About Us

Celebrating 40 Years of Curating Unforgettable Journeys

Founded in 1986, Highlands Ranch Travel is proud to be the original and only storefront travel agency in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. As the second business ever established in the community, we’ve spent nearly four decades building meaningful connections with our clients, neighbors, and partners around the globe. Locally owned and operated by President Marcie Lauritsen-Mann, our agency has become a trusted resource for personalized, expert travel planning in a constantly evolving world.

We are a full-service travel agency offering everything from all-inclusive beach escapes and ocean cruises to custom land tours, luxury river voyages, and once-in-a-lifetime expedition travel. Each member of our experienced team specializes in different regions and travel styles, allowing us to match every traveler with the perfect advisor. Whether you're planning a multi-generational family vacation, a honeymoon, a solo adventure, or a well-deserved retirement getaway, we’re here to ensure every detail is flawlessly executed.

At Highlands Ranch Travel, we offer more than just reservations- we offer peace of mind. Our service packages include detailed consultations, fully customized itineraries, and expert insights with every detail, including assistance with travel insurance, passports, visas, and ever-changing travel requirements. Each advisor brings a unique specialty, ensuring that no matter where you want to go, you’re working with someone who knows it intimately.

Why Choose Us?

With over 200 years of combined industry experience, our team has the insight and global connections to turn any dream into reality. We are proud members of the Signature Travel Network, which gives our clients access to exclusive benefits and Signature amenities at thousands of handpicked hotels and cruises around the world. We’ve also been voted the Best Travel Agency in Highlands Ranch for over a decade and are a founding member of the Highlands Ranch Chamber of Commerce.

What truly sets us apart is our deep commitment to our community. As your local travel experts, we believe in providing peace of mind, trustworthy guidance, and joyful inspiration—so you can travel confidently and come home with more than just souvenirs.

Giving Back: Travel Elevates

We believe travel has the power to change lives—not just for those who take the journey, but for the communities they encounter. That’s why we proudly support Travel Elevates, our Signature Travel Network charity initiative. Travel Elevates connects travelers with global projects focused on education, conservation, and community empowerment. Through this partnership, our clients can give back while exploring the world, creating meaningful experiences that go far beyond the itinerary. Learn More about Positive Impact Travel.


 

Our Staff

Owner

Marcie Lauritsen-Mann CTC, ACC, DS

Owner

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Manager

Daniel Kraft, CTC

Manager

Specialties: Ocean & River Cruises, Custom Vacations, Hawaii, Barbados

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Travel Advisors

Bry Vandever

Administrative Assistant & Travel Advisor

Specialties: Ocean Cruises, Walt Disney Travel Vacations, England & Scotland, and Mexico

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Heidi Bracci

Travel Advisor

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Linda Eyer, CTC

Lead Leisure Travel Specialist

Specialties: Australia & New Zealand, South Pacific, Asia, Guided Tours, Custom Vacations, Sandals & Beaches

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Terryl Lofgren

Travel Specialist, CTA

Specialties: Adventure Travel, Expedition Cruising, Photographic Journeys, Luxury Travel

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Admin Staff

Deb Vandever

Accounting Department

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Independent Contractors

Badger Travel

Independent Contractor, Travel Advisors

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BLS, LLC

Sue Caulson

Independent Contractor, Travel Advisor

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Elevated Getaways, LLC

Teresa Ross

Independent Contractor, Travel Advisor

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Hammond Travel Adventures

Deidre Hammond

Independent Contractor, Travel Advisor

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Rocky Mountain Travel King, Inc

Sylvia Mucklow

Independent Contractor, Travel Advisor

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Spice of Life Travel

Jill Persichetti

Independent Contractor, Travel Advisor

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Ultimate Journeys, LLC

Debbie Vandever

Independent Contractor, Travel Advisor

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