River Cruise & European Travel Specialist

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Janet Clarke, Travel Agent in Corona del Mar, CA

Janet Clarke

Corona del Mar, CA Travel Agent

Janet Clarke

Corona del Mar, CA · 18 Years of Experience

Janet Clarke, an independent agent with Nexion, LLC, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(45)
98% Recommended
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Ireland, Scotland, Germany, Netherlands, Czech Republic

Interests:

River Cruises, European Culture, Cruises, Escorted Tours, Small Ship Cruises

Suppliers:

AmaWaterways, Avalon Waterways, Viking, Globus, Rocky Mountaineer

About Me

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Welcome to It's a Snap Vacations

Since 2008, I have taken great pride in providing my clients with expert travel advice, personalized insights, and seamless planning for unforgettable journeys. At It's a Snap Vacations, my mission is to turn your travel dreams into reality with care, creativity, and unmatched attention to detail.

Experience the Magic of European River Cruising

Imagine gliding down a tranquil river, your ship offering front-row views of Europe’s most enchanting cities. From the comfort of your stateroom, you’ll witness magnificent landmarks drift by. Once docked, you’ll step directly into the heart of history, soaking up the sights, sounds, and vibrant life of each destination. These moments are truly priceless!

A European river cruise offers the best of both worlds:

  • Convenience: Unpack just once and settle in for the journey.
  • Luxury: Enjoy professional service, gourmet cuisine, and elegant accommodations.
  • Flexibility: Explore each port at your own pace. Whether you crave a leisurely lunch at a sidewalk café, a guided tour through centuries-old streets, or a hike to a hilltop castle, the choice is always yours

Why Travel With Me?

River Cruise Expertise: I am a seasoned river cruise specialist with firsthand experience and insider knowledge to match you with the perfect itinerary.

Free Independent Travel (FIT) Specialist: For those who prefer to explore on their own, I excel at crafting custom European adventures—by rail, car, or a blend of both.

Certified Travel Agent: With over a decade of professional experience and journeys to 22+ countries, I bring both passion and practical know-how to every trip I plan.

Educational Approach: As a former elementary school teacher, I love introducing travelers to the rich history and culture of each destination, making every trip both fun and enlightening.

More Than Just Cruises:

River cruising is just one way to experience Europe. I also arrange:

Rail Travel: Seamless train journeys across the continent. Freedom to explore at your own pace.

Land Stays: From major hotel chains to charming local inns. 

Let’s Plan Your Next Adventure!

Whether you’re dreaming of a river cruise, a custom European itinerary, or a unique travel experience anywhere in the world, I’m here to make it happen—effortlessly and memorably. Contact me today and let’s start planning your next great escape!

 

 

 

I also book travel to Hawaii and Alaska, both land tours and cruises. I have organized multi-generational Caribbean cruises and Disney Cruises, as well. Disney's Aulani in Hawaii offers the perfect experience for a wide range of ages.

There's more to the perfect trip than just finding the lowest price. Understanding the many components of your vacation and taking the time to learn the why behind your wants and your needs allows me to guide your choices. Putting all the pieces together to create your adventure is my passion.

When creating a custom vacation itinerary for you, one of my goals is to provide you with a personal connection and professional guidance that is lacking in the world of Internet booking. I look forward to creating the vacation of a lifetime for you.

Over the years, I have created wonderful vacation memories for honeymooners, families with children, multi-generational groups, empty-nesters, and retired couples.

Regardless of age or group size, the common threads my clients and I share are open minds and hearts to the spirit of surprise and adventure that makes a vacation truly a wonderful lasting memory.

Travel Makes the Best Memories

Looking back at my travels I remember so many fun, surprising, and horizon-expanding events. I remember cruising down the Danube, exploring local handcraft markets, discovering local cuisine, and crossing wide-open countryside that was once an armed border crossing.

Then there was the time our little Mini-Cooper almost ran out of gas in the Scottish Highlands. The one local store had to unchain the gas pump. Yes, travel makes wonderful memories.

Travel is also great fun to anticipate. I am so looking forward to sailing on the inaugural Viking Ocean ship, the Viking Star. Exploring the Baltic Sea for 15 days—priceless memories!

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
45 reviews
98% Recommended
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A trip to always remember
Reviewed By Ancestry Calls - Milwaukie | Traveled to Czech Republic ~ Europe
Listens to all our concerns.
Janet Clarke responded
"It's always a pleasure to work with you Barb. You've had two big trips this year and more coming up. Happy trails in the future! Cheers, Janet"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Amazing Trip!!!!
Reviewed By World Traveler - Irvine, CA. | Traveled to Middle East
She was phenomenal. Our airline requirements were daunting and she worked her magic to get us the flights we wanted. Our tours in Israel and Jordan were magnificent.
Janet Clarke responded
"Thanks so much you two world travelers! You are doing all my bucket list destinations. It was a pleasure to create this adventure for you and I look forward to helping you with your future travel plans."
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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A once in a lifetime experience
Reviewed By Cynthia - Portland | Traveled to Czech Republic ~ Europe
Janet was very helpful even when we needed to change things.
Janet Clarke responded
"It was a true pleasure to help you with your roots travel to the Czech Republic. I'm delighted it was such a rewarding experience. I look forward to planning more trips for you in the future. Cheers, Janet"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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A travel agent who cares
Reviewed By dennis - denver | Traveled to Prague ~ Czech Republic ~ Europe
She is completely attentive. She plans great trips and is very available. I will never use anyone else
Janet Clarke responded
"It was special to help put this trip together for you and family. There were a lot of moving parts in this trip, and one broken train. I appreciate your patience as we waited out some refunds. And I sincerely look forward to working with you in the future, retirement opens the doors to wider horizons. "
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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THE Train trip to Take
Reviewed By JonandBarb - Milwaukie, Oregon | Traveled to Canada
This train trip across Canada had so many wonderful experiences that it will stay in our memory banks forever
Janet Clarke responded
"It was a pleasure helping you both, Jon and Barb. So happy our planning worked out and your trip was a great success. Rail across Canada is an epic trip. I look forward to helping you with future travels. Joyfully, Janet"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

ASTA is the leading global advocate for travel agents, the travel industry and the traveling public.It is the world's largest association of travel professionals.Our members include travel agents and the companies whose products they sell such as tours, cruises, hotels, car rentals, etc.Expand your world. Go with the pros.
AmaWaterways Specialist
AmaWaterways Specialist
Oceania Certified Specialist
Oceania Certified Specialist
Oceania Certified Travel Advisor
Oceania Certified Travel Advisor
Viking Expeditions Expert
Viking Expeditions Expert
Viking Expert
Viking Expert
Viking Oceans Expert
Viking Oceans Expert
Viking Rivers Expert
Viking Rivers Expert
Gateway to Excellence Award recipient in 2018
Verified Travel Advisor (VTA) Graduate 2019
Circle of Excellence Award-2023
Gateway to Excellence Award-2024

My Places

When it comes to travel planning, real-world experience makes a huge difference. Check out the map below to see all the places I have personally visited or booked for my clients. I know these destinations well and can give you reliable guidance.

Client Testimonials

Ocean and River cruises
Janet has been wonderful to work with in planning our cruises. She works hard to find the best deals for us on airfare, cruises, pre and post cruise accommodations and adventures. She is a pleasure to work with.
Susan N
Ireland
Janet was so helpful. She listened to our desires of cities to visit, accommodation needs, places of interest, etc. made many suggestions of her own and worked with us to plan a great trip to Ireland. The BnBs and hotels she suggested were all winners as were the tours we chose to go on. Not being big travelers we had a million questions and she answered all of them, helping us to prepare before the trip and during the trip (tipping, currency, customs, etc)
Kari F
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