Mary Ann Mari, CTC, ECCS, VTA, DS.
Temecula, California Travel Agent
Mary Ann Mari Travel , an independent agent with TerraMar Travel, Inc., CA, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
Email MeRiver Cruise and African Safari Specialist
I have been 26 years turning my passion for travel into a career. In that time I've been lucky enough to visit over 140 countries and quickly come to realize I have the most fulfilling job in the world.
In addition to personal experiences, I'm continually expanding my travel-related education to ensure I have the credentials and knowledge to best serve every one of my clients.
Two of my proudest achievements are my designations as a Certified Travel Counselor and an Elite Cruise Counselor Scholar, coveted titles only bestowed on the most accomplished agents in the travel industry.
In addition, I'm a destination specialist in numerous areas including France, Tahiti, Australia, Cancun, Malaysia, Tasmania and Hawaii with a focus on the exotic and unusual.
Looking for an adventure? I can help you put together a unique itinerary that reflects your zeal for outdoor activities, thrill-seeking excursions and underwater exploits you'll never forget.
- sail through the Panama Canal
- stroll through Morocco's bustling Kasbah
- straddle the equator in Ecuador
- survey the Nasca Lines in Peru
- take a river cruise down the Yangtze in China
- go gorilla trekking in Uganda
- climb Mt. Kilimanjaro
- spend quality family time while on Safari in Kenya
- check out the most revered historical sites in Europe
- cruise and kayak in and around Antarctica
From dive trips to cruise vacations to escorted tours and spa stays, I've done it all and gained the insider knowledge necessarily to direct you towards the coolest locales, the best deals and, most of all, the experiences most ideal for your individual tastes.
For vacationers looking for a little more independence and privacy, I operate a portfolio of oceanfront condos that offer up both a great location and the chance to self-cater and accommodate a group of friends or family members in one convenient place.
Whether you're peering down through the clouds from the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro or shielding your eyes from the glare of the sun on sandy beach in the Mediterranean, travel offers you a chance to experience life and gain a difference perspective.
I'm so proud of getting to play a part in that journey, and I very much look forward to helping you begin yours.
My Areas of Expertise
INTERESTS
CERTIFICATES & AWARDS
Princess Commadore
Marriott Hotel Specialist
Dive Travel Specialist
Hawaii Destination Specialist
River Cruise Specialist
My Travel Stories
Amsterdam still exciting after all these years~!
Just spent 10 days in the Amsterdam and Rotterdam areas of Holland. First visit was back in 1973 to see the Tulip Fields and Keukenhof Tulip Gardens while wondering throughout Europe. I've been back many times over the years but these are two cities that never get old. Walking the Red Light ... Read more from my Amsterdam still exciting after all these years~! story.
Mary Ann has always been the best!
Reviewed By Mike - Hemet, CA | Traveled to
We have used Mary Ann for many years. We have made personal arrangements for domestic and foreign travel. I have also used her for my companies annual trips for medium sized groups including a cruise one year. Again she is the best and you can count on her giving you the best deal and staying on top of all the arrangements.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
57 of 89 people found this review helpful
She did all the planning; we had all the fun!
Reviewed By Char - Hemet CA | Traveled to
Mary Ann planned two trips to Paris, one for me and a friend, the other for my husband and me She found us the greatest little hotel just a block from the Eiffel Tower. She made sure we saw all the high points: Versailles, museums, boat ride on the seine. She made our travel very easy!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
50 of 87 people found this review helpful
Alaska made easy.
Reviewed By Donna - Lake Havasu City, AZ | Traveled to
Took the Millianum cruise ship from Toronto, Canada. Then went up to coast to Alaska. We stopped at various ports and shopped or took a tour. We saw beautiful scenery, saw bald eagles, moose, beavers etcs. We saw the glaciers and hiked near them. The ships rooms were very nice, we had a port hole view. Good food on the ship and a good buffet too. Mary Ann helped us with all our airline plans and the planning of the trip. She made it easy for us to plan. Mary Ann has traveled all over the world and very knowledgeable.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
52 of 92 people found this review helpful
Understands the needs of clients
Reviewed By Junebug - Westfir Oregon | Traveled to
Mary Ann makes traveling so easy, she knows exactly where we want to stay and what we want to see. She works with you to plan each trip, listens to your needs and then gives you options. She will suggest side trips or adventures that you have no idea existed, things that allow you to really enjoy your vacation.
I can't imagine letting anyone else plan a trip for me, she knows us, our likes and dislikes. Plus there is nothing better than getting off of a plane on a new adventure and there is someone with your name on a sign, and you know it's going to be awesome.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
53 of 96 people found this review helpful
Mary Ann has traveled the world so she knows from direct experience
Reviewed By Dennis - Orange County, CA | Traveled to
Mary Ann knows her stuff. She has traveled extensively herself so knows many parts of the world. She particularly excels at making arrangements for small groups. We went on a tour of Vietnam and Cambodia in which Mary Ann also participated. The accommodations were excellent as were the planned meals. The guides were also friendly and very familiar with the local customs and history. I would use her services again.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
47 of 86 people found this review helpful
A True Pro!
Reviewed By Rey R. - Saint George, UT | Traveled to San Diego ~ California ~ USA
Mary Ann is incredible to work with, and I'm so happy to have her in my life. Knowledgeable, seasoned, and so well-traveled, she makes the entire experience of working with her an absolute joy. I would blindly trust her to create an experience for me to any location in the world. Hey, I might do just that!My first experience with Mary Ann was with my company that runs educational seminars for Film/Television professionals around the country. Her services have made it possible for us to grow exponentially, and all of our clients absolutely love her, her team, and the availability of their collective expertise. With Mary Ann, we are confident in our endeavors to present our work worldwide.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Mary Ann Mari, CTC, ECCS, VTA, DS. responded:
Thank you Rey for such a glowing review~! The pleasure is all mine as you and your team are awesome to work with. I appreciate your trust and loyalty but most of all the friendship we share. I look forward to working together again in the near future and of course I am always available to consult and advise to organize and simplify the chaos of travel. With very little enticement I'd love to join you in some of the explorations that you and the team might be working on for future projects.
Thank you Rey for such a glowing review~! The pleasure is all mine as you and your team are awesome to work with. I appreciate your trust and loyalty but most of all the friendship we share. I look forward to working together again in the near future and of course I am always available to consult and advise to organize and simplify the chaos of travel. With very little enticement I'd love to join you in some of the explorations that you and the team might be working on for future projects.
8 of 12 people found this review helpful
Excellent travel planning and support.
Reviewed By John and Janis - Woodland Hills, California | Traveled to Europe
We have consulted with Mary Ann on most of our trip over the past 10 years. We had her book our next trip, a Baltic cruise for 2021.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
9 of 14 people found this review helpful
Planning a trip with Mary Ann is a piece of cake!
Reviewed By Fxydawn - Hemet, CA | Traveled to
I have been been a client of Mary Ann'a for years and I will never go to anyone else. All of our trips have been excellent. The first cruise I ever booked, I did it on my own and hand picked my cabin etc. Every time I have booked a cruise since, I have used her and the cabins she has chosen for my family all have been better than what I would've chosen. We also had a trip to Hawaii recently and used a condo listed on her site. Completely not what we were expecting! Also, for that trip our flights were delayed. That put us checking in after the rental office had closed. I sent a quick email right before we boarded the plane and worried that we would need a hotel for the first night since I informed her so last minute. Not the case! As soon as I was able to turn my phone back on, I had an email from her and she had arranged everything for us to check in after closing time. Completely stress free! She has arranged another cruise for us in a couple of weeks. Very excited to see what is in store for us on this trip. Highly, highly recommend her to all of my family and friends!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
53 of 102 people found this review helpful
Customized for you!
Reviewed By Jill - Oakridge, OR | Traveled to
Mary Ann's attention to detail made for a very stress free experience. Each segment of the trip was tailored to fit our needs and she created a wonderful vacation with just the right balance of adventure and relaxation.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
55 of 109 people found this review helpful
She does the work so we don't have to!
Reviewed By Happy Travelers - Idyllwild, CA | Traveled to
Last year, Mary Ann helped us plan a special trip to Tahiti and French Polynesia, including a wonderful cruise aboard the Paul Gauguin. She handled all the arrangements, so all we had to think about was how much fun we were going to have! Mary Ann capably answered all our questions, and when she needed to look into more specific requests, she always got back to us quickly with the answers we needed. The whole trip went as smoothly as could be, and a good bit of credit goes to Mary Ann for taking the time to make sure everything was planned to perfection. We highly recommend her services!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
65 of 130 people found this review helpful
She is the best in my book!!
Reviewed By Nazlin - United States | Traveled to
I have known Mary Ann for over 20 years. Mary Ann is always a pleasure to work with. She is thorough in her work and very reliable. She has travelled to so many countries of the world and has first hand information on all the trips we have planned with her. It is always best to pick a travel agent who so knowledgable and well travelled and has over 20 years experience in the travel business.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
52 of 112 people found this review helpful
Takes the time to know the client.
Reviewed By Junebug - Westfir Oregon | Traveled to
No detail is overlooked and trips are built around the clients needs.
Mary Ann takes the time to know what we want to see and where we want to stay.
Since we are past the age of winging it, I love that every detail is covered.
But she still fills our trips with adventures.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
45 of 98 people found this review helpful
She knows her stuff. We've been going to her for years.
Reviewed By Jen - Southern California | Traveled to
Mary Ann has been our go to travel agent for several years. She has been helping us plan our trips since our children were in elementary school. They are now adults and some have children of their own. My husband and I have been very satisfied with Mary Ann as a travel agent and we hope to continue going to her for our travel needs well into the future. She most recently helped us with our latest trip to Colombia, South America which occurred just recently, March 2015 and she will be assisting us with a future trip to Australia in 2016.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
50 of 111 people found this review helpful
She went over and above
Reviewed By Na - California | Traveled to
Mary Ann and her sister did a wonderful job planning a trip to u.k. And crusing to London and then on the Oceania around Italy and Spain.
Currently , we are working on a trip to alaska.
We have been extremely happy with their services .
Michael and crystal fox
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
28 of 69 people found this review helpful
Excellent pricing on luxury cruising!
Reviewed By Gurlface - Temecula, California | Traveled to
Mary Ann booked my family on an amazing cruise of the Hawaiian Islands and we just loved it! She offered so much expertise and experience with the cruise and Hawaii. We had never been before and it was a wonderful way to see the most and best of the islands in luxury fashion, and the kids had a blast! Thank you Mary Ann & TerraMar Travel!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
54 of 122 people found this review helpful
She found great locations.
Reviewed By JC - Los Angeles, CA. | Traveled to
Mary Ann Mari is a very informed agent . She picks the best hotel locations which are near the action. I highly recommend he as a travel agent.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
43 of 106 people found this review helpful
Total Attention To Detail
Reviewed By Mike - Sacramento, CA | Traveled to
Booked a simple cruise for the family. No detail was overlooked. She setup family oriented side trips that the entire family could enjoy.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
44 of 111 people found this review helpful
She made planning so easy because did it for mr!
Reviewed By Reg - Hemet, CaA | Traveled to
I do not have time or knowledge of computer to find Ir flights, etc. Mary Ann did for me!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
47 of 120 people found this review helpful
Very knowledgeable
Reviewed By Burns' - Perris, Ca | Traveled to
Very helpful, informative and thorough. Made our trip easy. Very important to us since we are not experienced travelers.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
33 of 93 people found this review helpful
She knew exactly what would suit us!
Reviewed By Dr. "G" - Hemet, CA | Traveled to
When we had an opportunity to go to Maui and visit my cousin, she knew exactly which place would be close to him and places we would want to be near. Mary Ann knew which flights would work best for us and made our trip a "cake walk."
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
30 of 88 people found this review helpful
QUICK
Reviewed By Bud - Hemet, Ca | Traveled to
She is always prompt with factual info.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
26 of 87 people found this review helpful
Cruising the Eastern Seaboard
Reviewed By Jacquie - Hemet, CA | Traveled to
Mary Ann planned a trip in 2011 for my husband and me to Hawaii, The Big Island. That was fabulous and the arrangements for flights, car, hotel and sightseeing were exact and so helpful. Two years later, I asked her to help me with plans for a cruise with my daughter from Boston northward into Nova Scotia and Canada. We loved every minute of this adventure. Mary Ann made sure I had a wheelchair available if I needed it on this cruise, because I had a leg injury. Everything worked like clockwork and made traveling most enjoyable and sightseeing accessible for us. I love Mary Ann making my travel plans. I have confidence in her skills and like to work with her.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
30 of 103 people found this review helpful
First Trip to Africa
Thank you for arranging a trip of a lifetime, truly!! And, yes, Africa is magical, we would love to return some day. Everything went so smoothly, it was so reassuring knowing that when we got off the plane, a driver was waiting for us! All the transfers were timely as well, never a hitch. :) Cape Town: Such a beautiful city and loved the Table Bay Hotel, that breakfast was UNREAL and you selected a great room for us with both the bay & Table Mountain views. Durban: The Oyster Box Hotel!!!!!!!!!!! The cutest, fanciest hotel we’ve ever had a chance to stay at!! It was a prime location. Overall, AN AMAZING TRIP and we thank you so much for arranging everything so seamlessly for us!! On a side note, we also had a great time at Zulu Nyala too :) With two games drives every day (0600-0800 & 1600-1800) we were able to see many, many animals in their natural habitat: Thank you thank you thank you for helping us with the fun adventure!!
Provided by xoxo Carolyn & Scott, CA