About Doreen Coones, C.T.A.
Hello! I am Doreen Coones, founder, and owner of COONES TRAVEL AND TOURS, a boutique travel agency specializing in curating custom small ship sailings, great group getaways, and Catholic journeys exclusively for discerning travelers 55+.
Wanderlust is a family trait! My bold nature and wandering ways runs in my blood! I am named after my Grandmother, Doris Hansen, a fearless adventurer who traipsed all around the United States from the roaring 1920s until her peaceful death in 1996. My Father, Donald Coones Sr, SMSgt, USAF (retired), has been enterprising, courageous, and adventuresome since the day he was born in 1928! Furthermore, as an Air Force Brat and as an active duty airman, I had the distinct pleasure of living in numerous states as well as overseas.
Some of my fondest adventures include watching the awe-inspiring Northern Lights (aurora borealis) from the shores of Lake Superior in Freda, Michigan; admiring the expansive and incredible views from the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France; and observing the jaw-dropping vistas, beautiful mid-evil castles and churches, vineyards, and the renowned Loreley Rock while taking a leisure river cruise on the Rhein River, Germany.
In 2019, my wandering spirit beckoned me to pursue my life-long dream of owning my own travel business and COONES TRAVEL AND TOURS was launched! I want to share my love of travel, cultures, and destinations with a select group of clients and kindred spirits who share my passions! It is thrilling to be escorting custom group tours and curating custom trips for clients that are planned to perfection and incorporate the sense of belonging that naturally occurs when trekkers are immersed in the destinations and the typical life-styles of the people who live there!
Are you 55+? Do you desire the VIP treatment, plush surroundings, and well-appointed accommodations? Are you longing for a river cruise, Catholic tour, or to travel with a group of family/friends or like-minded wanderers? Let me use my authentic enthusiasm for your desires, in-depth industry knowledge, and robust relationships to create your trip of a lifetime!
Wanderlust is a family trait! My bold nature and wandering ways runs in my blood! I am named after my Grandmother, Doris Hansen, a fearless adventurer who traipsed all around the United States from the roaring 1920s until her peaceful death in 1996. My Father, Donald Coones Sr, SMSgt, USAF (retired), has been enterprising, courageous, and adventuresome since the day he was born in 1928! Furthermore, as an Air Force Brat and as an active duty airman, I had the distinct pleasure of living in numerous states as well as overseas.
Some of my fondest adventures include watching the awe-inspiring Northern Lights (aurora borealis) from the shores of Lake Superior in Freda, Michigan; admiring the expansive and incredible views from the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France; and observing the jaw-dropping vistas, beautiful mid-evil castles and churches, vineyards, and the renowned Loreley Rock while taking a leisure river cruise on the Rhein River, Germany.
In 2019, my wandering spirit beckoned me to pursue my life-long dream of owning my own travel business and COONES TRAVEL AND TOURS was launched! I want to share my love of travel, cultures, and destinations with a select group of clients and kindred spirits who share my passions! It is thrilling to be escorting custom group tours and curating custom trips for clients that are planned to perfection and incorporate the sense of belonging that naturally occurs when trekkers are immersed in the destinations and the typical life-styles of the people who live there!
Are you 55+? Do you desire the VIP treatment, plush surroundings, and well-appointed accommodations? Are you longing for a river cruise, Catholic tour, or to travel with a group of family/friends or like-minded wanderers? Let me use my authentic enthusiasm for your desires, in-depth industry knowledge, and robust relationships to create your trip of a lifetime!
My travel industry credentials include the coveted Certified Travel Associate, CTA®, designation. It is awarded by The Travel Institute to travel professionals who complete a rigorous training program which includes a closed-book, proctor-administered test, and who adhere to the highest standards of travel professionalism. In addition, CTAs are required to fulfill stringent continuing education requirements each year.