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Randall Self, Travel Agent in Chicago, IL

Randall Self

Chicago, IL Travel Agent
Super Agent

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, Italy, Greece, France, Spain

Interests:

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

Suppliers:

Tauck, Kensington, Globus, CIE Tours, Cosmos

About Me

Celebrating 100 Years
Celebrating 100 Years

As a family-owned travel company celebrating 100 years, Tauck's values and vision remain true: always do the right thing and deliver more than what's expected. Tauck has been named to Travel + Leisure's "World's Best" list for 26 consecutive years. With journeys across 7 continents, in over 100 destinations and to 70+ countries, they keep moving forward to find new ways to enhance travel experiences that will be memorable for a lifetime. See the world as you've never seen it before.

Unique and exclusive access create a journey unlike any other. It's not just about the places you visit – it's how you experience them. With Tauck you'll see the world differently thanks to exclusive access in destinations the world over. Authentic experiences that provide special access to hidden gems and must-see sights – at times of day when the crowds have gone. Go behind the scenes to take you into places not accessible to the public. Tauck shows you the world differently than you could see it on your own. And astonish you along the way.

The best travels bring the right kind of connections, with locals who share their daily lives along with cultural insights, secrets of nature, stories of the past that define the present, and special skills – and a journey becomes both enriching and everlasting. The most memorable trips aren't just about the grand sights you see. They're also about the little experiences you have along the way, those personal encounters and unexpected moments that make your visits – and your memories – extraordinary.

Personal, caring service is the hallmark of Tauck Directors and their handpicked local guides. Together, they provide an enriching, truly authentic travel experience. Tauck's Directors come from 41 countries and collectively speak a total of 52 languages. Their expertise in local culture, customs, and traditions allows them to show you the world in ways you couldn't experience on your own… making the difference between a trip, and the trip of a lifetime.

In addition to Tauck, I work with all the major tour providers to find the right itinerary for you.

Sounds interesting? Call me at 833-404-7914 and get started today!

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

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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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

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.
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