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Paula Barnes, Travel Agent in Clayton, NC

Paula Barnes

Clayton, NC Travel Agent
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Paula Barnes

Clayton, NC

Four Corners Travel Agency, an independent agent with The Wander Network Inc., a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
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100% Recommended
Paula made our first time traveling abroad as easy and stress free as could be! She gave such good advice about what to expect, what experiences... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Scotland

Interests:

Adventure, Adult Only, Escorted Tours, Photography, Safari

Suppliers:

Classic Vacations, Globus, Rocky Mountaineer, National Geographic Expeditions

About Me

Life is an adventure -- and you should meet that adventure head on!    Trips that focus on wildlife are some of my very favorite trips to curate.   These are truly personalized trips that aim to put the client in the natural climate of wildlife, while keeping them safe.  

 

What is a wildlife adventure, you may ask.    Our world is full of wildlife:   bears, lions, whales, sloths, cheetahs, tigers, giraffes, gorillas, wildebeest, etc.  The list could go on for pages and pages!   Most of these animals live in areas of our world that we don't come into contact with, and we have only seen them on tv, in videos or on National Geographic shows.  

However, it is possible to see them in person!    No matter what animal you want to see, I can get you there!


Bears:   Alaska, Slovenia, the Blue Ridge Mountains, Canada.

Whales:  Scotland, Alaska, Hawaii

Lions, Giraffe, Rhinos:   Africa, of course, but each opportunity is unique and special, whether it be Tanzania, Kenya, South Africa, Botswana.    I tailor your trip to meet your goals.

Gorillas:   Rwanda and Botswana.

Sloth:  Costa Rica

Monkeys:  Costa Rica and Belize

Cheetahs:  National Geographic's Big Cat Preserve is amazing!


What animal is your spirit animal?  Which do you want to see first?  

Lets get your next adventure started!  

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
20 reviews
100% Recommended
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First time abroad made easy!
Reviewed By Mia - Raleigh, NC | Traveled to Barcelona | Spain | Europe
Paula made our first time traveling abroad as easy and stress free as could be! She gave such good advice about what to expect, what experiences to look into and where to find info about them, and even foods to try in the different places we went. I know that without her expert advice, that our trip would not have been as amazing and memorable as it was! Already looking forward to having her help on our next trip!
Paula Barnes responded
"Thank you so much for the opportunity to help you explore and experience Spain. You were a joy to work with, and I look forward to planning future trips for you."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The perfect Barcelona trip
Reviewed By Thomas - Raleigh, NC | Traveled to Catalonia | Spain | Europe
From the moment we began working with Paula, she took so much pressure off of us to plan our trip the right way. She helped us find affordable, exciting experiences and offered so many pro tips along the way that helped us get the most out of our time there. We will 100 percent be getting her help wherever we go next!
Paula Barnes responded
"Thank you for your kind words and business. I look forward to working with you on future adventures. "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best trip!!
Reviewed By Wldr - Clayton nc | Traveled to Montana | USA
My family and I wanted to see Montana. Paula helped us see so much of the many attractions. She was diligent in finding lodging for us and found beautiful places for us to stay. We couldn't have done it without her. She was wonderful.
Paula Barnes responded
"Thank you so much, Wanda. It was a pleasure to curate the trip for you, and I look forward to our adventure together in Scotland next year. You are such a wonderful client to work with, and I appreciate you!"
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Galápagos Vacation
Reviewed By Kelly Campbell - Clayton, NC | Traveled to Galapagos Islands | Ecuador | South America
Paula helped plan an incredible, life-long memory of a family trip to the Galápagos Islands. She recommended our tour group, which accounted for the majority of our trip, and she helped plan extra days before and after our tour. The group accommodated our family with young children. We saw unbelievable wildlife, enjoyed adventures for our family, and made great friends! Her tour recommendation really shaped our vacation. She was great helping arrange transportation to and from airports, in addition to extra activities. She was available while we were there to answer any questions and was willing to help when our flights (that we booked) were changed shortly before our trip. Paula did an excellent job! In fact, she has booked another trip for us already!
Paula Barnes responded
"Kelly, thank you for the opportunity to work with your family not once, but twice. You are a joy to work with, and it is such an honor to be trusted to curate these amazing opportunities for your wonderful family. I am thrilled that the experience was all that you wanted it to be, and thank you for sharing the photos along the way. I look forward to working with you for other vacations. "
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Another great vaca planned!
Reviewed By Kyle V - Amsterdam, Netherlands | Traveled to Rhine River | On the River | At Sea
Not our first, not our last planned trip with Paula! Always on point, honest and fair, Paula will give you a wonderful itinerary. We asked for a tour time change, mid-trip and she was responsive and prompt with setting that up. You won't regret planning with Paula :).
Paula Barnes responded
"Thanks for being such wonderful clients to work with. I am always thrilled to curate travel for you both, and I look forward to working with you in the future. Cheers to more adventures down the road!"
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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.
England, Europe
Booked It 4 Times
Been There 7 Times
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The Tower of London is a must see and experience.
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Caribbean
Booked It
Mrs. Paula made sure that our concerns, wants, and...
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All-Inclusive Resorts and Excursions
Aruba, Caribbean
Booked It 2 Times
Mrs. Paula made sure that our concerns, wants, and...
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The entire island, as each area is different!
St. Lucia, Caribbean
Booked It 2 Times
Mrs. Paula made sure that our concerns, wants, and...
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Northern end for fun and activities, Southern end for relaxaion
Germany, Europe
Booked It 3 Times
Been There 3 Times
Paula made our first time traveling abroad as easy...
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Bavaria! It is the heart of Germany's rich culture and food.
Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe
Booked It 2 Times
Been There 2 Times
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Anne Frank House
Spain, Europe
Booked It 2 Times
Paula made our first time traveling abroad as easy...
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The Southern Region of Spain is amazing!
Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Booked It 3 Times
Paula is a great rep! Always listens and goes acco...
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Family Friendly Resorts and the Fun Excursions
Alaska, USA
Booked It 4 Times
Been There 3 Times
My family and I wanted to see Montana. Paula help...
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A Whale Watching Cruise and Denali National Park!
Orlando, Florida, USA
Booked It 3 Times
Been There 7 Times
Paula was a pleasure to work with from beginning t...
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Disney World, Universal Parks, Discovery Cove, Sea World
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