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About Our Team of Specialists

Anita Pagliasso
President & CEO
San Jose Chamber Ambassador
OSSN Western Regional Manager
PATH Executive Board Member
Published Author and Instructor
National and International Speaker
Travel Industry Leader
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Anita always knew the "Gypsy Blood" in her veins would lead her to the travel industry that she loves so much. She has been fortunate enough to travel all over the world and sailed on many seas. Anita founded Ticket to Travel in 1992 with the philosophy that all clients would be treated as VIPs and promises the "World's Best Customer Service!"


Gwen Adams
Cruise and Vacation Sprecialist
580-281-0043
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If the travel bug has bitten you as it has Gwen Adams, then you will receive that same enthusiasm for travel by allowing her to customize travel for you.


Mila Banares
Speaks Filipino
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Mila has been in the travel industry for over 8 years. She specializes in Hawaii, cruises and group travel.


Bonnie Braudway and Lane Mangum
Adventure Specialist and Luxury Specialist
Bellhops & Backpacks
Adventure: 910-233-9636,
Luxury: 919-270-7693
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Bellhops & Backpacks is owned by two sisters, Lane Mangum and Bonnie Braudway. Lane and Bonnie have both always loved to travel, and to plan travel. Bonnie organized her first trip while still in high school, taking her sisters and mom to the Bahamas.


Ken & Carol Briggs
1-760-931-6560
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Ken is a retired Human Resources Senior Vice President who in addition to having direct responsibility for global meeting planning and rewards travel organizations, has traveled extensively during the past 40 years. Carol is retired from Johnson & Johnson where one of her responsibilities was taking care of international travel arrangements. Fulfilling their passion for everything about travel, both took early retirement to work with Ticket to Travel.


Carrie Caron
Ticket to Travel
Event Planner and Travel Professional
Planning Wonderful Events and Getaways
408-513-4486
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Carrie has experienced some incredible personal travel adventures, especially with the cruise industry. She has planned many Family Reunions, Girlfriend Getaways, even Wedding and Honeymoon Cruises. When not on a cruise, she's traveled to Tokyo, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand, London, and Germany.


Linda Edvenson
Adventure and Leisure Specialist
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Linda Edvenson, CTA (Certified Travel Agent) brings 15 years of travel industry experience to "Ticket to Travel". Linda specializes in adventure and leisure travel for individuals, families and groups.


Rose Forest
Cruise and Vacation Specialist
Catonsville, MD
(410) 747-9669 phone
(410) 747-1818 fax
(410) 456-8421 cell
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My desire to put personal service back into travel planning prompted me to enter the travel business in May 2003. The lack of personal attention and human interaction can often lead to a stressful vacation. I wanted to provide my clients with carefully planned, enjoyable vacations that were as stress-free as humanly possible.


Eunice Gois
Vacation and Cruise Specialist
(619) 993-GOIS (4647)
Hawaiian Destination Specialist
Official Cancun Counselor Located in San Diego, California
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I joined Ticket To Travel in 2006. My passion for travel has led me to work with a great group of Travel Agents with Ticket To Travel. I have traveled for over 20 years to many parts of the world including: Costa Rica, Aruba, Hawaii, Mexico, Europe, Bora Bora, Tahiti, Canada, Caribbean Islands and have been on many cruises. I have also stayed at all-inclusive resorts in Cancun, Bahamas, Jamaica, Puerto Vallarta & Costa Rica. I’ve been on an escorted tour to Spain and Portugal. I’m familiar with all types of travel which helps when I put together vacation packages for my clients. I also speak Spanish and can help my clients when it comes to planning vacations for a particular group.


Lei Gonzalez
Cruise and Vacation Specialist
619-495-6015
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Lei loves the passion and excitement of traveling and is inspired by others who share their travel experiences from other destinations. She left her position as a teacher to explore different business endeavors and was confident that joining Ticket to Travel in 2008 was the most rewarding decision made.


Darlene Gregory
Cruise and Vacation Specialist
Gregory Travel
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Having retired from a career in Information Technology, I started looking at various opportunities to make a career change. Recalling how much I enjoyed my destination wedding and honeymoon on the Island of Anguilla and childhood dreams of world travel, I decided to research the travel industry. The more I researched the more passionate I became about becoming a Travel Specialist. Through that research and the determination to make this my new career, I became a member of the Ticket to Travel team in 2008.


Gale Infeld, ACC, DS
Personal Travel Consultant
(408) 268-5374
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The world is a book. If you never travel, you never turn the page.” This quote is my inspiration for travel. I have traveled the globe, with adventures in Europe, Asia, Africa, South and Central America, and the Middle East. I have learned about new cultures, enjoyed unique experiences, and seen amazing sights.


Chuck Kennedy, CTA
Cruises, vacation packages, group travel, and luxury vacations
(888) 728-9102
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Chuck earned his Certified Travel Associate credential in 2007, shortly after joining Ticket To Travel. Chuck began his career as a travel agent in 2006 and hit the ground running by taking advantage of all the training opportunities in the travel world. Chuck is a graduate of the College of Disney Knowledge, a Wynn Las Vegas "Ambassador", a Commodore Agent with Princess Cruise Line and Cunard Line, a Cayman Islands Dive and Nature Master Specialist, and an Agent Associate with CLIA, the Cruise Lines International Association. Chuck has a Bachelor's degree in Professional Aeronautics and has been a Flight Instructor for more than 20 years. Early in his data processing career, Chuck wrote computer programs in Scheduling and Reservations for World Airways.


Helen Kennedy
Vacations, Cruises, and Groups
(510) 693-2217
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As a frequent corporate traveler, Helen spent lots of time flying to and from major European cities and all over the U.S and Canada. Business travel left no time for fun, so she decided to merge her love of adventure into a career in the travel industry.


Mary Lyn Klein
Cruise, Vacation and Incentive Travel Specialist
(408) 621-0850
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Mary Lyn Klein is a travel enthusiast. She once spent 8 months traveling extensively by car in Europe and the Middle East. She has also been to the Caribbean, Hawaii and Tahiti and loves the beauty of the tropics. Cruising has become her favorite mode of traveling having experienced the magic of a Disney Cruise and the magnitude of Royal Caribbean’s Voyager of the Seas.


Lynn Elena Lee
Grab Your Bag Travel
Specializing in Culinary travel, Ecotourism & Wellness Vacations
603-774-5966 or 5969
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As someone who's loved travel my entire life, I feel so fortunate to be able to make a career of it. Now I get to help others have wonderful travel experiences and adventures!


Tonia Renee Lee
580-510-8097
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Tonia Renee Lee has set sail on a new voyage. Her travel business is now open for business and located in the American Real Estate office which is located at 1810 N. W. Sheridan Road.

 


Lauren Liebert
Honeymoon and Vacation Specialist
(650) 906-6000
www.laurenliebert.com - Blog
www.facebook.com/Lauren.Ticket2Travel - Facebook
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Lauren Liebert joined Ticket to Travel in 2004 and specializes in honeymoons/destination weddings, group and singles travel. She is also certified as a Destination Specialist for the Caribbean & Mexico by The Travel Institute.


Daniella Liedholm
Cruise and Vacation Specialist
Manager of Ticket 2 Singles Travel (Under 40 Division)
(408) 568-1097
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Daniella has been with Ticket to Travel since August 2004. Graduating with a degree in Hospitality Management, she knew that she wanted to work in the travel industry. Her passion for travel has taken her to various destinations such as Hawaii, Mexico, Las Vegas, several cruises and various other destinations in the U.S. Dedication to providing her customers with excellent service and finding the right vacation package to fit their desires and budget keeps her client relationships strong.


Sandi MacKenzie
Vacations/Honeymoons/Cruise Specialist
(530) 272-4642
(916) 206-3014 Cell
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“My commitment is to exceed your expectations by providing a memorable vacation. My specialties include tropical destinations by land or sea; Honeymoons & Anniversaries, and small groups. Hawaii, Caribbean, Mexico as well as Western Europe, Costa Rica and Alaska are among my areas of expertise. I promise to work to find the best value for your dollars & customize your trip to fit your lifestyle.”


Sherry Nelson
Cruise & vacation Specialist
(775) 329-7715
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All of my clients are “VIPS”.

Lived in the Bay Area many years ago, the Sierra Foothills and currently lives in Reno, Nevada.


Lynn Ogata
Located in San Diego, California
Certified Hawaiian Destination Specialist
(858) 842-1581
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Lynn joined our team of travel specialists in March of 2003. She brings with her over 27 years of travel experience. Her vast background and insight to the workings of the travel industry, along with her deep commitment to customer service, continue to generate nothing but positive responses from her clients.


Sharon Oldham
Vacation Specialist
(510) 538-7732
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Sharon has traveled to Italy and other European countries each year since 1978. Her travel experiences also include Hawaii, Argentina, and Australia. Her love for all things Italian has helped her become an expert in finding great places to stay, discovering unique shopping values, and exploring art and architecture.


Susie Ord
San Jose, CA
Vacation and Destination Specialist
(408) 218-9180
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Joined T2T in 2007

My love for planning dream vacations for family and friends lead me to become a part time home-based travel agent in 1999. At the same time I had a career working in public safety – providing customer service, public education and building partnerships with community members. I retired in November 2009 after 26 years of service. I love working directly with people. I want to provide the best in personalized service and care and to find the best value for all my clients. I have a new vision to guide my passion for making travel dreams come true for families, couples and specialty groups with their special vacations needs.


Martha Powell
Meetings at Sea Specialist
Ticket 2 FUNraising
(505) 604-2344
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Meet Martha Powell. She has had a career filled with many exciting opportunities.

Her career in travel started back in the 1980’s as a full time travel agent. Later, she joined forces with her husband, Keith, and they owned a cruise only agency.


Scott Rains, PHD
Vacation & Disability Travel Specialist
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As a young man, undeterred by the practical necessities of earning a living or saving for retirement, this intrepid romantic studied Linguistics to the level of bachelor’s degree and studied Theology to the doctorate level. At the age of 18 he (involuntarily but permanently) adopted the sedentary position – long before the majority of his peers. His studies, profession, and innate wanderlust (Sagittarius) have put him in other compromising positions along multiple latitudes and longitudes.


Ana Reeder
Scotland Destination Specialist & Travel Consultant
1-860-389-5700
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Ana has been traveling all her life. She has traveled to Colombia S.A., London England, Manchester England, Germany, Holland, Paris, Switzerland, Amsterdam, Austria, Russia, Scotland, Ireland, Hawaii, and Venezuela. She developed a passion for Scotland 10 years ago and began her dream of becoming a destination specialist and travel consultant (SCOTSMASTER) by studying with the Scottish Tourist Board.


Ron Reynolds
Reynolds International Travel
Vacation, Cruise Specialist and Event Planner
Vista, CA
760-736-4060
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I have been a world traveler starting at a very young age and have visited over 85 wonderful, exotic and exciting places including 48 U.S. States, most of Canada, Mexico, Russia, Australia, Fiji Islands, Germany, England, France, Hungary, Czech Republic, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Netherlands, Austria, Cuba, China and many Caribbean and Hawaiian Islands.


Betty Rhodes
World Vacation Specialist
925-487-4438
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I love to travel! I have traveled the world. Experiencing what the world has to offer, I decided to enter the wonderful world of travel and help others to achieve some of the great experiences that I have had.


Rose Riley
Cruise and Vacation Specialist
(661) 326-1819
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After retiring from teaching after 16 years, my love of traveling brought me together with a wonderful travel agency.


Carrie Seaburg
Vacation and Cruise Specialist
Sand to Sea Travel Ventures
815.704.4846
815.543.5210
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My specialty is in planning destination weddings, honeymoons and romantic getaways. I can handle every detail of your trip including accommodations for you and your guests as well as making arrangements with photographers, flowers, and anything else your dream wedding may require.


Sue and Larry Slater, ECC
Specialists for Disabled or Visually Impaired Travelers
(314) 726 6893
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Sue Slater, along with her husband Larry, specializes in group and fundraising group cruises for the visually impaired and disabled traveler.


Nick Terry
Disney PhD & Vacation Specialist
(510) 303-9571
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With a love for travel, a passion for service and experience booking “other peoples travel,” Nicholas comes to Ticket To travel with a background in the motion picture & television industry and a former Talent Agent. After many years in the business, Terry left the “glitz & glamour” of Hollywood to start the next chapter in his life, which has lead him to the travel industry.


Patrick Toal
Specializing in Travel Services for Seniors
(919) 402-8900 (office)
(919) 949-9267 (cell)
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Patrick joined Ticket To Travel in 2006. He was a Geriatric Social Worker for for over 15 years before working in the travel industry. While he was in graduate school, he interned at Duke University Medical Center with Lisa Gwyther. At the time, Ms. Gwyther, was one of the top Long Term Care Specialists in the United States. Patrick contributed information to several published works and then co-authored a book with Lisa in 1999.


Ina Tsai (s/b Ida)
Vacation Specialist
(650) 450-2261
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Ida is Destination Specialist(certified) in:

  • Alaska
  • Hawaii
  • Mexico
  • Latin American
  • Caribbean
  • Japan
  • Thailand

Ida has worked in travel industry since 1999 and joined Ticket To Travel in 2007.  With the experience and passion, she loves to help her clients have wonderful trips.


Kathleen Tucker
Travel Consultant
Tucker Travel
916-871-0539
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Know  someone who needs a vacation? Kathleen Tucker would love to help them experience their travel dreams. Kathleen has been planning vacations for her family and friends for years.  Her passion for travel and attention to detail can help you get the best vacation value for your budget.

Kathleen and her husband make a point of traveling at least twice a year. They have enjoyed trips to Hawaii and Mexico with and without their children and have cruised both on the “big” boats and a barefoot cruise with five other couples in the Caribbean. They have made road trips along the California and Oregon coast and Banff National Park in Canada. Kathleen has explored Italy with girlfriends and shuttled by train through Spain and France with her daughter.


Yael Pasternak Valek
Vacation Specialist
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Yael’s love of travel guarantees you an amazing trip because she has been there herself! She has traveled extensively in the South Pacific including Hawaii, Tahiti, Fiji, New Zealand, and Australia. Her travels have also taken her to South America including Brazil, Peru, and Argentina, Africa, and in much of Europe and Israel, including exotic destinations such as the Galapagos, Seychelles, and Iceland.


Heidi Roddenberry
Travel Muse
Specializing in Exotic Escapes
Scuba Diving Adventures
Luxury Vacations
888-763-7555
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At 6 months of age, Heidi received her first passport and hasn’t stopped traveling since!  Born in Switzerland, she’s lived in Holland, Spain, Guam and both coasts of the USA.  She’s also explored South Africa, Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, Micronesia, Papua New Guinea, Australia, Hawaii, French Polynesia, Mexico, Costa Rica, the Caribbean Europe, and of course, the USA.


Greg and Laura Walker
Cruise and Vacation Specialists
Walking On Air Vacations
408-529-1051
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Before we started our family, we took the time and opportunity to travel to some exotic locations. We have traveled to such destinations as Las Vegas, New York, Seattle, San Diego, Portland, Chicago, the Hawaiian islands of Maui & Oahu, Cabo San Lucas, Australia, Jamaica, and Laurie even spent a month traveling through Europe!


Kevin Wallenfang
Group Tours and Adventure Travel Specialist
(608) 798-0169
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Kevin’s motto in life is “You only live once” so he has never been one to turn away from a great adventure! His professional background in wildlife conservation combined with a love for experiencing new lands and cultures, and his adventurous spirit has taken him to many corners of the world from South Africa to Alaska , Europe to the Caribbean , and many points in between.


Michelle Woodson
Cruise & Vacation Specialist
(302) 442-0225
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Michelle grew up in the diplomatic corps and had the privilege at a very early age of traveling all over the world. Living in such diverse places as London, England, Kingston, Jamaica, Mogadiscio, Somalia and Rome, Italy, cemented her love and passion for travel.


Rouslana Yaroslavsky
Vacation Specialist Speaks Russian and Czech
(650) 592-4415
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Rouslana has been in the Airline business, freight forwarding and Travel Industry for about 10 years. She has studied in Prague and Bratislava and earned her PhD in European history of Middle Ages from Moscow State University as well as an Associate Degree in Travel from Foothill College, Los Altos, California.

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