Agents
Alexis Armstrong--CLICK HERE
Alexis Armstrong is a member of the Board of Directors for the Greater Philadelphia Tri-State Chapter of the Professional Travel Agents of North America. She is also a member of the Cruise Line Industry Association and the International Airlines Travel Agent Network. In addition, she holds Destination Specialist certificates in the following areas: Bermuda, The Caribbean islands of the Bahamas, The British Virgin Islands, the U.S. Virgin Islands, The Dominican Republic, The Cayman Islands, Curacao, Trinidad and Tobago, Grenada, Honduras, Israel, Thailand, The Philippines, Dubai, Australia, and Mexico. She is a certified Norwegian Cruise Lines Specialist, Couples Resorts Specialist, Sandals Resorts Specialist, and a Honeymoon and Destination Wedding Specialist. Wherever you’d like to vacation, she can get you there.
CONTACT ME TODAY!
alexis@distinctdestinations.org
Toni Dennis--CLICK HERE
Certified Travel Specialist
Toni Dennis is a Cruise Industry Travel Agent and a member of Cruise Line International Associates. If you like to cruise, she can help you. She also sponsors bus excursions to Baltimore, Busch Gardens, Kings Dominion, Clementine Park, etc. She is experienced with Air Travel, as well, and can help you plan your trip. Whatever your travel pleasures may be, Ms. Dennis would be delighted to service you.
CONTACT ME TODAY!
toni@distinctdestinations.org
Arletha Jones--CLICK HERE
Certified Travel Specialist
Arletha Jones, also known as “AJ” has been committed to helping others travel for over 10 years. She has helped her family, friends, and co-workers plan many unique and unforgettable trips. She has made travel arrangements for family reunions, day trips to amusement parks, overnight crab feasts, and weekend getaways. Ms. Jones has an incredible passion for the travel industry. She has completed training courses and certifications in the following areas: Beaches Certified Specialist, Aruba Certified Specialist, Vegas Certified Specialist, and Hotel Sales Specialist (Marriot).
CONTACT ME TODAY!
aj@distinctdestinations.org
Clayton Pickens--CLICK HERE
Certified Travel Specialist
Clayton Pickens has been planning, organizing, and booking group vacations and day trips for the past 10 years. He has escorted many groups to the Atlantic City Casinos, Spirit of Philadelphia, Baltimore Crab Feasts, Ski Weekend Getaways, Kings Dominion, and shopping trips in Reading and elsewhere. One of Mr. Pickens’ most memorable experiences involved booking 42 passengers on a Caribbean cruise. He has earned a certificate as an Aruba Certified Specialist and is working on becoming an Accredited Cruise Counselor.
CONTACT ME TODAY!
pick@distinctdestinations.org
Gloria T. Cothran--CLICK HERE
Certified Travel Specialist
Gloria T. Cothran has been an agent at Distinct Destinations since 2003. She is passionate about putting together group trips, from shopping trips to 7 day cruises. She is currently a member of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), Cruise Line Industry Association (CLIA), and International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN). She is currently enrolled in CLIA’s ACC Program. In addition, she holds Destination Specialist certificates in the following areas: Apple Vacations, Aruba, Bahamas, Beaches, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Holiday Inn Sunspree/Aruba & Jamaica, Sandals, Trinidad & Tobago, U.S. Airways Vacation and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
CONTACT ME TODAY!
gloria@distinctdestinations.org
Judi Wright--CLICK HERE
Travel Specialist
I have been an outside agent with Distinct Destinations since 2004. My own personal travels to Mexico and several Caribbean islands motivated me to seek a career as a travel agent. My "day job" at Philadelphia International Airport gives me insight into the ever-evolving airline industry. I specialize in arranging group trips, be it family or friends. I'd love to arrange your all-girls getaway to Vegas, or a family reunion cruise!
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Nicole Maddox--CLICK HERE
Travel Specialist
Nicole Maddox, an adventure expert, became a travel agent in 2004 after assisting a friend with her destination wedding. She has traveled to many exciting places and knows the details that go into putting together a fabulous vacation. She believes that everyone deserves a “little rest and relaxation”. That is why she focuses on finding her customers the best vacations to fit their budgets. She specializes in designing vacation packages based on the customers’ wishes, thus making each journey a Distinct Destination!
CONTACT ME TODAY!
nicole@distinctdestinations.org
Terri Thomas--CLICK HERE
Certified Travel Specialist
Terri Thomas started in the travel industry in 1987 with TWA World Marketing Services. She loves to travel, especially to Walt Disney World. She specializes in putting together Disney vacations. Her passion is helping make someone else’s hopes and dreams come true.
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terri@distinctdestinations.org
Egerton Earl Gill--CLICK HERE
Egerton Earl Gill, Co-Founder of Distinct Destinations and a true native Barbadian now currently residing in the United States, employed with the United States Postal Services. I graduated High School in Barbados and continued my education at Community College in Philadelphia. I enjoy traveling particularly to Barbados and the Caribbean and planning vacations for others to see Barbados. In my spare time, I'm the Head Chef at Sun Son Caribbean Cuisine. I cater all indoor and outdoor events for Distinct Destinations. My nitch market is Caribbean travel and Fishing trips to destinations near and far. I also serve on the Board of Directors with Away We Go Youth Travel Camp, Inc. I adore my wife, children, cooking, traveling and fishing. My commitment is to Christ, my wife and children.
Kareema Murray--CLICK HERE
Travel Specialist
Kareema Murray, also known as “REEM”, was welcomed to Distinct Destinations Travel Agency several years ago and is certainly not new to the travel industry. She has been committed to providing friends, family, and co-workers with many unique and unforgettable travel experiences to distinct destinations all over the world. She has two incredible passions in life, serving as head chef for Cut the Cake Bakery and travel. She is committed to representing your personality in the type of vacation she plans for you. She prepares scrumptious delights before you take off to a delightful destination. She is looking forward to the delivery of her first child soon and switching her niche market to “Mommy and Me” trips at affordable rates.
Anne Trimble--CLICK HERE
Certified Travel Specialist
Anne Trimble has been an agent with Distinct Destinations since 2006. She was getting ready to retire from a teaching career and was looking for something to do after retirement. Since she loves traveling and was already planning and arranging trips for friends and family, they suggested that she try her hand as a travel agent. She was introduced to Cheryl Gill, CEO of Distinct Destinations by her sister, and as they say, “The rest is history”. She arranges and takes all sorts of trips, but her love is cruising. She has cruised to almost every port in the Caribbean, Bermuda, Mexico, Hawaii, New England, Canada, and Alaska. She is a member of the Cruise Line Industry Association (CLIA) and is currently taking courses to improve her knowledge and skill to help you plan an excellent cruise.
I can be reached by email, anne@distinctdestinations.org.
Maria Rowe--CLICK HERE
Certified Travel Specialist
Maria Rowe is a travel professional with over 8 years of experience. She specializes in travel to the Caribbean, Africa, and Europe as well as cruises, family vacations, and group travel. She is an avid world traveler (since the age of 2) and she loves to search for the best bargains. She has been labeled “The Search Guru” by her friends. She works closely with her clients to ensure they have the best vacation experience. When she is not working, she enjoys eating good food, going to church, and traveling with her family.
maria@distinctdestinations.org
Anil Shaw--CLICK HERE
Travel Specialist
Anil Shaw is new to Distinct Destinations and excited to join this fabulous team. She has been passionate about traveling since childhood and has traveled across the globe. Her specialty is luxury spa and shopping getaways. She is a member of the Cruise Line Industry Association (CLIA). Her enrollment in CLIA’s ACC program, along with frequent travel, keeps her inspired.
Renee Hudson--CLICK HERE
Certified Travel Specialist
Renee Hudson has been an agent with Distinct Destinations Travel Agency since 2003. She enjoys traveling, selling travel packages, and learning about travel. She is most passionate about booking groups from shopping trips to 7 day cruises. She is a member of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), Cruise Line Industry Association (CLIA), and International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN). She is currently enrolled in CLIA’s ACC Program.
renee@distinctdestinations.org
Tomika Rankin--CLICK HERE
Tomika Rankin has been an agent with Distinct Destinations since 1997. She loves traveling and has planned trips for friends and family, who encouraged her to become a travel agent. She arranges all sorts of trips, but her love is cruises. She has cruised to almost every port in the Caribbean, Bermuda, Mexico, Hawaii, New England, and Canada. She is a member of the Cruise Line Industry Association (CLIA) and is currently taking courses to improve her knowledge and skill to help you plan an excellent cruise.
tomika@distinctdestinations.org
Cherlyl Moore--CLICK HERE
Travel Specialist
Cherlyl Moore was new to the travel industry, but quickly picked up the tricks of the trade until she was wheeling and dealing herself. She specializes in travel to the various Jazz Festivals both domestic and international. She is a Las Vegas specialist. She is an avid world traveler and loves to search for the best bargains. She works closely with her clients to ensure they have the best vacation experience. If you want to know about an upcoming Jazz Festival anywhere in the world, she can help you.
cherlyl@distinctdestinations.org
Kelly Goeke--CLICK HERE
Senior Intern/Travel Consultant
Kelly Goeke is the senior intern at Distinct Destinations, responsible for website maintenance and the upgrade of various internet marketing tools, such as the blog and social networking sites. She is a recent graduate of Temple University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management and a minor in Business Administration.
kelly@distinctdestinations.org
James Kevin Finney--CLICK HERE
Travel Consultant
James Kevin Finney is a resident of Delaware and a student at Wilmington University. He has always enjoyed traveling and seeing other parts of the world. As a college student, he easily knows what his niche market is…catering to the college student on a college student budget, especially during holidays and school breaks. His primary focus is getting his friends home safely and affordably. He enjoys organizing bus trips for students, as well. He is majoring in communications, studio production, and digital film; therefore, he uses his skills to create YouTube promotions for Distinct Destinations Travel Agency.
james@distinctdestinations.org
Risa Battle--CLICK HERE
Travel Specialist
Risa Battle is our West Coast Agent. She has a legal background and is new to the travel industry. She is excited to be a part of this fabulous team. She has been passionate about traveling since childhood and has traveled across the globe. Her specialty is cruises.
Karla Edwards--CLICK HERE
Travel Consultant
Karla Edwards is a single mother with a love of traveling. She decided to become a travel consultant for the chance to see the world with her son. Her goal is to help you find adventurous, educational, fun, and affordable family vacations, and/or the perfect girlfriend getaway or long weekend. Whatever you decide, she will help you see the world on any budget.
karla@distinctdestinations.org
Malcolm Gill--CLICK HERE
Junior Travel Agent
Malcolm Gill is our Junior Travel Agent and our youngest agent ever. He is a high school student at Bishop McDevitt High School. He serves as an agent for high school groups. Malcolm also serves as our IT person and is known as “the Computer Guy”. He is responsible for keeping us up-to-date on all social network and blog sites.
malcolm@distinctdestinations.org
