Manny and Beth Velasco are the owners of the Velasco Travel Agency. Although the agency has only been opened for 5 years they have been involved in Travel Industry for 11 years, working as Independent Contractor/Travel Agents for another travel agency for 6 years. Because of their passion for travel and cruising, and their strong desire to help their families and friends, they opened their own Travel Agency in March 2009.

After 38 years in Banking Industry, Beth took an early retirement at the age of 55. Manny also took an early retirement (at 60) from SBC, after 34 years of service. Manny & Beth took their first cruise (Caribbean) in August 1978.. . That's when they caught the "cruising bug". As of May 2014, they have been on 55 cruises, all over the world. Their longest cruise was the 32 day cruise to ASIA. It was the high light of their travel experience. Numerous land tours (North America, South America, South Pacific, Caribbean, Canada, Mexico and Europe) have added dimensions to their travel experience.

Beth received her diploma for "Travel and Tourism" at Carlyle College in Pasadena on February 18, 2000. She earned a certificate from Institute of Certified Travel Agents in March 2000. She continued her studies in Travel by attending numerous classes, seminars, lectures, etc. In 2011 she earned two more certificates, Accredited Cruise Counsellor and Master Cruise Counsellor from Cruise Line International Association. In Feb 2013, she completed her third course and received her certificate as "Elite Cruise Counsellor".  Beth works at home and her travel business grew every year. 95% of her customers are referrals and 98% are loyal to her. She has customers all over United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, Guam and Philippines. She earned the loyalty and respect of the Filipino communities in Southern and Northern California, Arizona, Texas, Chicago, New York and Canada.

"My dream is to see the beautiful world that God has created. My goal is to help others see the beautiful world that God has created, by offering them affordable vacations." - Beth Velasco