(19 Reviews)
100% Recommended

Cindy Sanborn

Maple Grove, MN
Uniquely Designed Travel in Europe, Africa & Asia

I am passionate about traveling to experience the world and spending time in unique places wherever I am.  I enjoy designing trips that will make your dream vacation a reality and become one of your most memorable moments. I specialize in Independ...
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Experienced Europe Expert

If you haven’t had the pleasure of visiting Europe, I highly recommend you do. In fact, once I started my European adventures I couldn’t stop. My travels have brought to the follow destinations in Europe: Portugal, Spain, England, France, Italy, Greece, Croatia, Slovenia, Montenegro, Switzerland, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Russia, Monaco, the Azores and Turkey.

I’ve had many once in a lifetime experiences when in Europe. In Portugal, I visited Cabo da Roca the westernmost point of mainland Portugal and continental Europe and stood in the center of Volcano in the Azores. In Switzerland, I went to the top of Schilthorn in a cable car. While this was a terrifying and surreal experience, I was able to take in a panoramic view of the Bernese Alps. In Turkey, I experienced an authentic Turkish bath which definitely got me out of my comfort zone, but helped embrace the culture.

In Monaco, I witnessed the setup for the Grand Prix and while I wanted to extend my stay, my clients brought me back to the states. I had the pleasure of celebrating my 48th birthday in France starting in Paris ending in Nice where I had the best sole meuniere complete with the head. If Hungary is not on your radar you must add it, I got the best hour massage for only $15., and the goulash is fabulous.

My love for Europe led me to further my education on this beautiful continent. I’m fortunate to have received certifications in the following countries: Switzerland, Portugal, Hungary, Central Europe, Scandinavia, and Turkey. And I don’t plan to stop there!

If you’re ready to visit Europe please give me a call. I would be happy to share my knowledge with you and help you plan the trip of a lifetime.

My Travel Albums

Adventures in Germany
New Palace, Sanssouci Park, Pottsdam
Cruising the Rhine was oh so fine on AMA Waterways
We started in the rain

My Reviews

96 of 148 people found this review helpful
Hawaii
Nice. Easy to work with. Very helpful. Very friendly. Great person.
By  sandy  from  st.paul, mn
Traveled to  Maui Island ~ Hawaii ~ USA
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Cindy Sanborn responded:
Thank you for your kind words. I truly enjoyed assisting you with your travel plans and look forward to the next time.

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88 of 149 people found this review helpful
Perfect travel experience
Cindy has done a great job coordinating multiple European vacations for us over the years. These trips have involved booking as many as 10 hotels on one trip, securing airline and train reservations, arranging for rental cars, providing museum and transit passes, etc....Cindy handles it all accurately and with ease. She is pleasant, responsive, and makes a real effort to understand our wants and needs. I can't imagine planning a major vacation without her!
By  Laura  from  Chapel Hill, NC
Traveled to  France ~ Europe
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Cindy Sanborn responded:
Thank you both for taking the time to write such a nice review. I appreciate the opportunity to assist you with your travel plans and look for to helping you with your next one!

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69 of 114 people found this review helpful
Once in a lifetime!
Cindy was wonderful.When I first talked to her, she was very patient and answered the many questions I had. The next time I asked how much more would it be for an ocean front room. Just a short time later she called back with the amount of $525.We did up grade to an ocean front room, which was totally worth it!
After a long trip, at check in, I was told our room was in a section behind the main building, it had an awkward view of the water. The clerk insisted it was an ocean front room! He asked for an additional $207.00 for a better room. I paid it, as this was a once in a lifetime trip for me. I would deal with this issue when I got home.
I contacted Cindy via email, and told her what happened. She assured me that the additional $525.00 I had paid extra was for the ocean front room,not the room I was offered and she would check into it. She contacted the hotel and indeed it was an overcharge. I just found out today that my refund will be in the bank in a few days! Thanks Cindy!
By  IMPDmom1987  from  Fishers, indiana
Traveled to  Mexico ~ Mexico
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Cindy Sanborn responded:
Thank you so much for your kind words, It was a pleasure to assist you with this trip and I look forward to helping you with your next adventure.

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45 of 72 people found this review helpful
Amazing 40th Wedding Anniversary trip to Boston!
Cindy was very friendly and knowledgable about the area we wanted to visit. She was also very patient with me since I am an inexperienced traveler! She went the extra mile to give us so many recommendations of things we could see or do on our trip too! I also appreciated her contacting me after our trip to see how everything turned out!
By  Deb  from  Maple Grove
Traveled to  Boston ~ Massachusetts ~ USA
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Cindy Sanborn responded:
I am so happy to hear that you had a great time celebrating your 40th anniversary. I am looking forward to the next adventure that I can assist you with.

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57 of 97 people found this review helpful
An amazing trip to a remote destination
Cindy went above and beyond what was expected to get me from Minnesota to a remote location in the Sinai Peninsula for a 14 day desert expedition.
By  Adriaan  from  Saint Paul, Minnesota
Traveled to  Dahab ~ Egypt ~ Africa
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Destination Expert:

  • Hungary
  • Portugal
  • Turkey
  • Switzerland
  • Sweden

Travel Specialist:

  • European Culture
  • Historical Sites
  • Arts & Culture
  • Luxury

Certifications/Awards:

  • Master Kats Certification (Kenya)
  • Certified Switzerland Specialist
  • Master Specialist for Portugal
  • Central Europe Specialist, Hungary, Czech, Croatia

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