Greetings! My name is Cheri. I have been arranging student travel for educational and music groups since 1985. Needless to say, travel is definitely my passion. I get a real sense of satisfaction sending students on trips that open their minds and allow them to become global thinkers. As Mark Twain noted, "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness."

I have arranged many tours to the UK, France, Italy, Central Europe (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), The Netherlands and Belgium, Ireland, Spain and Greece. I have escorted groups to many of these areas (including one to Egypt) and enjoyed travelling to them all. I have fallen in love with Costa Rica and have been there 3 times, escorting music groups twice. I also arrange music tours within Canada and to the U.S.

I'm thrilled to be on board with Ellison and look forward to planning your next trip with you! Cheers!


Imperial War Museum, London, England


Brugge, Belgium

Tyne Cot Cemetery, Ypres, Belgium


Juneo Beach, Normandy, France

Prague, Czech Republic

Anaheim, California


Costa Rica, Central America



Tour of Windsor Castle, England

Medieval walls at Conwy Wales, UK

Wales Millennium Centre Cardiff, Wales

Wales, UK

Comments from my clients:

INTERNATIONAL TOURS

France Belgium England – History/Social Studies
"Ellison Travel made our trip a success. Their attention to details help to make our transitions throughout the trip flawless. They were extremely knowledgeable about the area we went to and this resulted in perfect timing. They were very accommodating and even allowed and suggested changes to the itinerary only months before our departure date. I would recommend them to everyone."
Dale Kurylyk - Southridge Secondary School, Surrey BC

History Tour of England, Belgium & France
“The tailoring of the tour to our needs is exceptional. Cheri always considered our wishes and was happy to accommodate any changes. Excellent trip!!!”
Scott Ferguson - RC Palmer Secondary School

History Tour England, Belgium & France
“With Cheri accompanying us on our historical tour of England, Northern France and Belgium with a large group of 30 students, the tour ran smoothly and was extremely well organized from the early planning stages to the time we returned. Cheri and the local tour guides organized by Ellison were a wealth of knowledge, and had an excellent rapport with the young participants. Our school highly recommends Ellison for school tours!”
Allyson Fleming, Mark Figueira, Ray Lee – Earl Marriott Secondary School

Trip to Europe
“I have been to Europe six times with the Killarney Bands. This tour was the best! Cheri’s planning is exceptional to the smallest detail…And recommend Ellison Tours to all groups interested in a trouble-free tour to Europe.”
Bryan Knapp – Band Director, Killarney Secondary School, Vancouver, BC

Trip to Europe
“This was by far the best tour to Europe of the 6 times we’ve been. It has been wonderful to travel with Ellison – the organization is top notch!”
Denise Marquette – Choir Director, Killarney Secondary School, Vancouver, BC

Trip to France
“Cheri continues to be highly organized, efficient and always responds promptly to questions/concerns. Thank you Cheri and Ellison Tours for a well planned/organized tour.” “I can’t wait to do another one with Ellison. Thanks for everything.”
Anita Permanand/Marlene Mardoche, Sutherland SS,
North Vancouver, BC

NORTH AMERICA TOURS

Trip to Anaheim
"Cheri was fantastic throughout the planning process. Once again we were so impressed with Ellison. Everything was so easy, from the planning stages right up to the actual tour.”
Carrie Tennant, Jennifer Hansen - Maple Ridge Secondary

Trip to Hills Health Ranch & Vancouver Tour
"Cheri did a great job and was so helpful. Everything was well organized and we had a great time.”
Sally Murphy, Oak Bay Secondary School

Trip to Ottawa
“Well done – we will definitely make sure that Ellison is involved in our next trips tender process.”
Greg Wheeler – Hunting Hills High School, Red Deer, AB

Trip to New York City
“Ellison did a great job in making this trip a success! Thank you!”
Catherine Hay – Fashion and Textiles – RC Palmer Secondary School, Richmond, BC

Trip to Musicfest in Ottawa
“I was very pleased with Ellison Tours – Did an excellent job organizing and handling things for me.”
Oscar Garcia – Band Director – St. Mary Catholic High School, Westlock, AB

Trip to New York City
“The excellent and well informed suggestions of Ellison staff, drawn from their first-hand experience, made planning our first trip to NYC easy, painless and very rewarding.”
Cynthia Bunbury – Art & Drama – Sutherland Secondary School, North Vancouver, BC