Rebecca Smith   VTA, Travel Agent in San Marcos, CA

Rebecca Smith VTA

San Marcos, CA Travel Agent

Rebecca Smith VTA

San Marcos, CA · 7 Years of Experience

DropPin Travel LLC, an independent agent with Inteletravel, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(67)
100% Recommended
Rebecca is a consummate professional who is detailed oriented and thought of everything we needed for our trip. When we had a couple of hiccups on... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Europe, Worldwide, Caribbean, USA, Antarctica

Interests:

Cruises, Rail, River Cruises, Escorted Tours, European Culture

Suppliers:

AmaWaterways, Railbookers, Celebrity Cruises, Rail Europe, Viking

About Me

Agent specializing in River & Ocean Cruising

I specialize in both river & ocean cruising and bring extensive firsthand experience with both styles of travel. I understand how different these experiences are & why each offers its own unique appeal. River cruising provides an intimate and immersive way to travel. River ships are smaller and sail directly into the heart of historic towns, docking within walking distance of cultural landmarks, and local neighborhoods. The pace is relaxed, the atmosphere is comfortable, and the focus is often on cultural enrichment, local cuisine, and guided exploration. Ocean cruising offers a completely different energy. Larger ships provide a wide variety of onboard experiences, from world-class dining, entertainment, wellness & enrichment programs. Ocean voyages include longer days at sea, which travelers enjoy life onboard while traveling between destinations. I enjoy helping my clients understand these differences and guiding them toward the cruise experience that best fits their interests.

My Travel Specialties

CRUISING, RAIL, SAFARI & LUXURY TRAVEL SPECIALIST

CRUISING, RAIL, SAFARI & LUXURY TRAVEL SPECIALIST
Worldwide travel is my passion! I happened to be sincerely blessed to have experienced unique travel around the globe for last 40 years. I have visited 7 continents and 70+ countries and had a fabulous time.  I have designed and arranged incredible adventures for my family, friends and clients.  ...Read More ▶

Specializing in Ocean Cruises

Specializing in Ocean Cruises
Ocean cruising has been a significant part of my travel career and personal exploration of the world. I have spent hundreds of days at sea sailing with numerous cruise lines to destinations including Antarctica, Europe, the Baltics, the Caribbean, Asia, and many other remarkable regions across th...Read More ▶

Specializing in River Cruising

Specializing in River Cruising
I am a dedicated Travel Advisor and River Cruise Specialist who brings extensive firsthand experience and industry knowledge to my clients. Having personally sailed on multiple river cruises and explored several of the world’s most iconic waterways, I understand the unique rhythm and immersive ex...Read More ▶

Exploring the World by Rail

Exploring the World by Rail
Rail travel is one of the most scenic, comfortable, and immersive ways to explore the world, and it has become one of my favorite types of journeys to plan for clients. I enjoy helping travelers discover destinations by rail throughout Europe, Alaska, and across the United States, where the journ...Read More ▶

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
67 reviews
100% Recommended
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Viking cruise
Reviewed By Happy traveler - VA | Traveled to Europe
Rebecca is a consummate professional who is detailed oriented and thought of everything we needed for our trip. When we had a couple of hiccups on the cruise she successfully handled with the cruise line . I have referred her to multiple people and everyone has always been happy with the service they received. She does not complain like my last agent and just goes above and beyond.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best Travel Agent Ever!
Reviewed By DroppinFan55 - Sunbury, Ohio | Traveled to Alaska | USA
Rebecca has been a pleasure to work with in planning our travels. Her knowledge and recommendations are unmatched! She has so much enthusiasm in explaining the areas we are visiting. It’s good to know that we are getting the best!
Rebecca Smith VTA responded
" Thank you for trusting me with your travel plans. Your support means the world to me! I look forward to helping with your future adventures. "
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Wonderful and easy experience
Reviewed By M.Azeem - Lexington, KY | Traveled to Barcelona | Spain | Europe
Rebecca made planning our anniversary trip a breeze! She handled everything. We are looking forward to leaving in 3 weeks with a peace of mind that everything was handled with care!
Rebecca Smith VTA responded
" Helping clients create amazing travel memories is why I love what I do. Wishing you a wonderful Anniversary trip to Spain. Thank you for your support!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Portugal
Reviewed By El - Seattle, Washington | Traveled to Portugal | Europe
Rebecca did a great job for us on getting us set up for our trip to Portugal on AMA Waterways. She outlined the advantages of going with AMA instead of another cruise line. She was always available to answer all of our questions and went to bat for us to get us transfers to our hotel in Lisbon without being charged for them. We would definitely recommend Rebecca to our family and friends.
Rebecca Smith VTA responded
"It is always a pleasure helping you plan your travels. I look forward to helping with your future adventures. Thank you for your support & referrals!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Trip of a lifetime!
Reviewed By Erin O - Hillsborough, California | Traveled to United Kingdom | Europe
I had a daughter turning 30 years old, I asked her where she wanted to go to celebrate? She said the UK. The whole UK. I immediately called Rebecca at Droppintravel.com and said HELP! How do I see the whole UK without a car? She went to work on the trip. Came back with an itinerary that made it work and I have just completed the trip. We went to London by plane, Cardiff Whales by train as well as Edinburgh Scotland and Glasgow, plane to Dublin Ireland. Every hotel was fabulous, location was perfection. If you have a dream vacation and need an expert please don’t hesitate go to Rebecca!
Rebecca Smith VTA responded
"Thank you for your support! It was a pleasure to assist with your mother daughter dream trip throughout the UK! I look forward to your next trip, cruising New England in the Fall. "
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

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AMA Academy
AMA Academy
AmaWaterways Specialist
AmaWaterways Specialist
Celebrity Learning Certification
Celebrity Learning Certification
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
NCL University - PHD Degree
NCL University - PHD Degree
Royal Caribbean University - Bachelor of Adventure
Royal Caribbean University - Bachelor of Adventure
Royal Caribbean University - Master of Adventure
Royal Caribbean University - Master of Adventure
Seabourn Academy Graduate
Seabourn Academy Graduate
Seacademy - Scarlet Certification
Seacademy - Scarlet Certification
Seacademy - Silver Certification
Seacademy - Silver Certification
Seacademy - Violet Certification
Seacademy - Violet Certification
Viking Expeditions Expert
Viking Expeditions Expert
Viking Expert
Viking Expert
Viking Oceans Expert
Viking Oceans Expert
Oceania Certified Specialist
Oceania Certified Specialist
Oceania Certified Travel Advisor
Oceania Certified Travel Advisor
Viking Rivers Expert
Viking Rivers Expert
Windstar Star Specialist
Windstar Star Specialist
Viking River Cruises Expert
ASTA - VTA Verified Travel Advisor
Celebrity Cruises Certified Expert
CLIA - ACC Accredited Cruise Counselor
Royal Caribbean - Masters of Adventures
InteleTravel - Triple Pinnacle Agent
Viking Certified Expert
Norwegian Cruise Lines Masters Degree
InteleTravel - Top 25 Agents - 2025
InteleTravel - Luxury Travel Advisor
Virgin Voyages Gold First Mate

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 Photo Albums and Videos

Traveling the World by Rail
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