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Carol Pierpont, Travel Agent in Jacksonville, FL

Carol Pierpont

Jacksonville, FL Travel Agent

Carol Pierpont

Jacksonville, FL · 3 Years of Experience

7continents2c, an independent agent with Archer Travel, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
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100% Recommended
My experience with Carol was exemplary through all phases of my travel experience. In the planning stage, she listened to where I wanted to travel... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Greece, Iceland, Italy, England, France

Interests:

Cruises, Escorted Tours, Culinary & Foodie, LGBTQ+ Travel, European Culture

Suppliers:

Viking, AmaWaterways, National Geographic Expeditions, Holland America Line, G Adventures

About Me

Accessible Beach Wheelchair
Accessible Beach Wheelchair

I have been travelling internationally for almost 40 years and now am able to devote myself full time to being a travel adviser. I adore immersion art, architecture wildlife and snorkeling. Whetting my palate with great food and wines, some trips had 100% of the focus on food and wine. I even met my wife online because of a simple headline, "MUST HAVE PASSPORT AND BE WILLING TO USE IT." We both have shared passions in exploring both domestic destinations and international ones.

My two most requested types of itineraries are for curated European land travels and cruise packages. Not everyone wants cookie cutter itineraries with little to no down time. Others love those same tours to get the most from their journey without concern for logistics or required gear for adventures off the beaten path. This can be a lower cost option for many. My clients who prefer the escorted routes like G Adventures, Insight and Trafalgar tours. My middle aged sailors love Virgin, Royal Caribbean and Holland America, while others love Oceania and Viking.

Most of my clients prefer custom trips. Custom routes, excursions, and number of days per destination are based on their interests. Christmas Markets by rail? A custom German heritage itinerary under $5000 with flights, hotels and tours? Two weeks in Italy with mobility limitations? I got you. 

Small or large groups, private and local guides coupled with independent options allow my clients to get the most from their budget. Having been a travel advisor for just 2 years, I already have clients who are now on their their third itinerary I uniquely created for them. 

Matching cruises with individual personalities and budgets to specific cruise lines/ships is also in my wheelhouse. I have planned trips for solo cabins, themed river cruises for groups, and couples simply celebrating life.   

With my family cruise history numbering in the dozens (dating back to 1988), most of Europe's rivers have been covered and many popular cruise companies tested (I am certified with 10.) 

More couples well outside the boomer generation are learning the value cruises offer. Multi-generational voyages are growing in number as travellers see value in both immersion and education for the adults with added family times and kids spaces. Unpacking once, you can visit more countries and places than a traditional land package. More cruise lines are offering extended port times and even overnights in popular ports. Various port excursions and packages are offered to my travellers to enrich the experience.

Certified by the Cruise Line International Association as a Certified Cruise Counselor and by multiple river and ocean cruise lines, combined with my on-going studies with various vendors and in multiple destinations, my goal is to provide each client their "dream" cruise. 

People ask my about my favorite destinations. It's the next one. I am always planning our next adventures over the next 1-2 years. Currently, I am planning Croatia, Australia, New Zealand and Antarctica for myself. 

  • Greece, Egypt and Italy fulfilled thirsts for art and ancient cultures.
  • Iceland was all about landscapes and waterfalls and Northern Lights.
  • France was art, wine and food.
  • Galapagos and Tanzania was wildlife under the sea and above it.
  • European Christmas Markets merge the scents of brats, sweet delicacies, wood fires with lights and history. What's not to love?
  • Caribbean cruises and island life are for when life has gotten to hectic and we need chill, eat, and head underwater.

Chances are at least one of my interests overlap with yours. I enjoy finding the balance you need and want to create your dream trip. 

 

Accessible Travel-Certified Special Needs Advocate

Let's break down the barriers of yesterday. Travel is NOT out of reach. 

There are cruise lines equipped with special lifts on tenders to enable you to enjoy many parts of the world. There are ships and options for peritoneal dialysis patients and self-administered hemodialysis. ASL is offered by some escorted tours companies. Braille menus or assistive listening devices  are often available. Respite care for families traveling with autistic children can be through AotS.

 

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
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All I Wanted from a Trip and from a Travel Agent
Reviewed By HappyinJax - Jacksonville, FL | Traveled to Italy | Europe
My experience with Carol was exemplary through all phases of my travel experience. In the planning stage, she listened to where I wanted to travel in Italy and what I wanted to see. In addition, she heeded to what I expected from my travel experience in terms of services provided. As a result, she recommended a travel tour that encompassed all of my wishes. Once the tour had been selected, Carol managed my payments, helped in providing the proper insurance, and reminded me of the important deadlines. This was my first time traveling with this particular tour company, and she saw that I completed the necessary paperwork required by the company. A very nice bonus that resulted from her attention to detail is she realized I had traveled with a sister company and as a result, she saw that I got a small discount. Carol provided me with a travel app that contained our itinerary for the whole trip and listed optional excursions. This app turned out to be very handy during the journey. She provided last minute reminders right before the trip was to begin and then made contact as soon as the trip was over to make sure all went well and to get my feedback.
Carol Pierpont responded
"Thank you Charles for your kind words. I want to be the agent that goes above and beyond for all my clients! "
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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California Dreaming
Reviewed By Brad - Boston, MA | Traveled to California | USA
This review is way overdue - Carol helped us immeasurably with the 2-week trip we took to Southern California this past fall. She was our "voice of reason" through planning and prep, and while giving us a large number of possible options to think about for lodgings and activities, she also was able to give us great perspective and advice as we tried to work out what we really wanted most to do. She found three great hotels for us (counting the Queen Mary!) that we likely would never have found and/or thought to do, and even more great things to spend our time on. We hadn't had her arrange our flights, but when we did so and then thought something was screwed up, she very calmly helped us calm down and work through the information. I wholeheartedly recommend Carol and "7continents2c" - where I said this review is so far overdue, it's because it took us so long to kind of finish digesting all our thoughts about our trip, but basically, the things that went the most "right" were the things Carol set up, and the few things that didn't go as well were those we should have had her arranging...
Carol Pierpont responded
"Brad, even overdue, all reviews are welcome. I am glad you trip went well, and appreciate the referrals from you and Wendy."
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Traveling was so easy
Reviewed By Sandi - Florida | Traveled to France | Europe
With Carol's advice, help and recommendations our travel was effortless. Thank you, Carol
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Couples Trip Western Med
Reviewed By Nina & Mark - Olney, VA | Traveled to Mediterranean | At Sea | At Sea
Carol is the absolute best travel advisor. Her knowledge runs deep and she’s willing to help in every way that she can. She thinks of all the details that would never occur to us.There’s no way that our trip would have been nearly as enjoyable without her input and planning.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Trip of a Lifetime
Reviewed By Judy - Washington, DC | Traveled to Mediterranean | At Sea | At Sea
Carol was amazing in helping us plan our couples trip! From picking the right rooms on the ship with connecting balconies to her generosity and thoughtfulness in giving us our transfers and luggage trackers, Carol watched over us the entire way! When our flights changed times, her app updated us. She laid out a perfect itinerary and gave amazing recommendations for dinner and activities around our Airbnb. She understood that my husband and I had physical limitations and adjusted her recommendations for our adventures. I can’t even imagine how many hours she spent researching all the outings??? She answered emails on the weekends even when we needed to make decisions. She got us great flights! We cruised the Western Med on Royal Carribean with stops at Mallorca, Marseilles, La Spezia, Citivacevechia, and Naples. It was a life changing trip from seeing the Sistine Chapel to an adventurous boat ride to Porto Venere (probably my favorite! Do it!!) I felt like Carol was watching over us though she never once intruded but was there if we needed her. We really appreciate all her expertise, wisdom, and thoroughness! We will definitely use Carol for our trips in the future!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

AMA Academy
AMA Academy
AmaWaterways Specialist
AmaWaterways Specialist
Holland America Line Academy Specialist
Holland America Line Academy Specialist
NCL University - Associate Degree
NCL University - Associate Degree
NCL University - Bachelor's Degree
NCL University - Bachelor's Degree
NCL University - Master's Degree
NCL University - Master's Degree
Oceania Certified Specialist
Oceania Certified Specialist
Oceania Certified Travel Advisor
Oceania Certified Travel Advisor
Princess Commodore Certified
Princess Commodore Certified
Royal Caribbean University - Bachelor of Adventure
Royal Caribbean University - Bachelor of Adventure
Royal Caribbean University - Master of Adventure
Royal Caribbean University - Master of Adventure
Seacademy - Gold Certification
Seacademy - Gold Certification
Seacademy - Scarlet Certification
Seacademy - Scarlet Certification
Seacademy - Silver Certification
Seacademy - Silver Certification
Seacademy - Violet Certification
Seacademy - Violet Certification
Viking Oceans Expert
Viking Oceans Expert
Viking Rivers Expert
Viking Rivers Expert

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.

My Travel Stories

History in all the Cinque Terra villages is Deep

Italy in a Nutshell

Food, wine, art, architecture, and history are just a few things I loved in Italy. From Rome, you can see so much history such as Trevi Fountain, the Vatican, the Colosseum and more. Taking a train up to Florence, you need spend a few days. See the renowned Duomo, vineyards or head further north to Cinque Terra or NE to the canals of Venice. You...
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