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Ann Castagna Morin
Ann Castagna Morin
Southampton, MA Travel Agent
Your Dream Vacation, an independent agent with Nexion, LLC, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
Luxury River Cruise & Italy travel specialist
I have had a sense of wanderlust since childhood, always yearning to go off and explore the world. I will take my own passion for travel and use it to make your destination dreams come true! Europe is my specialty, I have dual citizenship, holding both Italian and US passports and return to Italy each year exploring new areas. I use that information to craft unique experiences for my clients, showing them inspiring sights that their friends may not have even heard of. After my first glide down the Danube I fell in love with river cruising. I sail each year and have navigated most of the rivers of Europe and Asia gaining the hands-on experience to craft your perfect luxury vacation! Wading through all the river cruise options can be a challenge, I will explain the differences in ships and companies. Let me match you up with the perfect itinerary for your interests and budget. As an avid photographer, I can show you the destinations you are considering in a personally inspiring view.
My Travel Specialties
Certificates & Awards
Travel Stories & Media
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My Places
Client Testimonials
Areas of expertise
Destinations
Italy
Mekong
Europe
Thailand
Douro River
Cambodia
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Interests
Escorted Tours
River Cruises
Cruises
Luxury Cruises
Christmas Markets
Independent Travel
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Supplier Partners
Avalon Waterways
Globus
AmaWaterways
Azamara
Ponant
Seabourn
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My Travel Specialties
Luxury River Cruise & European travel specialist
I have had a sense of wanderlust since I was a child, always yearning to go off and explore the world.
I will take my own personal passion for travel and use it to craft an extraordinary luxury experience for you.
Europe is my specialty, I have dual citizenship holding both Italian ...
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Italy and Sicily Travel Specialist
There are many travel advisers who have the geographic knowledge and ability to sell Italy, then there are others who have a true passion for the country.
I fall into the second group, and am proud to have dual citizenship, holding both Italian and US passports.
For...
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Europe River Cruise Specialist
I like slow travel, not being rushed from place to place and having time to immerse myself in the destination.
River cruising suits me well as I am free to come and go from the ship as I please. I love how the chef goes into town to get fresh vegetables and local meats and wine, a "farm ...
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Southeast Asia Travel Specialist
I stumbled into becoming an expert on Asia.
I never set out to be one, I have always been known for my knowledge of Europe, especially Italy where my father’s family comes from.
I had a client interested in visiting Myanmar, a country I had never heard of other than...
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Avalon Waterways River Cruise Specialist
I like slow travel, not being rushed from place to place and having time to immerse myself in the destination.
River cruising suits me well as I am free to come and go from the ship as I please. I love how the chef goes into town to get fresh vegetables and local meats and wine, a "farm t...
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Certificates & Awards
AMA Academy
AmaWaterways Specialist
Globus Family of Brands University - Avalon Waterways Specialist
Celebrity Learning Certification
Holland America Line Academy Specialist
AMResorts Master Agent
NCL University - Master's Degree
Oceania Certified Specialist
Oceania Certified Travel Advisor
Regent Seven Seas Luxury Cruise Expert
Seabourn Academy Graduate
Windstar Star Specialist
Globus Family of Brands University - Cosmos Specialist
Top Selling Key Partner Avalon Waterways
Certified Avalon Waterways Specialist
Certified Luxury Travel Specialist
Viking Certified Expert
Certified River Cruise Specialist
Certified Globus Tour Expert
Certified Italy Specialist
Certified Travel Counselor
My Travel Stories
My Photo Albums and Videos
Mekong River Cruise Cambodia and Vietnam
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River Cruise on the Ganges India with Avalon
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Thailand
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Southern Italy- Amalfi Coast and Islands
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Italy- Rome
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Italy-, Umbria, Tuscany, Venice and more!
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Sailing the Danube River
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The Romantic Rhine River Cruise
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Sicily, Italy
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Hidden Treasures of Cairo
Petra and Jerash Jordan
Egypt and Nile river cruise
Secrets of the Douro
Kathmandu Nepal
Aeolian Islands of Sicily
Golden Myanmar
Agrigento-the Valley of the Temples Sicily
Golubac Fortress Serbia
Balkan Cruise
Gems of Umbria and Tuscany
Bran Castle
Sailing the bays of Taormina Sicily, Italy
Incredibly Italy
Europe Christmas Market river cruises
Snake charmers- yes those are real cobras!
A Visit to a Paduang tribe-northern Thailand
Verona and Venice Italy
Sicily- Italy’s island of diversity
The Cheese Vault - Parma Italy
CLIENT REVIEWS
Rating: 5
253 reviews
99.21% Recommended
My Places
When it comes to travel planning, real-world experience makes a huge difference. Check out the map below to see all the places I have personally visited or booked for my clients. I know these destinations well and can give you reliable guidance.
Client Testimonials
Rhine cruise-vacation of a life time
I want you to know by using Ann you will have a vacation of a life time.
Her knowledge, connections, and perseverance, along with Ann's genuine sincerity for the customer, takes all the worries from traveling. She listens to the desires and expectations and makes dreams into reality.
Last March, my parents wanted a European adventure: Mom wanted the Rhine and Dad wanted Germany. Avalon was the answer for everyone involved.
Tragedy struck and Mom was unable to go but Ann worked tirelessly for a refund. Dad had mobility restrictions but was able to participate fully. We made so many amazing memories, experienced so many wonderful side trips, and met some great people.
Thank you Ann for all that you did this past year to make this vacation a reality.
My parents may have passed away now but I will always have these memories!!!
Wendy P- Florida
Perfect River Cruise Planning!
Ann,
I just wanted to drop you a line and tell you how wonderfully smooth the "Christmas in the Heart of Germany" river cruise that you organized for us went...
Although we scheduled our own airfare in order to visit Family in the UK, once we arrived at the meeting place (Movenpick Hotel, Frankfurt), we became a member of the Avalon family.
Everything from then on was so smooth, it amazed us that all 119 passengers were helped and guided to the boat, our luggage was positioned in our Stateroom, we had no worries or concerns except to enjoy the cruise.
We had a wonderful time meeting new friends, and the crew were absolutely amazing. Thanks to your careful arrangements, your attention to the slightest detail, we had a wonderful, memorable vacation.
We plan to travel more next year and will certainly contact you again...
Many, many thanks Ann. Well Done!
Pete and Joanne F
Peter and Joanne F
Ann just gets it!
Ann just GETS IT! I'm a female solo traveler and a small business owner who has little time to plan my own trips. Ann knows exactly how to cater to that. I tell her where I want to go and she fills in all the gaps for me so I don't have to think! I went to Machu Picchu in May and heading to Florence and Venice in November. She doesn't just find the trips that are suitable for a solo traveler, she knows HOW to make it happen. I always contact her on short notice and that doesn't stop her from putting together an amazing itinerary for me! She goes above and beyond and I will recommend her to any female solo traveler or any traveler for that matter!
Lorena L California
Not all hero's wear capes!
If it was not for Ann I don't know what we would have done, she saved the day!
My family was going on our first cruise we were so excited. We took Ann's advice flew in from California a day early to Miami to make sure we would not miss the ship.
It was when we got to the luggage claim area that we realized to our horror what happened.
When we left the car park place in LAX in our excitement we didn't think to count our bags.
We didn't think to count them when we checked them.
It was only when our son asked where his bag was that we realized it was still on the shuttle half a continent away!
In tears I called Ann who calmed me down and jumped into action.
Even though she was in MA. I was in FL., and the bag in CA. Ann got a hold of the car park company and had them Fed Ex it to us overnight!
It was delivered to our hotel in the morning and because of her we boarded the ship with all our clothing and had a wonderful family adventure. I can't recommend her enough!
Blake Y Sunnyvale, CA
Greatest trip to Italy!
Dear Ann,
Norm and I can not thank you enough for all your assistance to make our Italian adventure truly a "Dream Vacation"!
From beginning to end, you tailored this experience insuring perfection. We were delighted with your quick response to my Globus information request and impressed with your genuine concern regarding our likes and dislikes.
Your suggestions and recommendations for tour choice and October travel were winners. The weather was glorious and each day was jam packed with adventure. Your continuous updates and reminders of deadlines, flight and passport information, reservations, booking excursions, suggestions for packing (I love the cubes!), etc, really lowered the anxiety that often comes with planning a trip. The personal touches like the walking maps and hidden treasures could only come from a true expert!
You made booking this trip a pleasure and we can't wait to get started on Scandinavia!
All the best,
Cat
Catherine D, New York