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Debra VanDerWeide

Laguna Hills, California Travel Agent
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Debra VanDerWeide

Debra VanDerWeide

Laguna Hills, California Travel Agent
Van Weide Travel, a Internova Travel Group Network affiliate agency
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River Cruise & Group Travel Advisor

No Borders, Just Horizons
No Borders, Just Horizons

Whether it’s a girls’ trip to wine country, a special interest group trip, or a retired couples’ dream luxury cruise, I am passionate about helping individuals and groups plan the ultimate trip. I’ve been working with groups and non-profit organizations for over 20 years, so I’ve learned exactly what it takes to keep a group organized and a trip running smoothly from start to finish.  

When it comes to wine-centered voyages, consider me your go-to expert. I love planning river cruises and land tours in Italy, France and Spain for winery owners and their members, and wine lovers in general. I have sailed on many European rivers and have planned several custom wine tasting tours. I have also lived and worked in Europe and am able to make recommendations to clients based on my first-hand experience.  

Once, I planned and escorted a custom wine tour for a boutique winery owner and the wine society members. We cruised the Mediterranean with private wine tours in each port. I arranged tours of private wineries and estates, and even a dinner with the estate owner. All the wine enthusiasts in the group learned so much and enjoyed some of the best wine in the world.  

It’s very important to me to keep expanding my knowledge so that I can better serve my clients. I’m proud to have received several certifications from well-known travel organizations such as:

  • AMAWaterways Certification
  • Avalon Waterways Certification
  • Celebrity 5-Star Partner
  • Sandals Specialist
  • Princess Alaska Specialist
  • Riviera River Cruises Certification
  • Virgin Voyages First Mate Gold Tier
  • Globus Certification
  • Uniworld Certification
  • CLIA Luxury Cruise Certificate
  • CLIA Meetings and Events at Sea Certificate
  • CLIA Specialty and Boutique Cruise Certificate 

No matter how well we plan, sometimes we must expect the unexpected. That’s why I’m here to help. Once, I helped a Honeymooning couple who had their first flight delayed, therefore missing their connecting flight. They eventually arrived a day late to their hotel in Positano and unfortunately missed their excursion to Capri. I was able to get them compensation for their missed hotel night, transfers, and tour because I had strongly recommended that they purchase travel protection. Although their trip didn’t get off to the greatest start, it ended with a delighted married couple.   

When I’m not traveling or helping plan an amazing trip for my clients, I love staying active and volunteering for the Golden Retriever Rescue organization. Contact me today make the trip of your dreams a reality!