Michele & Valarie
Crafting Women's Get-a-Way Trips

Yep, That's what we do. Our only goal...That you have a GREAT time, find some treasures, make fun new friends, and have memories to last a lifetime. Red glasses are our "thing".

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Flea Market Shopping Tour Calendar 2023-2024


TOURS 2023: 

May 14 - May 21 English Countryside Tour  (sold out, waitlist only)

May 31 - June 7  Private French Chateau Trip (sold out)


Sept. 30 - Oct 8 Tuscany, Italy Villa Tour (sold out)

Oct. 19 - 26 Provence Shop the French Fleas (Sold out waitlist only)

Dec. 2 - 9  Imperial Christmas Markets Cruise (sold out)


Tours 2024:

April 3 - 10 Paris Flea Markets & Cherry Blossoms


Paris Cherry Blossoms and Flea Markets

$3985 per person

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Provence Flea with Me!

4299 per person

Explore the French Flea Markets of Provence  in some of the most beautiful villages in the world! 

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Provence, France Flea Market Heaven!

4599 per person

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English Countryside with Portobello Road Market

$4699.00 per person

Scour the most beautiful countryside in the World. Shop from the back of car boots and picnic at castles. There may be a Princely sighting!

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Italy Tuscany Villa Tour

$4699 per person

THIS... This is what you have dreamed of. You'll stay in a dreamy villa. Explore storybook villages and shop the famous hilltop flea markets. The food, the wine, the Italians. Bellisima!

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Scotland 2023 (coming soon, Get on the list!)

$4789 per person

Were you expecting a photo of a castle? 

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Riverside Travel & Red Shed Vintage Tours
Mixing work and hobbies = FUN!

Michele McKechnie and Valarie Jolly have owned Riverside Travel Agency and Red Shed Antiques for over 20 years.  Red Shed Vintage Tours was born out of a love of travel and the thrill of the hunt for antiques. Michele & Valarie started vintage tours by taking guests with them to shop the Paris Flea Markets. As more and more guests asked to come along, their trips have expanded throughout Europe.

As seasoned travel professionals, every aspect of your precious vacation will be met with caring and meticulous attention to detail. 

They are certified by and members of ASTA, IATAN, Gifted Travel Network, Virtuoso, and Travel Leaders. 

Services we offer...


Airline Tickets
     Business Class, Premium, Coach
     Seat Assignments
     Interpreting Rules

Travel Insurance

Pre and Post Hotels

Pre and Post Tours

Custom Group Tours

Wine Tours

Girl Friend Get-a-ways

Family Group Tours

Bespoke Travel Planning