3443B William Street

Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

Hours:

Weekdays: 9:00 AM  - 5:00 PM

Call/text 573-651-0088

Email: vacations@gofirstclasstravel.com

Shari Elfrink

Shari Elfrink
Shari has a passion for travel. She always knew someday she wanted to be a travel agent. Her dad loved seeing new places and learning about the world, and so does she. "I have the best job in the world! I have the honor of assisting others in planning their vacations, and helping them make extraordinary memories. The world is an amazing place with so many sights to see, and I get to talk about them all day long with others who love to travel too" she states. She specializes in planning vacation details from beginning to end, finding exotic and unique tours for those looking for out of the ordinary experiences.

Here are some travel tips for her travelers:
1. Use 1st Class Travel, or a travel professional for your vacation planning.
2. Plan ahead if possible, anticipating the trip is half the fun! 3. Cross-pack with others traveling with you. Wearing the same clothes for days is not ideal in case your luggage is delayed.
4. Keep things you can't travel without (or live without) in your carry-on bags, in both directions. On the way home, if your bags don't make it back with you, or you get stranded, you may need your medication and it's nice to have your cell phone charger with you too!

"I am blessed to work with an amazing team, who I consider family, and to have the privilege of working to help others plan their vacations. I love helping clients make life-long memories!" states Shari about her chosen career.

Fun Facts about her: Her all-time favorite trip with her entire extended family is going to the beach and hanging out; Her favorite international destination is Italy - it's so beautiful and filled with history; Her favorite US destination is Alaska - the inside passage and the majesty of Denali; She loves Cancun for a quick getaway!
Her bucketlist includes: New Zealand, Australia, and Machu Picchu. Shari has owned the business since 1996 and looks forward to many more adventure filled years!
Destinations:
Italy, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Jamaica, Europe, Aruba
Lifestyle/Style:
Luxury, Honey, Destination Weddings, Faith Based Travel, Escorted Tours
Travel Types:
Cruise, Package, Tour
Certifications:
Rising Star Agency, Funjet 500 Club, Top Dog Award - MLT, Star Award, Collette Specialist
Traveled Destinations:
Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, Alaska, Italy, Croatia, Ireland, Spain, Maui, Kauai, Oahu, Mount Rainier National Park Washington, Crater Lake National Park, Redwood National Park, Mount Shasta, Napa Valley, Muir Woods, San Francisco, Yosemite National Park, Sequoia National Park, Monterey, California, Lake Tahoe, Reno, Nevada, Las Vegas, Rocky Mountain National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Grand Tetons, Jackson Hole, Glacier National Park, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Crazy Horse Monument, Badlands, Custer State Park, The Alamo, San Antonio, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Fort Morgan Alabama, Destin, Fort Walton Beach & Panama City Beach, FL, Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Sanibel Island, Marco Island, Captiva Island, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Key West, Smokey Mountain National Park, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Charleston, SC, Myrtle Beach, Biltmore, Fort Sumter National Park, Washington D.C., Freedom Trail, Boston, Vancouver, The Yukon Territory, Waterton Lakes National Park, France, Monaco, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Bermuda, Bahamas, Turks and Caicos Islands, Aruba, Puerto Rico, Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Riviera Maya, Riviera Nayarit, Costa Rica, Arctic Cirlce, Egypt, Iceland

Understanding & very helpful

Endorsed By: Lisa T
"Very friendly and very helpful. 100 percent effort to fulfill clients request. Understanding and very helpful to inexperienced travelers." -Larry K. "I have been working with 1st Class Travel for all my vacation planning that I can not do on my own since 2010. Love these girls! They are so helpful and trustworthy. I don't live in Cape and I have booked more than one vacation solely through email! I will be back for sure!"

Aruba Anniversary Adventure

Endorsed By: Karen Rigdon
We love dealing with lst Class Travel. Everything was so perfect for our anniversary trip!

Honeymoon was Amazing

Endorsed By: Nicole Glasstetter
They were so great in helping us plan our Honeymoon.

Was a fabulous trip from beginning to end!

Endorsed By: Noretta Blattner
I could not ask for a better travel agency. Everyone is so knowledgeable, friendly and helpful! Love them all!

Truly the trip of our lifetime!

Endorsed By: Joyce Schultz
Everything was brilliantly planned and the trip was a wonderful experience. Truly the trip of our lifetime.

Disney World is always great!

Endorsed By: Andrea Smith
Everything was well planned and ran great! Any issues we had were resolved with one quick phone call. Disney world is always great! Thanks for all your help! Shari was always quick and friendly in resolving ant issue we had. Thank you!

Trip was wonderful!

Endorsed By: Kathy Landewee
1st Class was very patient and worked with me while trying to get ready for this trip. Thank you so very much for helping me make this trip happen. It was wonderful.