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John Staggs, Travel Agent in Long Beach, CA

John Staggs

Long Beach, CA Travel Agent
Super Agent

John Staggs

Long Beach, CA · 12 Years of Experience

A full-service Travel Leaders Associate Agency
5.0
(178)
100% Recommended
John was very professional and always available. He gave me great information and was open and honest. He didn't try to sell... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Costa Rica, Manuel Antonio, Peninsula Papagayo, Jaco Beach, San Jose

Interests:

Family Vacations, Bird Watching, Eco-Tourism, Animals & Wildlife, Canoeing & Rafting

About Me

Located in Central America between Nicaragua and Panama, Costa Rica is full of ideal vacation destinations. Every traveler will discover their own reason to fall in love with Costa Rica. Here are just a few of the many reasons why people love to travel to Costa Rica for an unforgettable vacations.  Exotic as it feels, Costa Rica is a short plane ride away from home. The country is just 2.5 hours from Miami, 6 hours from Los Angeles and 5 hours from New York. And with many airlines offering non-stop flights, you can have your toes in the sand in no time! Costa Rica has more than 800 miles of gorgeous shoreline divided between the Caribbean coast and Pacific coast. Costa Rica’s picture-perfect beaches are world-renowned. Do you love to surf, swim, fish, or just enjoy the cool breezes? Or maybe you want to try scuba diving or horseback riding on the beach? Perhaps you’re hoping to spot sea turtles or even humpback whales? The options are seemingly endless. Choose from Puerto Viejo’s famous black-sand beaches on the southern Caribbean coast to the pearly-white sands of Manuel Antonio. Visit Tamarindo in Guanacaste for great nightlife, Cahuita National Park for incredible scuba diving or the Nicoya Peninsula for awesome surf breaks! You can have it all in Costa Rica.  Costa Rica is one of the safest countries for family travel, and kids of all ages adore the myriad activities and outdoor adventures on offer. Moreover, many hotels and resorts cater to family travelers with kid menus, onsite play areas and special activities designed for children.  Once you step foot in Costa Rica, you’ll understand the meaning of this national motto. Pura Vida is much more than “pure life”, it is a state of mind – an appreciation of the simple pleasures of life. … This is best experience on the Nicoya Peninsula, one of the world’s blue zones!  Contact me and we can start planning you next vacation to Costa Rica.

Additional Languages
French,
Gaelic,
German,
Spanish

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
178 reviews
100% Recommended
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Wonderful experience
Reviewed By Susan Z - Seattle WA | Traveled to Greece ~ Europe
John was very professional and always available. He gave me great information and was open and honest. He didn't try to sell me anything but gave me great advice. I really enjoyed working with John and we spoke recently and he is helping me plan our next trip. I found John on a google search for travel agents and he was rated 5 stars. I have passed John's name and contact information to a lot of my friends. I can't say enough about how professional and friendly he is. Thanks for everything!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Germany trip and Bayern Munich game
Reviewed By Daniel - San Francisco CA | Traveled to Germany ~ Europe
The travel services John provided for our 12 day trip from California to Germany were exceptional.



The purpose of the trip was to visit Germany for the first time and take my son to his first professional German soccer game in Munich to see Bayern Munich.



John arranged outstanding tickets for the soccer game, excellent hotel accommodations, transportation, and day trips to tour the sites we wanted to see. Service was impeccable.



Many thanks!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Loved our trip to France
Reviewed By Linda - Portland OR | Traveled to France ~ Europe
John was super professional . He listened to the thoughts we had for our trip and was able to give us options that met all of our needs. We had a remarkable trip to France. I would highly recommend John for travel assistance.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Thank you so much!
Reviewed By Brenda M - Fresno CA | Traveled to Cabo San Lucas ~ Baja California Sur ~ Mexico
John was amazing and so helpful. All we knew is we wanted to go somewhere on a beach that would be all inclusive. John was very patient and was a great listener and he sent us several options in different countries that we could choose from for our trip. Once we made our decision on our destination, John set everything up for us from start to finish. We cannot thank him enough for making our trip one of the most memorable vacations we have ever had.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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We didn't have to worry about a thing
Reviewed By Tim B - Sacramento CA | Traveled to Ireland ~ Europe
John did a great job at organizing our vacation during a time we were nervous about traveling to Ireland. He is a total pleasure to work with, always being professional, courteous and friendly. Was constantly a step ahead with everything we needed, and with those things we didn't know we needed.
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.
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