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Randall Self

Maryville, Tennessee Travel Agent
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Randall Self

Randall Self

Maryville, Tennessee Travel Agent
AMERIGO TRAVEL LLC, a Internova Travel Group Network affiliate agency
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European Travel Specialist

EXPLORE. DISCOVER. EXPERIENCE. I am a full-time travel consultant focused on European river cruises, ocean cruises, escorted tours, and customized vacations. I will guide you through every step of the process and each detail in planning your dream vacation. No task is too large, no detail is too small. My greatest joy is to welcome you home from a trip we planned together and be the first to hear the stories you will tell for years to come. Make use of my expertise to explore the world, discover something new, and enjoy experiences that create lasting memories. Let's get started today! I have traveled extensively both at home and abroad while visiting every state in the continental United States as well as Portugal, Spain, France, and Brazil. "We shall not cease from exploration And the end of all our exploring Will be to arrive where we started And know the place for the first time." - T.S. Eliot

My Travel Specialties

European Travel Specialist

Astronomical Clock, Prague
“People don’t take trips—trips take people.” - John Steinbeck. Europe is a fountain of art, culture, cuisine, wine, music, and history. View Paris from the Eiffel Tower, visit Buckingham Palace, bike through Amsterdam, participate in the wine harvest, explore the Vatican Museums ... Read more from my European Travel Specialist bio.

AmaWaterways - Brand Specialist

View of Eiffel Tower from the Seine River in Paris
One of the best ways to explore the European continent is through river cruising. Oceans take you to countries; rivers take you through them. You only need to unpack once while visiting grand capitals and charming villages alike. I have worked ... Read more from my AmaWaterways - Brand Specialist bio.

Discover Portugal!

Alfama Tram 28 in Lisbon, Portugal
With enchanting cities, medieval castles, incredible food and golden beaches, Portugal is a treasure waiting to be discovered. As a Portugal Destination Expert, I have traveled from Lisbon to the northern reaches of the country. For a small country, about the size ... Read more from my Discover Portugal! bio.

Paris - Destination Expert

Seine River with Eiffel Tower in the background
"Paris is always a good idea." - Audrey Hepburn Paris has a way of romancing visitors with its magnificent views, cobblestone streets, cafe culture, museums, fashion trends, beautiful Seine River, and the sparkling Eiffel Tower. Grab a picnic basket filled with French delights ... Read more from my Paris - Destination Expert bio.

CERTIFICATES & AWARDS

Certified ASTA Travel Agent
AMA Academy
AmaWaterways Specialist
Celebrity Learning Certification
Holland America Line Academy Specialist
NCL University - PHD Degree
Oceania Certified Specialist
Oceania Certified Travel Advisor
Royal Caribbean University - Master of Adventure
Globus Family of Brands University - Avalon Waterways Specialist
Globus Family of Brands University - Cosmos Specialist
Viking Expert
Viking Oceans Expert
Viking Rivers Expert
CLIA Certified Cruise Counselor
Avoya Travel Best of the Best 2022
TBO Certified Portugal Destination Specialst
GoWay Certified Portugal Destination Specialist

My Travel Stories

Coimbra
Portugal
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Arc de Triomphe
France
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America, What's In a Name?

People often ask, “Why did you name your agency Amerigo Travel?”  Famed explorer Amerigo Vespucci is the answer. Travel experiences have a way of inhabiting you and driving you to discover something or someplace new. The reward for our pursuit of discovery is actually finding out more about ourselves and the world in which we live. ... Read more from my America, What's In a Name? story.

My Reviews

Rating: 5 8 Reviews

A Dream come true

Reviewed By Alary - Ottawa | Traveled to Portugal ~ Europe
Thanks to Randall, my vacation was unforgettable. I explored new cultures, savored delicious cuisine, and created lasting memories. I can’t wait to book my next adventure with him!

Randall goes above and beyond to make travel dreams come true. He took the time to understand my preferences, interests, and budget. He crafted a personalized itinerary that exceeded my expectations.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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A wonderful trip!

Reviewed By NLB - Carlisle, MA | Traveled to Scotland ~ Europe
Randall was extremely helpful in assisting me in planning our trip. We wanted to see as much of Scotland as we could in out allotted time frame. Randall provided a workable schedule and arranged hotels and transportation, while being mindful of budget. He is knowledgeable and responsive, and was an invaluable resource in preparation for our journey.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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How I love a Themed River Cruise! Tulip Time

Reviewed By MaryL - Las Cruces, NM | Traveled to Amsterdam ~ Netherlands ~ Europe
I am grateful to Randall Self for attending to the endless details of a European River Cruise (including pre-extension, flights, transfers, hotel, and insurance in a foreign country) so I could simply enjoy my trip. I’ll never forget it.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Best travel agent

Reviewed By Linda - Meriden, CT | Traveled to Amsterdam ~ Netherlands ~ Europe
Excellent, gets the job done, easy to work with
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Tulip time cruise was spectacular

Reviewed By Nij - Southington, CT | Traveled to Netherlands ~ Europe
Randall has always been very responsive to all our questions and has found the best accommodations and flights for us.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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One of the best trips - cherry blossoms everywhere

Reviewed By Sunil - Lakewood Ranch, FL | Traveled to Japan ~ East and Southeast Asia
Randall helped us find the right Japan trip to fit our budget and the city and sights that we wanted to visit and the timing for Cherry Blossoms was perfect. We loved the food, culture and the cleanliness of the country.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Randall Self responded:
Thank you for taking the time to review your trip. It is much appreciated and I look forward to working with you again.
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Two great trips

Reviewed By Steve - Whitman, Ma | Traveled to Europe
Randall was extremely helpful during the entire process. I hope to have him assist me in future trips. He answers every question promptly.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Randall Self responded:
Thank you for taking the time to review your trip. It is much appreciated and I look forward to working with you again.
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Great Travel Agent

Reviewed By Happy Cruisers - Lincoln, California | Traveled to Greece ~ Europe
My wife and I have taken three cruises and booked two future cruises with Randall. In all cases he has been very knowledgeable and helpful in the planning stages, and has shown excellent organization and follow up through the process. We look forward to working with him on our future trips.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Randall Self responded:
Thank you for taking the time to review your trip. It is much appreciated and I look forward to working with you again.
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My Travel Experience

Places I’ve personally traveled to or destinations I’ve booked for my clients.

Customer Testimonials

Wonderful Planning

Randall Self was wonderful gathering information for me, many options for a only Possible trip. He promptly responded to each question and planned several versions of a trip that each sounded wonderful.

Provided by Ginny H.

Excellent Agent

Randall Self was excellent! He answered questions quickly. He also was very knowledgeable about the Oceana cruise lines.

Provided by Jean M.

Cancelled Trip

Fantastic customer service. Had problems and spouse couldn’t go and we cancelled. Everything was taken care.

Provided by Ronald A.

Full Service Agent

Randall Self has been a very helpful and knowledgeable travel agent. He booked our plane, tour, extra day’s accommodations and transportation. He also sent us links for places to visit on our own while in Rome and Paris. He also booked those excursions for us. It is our second trip booking with Randall and we would definitely use him again.

Provided by Michalina J.

Great Deal

Randall Self always goes above and beyond to get me a good deal and help with every aspect of the plans. Recommend him highly.

Provided by Linda S.

Hard Worker

Randall Self always works very hard to ensure that we are completely satisfied with our travel arrangements. If your other agents work as hard as he does, I would always recommend Avoya Travel to others. Thank you, Randall, for your hard work.

Provided by Nijole J.

Easy Booking

Randall is great and always gives options and not a hard sell.

Provided by Karl S.

Lucky Travelers

We are very lucky to do business with Randall Self. He goes beyond and above to make our experience a memorable one. He always takes the time to explain the invoice and to make sure he understands our needs.

Provided by Lucille A.

Very Pleased

Promptness and thoroughness. Have been working with Randall Self for a few years now ...trust his suggestions. He researches and finds options that are suitable to our needs.

Provided by Rosana E.

Rhine Cruise

Randall was very knowledgeable and informative. No high pressure sales. Very easy and pleasurable to work with.

Provided by Dot C.

Pleasurable Cruise

It is a pleasure to work with Randall Self. He takes the stress out of traveling.

Provided by Marilyn L.

Rhine River Group

We are working with Randall Self and he has been amazing with all his information. He is very patient with first time river cruise questions.

Provided by Patricia B.

Rome to Paris

Randall Self has been a very helpful and knowledgeable travel agent. He booked our plane, tour, extra day’s accommodations and transportation. He also sent us links for places to visit on our own while in Rome and Paris. He also booked those excursions for us. It is our second trip booking with Randall and we would definitely use him again.

Provided by Michalina J.

Avalon on the Danube

Randall has been wonderful to work with. He is very patient and listened to us before making any recommendations. Once he understood what our needs were he came back with multiple options and paths for us to choose from. He also was very knowledgeable of the area and what activities had the highest ratings. He even saved us money by booking our local excursions and transportation, so we didn't have to worry about anything. He even helped us during one of our trips by contacting an excursion operator to solve an issue we were having. A++ Service!!

Provided by Ray B.

Azamara from Venice

Randall Self went above and beyond to help me make plans for my trip, couldn't have been more pleased with everything he did from booking trip, flights, hotels, transfers.

Provided by Ann R.