JoDell has worked in the travel industry since 1997, however she has traveled most of her life. She was born in New Mexico and by the time she was only a year old she was a seasoned traveler. She went on her first cruise when she was 6 years old and is still cruising every chance she gets. In 1997 JoDell began studying Leisure Travel from Tom and Joanie Ogg, well known leaders in the Industry and authors of “ How to Start a Home Based Travel Agency “. She first worked for Uniglobe and AAA Travel to gain first hand experience. Then in 1999 she started her own leisure based travel agency, Have Travel. By 2003 JoDell recognized that Vacation Rentals were an upcoming interest of vacationers and quickly becoming a huge part of family and multigenerational vacationing.
She has been recognized as a Pinnacle Professional Member of the Continental Who’s Who and the Metropolitan Who’s Who for outstanding achievement in the Travel Industry. She was named the 2010/2011 Woman of the Year by the National Association of Professional Women for her entrepreneurial achievements. She is a member of the National Association of Commissioned Travel Agents and an Accredited Cruise Counselor. She is currently a member of the Destin Woman’s Club raising funds for Fisher House and other local Charities. She and David also serve as volunteers teaching Genealogy and Family History to the local community where tracing your roots and travel are a perfect match.
By 2007 David was ready to retire so they brought their travel agency to Miramar Beach Florida and added Vacation Memories to the name HaveTravel. With a selection of beautiful beach vacation rentals and a full-service travel agency they work full time managing vacation properties and booking world wide luxury travel with their son Jason and his wife Jalayne. Jason is a former Captain with Skywest Airlines and is currently a Florida Realtor for HaveTravel-Memories. Jason and Jalayne are both graduates of Utah State University. Jalayne is the office manager for HaveTravel Memories and is also a travel adviser.
Rachel Kunz joined our staff as a Travel Consultant and Cruise Specialist in 2015. Rachel is a well seasoned cruiser with a love for multi - generational family cruises. She is experienced in the art of traveling with children. Rachel is a qualified travel adviser and can assist you with all your travel needs.
Email her at rachel.havetravelmemories@gmail.com
HaveTravel-Memories Vacations has been an accredited member of the Better Business Bureau since 2009 and has an A+ Rating.
Call HaveTravel-Memories Vacations at 877-HAVE-041 (877-428-3041) now, and Book Your Next Memory Today!
