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18 Reviews | 100% RecommendedAgency
Protravel Corona del Mar
Destinations
Mexico, Europe, United Arab Emirates, East and Southeast Asia, New Zealand
SPECIALTIES
Adventure, Arts & Culture, Luxury Cruises, Luxury Hotels, Wellness
Victoria Zindell
Corona del Mar, California Travel Agent
Luxury Travel Advisor
I grew up in Chicago and later earned my undergraduate degree from Arizona State University. I began my career in the travel industry as a hotelier, representing some of the finest and most highly acclaimed hotels in the world. Through these unique experiences, I was led to my ultimate career path as a professional travel planner. With my passion for travel and incredible attention to detail, planning tailor-made journeys for discerning travelers is a natural fit.
As a woman who loves to travel near and far, I feel that travel opens us up to new perspectives, provides personal growth and offers much needed enrichment and balance in our busy lives. I focus on taking the ordinary to extraordinary, living by the following phrase, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” This is the motto I reflect on when planning itineraries for my valued clients.
In my free time, I love hiking, listening to live music, doting on animals and enjoying time with loved ones. I'm an adventurer and always up for a challenge! In fact, despite my fear of heights, I have skydived, zip-lined and most recently bungee jumped off of the Kawarau Bridge in New Zealand. Needless to say, some of my personal favorite places to travel are more active destinations with exotic journeys and sightseeing.
I attribute my success to the strong relationships I have with my clients and the partnerships I've created with suppliers. My travel company, Luxury Ventures Travel, recently partnered with Protravel International to take our industry recognition to the next level. I am honored to have been named by Travel + Leisure as one of their 2017 “Rising Stars” and also excited to have been recently nominated by ASTA - American Society of Travel Agents as “Millennial Advisor of the Year” in 2018. I love what I do, and am excited to share my love for travel with others.
You can see more about my story and team at http://www.luxuryventurestravel.com.
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Client Testimonials
Dream Honeymoon in Thailand
My husband and I had our dream honeymoon thanks to Victoria’s great customer service. She even helped us decide on our destination, which was Thailand. She made the process super easy from beginning to end, and let us customize our trip to exactly what we wanted. Victoria balanced our wish list and our budget, and we don’t have any regrets. She has excellent communication skills and we can’t say enough positive things about our experience. We definitely recommend partnering with her for a honeymoon. It’s such a special trip and we can’t imagine how we would have planned this type of trip on our own. You will get to experience more, worry less, and have more fun, when Victoria is planning with you as your travel advisor.
Provided by Jesus and Debbie, Chicago, IL
Every detail was perfect!
Victoria has helped us plan family vacations and travel for the last 3 years. The biggest challenge we threw at her was to plan our family vacation to Puerto Rico which included travel, accommodations, party planning and reservations for all 20 of our family members. Every detail was perfect. She also set up last minute requests for arts & crafts activities and babysitting for the children. We have and always will use Victoria for any travel needs.
Provided by Rich and Kim, Paradise Valley, AZ
Victoria makes planning a vacation so easy!
Victoria is such a delight to work with. She makes planning a vacation so easy! We expressed interest in heading away for a quick weekend getaway and she found us the perfect place to relax and unwind. We were treated like royalty, received some extra special care & value add amenities all thanks to Victoria and her great planning services. We can’t wait to book our next getaway with Luxury Ventures Travel!
Provided by Ben and Caitlin, Scottsdale, AZ
A very special anniversary!
Victoria & her team have done it yet again! We’ve just finished our evening meal – we were given a glass of champagne each, congratulated by the staff, were serenaded by their singer and guitarist (Jim was so embarrassed!) given a special cake with candle and when we returned to our room there was a gift of toiletries and a card and even an anniversary pillow on the bed! Our Anniversary could not have been made any more special & we are so grateful for that. Victoria is an absolute Star and we appreciate all of her continued efforts on our behalf – thank you so much!
Provided by Jim and Rosemary, London, UK
Magnificent travels along the Rhine
We love Victoria and loved the magnificent travel experience she arranged for us along the Rhine, including May tulips in Amsterdam and beautiful stops all the way to Switzerland. She’s meticulous with arranging all the details that made our travels so enjoyable from start to finish. We can’t wait to put her to work planning our next adventure!
Provided by Pat and Gary, Scottsdale, AZ
Such a Delight!
Working with Victoria was such a delight! I have extensive food allergies that make it difficult to travel. Not only did Victoria take the time to understand all of my allergies and what accommodations I would need, but she also made sure to ask a lot of great questions so that she could find the perfect place for my vacation with my husband. She over-delivered! Our trip was amazing, and it was all thanks to Victoria’s help with selecting and booking our resort. We were treated like royalty by the expertly hospitable staff, enjoyed our beautiful and luxurious villa, and had some of the best meals of our lives. To top it off, we received some great amenities and extras thanks to Victoria’s connections. Victoria is extremely responsive and professional, and she genuinely cares about your experience. My only regret is not working with her previously! I will definitely use Luxury Ventures Travel for future travel.
Provided by Jake and Beth, Charlotte, NC
Amazing Getaway to Sedona
Victoria was amazing to work with and by far the best choice I made when planning a special getaway to Sedona for my wife’s birthday. Victoria set us up at one of the most gorgeous resorts, The Enchantment, and made sure every detail of our trip was memorable. She was able to get us a great rate, extra night free, resort credit and a special delivery of champagne and strawberries for the occasion. In addition, she handled our jeep rental and had a write up and review of all the restaurants and trails in the area she recommended. I had a great experience with Luxury Ventures Travel and will be using her company to book our next adventure.
Provided by Mike and Renee, Laguna Beach, CA
You can't VIP yourself!
We have worked with Victoria Zindell for several years now, spanning multiple trips, including cruises, land trips and combinations for both. We have travelled around the US as well as Europe, Asia, India, and the Middle East. When Victoria says, “You can’t VIP yourself” she is not kidding. In every instance, she has been able to secure reservations that far exceeded anything we could have booked for ourselves. In addition, Victoria has an amazing range of knowledge covering all parts of the world. She has always been able to make suggestions and provide alternatives that we would have been unable to find for ourselves. It is hard to imagine taking a trip without her valuable input, connections, and assistance. Maybe you can’t V.I.P. yourself but Victoria sure can.
Provided by Richard and Selma, Denver, CO
VIP Travel with Private Perks!
Planning our first River Cruise on the Danube with Luxury Ventures Travel was like working with no other travel agency. From start to finish, Victoria was the absolute top of the line! Her knowledge and enthusiasm for traveling the world is exactly what we needed. My husband Mark has Parkinson’s, so Victoria made sure that, throughout the entire trip, including transfers and land excursions, he was accommodated.
We were also treated to several outstanding, special events because we traveled through Luxury Ventures. Victoria's warm, positive, upbeat approach to the world of travel was a perfect fit for me.
Provided by Mark & Kate, Brooklyn, NY
Simply the BEST
There are not enough superlatives to describe our amazing vacation thanks to Victoria and Luxury Ventures Travel. We will be forever grateful to Victoria for her kind and professional manner… she is simply the BEST person ever to work with if you want a seamless and fantastic travel experience. We cannot wait for our next adventure... as long as we have Victoria to make it perfect again!!!
Provided by Ben & Denise, Chandler, AZ
Reviews
23 of 37 people found this review helpful
Reviewed By Anna Keller - Scottsdale,AZ | Traveled to Greece ~ Europe
Best Greece Trip!
The best! Absolutely such peace of mind on a trip all because of Victoria's wonderful planning and execution.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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84 of 166 people found this review helpful
Reviewed By JenH - Houston, TX | Traveled to New Zealand ~ Australia & New Zealand
A Pleasure to Work With!
Victoria always replies promptly with any requests, is very knowledgeable of the places we want to visit and always does it cheerfully. Our cruise was cut short by the Corona Virus. Victoria kept in touch with us almost hourly until we got safely home.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Reviewed By Kate - Brooklyn, NY | Traveled to Bridgetown ~ Barbados ~ Caribbean
The Perfect Cruise!
Working with Catherine Snarr was, from start to finish, a delightul experience! Catherine was extremely attentive to every detail throughout the entire process. She went out of her way to communicate throughout the entire process of planning a 10 day trip over the Holiday Season, on relatively short notice. She was highly sensitive to our recent family loss of our husband/father, and made every effort to make this important trip a very special one for me and my children. She was available and highly knowledgeable about the range of cruise lines and itineraries . Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, and I'll be reaching out later today to start the process of planning another trip!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Victoria Zindell responded:Thank you so much Kate! We are so thrilled you had the opportunity to take this well deserved & much needed trip with your children.So happy you were pleased with Catherine, she is excellent! She does not have her own profile since a member of my team, so if you may kindly mention Victoria from previous dealings & Luxury Ventures Travel team on this trip, while mentioning Catherine, that would allow us to post this. We greatly appreciate you taking time to write a review, this means so much!
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Reviewed By Jane - Irvine, CA | Traveled to England ~ Europe
We will definitely be using Victoria again!
Victoria is an absolute genius when it comes to planning family vacations! Our kids were engaged we had an amazing seamless trip. We are grateful for all the memories that we will enjoy for years to come.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Reviewed By Bojo - Hilton Head, SC | Traveled to Croatia ~ Europe
Another Ecellent Trip
We have used Victoria for several trips and she never ceases to amaze. From helpful suggestions to making sure every detail is taken care of you couldn't ask for more.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Reviewed By JenH - Houston, TX | Traveled to Croatia ~ Europe
Unforgettable Journey
Victoria once again proved to be our invaluable resource, meticulously orchestrating a delightful cruise to Croatia with Venice as our starting point. She expertly curated a captivating post-trip experience, introducing us to the enchanting city of Verona. With Victoria at our side, the reassurance of seamless trip planning remains an ever present comfort.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Reviewed By SabAsh - mountain view, ca | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
Unforgettable Memories!!
Victoria and her team went above and beyond to find us an ideal family-friendly lux vacation and ensured that we were taken care of every step of the way from ideation all the way through to the end of our trip. She even went as far as checking in on us and resolving issues that arose during our trip. It was comforting to have her support and experience in planning our trip and we felt at ease investing our precious vacation time and resources, knowing that our trip would result in a lifetime of memories. It did not disappoint! I would highly recommend her if you'd like to plan a stress-free and bespoke vacation.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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85 of 171 people found this review helpful
Reviewed By Lauren - Phoenix, AZ | Traveled to Peru ~ South America
An Exceptional Travel Advisor
Victoria is an exceptional travel advisor! She has arranged multiple trips for us, many of which were multigenerational family travel. Her ability to customize to accommodate our interests, budget and pace is spot on. We are grateful to have her manage our family adventures!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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81 of 163 people found this review helpful
Reviewed By Jeff - Tucson, AZ | Traveled to Hawaii Island ~ Hawaii ~ USA
Most conscientious agent
She is absolutely terrific! Will use Victoria for all our trips
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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2 of 6 people found this review helpful
Reviewed By Cyndi - Steamboat Springs, CO | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
Fabulous cruise
She listens, reacts accordingly, resolves any problems that might arrise
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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65 of 136 people found this review helpful
Reviewed By Cyndi T - Houston, tx | Traveled to Singapore ~ East and Southeast Asia
Fabulous cruise with individualized excursions.
We are new to using a travel agent. We normally just handle it ourselves. That said, Victoria has changed our perspective. She is responsive, listens intently to what is important to us and reacts immediately. What impressed me most is her proactivity when things change. She was fabulous at individualizing our excursions on several cruise. We will use Victoria consistently going forward.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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56 of 119 people found this review helpful
Reviewed By Mike - Tucson AZ | Traveled to Scotland ~ Europe
An unforgettable adventure
Working with Victoria is a wonderful
She is very creative and adds value to our trips
She is very creative and adds value to our trips
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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80 of 170 people found this review helpful
Reviewed By Ron - New York, NY | Traveled to Antarctica
Great travel agent
We've worked with Victoria on several cruises, including to Antarctica, Europe and the South Pacific. We got to know her quite well. She is very helpful, and always available and quickly responsive. Her recommendations for hotel and restaurants were right on the mark.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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75 of 161 people found this review helpful
Reviewed By Taylor - Cape Girardeau, Missouri | Traveled to Worldwide
Always Excellent
I have worked with Victoria for several years on both corporate and personal travel. Whether she is arranging a vineyard tour in Burgundy or simply recommending a hotel for a conference in San Diego, Victoria's attention to detail makes each trip seamless. It is very reassuring to travel when one has the confidence that every last detail has been taken care of.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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74 of 162 people found this review helpful
Reviewed By Staci - Keswick, Virginia | Traveled to APark City ~ Utah ~ USA, Moab, Utah
Always a wonderful trip when Victoria is involved
For several years, Victoria has created wonderful trips for our
family from the initial planning stages through to the trip itself We have stayed at wonderful hotels and have enjoyed the Virtuoso amenities.
family from the initial planning stages through to the trip itself We have stayed at wonderful hotels and have enjoyed the Virtuoso amenities.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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79 of 175 people found this review helpful
Reviewed By Ken H - Mission Viejo, CA | Traveled to Danube ~ On the River ~ At Sea
The best & easiest trip ever
The whole experience working with Victoria was wonderful. She is so knowledgeable & pleasant to work with. She shopped around making sure we had the best air fare, hotels, etc. we would definitely use Victoria again & trust her to make our next trip another great one
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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64 of 151 people found this review helpful
Reviewed By Bob & Patti - La Jolla, CA | Traveled to Toronto ~ Ontario ~ Canada
Great Lakes voyage aboard Victory cruiseline.
We met Victoria when she helped us with our first Crystal cruise. She booked us in a pre-voyage hotel that was exquisite, and we would never have found it on our on. She has organized a number of trips along our specific guidelines and delivered stellar results. She keeps us up to date on the latest destinations and industry related information
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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56 of 144 people found this review helpful
Reviewed By BB - Tucson, AZ | Traveled to Provence ~ France ~ Europe
Provence France - excellent!
It's always a pleasure working with Victoria. She has excellent suggestions and also willing to be flexible with our suggestions too. She is always positive and up to date on all types of travel options.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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