(37 Reviews)
97% Recommended

Janet Clarke

Corona del Mar, CA
River Cruise & European Travel Specialist

I have been a travel professional since 2008. I take great pride in providing my clients with the best possible advice, insights and planning for their travel.

Now on to some insight into what It's a Snap Vacations will do for you.

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River Cruise & European Travel Specialist

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I have been a travel professional since 2008. I take great pride in providing my clients with the best possible advice, insights and planning for their travel.


Now on to some insight into what It's a Snap Vacations will do for you.


There's nothing quite like cruising down a serene river and into a historical European city. From the ship you can see the magnificent sites of the city as you glide across the water. When you actually step off your ship into port and soak up all the sights, sounds, and life surrounding you, that is priceless!


On a river cruise through Europe, you can enjoy the best of both worlds. These trips combine the convenience of unpacking only once with the luxury and professional services included with your river cruise.


Learn about the history of each city through included locally-guided tours in each port. Walk on and off the ship according to your own schedule. Want to have lunch at a sidewalk cafe? Interested in hiking to the top of a local castle? It's your choice.


I am a river cruise expert and a Free Independent Travel (FIT) European specialist. A passionate, lifelong traveler, I have explored over 22 countries and spent over 10 years working as a Certified Travel Agent.


As a former elementary school teacher, I especially enjoy introducing my clients to historic locales. I know there are many ways to see Europe and other parts of the world besides river cruising. I'm experienced in booking rail travel in Europe, as well as car rentals overseas. I can arrange land stays in either major chain hotels or locally run small inns.


I also book travels to Hawaii and Alaska, both land tours and cruises. I have organized multi-generational Caribbean cruises and Disney Cruises, as well. Disney's Aulani in Hawaii offers the perfect experience for a wide range of ages.


There is more to creating the perfect trip than finding the lowest price. Understanding the many components of your vacation and taking the time to learn the why behind your wants and your needs allows me to guide your choices. Putting all the pieces together to create your adventure is my passion.


When creating a custom vacation itinerary for you, one of my goals is to provide you with a personal connection and professional guidance that is lacking in the world of Internet booking. I look forward to creating the vacation of a lifetime for you.


Over the years, I have created wonderful vacation memories for honeymooners, families with children, multi-generational groups, empty-nesters, and retired couples.


Regardless of age or group size, the common threads my clients and I share are open minds and hearts to the spirit of surprise and adventure that makes a vacation truly a wonderful lasting memory.

Travel Makes the Best Memories

Looking back at my travels I remember so many fun, surprising, and horizon-expanding events. I remember cruising down the Danube, exploring local handcraft markets, discovering local cuisine, and crossing wide-open countryside that was once an armed border crossing.

Then there was the time our little Mini-Cooper almost ran out of gas in the Scottish Highlands. The one local store had to unchain the gas pump. Yes, travel makes wonderful memories.

Travel is also great fun to anticipate. I am so looking forward to sailing on the inaugural Viking Ocean ship, the Viking Star. Exploring the Baltic Sea for 15 days—priceless memories!

My Reviews

11 of 18 people found this review helpful
A trip to always remember
Listens to all our concerns.
By  Ancestry Calls  from  Milwaukie
Traveled to  Czech Republic ~ Europe
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Janet Clarke responded:
It's always a pleasure to work with you Barb. You've had two big trips this year and more coming up. Happy trails in the future! Cheers, Janet

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15 of 27 people found this review helpful
Amazing Trip!!!!
She was phenomenal. Our airline requirements were daunting and she worked her magic to get us the flights we wanted. Our tours in Israel and Jordan were magnificent.
By  World Traveler  from  Irvine, CA.
Traveled to  Middle East
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Janet Clarke responded:
Thanks so much you two world travelers! You are doing all my bucket list destinations. It was a pleasure to create this adventure for you and I look forward to helping you with your future travel plans.

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7 of 12 people found this review helpful
A once in a lifetime experience
Janet was very helpful even when we needed to change things.
By  Cynthia  from  Portland
Traveled to  Czech Republic ~ Europe
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Janet Clarke responded:
It was a true pleasure to help you with your roots travel to the Czech Republic. I'm delighted it was such a rewarding experience. I look forward to planning more trips for you in the future. Cheers, Janet

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13 of 24 people found this review helpful
A travel agent who cares
She is completely attentive. She plans great trips and is very available. I will never use anyone else
By  dennis  from  denver
Traveled to  Prague ~ Czech Republic ~ Europe
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Janet Clarke responded:
It was special to help put this trip together for you and family. There were a lot of moving parts in this trip, and one broken train. I appreciate your patience as we waited out some refunds. And I sincerely look forward to working with you in the future, retirement opens the doors to wider horizons.

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What a Great Trip Abroad
Janet is wonderful to work with. She knows her stuff, much of it from her own personal travels.
By  Ken   from  Irvine, CA
Traveled to  Athens ~ Greece ~ Europe
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Janet Clarke responded:
Cheers, Ken. Always a pleasure to assist you. You too know a ton of travel facts and insights. :) Janet

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Destination Expert:

  • Ireland
  • Scotland
  • Germany
  • Netherlands
  • Czech Republic

Travel Specialist:

  • River Cruises
  • European Culture
  • Cruises
  • Escorted Tours
  • Small Ship Cruises

Top Travel Partners:

  • AmaWaterways
  • Avalon Waterways
  • Viking
  • Globus
  • Rocky Mountaineer

Certifications/Awards:

  • CTA
  • Gateway to Excellence Award recipient in 2018
  • Verified Travel Advisor (VTA) Graduate 2019
  • Circle of Excellence Award-2023
  • Gateway to Excellence Award-2024

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