I am a recently retired Band Director who spent my career sharing a love of music with thousands of students. Now in retirement, I bring that same passion for teaching to travel-guiding both students and adults through unforgettable experiences. Creative and energetic, I will go above and beyond to ensure that every tour is engaging, meaningful, and fun! My goal is simple: to create connections and lasting memories with my guests, that they will cherish and remember for a lifetime!

Michele
Hughes
1 years of experience
Whippany, NJ (NY Metro Region)
United States of America (USA)
Contact Options
About
Tours Offered & Destination Knowledge
Bus ToursGeneral Walking ToursLarge Group ToursMulti-Day Tour Director/LeaderPerformance Group ToursStudent Tour Director
I started my journey as a TD leading performance tours. I recently managed a 5 day trip to Disney World for a HS music department (190 music students). Organizing flight boarding passes, hotel rooms and keys, meal vouchers, security, and facilitating all coach transportation throughout their trip to performances (including Disney Imagination Campus) and airport transport.
Fun Fact!
While in college, I spent a summer as a WDW Cast member and musician! I performed daily in the All American College Band in the Magic Kingdom! Best summer ever!
Hobbies & Interests
Music has always been my first love-I am a semi-pro french horn player! I love to hike, bike, go to the beach and of course travel with friends and family!
Details
Gateway Airport(s)
EWR, LGA, JFK
Licenses
Training
Certified Tour Director-TripSchool (Philadelphia 2025)
Language(s)
English
Additional Education
- TripSchool MegaTraining (DC, NYC, Boston in Feb 2026)
- Red Cross Certification CPR/AED/First Aid
- Rutgers University-Bachelor of Music Education; New Brunswick, NJ
General Availability
https://tinyurl.com/michelehughesavailability