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A Brief History of Journey Travel

The year was 1947, when Robert & Helen Durney expanded their insurance business, when Chuck West asked them to sell steamship tickets up the coast to Alaska. So, began their venture into travel. Chuck West became Westours, which later became Holland America. After 57 years of being family owned, a long time employee, Jene'e Bearden purchased the agency in January of 2004, renaming it Journey Travel in January 2007.


Jene'e Bearden, CTC. (Certified Travel Counselor)
 
 
President & Owner of Journey Travel.

After working for the Durney family for approximately 23 years, first as bookkeeper and commercial agent, later as leisure agent and manager, I made the decision to buy the travel agency when it became available. The name change from Durney Travel & Cruise to Journey Travel came in 2007. 

I love this business! It is like no other business. I get to help people plan their vacations and I take pride in finding the best value for them. I also enjoy experiencing first hand the many destinations this world has to offer. Some of the places I've been fortunate to travel to include: China, Australia, Great Britain, Denmark, Spain, Morocco, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Holland, South America, Mexico, Egypt, Guatemala, and many domestic destinations.

jenee@journeytravel.com


 
   Ellen Peterson

 

Travel Consultant – since 1985

Many years ago someone told me. “travel builds memories that will last the rest of your life”. I have found that to be true. I have been fortunate enough to travel to many places in our world, and I enjoy assisting others with travel plans to see our great country, or to venture abroad. Among my favorite places are Europe and Australia. Whether your travel is for fun, for business, or because of an   emergency, whether it is by air, by train, or ship, I will try       and make it easier for you.

You can reach me at 360 532-2860 or email ellen@journeytravel.com


 
 
     Karen Gourlie

 

Travel Consultant –

I have been helping both leisure travelers as well as business travelers since 1985. I joined the staff at Durney Travel & Cruise in 2001 and have enjoyed the camaraderie of working with everyone. My favorite destinations are Hawaii and Disneyland and you can call me for Mariner's Spring Training. You can catch me in the office on Monday, and Wednesday through Friday. This allows me to spend more time with my son Greg and daughter Megan who are very active in sports and dance.

You can reach me at 360 532-2860 or email kareng@journeytravel.com


 
 
    Karen Sue Kugan

 

Travel Consultant –

I have been working as a travel consultant for over 14 years with the last 6 years here with Durney Travel & Cruise. I handle both vacation travel and business travel.

Warm weather destinations such as Mexico (Cancun-Maya Riviera is my favorite), Hawaii and the Caribbean are my specialty. I love cruising and seeing the destinations from a different perspective. I have cruised on Carnival Cruise Lines, Norwegian Cruise Lines and have toured Princess, Holland America and Royal Caribbean Ships to keep up to date on all the ships. So, if a cruise or a warm weather vacation is in your future, give me a call or email me at karensue@journeytravel.com


 
 
    Pam Montoure

 

Travel Consultant-

I am the new kid on the block. I started working for Durney Travel & Cruise in November of 2004, however, I have been working as a travel consultant for over 13 years. My favorite destinations are Hawaii and Mexico. I also love cruises.

So, give me a call at (360) 532-2860 or email me at pam@journeytravel.com and let me help you plan your next vacation.

 


     Linda Taylor

 

Travel Consultant – Home based

I have the luxury of being able to work at my home office as well as at the main office in Aberdeen. Having worked for the agency for over 22 years allows me to do this. I recently received my Masters from the College of Disney after 5 days of intense theme park and resort training. Prior to that, I had completed the Disney Specialist program and their graduate program. I like to keep up on what's happening in the different sectors of travel.


For the last ten years I have been associated with Sportsman's Cove Lodge, handling all the air and hotel travel for the many guests who come from all over the United States to this unique fishing lodge. ( http://www.alaskasbestlodge.com )


Whatever type of vacation you are looking for, whether it's one of the Disney Parks, or cruise line, Mexico, Hawaii, Costa Rica, Great Britain, an African Safari, or anywhere, give me a call at (360) 249-2070 or email me at linda@journeytravel.com



Dee Kirkwood

 

Travel Consultant – Home Based

When I was in school, I had always wanted to be a flight attendant, but as it turned out, I was too tall. I worked for an insurance agency for many years. After the nest emptied I had the desire to become a travel agent and have been for over 23 years and enjoying every minute of it. I love being around people, planning trips for them and I also love to travel and learn new things about different places and people. You may reach me at my home office (360) 249-3537 or you may catch me at the main office in Aberdeen at 360- 532-2860 or email me at dee@journeytravel.com

 


 
 
     Joy Spooner
Receptionist/Bookkeeper
 
 

I started working for the agency in the spring of 1998 as a receptionist and am now helping out as bookkeeper as well. One of the more exciting trips I took was to Turkey. I've also traveled here in the states, learning a little history along the way and I plan on doing more traveling as time permits.


 

 

           Chris Yeager

Travel Consultant – Home based   360-532-2528

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