Our Travel Specialists
Valerie Edgemon
vge@edgewoodtravel.com
Out of Hours/Emergency: 912-507-4991
Valerie is the owner of Edgewood Travel. She began her travel career as a Tour Director
in Europe - escorting Americans on tulip cruises in Holland, wine cruises in Germany along
the Rhine and the Moselle, and motorcoach tours in Portugal. After four years of Eurotrotting,
she came back to Greenwich, Connecticut and began selling corporate and vacation travel.
In 1992, she moved to Savannah, Georgia, and opened Edgewood Travel.
Valerie's greatest travel love is to plan trips to those out of the way places in Europe - France,
in particular. Another favorite past time is skiing. Every winter you will find her ski reports
from the slopes of Colorado, California, Utah, Montana and more.
Never one to stay in one place for too long, Valerie spent 2002 living in Singapore. During that year she visited
China, Malaysia, Thailand, Burma, Indonesia, Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos. Asia was a fabulous experience,
and she would be delighted to share her insights with you.
She is often asked about her most memorable vacations. Currently, the top five are: Gorilla Tracking in Uganda and
Rwanda (October, 2008); Vietnam and Cambodia (second visit - August, 2008); Peru & Macchu Picchu (August, 2007),
South Africa & Botswana (June, 2006) and Heli-Hiking in the Bugaboos (Western Canada).
She formerly lived at the Landings on Skidaway Island, an island community with six golf courses. Now living in
historic downtown Savannah with her husband, Jim Crawford, and her two black labradors (born in Australia,
exported to Singapore and brought to the US), Samson (Sam) & Delilah (Lily).
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Rose Dunn
rose@edgewoodtravel.com
Out of Hours/Emergency: 443-875-7826
Rose began her journey in the travel industry when she graduated from The Boyd Travel School,
located in Pittsburgh, PA, in 1990. Her first job was working for United Airlines in Washington
D.C., where she handled reservations and did scheduling for the Dulles reservation call center.
While living in Washington D.C. she met her husband Rich who has made the military his career.
Over the years Rose has continued working in the travel field, while following her husband to his
many assignments.
She worked for Thomas Cook and American Express Business Travel while stationed in England in the 90's. From there,
she headed to Texas and worked with SATO Travel at Goodfellow Air Force Base and finally in 2001 she and her family
moved to Savannah and she joined the Edgewood Travel team. The military took the Dunn's from Savannah back to
England in 2006and Rose successfully worked for Edgewood Travel from the UK. Another move has just occurred and
the family will now be settling in Maryland near Fort Meade. She will, of course, continue to work with Edgewood
from her new home in Maryland.
Prior to leaving for England on this last assignment, Rose was already a British, Scottish and Irish Vacation Specialist.
She has continued to hone those skills by exploring more of all three countries. She also took advantage of her proximity
to the European continent to visit Rome and Pisa, Italy, Munich, Prague, Barcelona, Salzburg and Paris. Rose and her
husband also escorted a group on a Regent Seven Seas cruise to the Baltic in 2006.
Spending time with her family is a top priority for Rose and she is looking forward to exploring the surrounding area of
their new home. Stay tuned to see what new travel adventures the Dunns experience. Rose is just an email or phone
call away, so contact her today to plan an exciting vacation.
Betty Norman
betty@edgewoodtravel.com
Out of Hours/Emergency: 912-598-8125
Betty grew up on the North Shore of Chicago, Illinois in Glencoe. After graduating from New Trier High School
she went on to attend the University of Colorado at Boulder where she became a member of the Kappa Alpha
Theta Sorority.
She did her stint as board member of the PTA in Northbrook and was President of the Glenbrook Infant Welfare
while juggling a full time career in real estate. Betty and her husband Bob have a combined family of 6 children,
23 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. (It's a full life!)
Thirty plus years ago, after a major lull in the real estate business, Betty entered the travel industry. Since that time
she achieved her Certified Travel Counselor (CTC) designation, and is listed in The Who's Who of American
Women Executives.
Betty and Bob moved permanently to the Landings in 1994. Bob, who is an Architect, designed their home and he is
still doing some architectural projects. Betty commuted for a while to Chicago and quickly decided that it was
"for the birds." She joined Valerie and Edgewood Travel in 1996 and has no plans of retiring as travel is a passion
as well as a business.
Betty's main focus is leisure travel; group or individual and many times Betty and Bob will Host for Ensemble Travel,
our Consortium.
Now, being able to settle down to the joys of this spectacular island, friends, and golf, Betty is happy to call
Savannah home.
P.S. Stop by and visit our office, it's one of Bob's architectural designs.
Susan Disney-Greenberg
sdg@edgewoodtravel.comOut of Hours/Emergency: 912-659-7430
Susan was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where she graduated in 1968
from Baldwin-Wallace College with a BS degree. She and her husband Bob have a
combined family of 6 children.
Susan loves to travel and so 12 years ago she made a career change from a
teacher to a travel consultant. She trained for a year before relocating to Florida
where she helped start a new agency in Venice, Florida. It was at this time she
completed her Master CLIA Cruise Certification (MCC).
In August of 1997, she relocated to Savannah, where she joined the team of Edgewood Travel as a
Cruise Specialist/Travel Consultant.Susan has completed Specialist Courses with Holland, Celebrity,
Royal Caribbean, Princess, Cunard and NCL. She has also earned the highest cruise certification
possible - Elite Certified Cruise Counselor Scholar (ECCS) from the Cruise Line International Association (CLIA).
In November of 2008, Susan sailed on the Inaugural cruise aboard the Celebrity Solstice. She has also sailed
on Inaugurals aboard the MS Westerdam, MS Zuiderdam and MS Oosterdam, Celebrity Century (2006), and the
Royal Caribbean Liberty of the Seas (2007).
She has sailed on all 3 Seabourn ships (12 different occasions to Australia, Asia, Europe, British Isles,
Transatlantic, Iceland, Canada, New England and the Mediterrean), Crystal Harmony (Panama Canal,
Mexican Riviera and South America), Regent aboard the Paul Gauguin to Exotic Tahiti, Norwegian, Celebrity
(Bermuda, Caribbean and Panama Canal) plus several other cruise lines.
For the last 2 years Susan has been working closely with Saundra Abel, Past State Elks Aidmore Auxiliary
in raising money for Aidmore Children's Home in Conyors, GA. With Susan's cruise background and experience
and Saundra's contacts, we have raised more than $ 4700 for Aidmore with a yearly cruise. Susan can advise
your non-profit group how to profit from cruise vacations.
Susan resides at The Landings (Skidaway Island). She is very active in the community with the Savannah Elk's
Auxilary and a member of the Alee Temple Auxiliary and The Landings Working Women's Group. When she is
not selling cruises, you may find her trying her hand at tennis or bridge.
Nancy Davis
nancy@edgewoodtravel.com
In Office Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays
Out of Hours/Emergency: 912-598-8066
Nancy Davis has been a travel consultant for 14 years and holds a Masters Degree
from Johns Hopkins. Nancy’s first career was as a mental health therapist. During
that time she traveled extensively for recreation and her passion for travel led to a
post-retirement career as a travel agent.
Nancy is one of 133 Premier Australian Specialist in North America. She is also a
New Zealand Specialist. She travels yearly to the land Down Under in search of new
experiences and memorable places. Additionally, she has traveled extensively in Africa, Asia, Europe, Costa Rica,
and the Caribbean, as well as sailed numerous times with different cruise lines.
Nancy visits Australia yearly, always discovering new experiences and adventures. Whether your "thing" might be
"noodling" for opals in Coober Pedy, or experiencing the power of Uluru at sunset, or perhaps encountering the
wildlife on Kangaroo Island or accompanying a bush pilot on a visit to a remote Aboriginal village, Nancy can guide
you so that your Australian adventure provides the unique experience you want. Nancy has planned Australian journeys
from four days to two months from upscale luxury
travel to value oriented explorations. Whether you wish to dive the Great Barrier Reef, or taste the fabulous wines
of the Yarra Valley, or perhaps golf the Morrington Peninsula, let Nancy be your counselor and your guide.
Her favorite quotation is “Life is but a journey..to travel is to live twice,” by Omar Kahan-fifth century poet.
Brenda Cribbs
bcribbs@edgewoodtravel.com
In Office Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
Out of Hours/Emergency: 912-313-7666
In August 2007 I came to Edgewood Travel and found my Niche as a Travel Agent.
I was given a wonderful opportunity to become the All Inclusive Caribbean and Mexico
Specialist. Since joining Edgewood, I have completed many certifications including Sandals Specialist, Mexico/Cancun
Specialist and Honeymoon/Destination Specialist. In March, I completed my first Destination Wedding in Jamaica
at Couples Swept Away. Working with the onsite cordinators this event was a huge success. I coordinated all the
travel arrangements, accommodations, wedding festivities, and a cocktail party reception for 25 guests to attend
this most memorable weddingmoon.
Jamaica and St.Lucia are the most common destinations for honeymoons. I have visited all the Sandals resorts
on Jamaica and I have just returned from a visit to St.Lucia where I explored this Honeymoon Paradise and
toured all the Sandals Properties. After St. Lucia, I head to Mexico in May for a hands on look at various resorts
in the Puerto Vallarta rea sponsored by one of our primary suppliers - GoGo Worldwide Vacations. In June,
I return to Jamaica to review all the Sandals properties and their renovations and updates.
I will have lots of wonderful information to share with you on planning your wonderful Honeymoon.
I look forward to hearing from you.....
Joe Marinaccio
jm@edgewoodtravel.com
Out of Hours/Emergency: 516-864-1405
Joe has been in the corporate travel industry for over 20 years. He began his career in New York City
working for Thomas Cook Travel, USA where he received formal training in all aspects of the travel industry.
Joe left Thomas Cook to join the US Air Force and then upon returning to New York, began working for a major
Wall Street law firm as their travel manager, where he developed his career in dealing with high end corporate
travel management as well as sharpening his skills in VIP travel, meeting & conference
planning and vendor negotiations. After ten years with the law firm Joe decided that he wanted a different
pace of life, and so moved south.
Joe has been with Edgewood Travel as an independant corporate travel consultant since 2003. His experience,
professionalism and expertise in the travel industry would be a tremendous asset to assisting you or your company
with all of your travel needs.
Meredith Rothouse
mr@edgewoodtravel.com
Out of Hours/Emergency: 201-674-0469
Meredith's love of travel began while an English major at Georgia Southern University. A summer spent backpacking
through Europe, and she was hooked! After 9 years in New Jersey, this Cobb County native is thrilled to be back in
the South with her husband, who was recruited by Arizona Chemical.
Meredith was a travel consultant and managed two Liberty Travel stores during her time in New Jersey. She took
additional training courses to specialize in packages to Tahiti, Caribbean, Mexico, Rainbow, Cruises, USA, Canada
and Europe. Some of her favorite trips include stays at Intercontinental Thalasso-Spa (Bora Bora), Jade Mountain
(St. Lucia), a Celebrity Caribbean Cruise and a driving tour of Ireland. She has also become an aficionado of unique
hotels throughout the world.
Meredith is looking forward to rediscovering Savannah and joining the Edgewood team. She can't wait to help you
plan your next vacation!
So if you're wanting a travel agency that offers that personal touch as well as experience, knowledge, and training in travel, Edgewood Travel is the agency you have been looking for.