The story of East Lansing Travels began with Nicole, a dedicated entrepreneur. She always dreamed of exploring the world, and those adventures had taken her far corners of the globe. However, it was her time spent living in East Lansing, a vibrant college town with a community of passionate travelers, that inspired her to start her own travel agency.
With a small team of creative individuals, Nicole founded East Lansing Travels. With her goals of bringing joy of travel to the community by providing amazing experiences that served to interests and desires of each client. It is believed that travel was not just about visiting areas, it is about creating long lasting memories, making connections with individuals from different parts of the world.
Over the years, East Lansing Travels expanded its horizons. Which was added a new team of experts with expertise in destinations across the city. The portfolio grew to include leisure travel, educational trips, volunteering experience, and some exclusive alumni tours for Michigan State University graduates.
So on, the story of East Lansing continues to unfold, one journey at a time. Within that new travelers come by to start their adventures and returned with hearts full of joy and memories. The company’s legacy continues to grow as a reminder that from the heart of college town, dreams can and could take flight at any moment and inspire others to see the community.
Value Proposition
At East Lansing Travels, it is just more than a travel company, we are your local experts dedicated to make unforgettable trips adjusted to your desires. Our value proposition revolves around the five core principles:
- Authentic Experiences: It is believed that travel should be growing. We organize experiences that should go beyond the tourist traps, allowing you to live yourself in the heart of the local culture, take pleasure in authentic cuisine, and connecting with communities in a meaningful way.
- Personalized Planning: Not every traveler is the same, your journey should reflect your personal interests and passions. Our expert team takes the time to understand your preferences, able to create customized schedules that ensures your moments of the trip is adjusted to your desires.
- Local Expertise: Deep connections to local guides, historians, and experts in each destination, you will be able to gain insights and accesses that you would not be able to find in guidebooks. We provide to open doors to hidden gems, sharing the stories and history that makes each place unique.
- Sustainability and Responsibility: We are committed to sustainable tourism, meaning protecting the environment and supporting the communities you visit. The partnerships with local organizations ensure that your visit leaves a positive impact.
- Community Engagement: We do not just serve East Lansing; we are structural part of the community. There are many travel-themed events, workshops, and seminars that touch our community to explore. It is believed that travel has the power to enhance lives and build bridges between different types of cultures.
Within East Lansing Travels, journeys are not about destinations, it is about the experience, connection, and memories that can last a lifetime. So let us be your partner in exploring the world, which will unlock the hidden treasures of our planet while fostering a deeper appreciation for the beauty of East Lansing and beyond.
Some Of Our Customers
Meet Emily T. She is a fellow Lansing resident. She took a recent trip with us to explore the Michigan State University’s campus that is home to 50,000+ students. How the community gathers together every football season regardless of a win or a lost.
Meet Michael C. He enjoys nature and usually a solo traveler. He was able to join one of our group tours who share the same interest as he does! They created great memories together while exploring MSU’s garden.
Meet Sophia R. She is a mom to a few children. They were able to take some time to explore some historic spots through Lansing and East Lansing. We made sure to accompany her so her children were able to enjoy the events!
Meet Daniel Blue. He is internal student and recent Michigan State graduate. He was looking to explore Lansing, the state capital. We were able to provide a tour of the city and the historic events.
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