Contact Us - Strathroy

Rita VanGeffen, Manager Strathroy - rita@blowestravel.com

Rita was born and raised in the Stratford area prior to relocating in Strathroy.

She has been in the travel industry for over 30 years.  She founded Strathroy Travel and ran it for many years prior to Blowes Travel purchasing the business in November of 2009.

Rita is well versed in arranging specialized tours and group tours.She will be arranging and escorting many tours in the future.

One of her specialties is agricultural study tours.

Rita has travlled extensively and enjoys adventure travel and cruising

She has passed  her TICO standards exam.

Monica Purdon - monica@blowestravel.com

Graduate of Travel & Tourism Program at Fanshawe College.

Been in the industry since 1987. 

Past 8 years with Carlson Wagonlit Travel  in Strathroy.

Successfully passed the TICO Educations Standards test

Traveled extensively visiting more than 35 countries in total.

Personal destination favourites are: Italy, Poland, Turkey, Croatia, Russia & Australia

Specializes in both corporate and vacation travel.

Recipient of the Carlson Wagonlit Counselor Award in 2009

Email: monica@blowestravel.com or call 519.245.2201

Laura Parkington - laura@blowestravel.com

Laura has been in the travel industry since 1987, starting out as a consultant, then working as the administrator in the London Office for 13 years before resuming her career as a consultant at the Strathroy Office in March of 2009.

She has passed the TICO Education Standards Exam and is also a Disney’s College of Knowledge graduate and is working on her CLIA Accredited Counsellor Certification.

Her specialties are family travel and Walt Disney World in Florida. She has also visited Cuba and Venezuela and cruised with Carnival.

Her favourite destination is, of course, Walt Disney World!

Contact Laura at 519-245-2201 or laura@blowestravel.com.