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ABOUT ODYSSEY TRAVEL

Odyssey Travel is located in Ormond Beach, Florida. We service Central and North-East Florida, but have happy customers all over the world! We were founded in 1985 and have been family owned ever since.

It is the mission of Odyssey Travel to provide its clients with exceptional travel experiences. This means we offer each of our clients top-knotch service with only their desires and requirements in mind. We will go above and beyond to help you with anything from a last-minute weekend getaway to crafting your dream vacation.

Odyssey Travel is a member of Virtuoso, the world's oldest and most prestigious leisure travel association. Less than 1% of America's agencies are accepted for by-invitation-only membership in Virtuoso. These select agencies must be able to offer clients extensive knowledge and wide-ranging experience on travel throughout the world. Virtuoso has special relationships with the worlds best luxury travel suppliers. These relationships enable us to give our clients incredible values and unique, exclusive experiences. Whether its complimentary upgrades and exclusive amenities or special recognition and privileged access while maintaining one on one sales contact, Odyssey Travel and Virtuoso can offer you options that no one else can.

Our staff consists of highly trained advisors. All have completed professional certification programs making them experts in their field. Our staff includes European experts (independent and escorted travel), ski and golf experts, honeymoon and destination weddings and cruise experts. And, of course, we are very familiar with the Caribbean and Disneyworld!

We know that you rely on our recommendations so we have spent the time to explore many destinations ourselves. Recent adventures include:

We invite you to explore our website and learn more about our services and unparalleled luxury travel advisors.

	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, which now extends to her grandchildren. There's nothing like seeing the world through their eyes. From Africa to Europe to the Far East, Karen and her family recognize that each destination has something very special to offer. Karen has chartered sailboats off the coast of Croatia and the Turquoise Coast, jogged the Great Wall of China, climbed Machu Pichu, toured the vineyards of South Africa, Australia and New Zealand and South America and biked through North Vietnam. Expert Bio Karen is a travel visionary having opened Odyssey Travel in 1985. She has skillfully guided the agency throughout the years with her passion for people and for travel. She has been thrilled with the growth and also the interest from the community. Her vision for Odyssey Travel is to be the agency that does "what ever it takes" to give the client the best possible experience. Karen has traveled the globe and offers her clients personal experience, unparalleled service and a commitment to excellence. My Recent Trips
	Jeanne Huth Email: jeanne@odysseytravel.com Interests & Specialties Jeanne is a luxury travel specialist. She has traveled the world over and stayed in some of the finest resorts. She has first hand experience with luxury travel including stays at St. Andrews, Glen Eagles and the Inverlochy Castle in Scotland, the Luna in Venice, the Hotel Bora Bora, the Ritz Carlton in Jumeirah and Key Biscayne, and suite accommodations at the Fairmont Nob Hill in San Francisco, to name a few. That experience has allowed her to advise and plan travel for the most discriminating travelers. Jeanne can arrange details that are difficult to do for even the most savy travelers, including breakfast for two at dawn on the Serengeti, exploring the Black Abyss in New Zealand, bicycling through Viet Nam and dune boarding in Monzambique. Her bucket list is "1,000 Places to See Before you Die." Expert Bio A native of Oregon, Jeanne has been involved in travel for 33 years. She started her career in a small agency in Oregon, while working her way through college. During her tenure in travel she has arranged travel for large groups of race car drivers and cars to Japan and South Africa. She has worked with groups of families and friends as well as individuals and corporate travelers. All of these experiences have helped shape Jeanne into the expert travel advisor that she is today. jeanne@odysseytravel.com My Recent Trips
	Marian Blessing Email: marian@odysseytravel.com Interests & Specialties marian@odysseytravel.com Certified Travel Advisor Caribbean Destination Specialist Honeymoon Specialist Oceania Cruise Specialist Virgin Atlantic Specialist Aussie Specialist Expert Bio An "almost" native of Miami, Marian has traveled the Caribbean extensively and is a Caribbean Destination Specialist. She enjoys everything that the Caribbean has to offer including great shopping, snorkeling, sailing, diverse cultures, Caribbean spices, incredible beaches, glorious sunsets and that magical "no problem" kind of feel that only the Caribbean delivers. In the top three for honeymoon destinations, the warmth and beauty of the Caribbean provides opportunities for romance at every turn. Marian is also a Honeymoon Specialist and an Aussie Specialist. Although the Caribbean holds a special appeal, she has traveled to England,Ireland, Wales, France, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Italy, Greece and Turkey, to Hawaii, Panama and Canada. She has cruised on many lines as both a passenger and a group host. Marian has been involved in the travel industry for 26 years. She has handled corporate and incentive travel, honeymoons, weddingmoons, family vacations, adventure travel, weekend getaways, family reunion groups and travel clubs. Marian focuses on the clients' needs and wants, and looks for creative ways to enhance their travel experiences. My Recent Trips
	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!” Bea is an expert in European travel. She was born in Germany and has extensive background in all types of travel. Bea also is a savy cruise counselor, having booked just about every cruise line, world cruises and exotic destinations. She has sent clients on "around-the-world by private jet vacations," escorted tours and planned every detail of private tours. Customer service is paramount to Bea and her many repeat clients bare witness to her quality service.
	Deb Knopf Email: deb@odysseytravel.com Interests & Specialties Luxury Travel Specialist, Caribbean Destination Specialist, Regent Cruise Specialist, Sandals & Beaches Specialist deb@odysseytravel.com Expert Bio Deb has traveled the world and brings to the travel table a wealth of experience. She has been on African Safaris, cooking tours of Italy, eco tours of Costa Rica, castle stays in the U.K., and the list goes on. She has planned destination weddings and romantic, memorable honeymoons. To Deb the most important aspect of counseling her clients is making sure that the destination and resorts or hotels at that destination are a perfect match for them. She has skillfully accomplished this with even the most discriminating clients, helping them to create memories that will last a lifetime. My Recent Trips
	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 any new destination! She especially enjoys Europe, Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Expert Bio Nella has spent over forty years in the travel industry and has visited over 80 countries. From African Safaris to the pristine shores of the Galapagos Islands to the Orient to Tahiti and Bora Bora, Nella has a wealth of personal experiences from which to draw as she carefully and thoughfully prepares the best vacations for her clients. Nella has hosted Virtuoso groups on Holland America, Royal Caribbean and Cruise West and and is scheduled to host groups on Seabourn and Regent. She plans individual as well as group travel and enjoys the challenge of finding the right vacation for each client. Nella provides excellent, professional services for her valued clients and delights in knowing that their experience will be exactly what they are looking for, and then some. My Recent Trips
	Timmy Russell Email: timmy@odysseytravel.com Interests & Specialties When Timmy entered the travel business over 25 years ago, she had 3 things on her bucket list. 1) Take an African Safari 2) Explore the Galapagos Islands 3) Walk the Great Wall of China. Not only has she visited all three dream destinations, she has since visited countries by sea and land all over the world. Italy and France are Timmy’s favorite places in Europe and she has traveled extensively through both countries. She has been going to Costa Rica for over 20 years and has watched the country evolve into a top-rated ecological destination for birding, hiking, and enjoying the sheer beauty of the national parks. Timmy feels cruising is by far the most relaxing way to travel. She has sailed on lines such as Royal Caribbean, Holland America, Regent Seven Seas, Silversea, Seabourn, and Windstar. She has sailed to 6 of the 7 continents! Timmy would love to share her experience and passion for travel with you. She will make your next vacation holiday the best you have ever had!
	Karen Weller Email: kweller@odysseytravel.com Interests & Specialties Karen is the newest leisure specialist on our Odyssey Travel team. That does not mean she is new to travel though! Karen has over 15 years of experience, and most recently worked with Platinum Centurian AMEX customers. Karen is a specialist in high end tours and cruises. She can assist you with everything from a simple flight and last minute weekend getaway to a luxury trip around the world. Expert Bio SPECIALIZATIONS INCLUDE: Abercrombie and Kent (A&K) Tauck Regent Seven Seas Silver Sea Princess Commodore Holland America Celebrity Royal Caribbean Norwegian Cruise My Recent Trips
	Paula Besselink Email: paula@odysseytravel.com Expert Bio Paula joined us in the Fall of 2011 and has been an excellent addition to the Odyssey Team. Her cheerful attitude and bright smile rub off on everyone around her. She came out of retirement to join us as our Receptionist and Administrative Assistant. Paula has over 35 years of customer-focused business experience. She fully understands the importance of your travel plans and "dream trips." If your favorite agent is unavailable, you can trust that you are in good hands with Paula. She will field any questions or details related to your travel needs in a timely and professional manner. My Recent Trips
	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. 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. She is an expert cororate advisor providing travel services for a number of companies and colleges throughout the United States. Cathryn has a keen understanding of the airline industry and can offer the best schedules and fares for her clients. She is very familiar with all of the hotel, car rental and airline loyalty program and ensures that her clients are awarded all of the benefits therein. Cathryn's dedication to her clients' best interest is an invaluable asset which has benefited many.
	Cindy Barry Email: Cindy@odysseytravel.com Interests & Specialties Cindy has traveled extensively throughout the Caribbean on scuba diving excursions and enjoyed trips to Asia touring Seoul and Hong Kong. Barcelona and London are among her favorite European destinations. She's also traveled to almost every major US city during her years in the industry. Cindy enjoys learning new things and she’s found that her well traveled clients are great teachers Expert Bio Cindy is our newest Corporate Travel Specialist. She joined Odyssey Travel at the end of 2011 and we are thrilled to have her. Her experience did not start here, Cindy developed her enthusiasm for travel when she began as a receptionist and intern at Palmetto Travel in Charleston, SC, in 1974. Since then she has worked for Delta Airlines for over 30 years as a reservations sales representative and a front line supervisor of airport operations. Cindy's main area of expertise is booking and understanding the intricacies of air travel and she strives to offer suggestions to her clients that will make the often complicated process of booking airline reservations simple. She is well versed in managing corporate travel needs and welcomes inquiries from the leisure traveler as well when their needs include complicated air itineraries.
	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.
	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.
	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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