Specializing in Mexico's Quaint Beach Towns

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Sarah Kleven, Travel Agent in Eau Claire, WI

Sarah Kleven

Eau Claire, WI Travel Agent

Sarah Kleven

Eau Claire, WI

A full-service Travel Leaders Associate Agency
About
My Places

Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Mexico, Yucatan, Puerto Vallarta

Interests:

Beach Vacations, Adult Only, Family Vacations, Adventure

Suppliers:

Delta Vacations, Funjet Vacations

About Me

Fire twirler at Isla Holbox, Mexico
Fire twirler at Isla Holbox, Mexico

If you’re dreaming of a beach vacation with a little more soul, a charming Mexican coastal town may be exactly what you’re looking for.

Beyond the well-known resorts are vibrant communities where you can slow down, connect with local culture, savor incredible food, and experience the beauty of Mexico at a more relaxed pace.

Since 2020, I’ve been exploring the lesser-known corners of Mexico’s coastline in search of destinations that offer the perfect blend of authenticity, comfort, and unforgettable experiences.

I love helping travelers discover walkable beach towns with welcoming communities, memorable dining, local flavors, and plenty of opportunities to unwind. Whether you’re traveling with friends, family, or multiple generations, I can help you experience the magic of Mexico beyond the typical tourist path without sacrificing safety, comfort, and relaxation you deserve.

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.
Dingle, Ireland, Europe
Been There 2 Times
Must Do:
Dolphin tour
Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Been There
Must Do:
Dreams Sands Cancun
Haleakala, Maui, Hawaii, USA
Been There
Must Do:
Haleakala National Park
Dublin, Ireland, Europe
Been There 5 Times
Must Do:
Viking tour, Little Museum of Dublin, Book of Kells, Trinity College, Temple Bar, Grafton Street
Costa Mujeres, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Booked It 2 Times
Been There
Must Do:
Riu Dunamar
Kaanapali, Maui, Hawaii, USA
Been There 2 Times
Must Do:
Kaanapali Beach Hotel, Maui Brewing Company, Trilogy catamaran cruise
Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, Caribbean
Been There
Must Do:
Luquillo kiosks, El Yunque National Forest
Puerto Aventura, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Been There
Must Do:
Sport fishing charter
Hana, Maui, Hawaii, USA
Been There
Must Do:
Road to Hana
San Juan, Puerto Rico, Caribbean
Booked It
Been There
Must Do:
Castillo San Felipe del Morro, Castillo San Cristóbal
Aran Islands, Ireland, Europe
Been There
Must Do:
Inishmore
Puerto Morelos, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Been There
Must Do:
Ocean Coral & Turquesa
Kihei, Maui, Hawaii, USA
Been There
Must Do:
Kamaole Beaches 1, 2, and 3; Cultural events at The Shops of Wailea mall; South Maui Gardens for food; Molokini snorkel excursion
Vieques Island, Puerto Rico, Caribbean
Been There
Must Do:
El Blok Hotel, beach hopping, catamaran charter
Cork, Ireland, Europe
Been There 5 Times
Must Do:
Beamish Brewery
Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii, USA
Been There
Must Do:
Kapalua Bay Beach
Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Africa
Booked It
Aruba, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean
Booked It
St. Lucia, Caribbean
Booked It
Copan, Honduras, Central America
Been There
Must Do:
Mayan Ruins
La Ceiba, Honduras, Central America
Been There
Must Do:
Jungle River Lodge
Roatan, Honduras, Central America
Been There
Must Do:
Dolphin Hotels, Ferry from La Ceiba, Las Rocas
Innsbruck, Austria, Europe
Been There
England, Europe
Been There
Must Do:
Warwick Castle, see Shakespeare's house in Stratford-upon-Avon,
London, England, Europe
Been There 2 Times
Must Do:
Take the Chunnel to Paris, London Eye, Tower Bridge, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, St. Paul's Cathedral, Picadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, British Museum
Dijon, France, Europe
Been There
Must Do:
Owl trail
Paris, France, Europe
Been There
Must Do:
Seine River cruise, Eiffel Tower, Luxembourg Gardens, Shakespeare and Co. bookstore, buy a baguette at a boulangerie, drink hot chocolate at a cafe, Ride the Eurostar to London
Versailles, France, Europe
Been There
Must Do:
Palace of Versailles
Munich, Germany, Europe
Been There
Must Do:
BMW Museum, Nymphenburg Palace, Dachau concentration camp, Marienplatz Square, Hofbrau House beer hall
Adare, Ireland, Europe
Been There 3 Times
Must Do:
Thatched cottages
Ballina, Ireland, Europe
Been There
Blarney, Ireland, Europe
Been There 3 Times
Must Do:
Blarney Castle
Bunratty, Ireland, Europe
Been There 4 Times
Must Do:
Medieval Dinner, Durty Nelly's Pub
Burren, Ireland, Europe
Been There
Must Do:
Landscape
Cobh, Ireland, Europe
Been There
County Clare, Ireland, Europe
Been There 5 Times
County Cork, Ireland, Europe
Been There 5 Times
Doolin, Ireland, Europe
Been There 2 Times
Must Do:
Trad music in the pubs
Ennis, Ireland, Europe
Been There
Galway, Ireland, Europe
Been There 3 Times
Kerry County, Ireland, Europe
Been There 5 Times
Kildare, Ireland, Europe
Been There
Kilkee, Ireland, Europe
Been There
Kilkenny, Ireland, Europe
Been There
Must Do:
Smithwick's Brewery
Killaloe, Ireland, Europe
Been There
Killarney, Ireland, Europe
Been There 4 Times
Must Do:
Ring of Kerry, Killarney National Park
Kinsale, Ireland, Europe
Been There
Lahinch, Ireland, Europe
Been There 3 Times
Must Do:
Cliffs of Moher
Limerick, Ireland, Europe
Been There 3 Times
Must Do:
King John's Castle
Ring of Kerry, Ireland, Europe
Been There 4 Times
Must Do:
Gap of Dunloe, jaunty cart ride, boat ride on the Lakes of Killarney
Shannon, Ireland, Europe
Been There 5 Times
Sneem, Ireland, Europe
Been There
Tralee, Ireland, Europe
Been There 2 Times
Waterford, Ireland, Europe
Been There 2 Times
Must Do:
Waterford Crystal
Wicklow, Ireland, Europe
Been There 3 Times
Must Do:
Wicklow Mountains
Catania, Italy, Europe
Booked It
Palermo, Sicily, Italy, Europe
Booked It
Rome, Italy, Europe
Booked It
Venice, Italy, Europe
Been There 2 Times
Verona, Italy, Europe
Been There
Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe
Booked It
Been There
Must Do:
Canal Cruise, Albert Cuyp Market, Anne Frank House, Zaanse Schans windmills and craft village, Volendam
Northern Ireland, Europe
Been There 2 Times
Must Do:
Belfast Black Taxi Tour, Old Bushmills Distillery, Giant's Causeway
Edinburgh, Scotland, Europe
Been There
Must Do:
Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile
Saint Andrews, Scotland, Europe
Been There
Must Do:
St. Andrews golf course
Lucerne, Switzerland, Europe
Booked It
Been There
Zurich, Switzerland, Europe
Booked It
Wales, Europe
Been There
Must Do:
Snowdonia National Park, Ffestiniog Railway, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch
Tijuana, Baja California Norte, Mexico
Been There
Must Do:
Day trip
Jalisco, Mexico
Been There
Must Do:
Yelapa
Quintana Roo, Mexico
Been There 2 Times
Must Do:
Isla Holbox; Hotel Puerto Holbox
Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Been There
Must Do:
Disney Cruise Line stop at Mr. Sanchos Beach Club
Majahual, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Been There
Must Do:
Disney Cruise Line stop
Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Been There
Must Do:
Suncape Akumal
Alaska, USA
Booked It 4 Times
San Francisco, California, USA
Been There 2 Times
Must Do:
Golden Gate Bridge, Museum of Modern Art, Palace of Fine Arts, Fisherman's Wharf
Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, USA
Been There
Must Do:
Lahaina Banyan Tree, Papi's Ohana Bakery
Maui Island, Hawaii, USA
Been There 2 Times
Must Do:
Haleakala National Park, Ioa Valley State Park, Ocean Vodka Distillery, Trilogy Catamaran Cruise, Molokini Snorkel Cruise
Tennessee, USA
Been There
Must Do:
Dollywood, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Roaring Fork Motor Trail, Nashville
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