(72 Reviews)
99% Recommended

Rachel Erdman

Afton, MN

Experience Fiji, the South Pacific & More!

I caught the travel bug at an early age as my grandparents traveled the globe and shared their journeys with us. Experiencing Europe during a semester abroad continued to spark my interest in travel. Upon graduating, with a degree in Geography, I began working as a travel consultant creating customized journeys for my clients. I continue to educate myself by traveling to new destinations & trying different styles of travel so that I can help guide you with your dream experience

My Travel Specialties

South Pacific Honeymoons - Hawaii, Tahiti & Fiji

I think everyone has something different in mind when they think of their honeymoon. Some couples would like an intimate experience where they can enjoy each others company and savor the flavors of the area they are visiting at a slow pace with beautiful surroundings. Others may prefer to explore...
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Sawa-I-Lau, Fiji

New Zealand Destination Expert

New Zealand, three islands offering three totally different experiences in one trip! There is so much to explore in New Zealand. If you are looking for the scenic beauty, culture, wildlife and culinary experience, New Zealand offers it all!  

When I traveled there I loved viewing the dramatic...
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Beautiful New Zealand

Experience Europe in a Variety of Ways!

Having experienced a river cruise, a guided motor coach vacation and travelled on my own throughout Europe when I lived there, I am confident I am able to help you determine what style of travel would be the best option for you.  

I have created simple itineraries to complicated multi-country...
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Sailing along the Rhine with the sunshine!

Detail Oriented Experience Planner

Whether creating a once in a lifetime trip for you or a multi - generational experience to take your family back to your roots. I love creating unique itineraries for my clients! Why not take two or three weeks to go exploring and immerse yourself in the culture or experience the romance of train...
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Alnwick Castle - Going back home!

My Travel Albums

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party
Bonnie Scotland
Pollok House
Kangaroo Island, Southern Australia
What an amazing place!
Tahiti in Pictures
Dolphin experience!
Ireland in Pictures

My Travel Stories

Disney Cruise Merrytime Holiday Sailing

The Disney Cruise Line provides a fantastic experience ... for those with kids, and those traveling without! There are adult only areas on board as well as family friendly areas. I knew that when I did have a family of my own, this was going to be the first place we would experience together.

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Customer Testimonials

Fiji and Tahiti Specialist

Rachel is both a Matai and Tiare specialist and has much experience with traveling to Fiji and Tahiti. She traveled to Fiji in September 2012 and to Tahiti in December 2015. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing trip away or a romantic vacation with your significant other, you can be confident in Rachel’s expertise and knowledge in the South Pacific.
Ward Reid, Travel2

Our Honeymoon at El Dorado Seaside Suites

The service at El Dorado was excellent & easily our favorite part of the resort. The lush landscaping was really beautiful and helped keep the resort cool. Really the resort was quiet. We weren't there to party at all, it's a good thing, because this was really not a party property. The spa was excellent, the service there was fantastic. The couples massage was very good. This spa was the fanciest I've been to. There was a Mayan Water journey before your treatment. It was a cool experience, helping you get in the relaxing mood. Everything at the spa, from the sounds to the smell, was relaxing. The food and drinks were very good. Lots of options & gourmet! It was the best margarita I've ever had, I think it was because the lime juice was fresh squeezed. Your service, was exactly what I expected, excellent. I also knew if I had any problems while away, you would be prompt and helpful. Thank God I didn't need it. Thank you so much for giving us an amazing honeymoon!
Tami P. ~ Loveland, Colorado

My Reviews

93 of 163 people found this review helpful
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
Rachel does excellent work in understanding your traveling wants and is very knowledgeable travel destinations. You just explain to Rachel where your thinking of traveling, activities you like and when you want to go. After a destination is chosen, she send you, she 'll send you 4-5 recommendations and you make a pick. Then Rachel takes care of flights,reservations and any other of your requests.Rachel has made my travel plans worry free.
By  jimbo  from  Inver Grove Hgts.
Traveled to  Punta Cana ~ Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Rachel Erdman responded:
Thank you! I enjoyed hearing about your stay in Punta Cana at the Hard Rock. I am glad you experienced a few rounds of golf too! It is always fun working with you on your Alaska and Caribbean adventures - I cannot wait to see what you have planned next!

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82 of 142 people found this review helpful
What A Great Experience!!
From the first contact with Rachel through the planning and scheduling Rachel provided excellent service. She always kept in contact and answered any and all of my many questions. My husband and I had not traveled by air lately and never outside of the US so I had a lot of questions. Along with answering my questions Rachel also provided some extra information that helped make the trip easier and a great experience. Our flight to Cancun and back was flawless and everything went very well. In Cancun the hotel was so beautiful and provided a great experience for both my husband and I. We were there for our son's wedding and the wedding was also great. We could not have asked for a better trip and I am already ready to go back. We look forward to dealing with Rachel in the future because we already have some other places we want to visit as well as, I am sure now, going back to Cancun.
By  Sher  from  Cottage Grove, MN
Traveled to  Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Rachel Erdman responded:
I enjoyed working with you and your family to plan the wedding and arrange your travel. I am thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the property and that the wedding experience was wonderful! Keep those passports handy and let me know when you are ready to head back to Cancun or explore another area.

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78 of 136 people found this review helpful
Great trips, great experiences!!
Rachel has always been great to work with. She is well versed with areas to travel to, advising us when the best time to travel to a destination is. She answers our many, many questions quickly and advises as to what tour companies to take to get the greatest value and best experience. She has selected well as to which airlines to take, the best time to fly for the most convenient flight experience, and any upgrades available for our flights. Rachel recently set up another great looking tour for us for this fall to Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. We are excited and ready to go!
By  The Cul de sacers  from  Plymouth, MN
Traveled to  Europe
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Rachel Erdman responded:
I have enjoyed working with you on your amazing trips and I am so excited for your upcoming trip to the British Isles with Insight Vacations - you are going to love it! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! I really appreciate it!

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54 of 91 people found this review helpful
Outstanding Service
Rachel went above and beyond in the service department, making several out of office hours phone calls to fix a hotel reservation issue which was not her fault. Since our cell service was spotty it was very helpful to have someone on the other side working to fix our issues. I've exclusively used self service online travel booking sites before, and never really understood why using an agent made sense. Now I really do see the value and I will be calling Rachel again for my next trip.
By  David  from  Lino Lakes, MN
Traveled to  Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Rachel Erdman responded:
I appreciate you taking the time to review your experience working with me and the service level I provided for you when an issue did come up when you got to the resort. I enjoyed working with you to plan your family vacation and I look forward to assisting you with your next getaway!

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69 of 122 people found this review helpful
Spring Break in San Francisco
My family was planning a trip that involved multiple airports, differing departure times and a rental car. I dreaded the hours of searching online for the best deals! Rachel had several packages put together within a day with good pricing. Quick, friendly and efficient. So much better than slogging through it on my own!
By  E.J.  from  Minneapolis, MN
Traveled to  San Francisco ~ California ~ USA
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Rachel Erdman responded:
Thank you Erin, it was a pleasure working with you to arrange the trip! I hope you have a wonderful time in California!!

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Destination Expert:

  • New Zealand
  • England
  • Australia & New Zealand
  • Europe
  • Netherlands
  • Hawaii
  • Tahiti
  • Italy
  • Fiji
  • Auckland
  • Spain
  • Queenstown
  • Maui Island
  • Germany
  • Napier
  • Kauai Island

Travel Specialist:

  • Adult Only
  • Couples & Romance
  • River Cruises
  • Escorted Tours
  • European Culture
  • Family Vacations
  • Honeymoons
  • Luxury
  • All Inclusive
  • Luxury Cruises
  • Luxury Hotels

Top Travel Partners:

  • Pleasant Holidays
  • Travel2
  • Viking
  • Avanti Destinations
  • Globus
  • Insight Vacations
  • Disney Cruise Line
  • Princess Cruises®
  • Celebrity Cruises
  • Holland America Line
  • UnCruise Adventures
  • Alexander & Roberts
  • Delta Vacations
  • Luxury Gold
  • Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Certifications/Awards:

  • CTA
  • Tahiti, Fiji, Australia & New Zealand Specialist
  • Disney Genius
  • Leisure Travel Specialist
  • Certified Travel Associate (CTA)
  • Accredited Cruise Counsellor (ACC)

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