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Rachel Mayrand, Travel Agent in Maple Grove, MN

Rachel Mayrand

Maple Grove, MN Travel Agent
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Rachel Mayrand

Maple Grove, MN · 25+ Years of Experience

An independent agent with Travel Leaders Maple Grove, MN
5.0
(44)
100% Recommended
I couldn't possibly recommend Rachel any stronger. We have used her travel agency several times over the years and each time she exceeds already lofty... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Rhine River, Danube, Europe, Seine River, On the River

Interests:

River Cruises, Luxury Cruises, Luxury, Couples & Romance, Family Vacations

Suppliers:

Avalon Waterways, AmaWaterways, Tauck, Globus, Delta Vacations

About Me

As an experience river cruise specialist, I curate unforgettable journeys along Europe’s most scenic rivers. Specializing in top-tier river cruise lines like AmaWaterways, Avalon Waterways, and Tauck, travelers are guided through iconic destinations with unparalleled service and comfort.

Having firsthand knowledge of the Romantic Danube and the renowned vineyard tours of Bordeaux with AmaWaterways, clients are guaranteed a world-class experience, complete with luxurious amenities, gourmet dining, and exclusive shore excursions. Expert knowledge of Avalon Waterways’ Panorama Suites and their innovative Open-Air Balconies ensures a river cruise experience that’s as breathtaking as the views, whether traveling along the Rhine, Moselle, or Seine.

For those seeking all-inclusive, upscale river cruises, Tauck is a perfect choice. Featuring unique cultural experiences and small-group excursions, Tauck offers an unparalleled luxury vacation, delivering a seamless and immersive river cruise experience from start to finish.

I am dedicated to providing exceptional service and personalized recommendations, ideal for discerning travelers seeking romance, history, and immersive experiences on Europe’s most iconic rivers.

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
44 reviews
100% Recommended
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Exemplary travel professional
Reviewed By RWL - Bloomington, MN | Traveled to Portugal | Europe
I couldn't possibly recommend Rachel any stronger. We have used her travel agency several times over the years and each time she exceeds already lofty expectations. On our most recent trip she listened to what we were looking for and offered many options for us to choose from, and then planned everything from hotels, to tours to train and plane tickets etc. Then she put everything into an app that could be used on or off line (we relied heavily on this "one stop shop" resource to keep on top of our itinerary throughout our 20 day trip). She then touched based along the way to make sure everything was going well. There is no question that our great experience on this trip was due, in large part, to Rachel's services. We will absolutely be using her again in the future and would recommend her to anyone looking for assistance in travel planning.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best travel agent ever!
Reviewed By Zoey - Des Moines, Iowa | Traveled to Japan ~ East and Southeast Asia
She responded promptly to emails and reworked what I originally had asked for better suite my needs on multiple occasions. Was very patient with my million questions and did the best should could to give me to most bang for my buck while at my destination. I could not ask for a better travel agent and will 100% use her for my future travel needs.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The best trip!
Reviewed By Dimke2026 - Lino lakes MN | Traveled to Castaway Cay | Bahamas | Caribbean
Racheal made this whole trip so enjoyable by taking all of the planning off my plate with a big party and I got to enjoy and be in the moment! We even had the unfortunate event of a party member not able to make the trip and she was amazing and helped with all the steps needed to make sure we still had a blast!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Wedding!
Reviewed By Kenzie - Minnesota | Traveled to Puerto Vallarta | Jalisco | Mexico
Rachel was amazing to work with! She made the whole wedding planning process way easier for me and was always available to answer any questions we had. We can't thank her enough for all of her help! We had the best day ??
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Milestone Birthday Vacation
Reviewed By GJEFamily - Saint Paul, Minnesota | Traveled to Curacao | Netherlands Antilles | Caribbean
I have worked with Rachel Mayrand for vacation planning approximately 30 years! Every vacation she has planned with us, as a family of 5 or just husband and me, has been absolutely incredible! After submitting our vacation criteria, including budget, Rachel works her magic! She has consistently booked us vacations above and beyond our criteria! My family has so many amazing memories from each of these vacations! We still talk about them! Happy memories! We are now working with Rachel to plan vacations with our Grandchildren!! Recently, I contacted Rachel to plan my 70th birthday celebration milestone vacation for my husband and me. After providing her with our vacation criteria and budget, Rachel again worked her magic! She composed a fairytale milestone birthday vacation for me in Curaçao! Upon arriving to our luxury suite, a fancy chocolate cake along with a bottle of champagne and two glasses!!! Two birthday cards also awaited me; one from the hotel staff and the other from Rachel! Later in the week, another yummy chocolate cake awaited me! Heavenly! Our suite included a patio with a deep bathtub (I bathed in it nightly under the shining stars) overlooking a refreshing walk-in ‘canal’ pool! We swam in it daily!! The hotel/resort was gorgeous! Grounds were a lush green with beautiful floral bushes and pristine. On the grounds were 7+ restaurants, and a wine bar/ice cream/waffle & crepes/& bakery cafe! Weather was perfectly hot, gorgeous ocean, nightly music venues, and the beach filled with happy vacationers! Rachel has been wonderful to work with in planning our vacations. She has been dependable, works within our budget, includes all or as many requested criteria as possible, even negotiates vacation dates and or flight times to get better deals for us! I have no desire to use any other travel agent!! I highly recommend Rachel Mayrand!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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My Enchanting Seine River Cruise
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    Enchanting Seine River Cruise

    I had the pleasure of experiencing a river cruise along the Seine, and I can honestly say it was one of the most magical trips of my life. From the moment I stepped aboard the ship in Paris, I knew I was in for a treat. Day 1: Paris – A Dream Begins After arriving in Paris, I couldn’t resist a stroll along the Seine. The city was b...
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