"There Has Never Been a Better Time to Travel."

Cary Travel Express is family-owned and was started by Neelie Kruse in 1989.  Neelie grew up in Fox River Grove, Illinois and graduated from Cary Grove High School in 1978.  Neelie lives in Cary, Illinois with her husband and two teenage sons.  She is the director of the Cary Grove Area Chamber of Commerce and is extremely active in the community.  Neelie loves to travel and escort groups.  She has traveled all over Europe, China, Japan, Korea, South America, Central America, Mexico, the Caribbean, Alaska and Hawaii. 

Everyone at Cary Travel Express loves to travel, and Neelie's staff is excited to bring their personal travel experiences and knowledge to you!  Cary Travel Express has many agents that specialize in specific destinations who are happy to present you with many ideas to help you with any of your travel plans.

The staff at Cary Travel Express pride themselves on personalized service from individual clients to large groups.  Come join us on one of our groups, or stop in and visit us to plan your getaway!

   - Lifetime Gold Member - Neelie Kruse - Member since 1998

Meet The Cary Travel Express Staff!

Neelie Kruse, CTC - Neelie is the president and founder of Cary Travel Express.  She has been in the travel industry for over 25 years and started Cary Travel Express in 1989.  Her favorite destinations are Hawaii, Europe and cruises.  Neelie is a specialist of Ireland and is a member of the Shamrock Club.  She is also a Sandals Certified Specialist.  Neelie attributes the 18-year success of her agency to the small town atmosphere and friendly people of Cary.  Neelie's staff brings personalized service and personal travel knowledge that their clients find very reassuring.

Diane Rowe - This is Diane's 24th year as a travel consultant.  She joined the Cary Travel Express team in 1994.  Diane has personally hosted various "group tours" from the office.  This will be Diane's 7th year escorting our annual fall tour to Ireland.  Her love of Europe and art make selling overseas travel a special enjoyment!

Margaret Skoulund - Margaret is a native of the Cary/Fox River Grove area.  She has been with Cary Travel Express since February 1989.  Her specialty is leisure vacations, honeymoons and cruises.  She has traveled to Hawaii, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, the Caribbean, Canada, Las Vegas, Alaska and has taken cruises.  Margaret holds the following certifications:  Carnival Cruises, Princess Commodore Cruises, Sandals Certified Specialist, Royal Caribbean University Expert Certification and Aruba Certified Agent. 

Gail Timmer - Gail has been a travel consultant for 19 years.  Her favorite destinations are Walt Disney World and St. Lucia.

Nita M'Gonigle - Nita has been in the travel industry for 30 years.  Her favorite destinations are Jamaica and Alaska.

Carolyn Cuttle - Carolyn works part-time here at Cary Travel Express.  She lives in Sun City Huntley and has worked in the travel industry for the last 12 years.  She loves to travel.  With 18 cruises, she is extremely knowledgeable to their unique characteristics.  She has traveled to Europe, China, Egypt, Greece, Turkey, Australia, South America as well as many Caribbean islands, Mexico, Costa Rica and Canada.  When asked her favorite travel destination, she has to admit that for sheer relaxation, she loves Tahiti.  Carolyn believes for adventure and learning, there are many options for travelers based on their likes and interests.  She also has an interesting work history.  She has worked with mentally handicapped children and adults, has taught gifted education and pre-school.  She has sold real estate and has been an underwriter for residential mortgages for 15 years.  Carolyn is married and has three daughters and six grandchildren.  She owns a horse that she loves to ride.

Randy Feltman - Randy has been in marketing for 20 years.  She helps Cary Travel Express with the promotions of their groups, hot honeymoon destinations, family vacations and all leisure travel.  Her favorite destinations are Mexico, St. Lucia and river cruising in Europe.

Carol Caponigro - Carol works part-time working on our website here at Cary Travel Express.  Carol has traveled to Hawaii several times, Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Maya, the Caribbean, Walt Disney World, Las Vegas and many other states.  She looks forward to traveling a lot more and would like to go to Italy someday.  Carol is also a Jazzercise Instructor.