About Us

With over 14 years of experience and thousands of happy travelers, Golden Valley Vacations rank amongst the country’s leading boutique travel agencies. We have won top awards, including the Sandals Royal Chairman Club Diamond Elite award for being the brand’s top producing agency. Our specialty is primarily the Caribbean and Europe, but we have cultivated a global network to deliver your dream vacation no matter where it takes us! 

Travel is our passion and our job doesn’t end once you book your vacation. We stay actively engaged to provide support up to, during, and following your trip. Ultimately, we work for you. Our process is collaborative to ensure that your expectations are 100% met. Contact us today to get rolling!

Our Team

Meet the people behind Golden Valley Vacations.  Our mission is to deliver the best resources and bespoke vacations so you can have an unforgettable getaway without the stress. We come from diverse backgrounds including travel hacking, luxury travel, cruises, rewards programs, personal finance, and marketing. For us, traveling is a way of life and we are constantly chasing the next stamp in our passports.

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Erik Ritland

Erik Founded Golden Valley Vacations to help share his passion for authentic adventures and exploration. Having travelled to 33 countries, he loves the unique spirit each trip brings with it! The idea of being dropped in a foreign land to meet new people and live different experiences keeps him motivated to travel the world. Specifically, he lived in the Mexican Riviera Maya for nearly a year were he got to know the ins and outs of the Caribbean. He has since visited the islands more times than he can count.

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Vivian Cassio

Vivian is passionate about travel and discovering exciting new places. She has spent years traveling the world and loves sharing her first hand findings with fellow travelers. As a thought leader, Vivian has been featured on programs such at NBC Telemundo, Travel Weekly, and more. She especially loves helping clients explore Europes iconic destinations having lived in Spain for 5 years. 

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