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Claudia Augustson
Claudia Augustson

Claudia Augustson

San Clemente, CA Travel Agent

Riviera Vacations LLC

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25+ Years of Experience
Additional Languages
English

Agent specializing in Cruises,Caribbean, Australia

My career in the travel industry began when I decided to enter the workforce again after raising my family. I applied to a job at a travel agency on a whim — it seemed like the perfect fit for my interests and skill set — and it was the best decision I ever made. Now, more than 25 years later, I am still living my dream and sharing my passion for exploring the world with my clients.

No matter what type of trip you are planning, you can count on me to be diligent, thorough, thoughtful and honest. I specialize in the following types of travel experiences:

  • Cruises — I am extremely well-versed in this niche sector of the travel industry, largely because cruising is my favorite way to travel. I have booked Caribbean, Mediterranean and Alaskan cruises on the top cruise lines. Feel free to ask me any questions that you have about cruising — I think I have an answer for every one of them.
  • Destination Weddings — I pride myself on my dedication and attention to detail when planning destination weddings. I have met in-person with many wedding planners at various resort destinations in the Caribbean and Mexico, and I am able to relay that information to my couples as they plan their trips.
  • Adventure Travel — I love giving my clients the confidence to explore far-off destinations. Recently, I was able to plan a custom African safari tour for clients who wanted to travel in October. I worked closely with reputable vendors to ensure they had a picture-perfect trip.

I firmly believe that I can best serve my clients by visiting the top destinations myself. I take at least 3 trips every year, often choosing up-and-coming destinations and trending experiences so that I can provide my travelers with the latest information. Along the way, you will find me taking hundreds of photographs and making note of the various features that are available at each location. I bring these images and information back to you, so that you can feel prepared and confident when you embark on your next adventure!

Let's start planning today. Contact me to get started! 

Areas of Expertise

Destinations:

French Polynesia, Bora Bora
Australia
Quintana Roo, Cancun
Dominican Republic
Hawaii

Interests:

Destination Weddings
All Inclusive
Celebration Travel
Groups
Luxury Cruises
Overwater Bungalows

Suppliers:

Classic Vacations
Funjet Vacations
Sandals and Beaches Resorts
Celebrity Cruises
Inclusive Collection – World of Hyatt
Windstar Cruises

My Travel Specialties

Destination Wedding and Honeymoon Specialist

Destination Wedding and Honeymoon Specialist

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Cruise, Wedding and Adventure Travel Specialist

Cruise, Wedding and Adventure Travel Specialist

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"Big thanks to my agent who booked a once in a lifetime trip! Great to work with from beginning to end."
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Certifications & Awards

AMA Academy
AMA Academy
AmaWaterways Specialist
AmaWaterways Specialist
AMResorts Master Agent
AMResorts Master Agent
Celebrity Learning Certification
Celebrity Learning Certification
Oceania Certified Travel Advisor
Oceania Certified Travel Advisor
Royal Caribbean University - Master of Adventure
Royal Caribbean University - Master of Adventure
Seabourn Academy Graduate
Seabourn Academy Graduate
Seacademy - Gold Certification
Seacademy - Gold Certification
Seacademy - Scarlet Certification
Seacademy - Scarlet Certification
Seacademy - Silver Certification
Seacademy - Silver Certification
Seacademy - Violet Certification
Seacademy - Violet Certification
Windstar Star Specialist
Windstar Star Specialist

Additional Certifications

  • TTAUS
  • Destination Wedding And Honeymoon Specialist
  • DWHSA Destination Wedding And Honeymoon Specialist
  • Sandals And Beaches Certified Specialist
  • Certified Autism Training
  • Certified Specialist With RCCL, NCl Several Others
  • Hawaii Certified Specialist
  • ALG Pro

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