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Miriam Garcia, Travel Agent in Davis, CA

Miriam Garcia

Davis, CA Travel Agent

Miriam Garcia

Davis, CA · 25+ Years of Experience

An independent agent with Travel Leaders Davis, CA
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5.0
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100% Recommended
Our two week vacation to the UK and Ireland was well worth it. Excellent company! The company's information pages and daily itineraries made us feel very... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Portugal, Lisbon, Algarve, Madeira, Sintra

Interests:

Architecture, Arts & Culture, Couples & Romance, Culinary & Foodie, European Culture

About Me

While plenty of people consider vacations to nearby Spain or England, they overlook Portugal, which is really a shame. That is why I love to redirect people’s thoughts sometimes when it comes to vacation planning. Portugal is one place you don’t want to leave off of your life’s travel itinerary.Visiting Portugal is a journey into a land rich in culture and history. More than 800 kilometers (about 500 miles) of attractive Atlantic Ocean shoreline adorn the nation. The city of Lisbon is located at the mouth of the Tagus River, making it one of the most beautiful places in the world. In the 15th and 16th centuries, Portuguese explorers embarked on epic journeys of discovery, and the country's maritime history has flourished ever since. The core of Portugal is a mix of impressive mountain ranges in the north and huge, sun-drenched plains in the center. Stunning coves and shallow seas line some of Europe's top beaches in the south. Stone-built villages, charming towns, and cosmopolitan cities are scattered across the region, where ancient palaces and castles, museums, and monasteries are ready to welcome visitors. While in Portugal, you also want to visit Madeira, known as the Garden Isle and the Azores archipelago, known forits subtropical and lush green landscape. As your travel advisor to Portugal, I also want to call your attention to a place, such as Sintra, a charming town that sits inside the hills of Serra de Sintra. The magical town conveys its charms with pine-covered hills and fairy-tale palaces, glorious villas and the remains of a Moorish castle. Sintra's idyllic setting, atop a wooded mountain range is enough of a reason to pay a visit to this quaint town and its settings. For this reason, central Sintra has been designated a World Heritage cultural landscape by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).Romantic Sintra has long been a favored summer vacation spot for the Portuguese royal family anx a popular getaway for poets and authors, including William Beckford and Lord Byron. Many of the homes in the old town are painted in the quaint and welcoming pastels of mustard, pink, and lilac.The National Palace of Sintra dominates the plaza. WIth its distinctive conical chimneys, the elegant building leaves an impression you soon won’t forget. Spanning several stories, the palace contains distinctive  and memorable decors. One of the must-see areas of the palace is Sala dos Brasoes, a domed hall adorned with 72 coats of arms of Portuguese families.Are you ready to plan a trip to Portugal? If so, let me be your travel agent advisor. I have the knowledge and insight needed to make your travel planning seamless, streamlined, fun, and easy. Let’s talk about your vacation today. Give me a call at your earliest opportunity.

Additional Languages
Spanish

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
14 reviews
100% Recommended
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Memorable Trip
Reviewed By Jason Benoit - Neveda | Traveled to United Kingdom ~ Europe
Our two week vacation to the UK and Ireland was well worth it. Excellent company! The company's information pages and daily itineraries made us feel very confident that we were in good hands and could travel anywhere. Thanks Miriam for a memorable experience!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The Best Adventure
Reviewed By Greg Robinson - Oregon | Traveled to Costa Rica ~ Central America
This is by far the best experience with a travel planner I have ever had. Miriam was incredibly helpful and effective. The itinerary was developed and booked within days. Our adventure trip to Costa Rica was one of the best vacations we have ever experienced!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Outstanding
Reviewed By Susan Wood - Florida | Traveled to Croatia ~ Europe
Our trip organized by Miriam was OUTSTANDING. Huge kudos to her for her knowledge of the areas we wanted to visit, her attention to detail, and ability to stay within our budget for an incredibly memorable trip!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The Best
Reviewed By Bridget A - California | Traveled to Costa Rica ~ Central America
Miriam is so knowledgeable and responsive and she has become a real friend, not only my travel consultant.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Unforgettable Vacation
Reviewed By Brian Gray - California | Traveled to Brazil ~ South America
I wanted to surprise my wife with a quick trip for our 6 years wedding anniversary. I'm forever grateful for a memorable weekend and wouldn't change a thing about it. We Visited Buenos Aires for 2 nights, enjoyed their parrilladas and local wine, just one word for it "exquisite". We flew to Iguassu Falls and spent 2 nights there. The morning view was amazing! We stayed at the Belmond Hotel Das Cataratas in Brazil's side and were able to hear the sound of the waterfalls while falling asleep. Next morning we went on a boat ride under the falls, it was extreme and we loved it! Thank you Miriam for sharing your knowledge and arranging everything for us, it was a perfect quick celebration with so much quality in such short stay.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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