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Randall Self, Travel Agent in Chicago, IL

Randall Self

Chicago, IL Travel Agent
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Randall Self

Chicago, IL · 8 Years of Experience

An independent agent with Avoya Travel, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(32)
100% Recommended
Randall provides prompt service, does his research for the best deals and is easy to work with. I have already shared his info with friends who... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Europe, France, Italy, Greece, Portugal

Interests:

Groups, River Cruises, Cruises, Escorted Tours, Food & Wine

Suppliers:

AmaWaterways, Avalon Waterways, Viking, Tauck, Kensington

About Me

Astronomical Clock, Prague
Astronomical Clock, Prague

“People don’t take trips—trips take people.” - John Steinbeck.

Europe is a fountain of art, culture, cuisine, wine, music, and history. View Paris from the Eiffel Tower, visit Buckingham Palace, bike through Amsterdam, participate in the wine harvest, explore the Vatican Museums in Rome, and surf some of the largest waves in the world off the coast of Portugal.

I can help you plan a trip of a lifetime focused on your particular interests. River cruises are a great way to explore Europe as well as guided tours. Together we can put together an unique itinerary for your vacation if you prefer. 

From our first trip to Europe, my wife and I were "taken" and as a European Specialist, I am passionate about helping others explore the breadth of the continent. Interested in traveling to one of the destinations below? I work closely with suppliers in all of these countries to fulfill your every need. Call me today to get started!

An asterisk denotes special certification or training in the destination. 

  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Croatia
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • England
  • Finland
  • France
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • Luxembourg
  • Liechtenstein
  • Malta
  • Monaco
  • Netherlands
  • Northern Ireland
  • Norway
  • Paris*
  • Portugal*
  • Romania
  • Sicily
  • Scotland
  • Slovakia
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland

 

BBB Accredited Business with A+ Rating. Vist my Better Business Bureau listing at https://www.bbb.org/us/tn/maryville/profile/online-travel-agency/amerigo-travel-0533-90042296

Book an appointment with me at https://calendly.com/randallself

Follow my new travel blog at https://www.amerigotravel.co/blog

Additional Languages
Portuguese

Let's Get Started!

There are no fees associated with booking cruises and tours with my agency. Let me do the work so you can enjoy your vacation. 

***Save Time - Planning a vacation on your own can result in information overload. I will sift through all available options based on your preferences and give you recommendations based on my experience. 

***Save Money - I research all available promotions from the vendor and my agency to apply them to my quote. The result is a guaranteed better price than you will get by booking direct.

OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Saturday 8:00 a.m. CST to 6:00 p.m. CST

Available outside office hours. Call or email and I will reply.

Primary Phone: 833-404-7914

Primary Email: [email protected]

 

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
32 reviews
100% Recommended
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Pleasant and Prompt Service
Reviewed By EBKF - Shallotte, NC | Traveled to Canada
Randall provides prompt service, does his research for the best deals and is easy to work with. I have already shared his info with friends who have also used him for travel plans. We have been working with Randall since 2019.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Greek Pilgrimage
Reviewed By KennyB - Jacksboro, TN | Traveled to Turkey | Europe
He found us a great trip.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great Trip
Reviewed By Karl - Atlanta, GA | Traveled to Paris | France | Europe
Randall was very helpful and Knowledgeable.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Family Trip to France
Reviewed By Family Trip to France - Parkland, FL | Traveled to Provence | France | Europe
Randall did a fantastic job helping us plan our trip to France for our family -my husband, 2 young-adult kids & myself. He found a great special for our river cruise, which worked perfectly with our schedule. He also assisted with our air travel, transfers, and train tickets to Paris at the end of the cruise. He was always incredibly responsive and easy to communicate with. We would highly recommend him!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Couldn’t Have Done It Without the Help!
Reviewed By Danna - New Braunfels, TX | Traveled to Scotland | Europe
### Randall was amazing to work with! My sister has used him for past trips and recommended I reach out for my Europe trip, and I’m so glad I did. We only had about two months to plan, I wanted to visit three different countries, and our family’s travel plans kept changing. On top of that, I can be pretty picky, which I'm sure made things even more complicated! Despite all of that, Randall pulled everything together perfectly. He gave us advice on what to see and do, handled all the last-minute changes, and made the whole process way smoother than if I had tried to do it on my own. When my parents left and I stayed behind, he continued helping me plan while I was already overseas, which made such a difference. I really appreciated his flexibility, guidance, and support throughout the whole trip to Italy, Republic of Ireland, and Scotland. I’d absolutely recommend working with Randall to anyone planning their next trip, and I’ll definitely be reaching out again in the future!
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.
Holland America Line Academy Specialist
Holland America Line Academy Specialist
MSC Masters
MSC Masters
NCL University - PHD Degree
NCL University - PHD Degree
Oceania Certified Specialist
Oceania Certified Specialist
Oceania Certified Travel Advisor
Oceania Certified Travel Advisor
Regent Seven Seas Luxury Cruise Expert
Regent Seven Seas Luxury Cruise Expert
Royal Caribbean University - Master of Adventure
Royal Caribbean University - Master of Adventure
Seacademy - Gold Certification
Seacademy - Gold Certification
Viking Expert
Viking Expert
Viking Oceans Expert
Viking Oceans Expert
Viking Rivers Expert
Viking Rivers Expert
World Azamara Academy
World Azamara Academy
AMA Academy
AMA Academy
AmaWaterways Specialist
AmaWaterways Specialist
Celebrity Learning Certification
Celebrity Learning Certification
CLIA Certified Cruise Counselor
$800K in 2024 Sales

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

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America, What's In a Name?

People often ask, “Why did you name your agency Amerigo Travel?”  Famed explorer Amerigo Vespucci is the answer. Travel experiences have a way of inhabiting you and driving you to discover something or someplace new. The reward for our pursuit of discovery is actually finding out more about ourselves and the world in which we live. We e...
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Client Testimonials

Wonderful Planning
Randall Self was wonderful gathering information for me, many options for a only Possible trip. He promptly responded to each question and planned several versions of a trip that each sounded wonderful.
Ginny H.
Excellent Agent
Randall Self was excellent! He answered questions quickly. He also was very knowledgeable about the Oceana cruise lines.
Jean M.
Cancelled Trip
Fantastic customer service. Had problems and spouse couldn’t go and we cancelled. Everything was taken care.
Ronald A.
Full Service Agent
Randall Self has been a very helpful and knowledgeable travel agent. He booked our plane, tour, extra day’s accommodations and transportation. He also sent us links for places to visit on our own while in Rome and Paris. He also booked those excursions for us. It is our second trip booking with Randall and we would definitely use him again.
Michalina J.
Great Deal
Randall Self always goes above and beyond to get me a good deal and help with every aspect of the plans. Recommend him highly.
Linda S.
Hard Worker
Randall Self always works very hard to ensure that we are completely satisfied with our travel arrangements. If your other agents work as hard as he does, I would always recommend Avoya Travel to others. Thank you, Randall, for your hard work.
Nijole J.
Easy Booking
Randall is great and always gives options and not a hard sell.
Karl S.
Lucky Travelers
We are very lucky to do business with Randall Self. He goes beyond and above to make our experience a memorable one. He always takes the time to explain the invoice and to make sure he understands our needs.
Lucille A.
Very Pleased
Promptness and thoroughness. Have been working with Randall Self for a few years now ...trust his suggestions. He researches and finds options that are suitable to our needs.
Rosana E.
Rhine Cruise
Randall was very knowledgeable and informative. No high pressure sales. Very easy and pleasurable to work with.
Dot C.
Pleasurable Cruise
It is a pleasure to work with Randall Self. He takes the stress out of traveling.
Marilyn L.
Rhine River Group
We are working with Randall Self and he has been amazing with all his information. He is very patient with first time river cruise questions.
Patricia B.
Rome to Paris
Randall Self has been a very helpful and knowledgeable travel agent. He booked our plane, tour, extra day’s accommodations and transportation. He also sent us links for places to visit on our own while in Rome and Paris. He also booked those excursions for us. It is our second trip booking with Randall and we would definitely use him again.
Michalina J.
Avalon on the Danube
Randall has been wonderful to work with. He is very patient and listened to us before making any recommendations. Once he understood what our needs were he came back with multiple options and paths for us to choose from. He also was very knowledgeable of the area and what activities had the highest ratings. He even saved us money by booking our local excursions and transportation, so we didn't have to worry about anything. He even helped us during one of our trips by contacting an excursion operator to solve an issue we were having. A++ Service!!
Ray B.
Azamara from Venice
Randall Self went above and beyond to help me make plans for my trip, couldn't have been more pleased with everything he did from booking trip, flights, hotels, transfers.
Ann R.
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