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Yvette Taylor, Travel Agent in El Dorado Hills, CA

Yvette Taylor

El Dorado Hills, CA Travel Agent
Super Agent

Yvette Taylor

El Dorado Hills, CA · 25+ Years of Experience

El Dorado Hills Travel LLC, an independent agent with Nexion, LLC, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(168)
100% Recommended
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Germany, Switzerland, Europe, Netherlands, France

Interests:

River Cruises, Luxury Cruises, Christmas Markets, Small Ship Cruises, Luxury

Suppliers:

AmaWaterways, Tauck, Viking, Adventures By Disney

About Me

River Cruise Expert
River Cruise Expert

I specialize in river cruises, creating unforgettable, personalized journeys for travelers who want immersive destinations, seamless planning, and exceptional value. Every river cruise I design is carefully matched to my clients’ travel style, interests, and bucket-list experiences. As a dedicated river cruise expert, I work closely with the world’s leading river cruise lines including Viking River Cruises, AmaWaterways, Tauck, and American Cruise Lines. I design extraordinary journeys along Europe’s most iconic rivers such as the Rhine, Danube, Seine, Rhône, and Douro, as well as exceptional river cruises throughout the United States.

American Cruise Lines is uniquely special because it specializes exclusively in cruising the rivers, coastal waterways, and inland passages throughout the United States. From the Mississippi River, Columbia & Snake Rivers, Ohio River, Tennessee River, and New England waterways, to Alaska’s Inside Passage, American Cruise Lines offers a truly immersive way to explore America by water, combining small-ship luxury with authentic regional experiences.

I offer full-service river cruise planning, handling every detail from cruise selection and stateroom placement to airfare, hotels, shore excursions, and custom pre- or post-cruise extensions. My goal is to make your river cruise experience effortless, enriching, and unforgettable. With extensive experience booking hundreds of river cruise vacations, I provide expert guidance that goes beyond brochures—helping you choose the right cruise line, itinerary, season, and ship to maximize your experience. My passion is creating stress-free, personalized river cruise vacations that combine culture, comfort, and once-in-a-lifetime travel moments.

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
168 reviews
100% Recommended
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Best Agent Ever!
Reviewed By Eva - Tampa FL | Traveled to France | Europe
Always puts 100% into booking our travel needs. Yvette is the best agent we have ever worked with.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Yvette is the Best!
Reviewed By Lori M - Dallas TX | Traveled to Mexico
Yvette is the absolute best to work with! She has been helping me plan vacations for the last 10 years including my destination wedding.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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From Krakow to Budapest and in between!
Reviewed By Dee Dee - Santa Monica Ca | Traveled to Poland | Europe
Yvette did a great job right from the start. She got us booked right away and always followed through with keeping us updated. She helped plan everything. Since this was our first European trip, her advice and guidance was really helpful.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Above and Beyond!
Reviewed By George - Vallejo, Ca | Traveled to France | Europe
Yvette it was like you read our minds. We so loved everything. PLEASE let the tour companies know how special they made our days with them! They were 5 stars!!! You were so responsive to our worries even when we were in France. We thank you so much for that. We would use you and your company again! With much gratitude!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Italy trip was the best!
Reviewed By Scott - Valencia, Ca | Traveled to Italy | Europe
Using Yvette as our travel agent greatly helped alleviate the stress with travel. We loved our tour with Collette. We would definitely use Yvette on our next trip to Europe!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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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.

My Travel Stories

Viking Rhine Getaway River Cruise

Rhine River Cruise with Viking Cruises

If you’ve ever wanted a trip that feels like you’re gliding through a postcard—storybook towns, castle-topped hills, vineyard valleys, and cities that blend old-world charm with modern ease—this is it. My Viking Rhine Getaway River cruise started in Amsterdam and ended in Basel, and it was the kind of journey that makes you feel like you’...
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Client Testimonials

Celebrity Cruise to Alaska for Nursing Anniversary
"If you are planning a group trip-especially something as meaningful as a milestone anniversary- you want someone who truly understands how to bring it all together flawlessly. This is exactly what Yvette Taylor did for us." Our nursing class anniversary brought together over 5 nurses from all over the United States, many of whom hadn't seen each other in decades. Yvette coordinated every details of our Celebrity Cruise to Alaska, including pre-and-post cruise hotels, scenic train travel, transfers, and group logistics- and she did it seamlessly. From the moment we arrived, everything was perfectly organized. What truly sets Yvette apart is you never feel like just a booking. You feel supported before, during and after the trip.
Remy, G- Folsom, Ca
The Best Planner Ever!
Yvette really cares about her clients and it shows. She takes care of all the details and makes sure everything is perfect! We have never had a better travel agent.
Shirley G, Jackson, Ca
Viking Cruise Expert
Yvette booked us on the Rhine River cruise, and it was the best decision ever! So smooth, stress-free, and truly breathtaking.
Jim K, Rhine River Cruise, Folsom, Ca
British Isles Cruise
Yvette took care of every single detail for our British Isles Explorer cruise. It was perfect from start to finish! We loved how she had been to so many of the places and gave us great advice. There is nothing compared to having someone know what they are talking about.
Robin Z, Folsom California
American Cruise Line Columbia and Snake River
Yvette planned our American Cruise line Columbia & Snake river cruise and it was absolutely amazing. Every detail was handled perfectly, and the excursions she recommended were spot on. The jet boat ride on the Snake River, was unforgettable and ended up being one of our favorite experiences of the entire trip. Thanks to Yvette's knowledge as a luxury cruise travel advisor, we fell in love with American Cruise Line. We trusted her completely, became loyal to the brand, and have now taken five more cruises with them. We only sail on small ships and we love how everything is included and in the US. She truly knows how to match her clients with the right cruise and make the whole experience effortless and special.
Madelyn B Folsom California
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