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Maureen Johnson

West Covina, CA

Travel and Food experiences in Europe

Immerse yourself in the culture and people of a region through food and drink. Eat like a local and see how the history and cuisine created a lifestyle unique to each area you visit. Experience how the way we eat affects every part of our life, throughout our life.

My Travel Specialties

Independent Luxury Travel Specialist

My fascination with Spain began when I started studying Spanish at the age of 12. Learning the language opened the door of discovery to a new culture rich with unique people, foods, and experiences. This launched my lifelong journey of exploration, leading me to earning a degree in foreign languages. 

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Overlooking the Kasbah in Morocco

Travel through Food

I am a firm believer that Gastronomy is the key to a country's culture.  The cuisine of a country or region opens us up to the past, the present and the future of a people and their country as a whole.  As a travel advisor I emphasize the importance of the exploration of food to my clients.

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Maureen making Paella

My Travel Albums

Eating my way through Spain 2022
Churros and Chocolate at San Gines in Madrid
Spain 2022: Northern Images
Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona

My Reviews

3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Saved my Ireland Trip!
Maureen at AMT really helped me plan my trip to Ireland for myself, husband and in Laws. I was crazy enough to insist that I would rather drive in Ireland than pay the high cost of a private chauffer. And when my father in law dropped the bomb that his drivers license expired, making him unable to drive the manual transmission van only 3 hours before we landed in Ireland, a quick email to Maureen saved the day. She canceled our van and rebooked two automatic cars (which is apparently rare in Ireland) so that my brother in law could drive one and I the other. By the time we landed at the airport, the cars were there, correctly booked, and the money for the van had already been refunded to my credit card. WOW. Then when the London air traffic control CANCELED our flights home for a full day, she helped us book a hotel for the night, and helped us file an insurance claim to cover the cost. Even for the most experienced traveler, she is an invaluable resource.
By  Gigi K.  from  Glendora, CA
Traveled to  Ireland ~ Europe
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Maureen Johnson responded:
Dear Georgia, thank you for the kind words. Since that fateful trip you have used my services for travel planning instead of travel rescuing. We make a great team and I look forward to working with you in the future.

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2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My New Favorite Place!
Maureen worked with our group of six to arrange THE BEST experience! She was able to accommodate all our collective needs while ensuring each individual was listened to. We explored the glorious Scottish Highlands from our home base in Inverness and ended in the majestic and magical city of Edinburgh. I don't think Maureen could have done any better in organizing this diverse experience.
By  JC  from  Long Beach, CA
Traveled to  Scotland ~ Europe
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Maureen Johnson responded:
Thanks Julie! You were all so gracious. I had as much fun putting this trip together as you did experiencing it.

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4 of 6 people found this review helpful
Always available. Good local spots.
Five or more trips.
By  Keith  from  Manhattan Beach, CA
Traveled to  Vienna ~ Austria ~ Europe
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Leave your worries at home!
My wife and I have been working with Maureen now since 2015 when we started planning our first European vacation. After dealing with the frustration of trying to book it ourselves, we happened across an American Express travel website. The site was open to non-card members so we elected the country we wanted to visit and were given four agents to reach out to. We decided on Maureen and have never looked back. Maureen made the experience very easy for us since, at the time, we were both working full time. We were sent a short questionnaire which helped her to focus on what worked best for our time, destinations, budget, etc. Our trip was to travel the Northern coast of Spain in a car over a two week period. Maureen and her team handled all the details seamlessly, from the car, to the hotels, to the sites she recommended in each of the five cities we touched. We still talk about that trip! We recommend her to our friends and family constantly.
By  Cakes  from  California
Traveled to  Spain ~ Europe
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful
So very knowledgeable.
Maureen was always available whenever I needed her and I had a LOT of questions.
By  SusieQ!  from  Florida, NY
Traveled to  Yellowstone National Park ~ Wyoming ~ USA
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Maureen Johnson responded:
Thanks Susan. Looking forward to another great year and another great trip! Maureen

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Destination Expert:

  • France
  • Spain
  • Morocco
  • Portugal
  • Italy

Travel Specialist:

  • Arts & Culture
  • Food & Wine
  • Wine Country Vacations
  • Family Vacations
  • Luxury
  • Independent Travel

Top Travel Partners:

  • Kensington Tours
  • SITA World Tours
  • Abercrombie & Kent
  • Tauck
  • Avalon Waterways
  • Windstar Cruises

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