Donna
and Art Wickerham founded and have operated The Only Way to Travel,
Inc. since July of 1991. The idea for the business transpired
while on, of all things, a camping trip! Both Donna and Art
realized that there are many people who would like to try traveling to
interesting destinations but were not sure of where to turn.
They envisioned their business as being more than an order processing
center, but a place with professional travel counselor who could
provide travelers with information and assistance.
Although
the business has changed its location and size, it is a dream that is
thriving still today! The Only Way to Travel, Inc. sells cruises
tours and vacation packages to all “four corners” of the world.
The agency is a member of Ensemble Travel Group, a co-operative that
allows the agency to provide incredible offers to its clients.
For instance, through Ensemble Travel Group, The Only Way to Travel
can offer complimentary shore excursions to clients sailing on select
cruises on several cruise lines or complimentary amenities when
staying at select hotels.
Taking
care of our clients is our top priority. To that end we have
even added an emergency contact number for our clients while they are
traveling. This is not an answering service, but a cell phone.
One of our agents has the phone in her possession at all times so that
if a client needs help, we can take care of it right then and there.
The
Only Way to Travel, Inc. became a member of Cruise Lines International
Association (CLIA) in 1995 and received endorsement from International
Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN) as a Travel Service Intermediary
(TSI) in 1997.
All
of the agency’s travel counselors have extensive training and travel
experience. Each agent is certified as an Accredited Cruise
Counselor (ACC), Certified Travel Associate (CTA) or, Certified Travel
Counselor (CTC).
In
addition the agency is open in the evening and Saturday to provide you
with assistance at your leisure. It is also open on Sundays
during our busiest season, between New Year’s and Easter. The
office does close on holiday weekends such as Memorial Day, Labor Day,
and the long weekend at Thanksgiving.
No
matter where you travel’s take you, The Only Way to Travel, Inc. can
provide you with the assistance you need to make every trip a good
one!
The
office is located in a store front at the Main 270 Centre in East
Columbus, OH. There is a staff of three full time professional
travel counselors on hand assist clients with their travel needs.
Hours
Monday
– Thursday: 10 AM – 8 PM
Friday:
10 AM – 6 PM
Saturday:
Noon – 4 PM
Sunday:
Noon – 4 PM (between New Year’s and Easter only)
Donna Wickerham
President
The Only Way to Travel, Inc.
Email Us if you'd
like to talk about travel or want to work with us in developing a travel package for
you or your group. It's how we do business. We believe in personal service.
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