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Travel is one of life's greatest values.  Perhaps it's the ultimate investment, because the return is priceless.  Not only do you connect with your traveling companions, you reconnect with yourself, adding to your list of life experiences.

Travel is experiential.  You want, you need, a travel professional to ensure that your next vacation exceeds your every expectation and delivers the most rewarding travel experience possible. 

	Karen Upchurch Email: karen@odysseytravel.com Interests & Specialties Owner and destination specialist for luxury travel. karen@odysseytravel.com Karen's favorite odyssey is traveling with her family.  From Africa to Europe to the far East, Karen and her family recognize that each destination has something very special to offer. Expert Bio Karen began Odyssey Travel in 1985.  She has been thrilled with the growth and also the interest from the community.  Before opening Odyssey Travel, she was a school teacher raising a family.  My Recent Trips Argentina and Chile Poland Croatia Italy Greece
	Jeanne Huth Email: jeanne@odysseytravel.com Interests & Specialties Luxury Travel Expert Bio Manager jeanne@odysseytravel.com
	Marian Blessing Email: marian@odysseytravel.com Interests & Specialties marian@odysseytravel.com Caribbean Destination Specialist Honeymoon Specialist Marian's favorite odyssey is tropical destinations, whether they are Carribean, South Pacific, or off the coast of Africa.  She also enjoys adventure and eco travel. Expert Bio Marian has traveled extensively since opening Vacation Express Inc., a Miami-based travel agency, in 1984.  She sold the travel agency in 2003 and is now affiliated with Odyssey Travel.  She has traveled to many of the Carribean Islands, cruised most lines, skied in Canada, Colorado, and California.  She has also traveled to Europe.  As a Certified Travel Consultant, customer service and product knowledge are paramount to her. My Recent Trips St. Lucia, eastern Caribbean
	Bea Clagg Email: bea@odysseytravel.com Interests & Specialties CTC - Certified Travel Counselor ACC - Accredited Cruise Counselor Princess Cruises Commodore Regent Seven Seas Cruise Consultant Royal Caribbean Expert bea@odysseytravel.com Expert Bio For thirty-five years, Bea’s passion and dedication to the travel business comes from her love of making other people’s dreams come true.  “It is very rewarding when my clients come home and tell me they just had the best vacation of their life!”
	Nancy Cushing Email: nancy@odysseytravel.com Interests & Specialties Cruise and Adventure Travel- Nancy enjoys expedition cruising, Trekking, Bicycle Tours and Safaris Her favorite odysseys were heli-hiking the Canadian Rockies and cruising the Galapagos Islands and trekking in Nepal. nancy@odysseytravel.com Expert Bio Nancy has been traveling the world since she was a child.  She sailed on her first cruise in 1970 and hasn't stopped since.  She has now been on over 50 cruises and has traveled extensively all over the globe.
	Grethe Kline Email: grethe@odysseytravel.com Interests & Specialties Destination specialist for Europe and Scandinavia. grethe@odysseytravel.com Grethe's favorite odyssey is traveling through Europe.   Expert Bio Born and raised in Norway, Grethe has traveled extensively through Europe.  She has worked at various hotels.  She has also worked on cruise ships (The Norwegian Coastal Steamer and The Vista Fjord).  She has worked for Odyssey Travel for 12 years.
	Deb Knopf Email: deb@odysseytravel.com Interests & Specialties Luxury Travel Specialist, Caribbean, Regent Cruise Specialist, Sandals & Beaches Specialist deb@odysseytravel.com Expert Bio Deb has been all over the world looking for her favorite experiences.  She loves Italy and actually has family working there so look for her specials in that wonderful country.  Deb also loves Hawaii and Alaska and has visitied on many cruises throughout her career.
	Pamela Walker, CTC, ATC, DS, LS Email: pliwalker@earthlink.net Interests & Specialties Destination specialist for deluxe adventure travel. pliwalker@earthlink.com Pam's favorite odyssey was traveling to South America after college graduation.  She became a tour escort, and has been recognized by Wine Enthusiast as a specialist in wine tours in South America.  Expert Bio Pam Walker traveled extensively all her life.  In 1988, she created Explorations, A Travel Agency Ltd. in Atlanta, Ga., to further her interest in deluxe adventure travel.  She sold her agency in 2005 and moved to Florida where she joined Odyssey Travel. Currently  Pam holds the following certifications: CTC – Certified Travel Consultant DS – Destination Specialist (SouthAmerica/Tibet/Thailand/Burma/Pacific Rim/Africa/Canada/Scandinavia/Spain/France) ATC- Active Travel Consultant Specialist – (Skiing/Kayaking/Hiking/Heli-hiking/Diving) LS – Leisure Specialist – Golf Travel and  Spa Travel She has also been recognized by Conde Nat'l Traveler from 2001-2005 as one of the best travel specialists in the world and she currently sits on the Travel Advisory Board for Saveur Magazine.
	Nella Ward Email: nward@odysseytravel.com Interests & Specialties Destination specailist for Europe, Africa, and the Pacific Rim. nward@odysseytravel.com  Nella’s favorite odyssey is traveling throughout Europe. She also loves the mountain scenery of Norway, New Zealand, Switzerland, Austria, the Rockies and Alaska. Expert Bio Nella has spent forty years devoted to the travel business.  Her passion for traveling overflows into her job.  She began traveling at an early age and encourages others to do so.  She enjoys the challenge of finding the right cruise or land vacation for each client.   My Recent Trips Mediterranean, Alaska, and Canada and New England cruises as a Virtuoso Explorer Club host African Safari in Kenya Cruise to French Polynesia Australia and New Zealand Provence Riverboat Costa Rica
	Cathryn Garvin Email: cathryn@odysseytravel.com Interests & Specialties  Destination specialist for corporate excursions. cathryn@odysseytravel.com Cathryn’s favorite odyssey was traveling through mainland China with her church choir.  The choir was able to sing at several venues with the approval of the Chinese government. Expert Bio Cathryn has been enthusiastic about traveling for sixteen years.  She graduated with a BA in History. Her passion is studying the fascinating history of other countries.
	Timmie Russell Email: timmie@newsmyrnatravel.com
	Leny Sanville Email: leny@newsmyrnatravel.com Interests & Specialties Destination specialist for ocean and river cruises, African safari, South American adventure, Asian discovery, Hawaiin honeymoon, train journey, city stay or island break. Leny's favorite odyssey is travelling through Europe, Austrailia and New Zealand, Canada, Mexico and the Carribbean. Expert Bio For more than forty years Leny has been in the traveling business.  She is from Holland and lived in England for several years.  She has also lived in Spain and Morocco.
	Carol Higgs Email: hcarolbh@aol.com Interests & Specialties Destination specialist for cruises. Expert Bio Carol has been in the travel business for 10 years.  She began traveling with her husband and his family.  She has always enjoyed planning trips for family and friends.

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