West River Travel Company

07/13/2026

"It is with great pride that I congratulate you on being recognized as one of the inaugural recipients of Nexion’s Summit of Excellence Award...Reaching this level of performance is an extraordinary accomplishment and reflects your dedication to building an exceptional travel business while supporting the preferred partners who contribute so much to our shared success.

As one of our very first Summit of Excellence recipients, you have established a new benchmark of excellence within the Nexion community."

Humbled and honored to have achieved this! 🏆Thankful for amazing clients that allow me to make their travel wishes come true ✈️⛴️⛩️🏰☀️; Team West River Travel: Lilah Bolin 🩷for working with me, her incredible work ethic, and loving our clients and travel planning as much as I do 🏖️and Mallory Bolin🎀 for her creativity, branding and marketing expertise🤩; our family and friends🥰 for their continued support and patience; and our amazing host agency, Nexion Travel Group!

04/30/2026

Headed to Europe soon? This month, most airports have fully deployed the EES system which is requiring biometric data from non-EU travelers and can cause 2 - 4 hour delays. Once you have completed this process once, you should be valid to use the e-gates or streamlined kiosks for the next 3 years. Please check wait times at your Euro airport ahead of arrival so you are prepared - give yourself enough time to process through.

NOTE: As of April 10, If you are traveling to Sweden or Portugal, you can prepare a little of the process ahead of time using the "Travel to Europe" app, but you will still have to provide fingerprints, a final verification and kiosk check in at the airport. Non-EU nationals can use the app to pre-register their data within 72 hours prior to entering or leaving a European country using the app. The app does not replace border checks but makes border crossing smoother and faster and more efficient. We are hoping more countries will implement the app soon.

https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees/Travel-to-Europe-mobile-app

Please do not confuse this with the yet to be implemented ETIAS which is a separate online travel authorization (like our US ESTA) which is expected to launch later in 2026. This will require an online application and fee before you even head to the airport.

03/17/2026

Happy St Patricks Day! 🍀Enjoy a bit of Ireland for more than a day! 🇮🇪West River Travel LOVES Ireland! We would be happy to plan an Emerald Isle Tour for you - custom, hosted tours, city visits - we can put together an itinerary that fits your wishes! 🌈
Contact us today! 616-293-6001 or [email protected]

03/05/2026

Walt Disney World 🏰 is offering Disney Visa Card Holders advanced ability to book 4+ Night Stays ☀️and get the 🥨🍗🍦🥂DINING PLAN FREE! Contact West River Travel Today to plan your next Magical Trip! ºoº

Cardmembers get a FREE dining plan when they use their Disney Visa Card to purchase a nondiscounted 4-night, 4-day (or longer) Walt Disney Travel Company package that includes a room at a select Disney Resorts Collection hotel and a theme park ticket with a Park Hopper option—for arrivals select nights from:

June 28 to October 3, 2026
October 19 to October 31, 2026
December 6 to December 21, 2026

[email protected]
www.westrivertravel.com
616-293-6001

01/09/2026

Getting Married?? Join us at the Grand Rapids Wedding Affair, Friday, January 16 from 5 - 9pm. Lots of great vendors and West River Travel will be on hand to discuss your Dream Honeymoon - wherever that might be. Congratulations and See you there!

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11/14/2025

Sandals South Coast, Sandals Montego Bay and Sandals Royal Caribbean were damaged during Hurricane Melissa and will not reopen until May of 2026. Sandals is taking this time to not only make repairs but to upgrade all three resorts. While this is happening, Sandals is still paying all salaries and benefits for its Jamaican staff members 100% - And they have deployed $1M in aid for far.

Hyatt Inclusive Collection has closed all 8 of their resorts until January 31. (Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay, Secrets St James Montego Bay, Breathless Montego Bay, Jewel Grande Montego Bay, Zoetry Montego Bay, Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall, Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall, Dreams Rose Hall). They are taking this time to not only assess damage, but to also support their employees, local communities, and the country's recovery.

Most other resorts will reopen early December if not open already. If you are planning a trip to Jamaica, West River Travel is happy to help and ensure your resort is fully functional for your travel dates.

11/11/2025

Thank you Veterans for your service to our country! We are forever grateful! 🇺🇸

11/05/2025

Chill in the air? Let's go somewhere! Warm Beach, Ski Trip, New Zealand, Argentina? Below are some inspirational ideas to help you decide. Wherever you'd like to go, West River Travel can get you there!
https://westrivertravel.com/5-winter-escape-ideas/ #

If you’re reading this from Michigan, you know that by the time the holidays roll around, a little voice inside you is begging for a break from the gray skies and the relentless cold. We get it! While we love a cozy night by the fire, sometimes the best way to celebrate the holiday season is by sw...

10/30/2025

Our hearts are with the wonderful Jamaican people...

09/08/2025

Had an EPIC day yesterday! Gorgeous Park! Great service, rides, food, theming! Contact West River Travel to plan your next Universal Orlando Getaway!