Point of Departure Travel

Welcome to Point of Departure Travel.  Travel affiliation with Worldclass Travel Leaders and Americas Vacation Center/Avoya Travel American Express both are the best in the travel industry.   With our partnerships and buying power we are here for you.  We offer you the best value for all your travel adventures.   We are top producers in most areas of vacation travel... which adds additional discounts and upgrades exclusively for our clients. 


Our Mission Statement:

To create unique travel adventures for all.  Provide personalized service to each of our customers.  To make friends and longtime partners in travel.

Point of Departure - Founder

Sue Thompson| President & CEO
Sue Thompson is the founder of Point of Departure Travel. Sue's travel background and experience as a leisure agent is extensive, starting at a young age just out of High School, Sue worked her way around the travel business.  From Corporate travel agent, meeting and incentive group travel, escorting groups of 300 attorneys on annual seminars and workshops around the world.  To Culinary and Wine tasting tours, with Booths at the Twin Cities Food and Wine Experience.  Art Groups - Sue designed custom art adventures for Stone Carvers and Painters to Italy, France and Santa Fe.  Sue has a passion for travel and for life.  Her attention to detail and creative energy results in wonderful travel experiences.  She has now joined forces with WorldClass Travel Network as well as Americas Vacation Center/American Express and is are here for you for all your travel needs.  

Welcome to Point of Departure Travel  an Affiliate of WorldClass Travel -

With over 25 years of Professional Travel Experience and the buying power of Travel Leaders

You can rest assured you are taken care of.  

Licensed, Bonded & Accredited:
  • WorldClass Travel is licensed, bonded and accredited with Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC).
  • WorldClass Travel is associated with the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA).
  • WorldClass Travel is associated with Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).

    Business & Group Travel:
  • We provide Business Travel and Group Travel services.
  • Do you need assistance with Corporate Travel? Contact us today and we?ll provide you with a list of our services and set up your business account. 952-448-7716
  • I'm here for you!   Contact me for all your travel needs.    952-240-3180   sue@pointofdeparture.pro