Pat Flood, in TunisiaPatrick (Pat) Flood founded Pat and Mike's Travel Company in 1985. To date, we've taken more than 4,600 people on our custom tours! Many have been on multiple trips with us. We've formed a huge family of travel friends. If you're ready to see the world with a smile on your face, a sense of wonder, and an openness to new experiences, we're always happy to make new friends.
In 2009, Pat and his wife, Lenora, eased into well-deserved semi-retirement. Pat is still involved in planning Group Tours, leading selected trips, and sharing his experience. However, Stephanie Carmel has assumed responsibility for the company's daily operations.
Stephanie brings her love of travel, friendly service, and business acumen to Pat and Mike's. She's committed to retaining the spirit of Pat and Mike's Travel in everything she does, even as she works to "modernize" and keep up with the latest changes in the travel industry.
Stephanie and Lenora, safari camp, Zambia
Think Global, Buy Local
We are a small, independent business in beautiful Portland, Oregon. We understand the importance of small business and the unique perspective they bring to their community. We take that ethos seriously. We strive to partner with other locally owned, independent operators throughout the world. We have found there is no substitute for the knowledge, care, and attention to detail a local business person provides.
When you book a tour with Pat and Mike's, you're supporting small businesses here and in your destination. We pride ourselves in that role and hope that you'll soon discover the difference first-hand.
Our Approach
We believe in providing fun, great-value-for-the-dollar Group Tours, with a mix of guided and free time. You may see tours advertised at a lower price, but we are committed to providing the absolute best value for your dollar that we possibly can. Travel is a privilege. To do it "right," we know what things can be compromised for cost-savings and what must be included to ensure your trip provides a life-long memory.
We are also a full-service travel agency that will plan and book any type of personal international travel arrangement in addition to our custom-designed escorted groups.
Italy: Group pose of Pat & Mike's travelersWhichever travel service you share with us, we know that travel is something you save for and dream about. We understand your expectation to have a trip of a lifetime every time you dust off your passport and give us a call.
Our business goal is to offer you a selection of good-value, fun trips of all types throughout the world. We leave no stone unturned in an effort to handle your travel arrangements. Contact us when you need expert travel arrangements--we're here to help!