider my new clients to be new friends, which is my favorite part of being a travel agent. The clients of Classic Travel and Cruises can be assured that we take the time to get to know every detail of their travel wants so that none of their questions go unanswered.


My most memorable trip was to Italy; I got to tour wine vineyards and saw the most amazing cathedrals. I also love the beach and the ocean and have traveled to Mexico, Jamaica, Punta Cana, Costa Rica, and Hawaii.

Connie Byrne
Travel Agent - Corporate and Leisure

As a corporate travel agent I enjoy helping my clients find itineraries that fit their busy schedules while providing them the lowest prices available. As a leisure agent I love the interaction with my clients and enjoy researching new destinations. It's exciting to guide people to the resort or destination that best fits their personalities. It's important to me to know that my clients are going to have a wonderful time as they will create memories that will last a lifetime. At Classic Travel & Cruises we pride ourselves on the personalized service that our experienced and knowledgeable staff provides. Personally, I have been an agent for over 15 years because I enjoy getting to know our clients and building lasting relationships with them and now I work for an agency that believes in that professional philosophy as well. My favorite place to travel is Cancun/Riviera Maya. I really love this destination, there are so many gorgeous beach resorts to choose from and so many things to see and do in the area. My other favorite travel spots are Puerto Vallarta, Turks and Caicos, Jamaica, the Bahamas, Punta Cana, Hawaii, St. Thomas, St. John, St. Maarten, and Puerto Rico.


Corporate clients I have worked with: Keurig Premium Coffee Systems, Group 360, JRS Ventures, Crider Center, Acquirgy, Tri Cor Industries.

Hannah Lowry
Corporate Agent

I have specialized in corporate travel for three years and have been in the travel industry for over six years. As a corporate agent I work with small, local companies, as well as large, global businesses. My favorite part of being a travel agent is helping to make each business travel experience positive and enjoyable. I also love being able to help the traveler out of tough situations, so they don't have to worry about the travel details.


Our clients receive individualized attention and friendly service every time they travel. We get to know our traveler's preferences and have all of their information at hand for an efficient booking experience. The staff at Classic Travel & Cruises takes the stress out of planning travel so they can focus on their business.


My favorite place to travel is Hawaii because of the natural beauty and friendly people. Corporate clients I have worked with: Keurig Premium Coffee Systems, Group 360, Acquirgy, Tri-Cor Industries.

Jodi Rush
Travel Agent

I have been a travel agent for over ten years and now I have landed at Classic Travel and Cruises. I love this agency because we have the hardest working and most dedicated staff of any travel agency out there. The staff works hard each and every day to help all of their customers get what they need in a timely, cost-effective manner.

Seeing my clients getting more excited and their smiles getting bigger as that circled date on the calendar for their upcoming trip gets closer, then seeing all of their fun pictures they send me when they get back, and hearing all of their stories are my favorite parts of being a travel agent.


Through my years in the business I have traveled extensively through the United States, including places like New York, Las Vegas, Chicago, New Orleans, and Orlando. All of these cities are amazing, but my favorite way to travel is on a cruise ship, in fact, I got married on a cruise ship! On my ten cruise adventures I have been able to enjoy the smell and feel of the ocean and I love the freedom to be able to participate in as many or as little activities as I choose.

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