Extended Bio - Alice Johnson

Alice has been in the travel business for more than 12 years, with certifications for numerous countries, cruise lines and resorts under her belt. She is excited to have the opportunity to open her own travel agency. Besides travel, Alice enjoys spending time with family and watching sports. She is married to Kenny and has three boys-Matthew, Joshua and Andrew.

Alice has traveled to many places including Mexico, St. Lucia, Dominican Republic, Barbados, Jamaica, Turks and Caicos, Costa Rica, Bahamas, Antigua, Grenada, England and France. Additionally, she has traveled to many places in the US including Hawaii, New York, California, Texas, Florida and several National Parks.

Whether it is an all-inclusive honeymoon or anniversary trip, weekend getaway or cruise, Alice enjoys planning ALL types of travel. She specializes in school trips for choirs and bands and has worked with area schools such as Evangelical Christian School, Germantown High School and Tipton Rosemark Academy.

Her certifications include: AM Resorts Master Agent, Marriott Hotel Specialist, Certified Sandals Specialist, Graduate of Disney’s College of Knowledge

Extended Bio - Sandra Owings

Sandra has enjoyed travel all her life. Her interests were sparked by stories, photos and souvenirs from family who traveled the world. With over 30 years in the industry she has been blessed with the friendship of extraordinary people, remarkable experiences and a continued passion for all things travel.

Starting out with a degree in Travel and Tourism she has worked as a hotel clerk, an airline reservations manager, and for many years now travel advisor and agency manger

Travels include a Trans-Atlantic voyage with visits to Italy, Spain and Bermuda; to Seattle and Vancouver, Victoria and Alaska. Trips along the East Coast, skiing in the West, and to street festivals in New Orleans, Destin and the Southern states. Costa Rica and Hawaii were highlights as well as both Mexican coasts, Jamaica and The Dominican Republic. In her free time Sandra enjoys spending time with her husband Chris, son Jason and wife Katie, and her extended family. With a love for cruises, all-inclusive Caribbean resorts and outdoor activities such as fishing, photography and playing with her dog she is always looking forward to her next trip.

She is able to assist with your individual and group travel of all types, destination weddings and honeymoons, reunions, corporate incentive travel, romantic trips and meaningful voluntourism experiences. Whether you are looking for wildlife sightings, cultural insights, culinary lessons and wine tastings, luxury or moderate travel, or perhaps a once-in-a lifetime experience she can assist with your travel planning needs. Sandra can assist in finding your tour guide, cruise director, resort and butler staff, private yacht or jet.

Her certifications include: "A-List" of Top Travel Professionals by Travel + Leisure Magazine, certified Master Cruise Counselor, Authorized Disney Specialist, a Ski Specialist, Australia Certified Specialist and Certified Sandals & Beaches Resort Specialist. Sandra also holds accreditation with many islands in the Caribbean, resorts and tourist boards both in the U.S. and abroad.

Extended Bio - Lisa Van Hersh

Lisa has always had an interest in travel ever since she was a child. She can make your travel experience seamless and worry free. Lisa enjoys spending time with her family that includes husband Tom, daughter Rachel, son-in-law Paul, son Andrew, daughter-in-law Lorraine and grandchildren Bennett and Lizzie.

Aside from traveling overseas, Lisa is also an avid cruiser. She has taken many cruises on many different cruise lines. Her cruises have taken her to the Mediterranean as well as islands in the Caribbean including the US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Barbados, Grenada, St. Maarten, Martinique, St. Lucia, The Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Mexico, Antigua, Aruba, Curacao, Guadeloupe and the island of Dominica.

She has been blessed with great organizational skills and the ability to be thorough. With these skills, no trip, be it from around the world cruises to weekend getaways to Nashville, St. Louis, or Atlanta, is too big or too small for her to handle.

Lisa's certifications include AM Resorts Master Agent, Certified Sandals Specialist, and Princess Cruise Lines Commodore Status Agent.

Extended Bio - Rachel Weatherly

After spending several years in education as an English teacher, Rachel decided to pursue her lifelong passion of travel. She realized she was already helping so many friends plan their trips and finding such joy in it that she would work toward becoming a travel agent.

Rachel has found her home at All Things Travel and is excited to be surrounded by so many others with great experience. From Disney trips for the family to romantic Caribbean getaways for two, Rachel would love to help you plan your dream vacation.

Rachel married her college sweetheart Paul and has 2 toddlers. Her favorite trips revolve around food and culture and she loves to be in the mountains or the city.

In addition to living in Korea, Rachel traveled to nearby destinations including Japan, Thailand, Cambodia and the Philippines. Rachel has sampled a variety of world-class beaches as she explored the Caribbean, Hawaii, and Mexico, but her favorite experiences have been the times she explored the history and culture of Europe as she visited Spain, France, Italy, Montenegro, Switzerland, and Germany.

Extended Bio - Gretchen Miller

Gretchen has been married to Joe for 28 years and has 2 daughters, Natalie and Mary Katherine. She loves all new adventures, but her favorite place to relax is on the island of Turks and Caicos. She has enjoyed trips to Iceland, France, Korea, Aruba, Grand Cayman, and Jamaica and visited other Caribbean ports such as Cozumel, Belize, and Honduras on cruises. Her favorite stateside destinations include Chicago and New York.

Gretchen would love to plan your family vacation, romantic getaway, or girl's trip! Let her do the research and plan the details so you can show up and enjoy!

Extended Bio - Haley Reilly

Haley is an adventure seeker and all things Disney enthusiast! Travel is one of her many passions. She also enjoys riding horses, golfing with her husband, and painting. She loves the thrill of exploring new places and values the importance of sustainable travel.

While growing up, her grandfather sparked her love for travel by allowing her to tag along on his business trips to destinations such as NYC, Austin and Montreal. She was then able to spend 6 months abroad during college.

She traveled to Spain, Portugal, France, England, Italy, and Ireland at the time. She has made second trips to both England and Spain as well as traveled to Jamaica and the Dominican Republic.

Haley is a graduate of the Disney College of Knowledge and is ready to plan your family's trip of a lifetime. Whether you are interested in a Disney vacation, all-inclusive resort, cruise, or custom travel itinerary; Haley would love to help you.

Extended Bio - Lisa McGrory

Lisa retired from an ownership of a popular all star gym where she planned their group travel for over 12 years. Once retired, she wanted to continue a career with her passion for travel, which brought her to All Things Travel.

Since beginning her career in the travel industry, she has been certified in many destinations and cruise lines, including a graduate from Disney’s College of Knowledge.

Lisa has extensive, personal travel knowledge of Disney World, Universal Studios, Snow Skiing adventures, Cruises, All Inclusive Resorts across the Caribbean and any type of group travel.

Extended Bio - Kendra White

Hi! My name is Kendra and traveling has been my thing for years. Moving from New York City to a small town east of Memphis definitely had its challenges but never stopped the traveling that was always done. Each year I plan an international vacation for myself and what some would call a local vacation to explore this wonderful country we get to call home. Being a child of a Jamaican citizen has allowed me to take numerous vacation to various Caribbean islands with Jamaica being my second home. I can help you plan your next adventure either to a city near you or an amazing tropical beach! I would love to help you make your travel dreams come true.

I have always had a passion for details-when I was younger I always wondered why a particular person planned our trips. Being able to be a part of ALL THINGS TRAVEL has allowed me to be the person planning those trips. Allow me to help you and be that support to plan your next getaway.