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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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Destinations:

Antarctica, Elephant Island, Deception Island, Drake Passage, King George Island

Interests:

Adventure, Bird Watching, Photography, Luxury Cruises, Outdoor Activities & Sports

About Me

Antarctica
Antarctica

Being an Antarctica travel agent professional has profoundly changed my life. A trip to the southern and cold South Pole will undoubtedly change your life as well. This barren and snow-covered place gives the visitor  a surreal feeling of remoteness while conveying a unique kind of splendor.  A landmass that is almost entirely covered in ice, Antarctica is the southernmost continent where the southernmost region, known as the Antarctic Peninsula, is a popular destination for cruises. Popular Antarctic attractions include the Lemaire Channel and Paradise Harbor, two stunning passages bordered by icebergs and a historic British research station (Port Lockroy), which is a museum.Cruise trips to the large glacial land mass are not dictated by calendars or clocks. Visitors climb peaks, kayak across the region’s ice rivers, and experience the expanse of the polar ice cap. The area’s deep crevasses and jagged cliffs are unlike any in the entire world. Explorers, such as Amundsen, Scott, and Cook, whose names are inscribed on the area’s beaches, all tried to reach this enigmatic land with mixed results.As a visitor to Antarctica, you can follow in these explorer’s footsteps, imagining how it was to forge over this polar plateau, whether by sledge or a creaking boat. Some of the huts from long ago still remain, preserved in ice, telling a story of past adventures.The species of animals are indeed unique, some of which include the Weddell seal and emperor penguin, who claim the icy terrain as their home. Other animals, such as the whales, travel from afar while millions of seabirds skim over the Southern Ocean - birds that include petrels and albatrosses.When you visit Antarctica, you will find that most of the wildlife is unafraid of its human visitors. Animals, such as penguins and seals, primarily focus on their young. Therefore, this part of the world possesses an indescribable quality - one that inspires and gives one pause in a harsh yet beautiful land.After your trip to Antarctica, you will remember the mountains rising from the marine type fog and the elusiveness of the snow-and-ice-scape. When you first arrive in Antarctica, you will quickly become acquainted with the tuxedoed Adelie penguin or the Emperor, each of which can be seen shooting from the water or tobogganing over the ice. The gamboling birds are certainly a sight to behold.Also, as your travel agent professional for Antarctica, I have to recommend a trip to the Lemaire Channel, a great destination for a photo buff. You will love ithe zone’s faint pink skies, its glaciers, and its towering ice and rocks. See ice floes topped with seals or take photographs of the noisy and squawking penguins. See the beautiful peak at Cape Renard that guard this one-of-a-kind destination.I know you will love escaping to this snowy frontier as much as I love representing it as a travel agent professional. Let’s discuss your upcoming journey today. Give me a call or email me now so we can start planning your holiday.

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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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