Remote Island Getaways Beyond the Ordinary
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Claudia Pascua
Laguna Niguel, CA Travel Agent· 12 Years of Experience
A full-service Travel Leaders Associate Agency
I am not currently accepting leads as I am currently out on parental leave, taking time to bond with my first child. I will be away from work until Monday, March 2nd.
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Claudia was absolutely amazing to work with. We were able to get everything we wanted out of our trip and more! Read More >
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
Fiji, French Polynesia, Australia, Cook Islands, SeychellesInterests:
Luxury, Bespoke Travel, Sustainable Travel, Honeymoons, Small Ship CruisesAbout Me
Matemwe Beach, Zanzibar
If you're dreaming of remote island paradises where the charm of untouched nature whispers secrets known only to the adventurous few, I am here to guide you to those hidden gems. With an eye for exploration and unparalleled dedication to unique travel experiences, I specialize in curating Remote Island Getaways that transcend the ordinary.
For years, I’ve been the compass guiding travelers to secluded paradises. From the sun-drenched shores of the Maldives’ lesser-known islands to the emerald waters of Fiji’s unchartered archipelagos, I craft journeys that are more than mere vacations – they’re stories waiting to be written.
I bring a wealth of personal travel experiences and professional expertise to life. My focus is on meticulously crafting bespoke itineraries, ensuring each moment of your journey is infused with local culture, hidden serendipities, and unmatched beauty.
Personal Touch: I believe the best vacations are those personalized to the very last detail. By listening and understanding your unique desires, I transform dreams into breathtaking realities.
Local Insights: Having built a global network of local contacts, I can unlock doors to exclusive experiences that few travelers ever witness. From private island tours to insider recommendations on cuisine and culture, each trip is a deep dive into authentic local life.
Adventure Meets Luxury: Whether it’s an underwater adventure exploring ancient shipwrecks, a serene yoga retreat on an undiscovered beach, or luxurious overwater bungalows with stunning ocean views, I know how to balance adventure with indulgence.
Sustainable Travel: Eco-conscious at heart, I ensure each getaway supports sustainability, promoting eco-friendly travel that benefits both the environment and local communities.
Allow my expertise to be the wings to your wanderlust, guiding you to destinations where awe becomes a daily ritual. Connect with me today and let’s embark on an island escape that defies the typical holiday!
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
Fiji, French Polynesia, Australia, Cook Islands, SeychellesInterests:
Luxury, Bespoke Travel, Sustainable Travel, Honeymoons, Small Ship CruisesREVIEWS
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100% Recommended
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Honeymoon
Reviewed By Josh - Chicago, IL | Traveled to Maldives ~ Central Asia
Claudia was absolutely amazing to work with. We were able to get everything we wanted out of our trip and more!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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A Good Time Was Had By All!
Reviewed By G&D - Brooklyn, NY | Traveled to Thailand ~ East and Southeast Asia
Claudia met our every need planning the 30th anniversary trip for my husband and me. She introduced herself and asked just the right questions to get a feel of the type of travelers we are. During the planning phase she kept us fully informed of pricing and dates. When done, Claudia had put together the perfect trip. All we had to do was show up at the airport. During our travels, every aspect was arranged with spot on detail that met our every expectation. Claudia saw to it that we felt pampered and celebrated for our occasion. As far as the lodging, the places Claudia booked for us were perfectly matched to our needs and desires. We could not have asked for anything more. To say that we would highly recommend Claudia is way less than we wish to say. Her passion for what she does completely came through and in the end, she booked a most memorable trip making it one of our most favorite lifetime adventures thus far.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Fantastic trip to Thailand
Reviewed By Peg and Ellen - Naples, Florida | Traveled to Thailand ~ East and Southeast Asia
We couldn’t have been happier with the amazing trip Claudia arranged for us to travel through Thailand for 3 weeks. She listened to our desire to have a balance of activity and relaxation, and to experience authentic Thai accommodations that were absolutely stunning. Claudia was always available for any questions or last minute changes both before and during our trip. We were amazed that, without exception, every single time we either had to fly , or be driven somewhere, or take a boat , or be driven to a boat to be met by a driver at the other end - no matter what manner of transport we had to take - someone was at the location waiting for us. It was seamless and we had zero stress about getting from place to place. We highly recommend Claudia to take care of your holiday plans.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Mystery Trip to Kenya
Reviewed By Mike & Josh - Los Angeles, CA | Traveled to Kenya ~ Africa
Claudia planned an amazing mystery trip for us to East Africa. I highly recommend trying it - we could not decide where to go, having traveled extensively in the past we just passed the baton to Claudia and she worked her magic. We gave her a few guidelines, place we've already visited, a budget and she did an amazing job. She even included the most wonderful experiences and welcome gifts in each hotel along the way - thank you!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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A Very Special Trip
Reviewed By Joe & Cathy - Alpharetta, Georgia | Traveled to Greece ~ Europe
We are senior citizens who haven’t been out of the country in decades and were leery about arranging a trip ourselves to Greece before meeting a prearranged tour group in Israel. A friend of ours recommended Travel Leaders 365 and we were paired with Claudia Pascua. Right from the start she listened to our aspirations and concerns and asked questions that we didn’t even think of. She did an amazing job for us in Greece which included tours, hotels, transfers and airline tickets. Little did we know that the day before we were to fly to Greece, Israel declared war ending our tour of Israel. No matter how many times we spoke to Claudia she was always professional, kind, and gave us different options while her air team worked on getting us a ticket back home. As a result of her expertise, our trip was very special. We highly recommend Claudia and the company and plan to use them in the future.
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Client Testimonials
Incredibly helpful
"My partner and I have worked with Claudia now for several years on long trips to Europe (one of them for 12 months). She is very knowledgeable, easy to work with, and most of all thorough with her assistance. As we continue to travel, we will always enlist the help of Claudia. Highly recommend." C&J
Cliff & Jeff, Santa Rosa, CA
Amazing India Trip
"Claudia is awesome to work with! She takes the time to understand what her clients want in their travel experience and ensures those expectations are not just met but exceeded. Claudia is so knowledgeable which allows her to plan the perfect trip. Claudia has planned two once-in-a-lifetime trips for us and each one was perfect from start to finish. Can’t wait for her to help with our next adventure!" A&M
Alex & Mike, Ojai, CA
Best in the West
“I have never worked with a more friendly, thorough, delightful travel agent until we connected with Claudia. She has amazing knowledge, has lived in Europe, comes up with extras to make everything you need before departing comfortable, for stress free traveling ANYWHERE!”
Pam + Greg - Napa, CA
Solo Adventure in Bali
"Claudia helped me get together my travel documents, choose locations, and find gorgeous hotels with added amenities... It was the adventure of a lifetime and I owe much of it to this extraordinary woman!"
Blaire - Los Angeles, CA
Relaxing Tahiti Getaway
"We stayed at a wonderful hotel in Tahiti and it was an amazing experience... Claudia was easy to work with and helped us get the best possible amenities with the least amount of work so that we could RELAX."
Brigette + Venessa - Santa Barbara, CA
Honeymoon in Finland
“Claudia has a true passion for travel and curating dream vacations. She was able to tame my imagination and turn it Into a feasible and AMAZING honeymoon of a lifetime. 1000 characters are not enough to rave about her! Thank you Claudia for making our dream honeymoon into a reality.”
Putri + Luc - Costa Mesa, CA
Mystery Engagement Trip to Morocco
"The location was absolutely perfect from the lodging to the location of our engagement. The care you both took from where we stayed to the guides to the drivers was right on point. Knowing that we were in good hands at all times was comforting."
Bliss & Kat - Portland, OR
Last-minute Trip to Germany
“Amazing! Thankfully Claudia agreed to take on planning our Mother-Daughter trip at the last minute and put together a fantastic experience that we could only dream of. She's attentive to every little detail, going above and beyond to make sure we had the best experience, and kept in touch to confirm everything was to our liking and standards (of course it was!).”
Lauren + Cherish - Santa Barbara, CA
A Year in Europe!
"My partner and I were going to travel to Europe for a full year, and take our small dog with us... This is a trip of a lifetime and I can say Claudia only enhanced it with her hard work and follow through. We cannot say enough good things about her!"
Jeff + Cliff (and Kody) - Santa Barbara, CA