Meet Our Staff

John Burgess

Manager Leisure Division, Senior Travel Specialist

Areas of Expertise: All Inclusive | Asia | Australia | Bahamas | Bermuda | British Isles | Canada | Caribbean | China | Cruises | Cruises - Canada | Cruises - Mexico | Europe | Europe - Central | Europe - Cruises | Europe - Western | Family | Great Britain | Greece | Greek Isles | Hawaii | Hong Kong | Indonesia | Ireland | Italy | Las Vegas | Luxury Cruises | Mediterranean | Mexico | Mexican Riviera | New Zealand | Pacific | Safaris | Scandinavia | Scotland | South America | South Pacific | Spain | Tahiti | Thailand | Vietnam |

As a former travel agency owner of 'McDaniel Travel' in Naples, and after nearly 17 years in the travel business, John is familiar with all aspects of the travel industry from cruises and tours, to custom-designed upscale individual and small-group arrangements.

Having lived in Europe, he is extremely well-versed regarding travel in England, Scotland, Ireland, Morocco, France, Spain & Portugal, Italy, Greece, The Netherlands & Belgium, Switzerland & Germany, and Austria. In addition, he has traveled extensively in Australia & New Zealand, the South Pacific, Asia, Canada and South America.

His business is almost equally divided between upscale cruises (Regent Seven Seas, Silversea, Seabourn, Crystal, Oceania, Celebrity) and custom designing one-of-a kind personal travel, utilizing such well known and highly respected companies as Abercrombie & Kent, Tauck, Travcoa, Micato and Orient Express.

Whether you're interested in River Cruising through the heart of Europe, visiting the Terra Cotta Warriors in Xian, China or exploring the islands of Tahiti, John's experience will help make your travel dreams become reality.

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Cheryl Chegwidden, CTA

Senior Travel Specialist

Areas of Expertise: Adventure | Africa | Alaska | All Inclusive | Australia | Canada | Caribbean | Central America | China | ClubMed | Cost Rica | Cruises | Cruises - Canada | Cruises - Mexico | Disney | Egypt | Europe | Europe - Central | Europe - Cruises | Europe - Western | Family | Great Britain | Greece | Greek Isles | Hawaii | Honeymoon | Hong Kong | Ireland | Italy | Luxury Cruises | Mediterranean | Mexico | Mexican Riviera | New Zealand | Pacific | Safaris | Scandinavia | Scotland | Ski Trips | South America | South Pacific | Spain | Sport | Tahiti | Thailand |

Cheryl has been in the Travel Industry since 1991. She has been fortunate enough to have lived iand experienced Southern Africa extensively.

She is familiar with all aspects of the travel industry, from tours and cruises to custom designed independent travel.

Cheryl is an avid adventure traveler and has spent time traveling Southern Africa, (Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia and South Africa), England, France, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Thailand, United States, Alaska, Bahamas and the Caribbean.

She has received her CTA (Certified Travel Agent) and DS (Destination Specialist) designations for the South Pacific and Adventure Travel from ICTA.

Cheryl has also been recognized by 'Travel + Leisure' magazine's 'A-List' of top travel agents in 2002. She strives towards providing her clients with the ultimate travel experience!

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Connie Moody, CTA, DS

Senior Cruise Specialist

Areas of Expertise: Alaska | Asia | Canada | Caribbean | China | Cruises | Cruises - Canada | Cruises - Mexico | Europe | Europe - Central | Europe - Cruises | Europe - Western | Greece | Hong Kong | Indonesia | Russia | South Pacific | Spain | Thailand | Vietnam |

Connie has over 22 years of experience in the travel industry.

Her accreditations include CTA (Certified Travel Agent) and DS (Destination Specialist in the Pacific Rim).

She has traveled to and specializes in over 90 countries including most of Southeast Asia including Thailand, Vietnam, Brunei, Borneo, Philippines, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Indonesia, and Singapore. Also, has traveled to most of Europe including Greece, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Estonia, Turkey, Spain, Portugal, France, Monte Carlo, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, French Polynesia, Galapagos Islands, Canada, and Alaska (6 times.) She has also traveled to many of the Caribbean Islands, including Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, St. Maarten, Aruba, Curacao, Dominica, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, Grenada, Antigua, Tortola, Bonaire, and Nassau.

She has hosted over 75 cruises to worldwide destinations.

Contact Connie via email -- click here.

Wendy Taylor, CTC

Leisure Division Leader, Senior Travel Specialist

Areas of Expertise: Africa | Asia | Bahamas | China | Europe - Cruises | Hong Kong | Luxury Cruises | Safaris | Thailand |

With almost 20 years in the travel industry, the country of Panama is one of Wendy's most frequent destinations, with it's charms that include a stunning coastline of palm fringed beaches and boasts an incredibly diverse wildlife.

She has had the privilege of traveling to many and distinct parts of Asia including China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Cambodia and Singapore. Her extensive travels have also taken her to South Africa and Botswana, Chile and Patagonia, Hayman Island and Uluru, Peru, Costa Rica, Alaska, Australia and the Caribbean Islands. Also, Wendy has enjoyed cruising and is an expert in: Europe, Hong Kong, Latin and North America, the Mexican Riviera, Bermuda, Alaska, 'Disney Cruise Lines' and Tahiti.

Contact Wendy via email -- click here.