JUDY
Director E-Commerce Development, Judy & Maria's Travel
Married to Gene, a Professional Electrical Engineer
(right: Judy, left: Maria)
Children - One Son, One Daughter
Michael earned an Executive MBA from The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. Michael resides in Montana with his wife, Marcia two children, Mikael and Taylor.
Allison graduated from West Chester University with a degree in Speech Therapy and Margaret Cowan University in Perth, WA, with a degree in Special Education. Allison resides in Kinross (a suburb of Perth, Western Australia) with her husband, Adam, and their two sons, Kellan and Bryn.
Pets - 6 Cats
Angelica Love (a.k.a. She Devil) is a rescued black and white domestic long-hair cat. Angelica is tough and street smart.
Precious Giavanna (a.k.a. Whiner) is a blue-point mitted ragdoll cat. Gia is a petite little girl and is clearly the brains of the bunch.
Ernest Hemingway (a.k.a. Roadkill - likes to lay in the road on his back and play dead) is a seal-point mitted ragdoll. Ernie has a laid back personality and loves walks on his leash when weather permits.
Simon Sebastian (a.k.a. Simon-ator) is a flame-point mitted ragdoll with stunning blue eyes. Simon is the big bruiser and extremely shy.
Daniel Luis (a.k.a. Lewis) is a black medium-haired domestic cat. Lewis was abandoned by his mother/owner when he was less than two weeks old. He weighed only four ounces. After considerable nurturing and countless bottle feedings, Lewis has grown to a whopping eight pounds and has become extremely active and curious.
Sophia Lorenzo (a.k.a. Sophie) is a homeless waif who refused to leave and insisted upon being adopted into the family. This poor girl cat is actually a boy, but got mis-named and it stuck. He doesn't seem to care what he is called as long as he is fed regular meals. (In Loving Memory 7/28/08)
Background
Judy worked in the Special Education and Migrant Education Programs for 10-years prior to entering the travel industry.
Interests and Hobbies
Judy loves interesting people, animals, fine dining, and quiet times. Pink is her favorite color. Judy and her family have hosted foreign exchange students from the countries of Australia, France, Germany, Japan, and Spain. Hosting the exchange students was an enriching cultural experience for the entire family. In fact, before starting her university studies, Allison (Judy's daughter) and her best friend traveled around the world for one year. They were hosted by the exchange student's families -- Spain, Germany, France, Singapore, Hawaii and more. Allison's year of travel enabled her to mature and gain independence and the confidence to succeed in and achieve her goals.
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MARIA 
Executive Director of Sales, Judy & Maria's Travel, Inc.
Married to Edwin, an Electrical / Mechanical Technician
Children - Two Sons
Edwin is a 2004 graduate of Goldey-Beacom College with a degree in accounting. Ed was the President of his college fraternity and is currently employed at a prominent law firm in Delaware.
Christopher graduated April 2007 from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnston. Chris is employed as a web analyst at a prominent corporation in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.
Pets - 2 Dogs
 Kea Lani (named after the Kea Lani Hotel in Maui) is a Jack Russell Terrier and Miniature Italian Greyhound mix. Kea Lani is  a perfect match for Maria's personality and she loves to ride in Maria's 1975 white Corvette to get ice cream at the local Dairy Queen. (In Loving Memory 6/30/08)
Godiva, a chocolate teacup Chihuahua, is the newest addition to Maria’s family. Arriving at the Thomas household on Christmas Eve 2006, Godiva is two-years-old and weighs in at 2-1/2 pounds. She is quiet, friendly and loves to dress up in fancy sweaters. Godiva enjoys playing with her sister, Kea Lani, a Jack Russell Terrier/Miniature Greyhound mix. She also enjoys riding in the car and sleeping all day at Judy and Maria’s Travel, Inc.
Background
Maria's college classes included travel and business administration. Maria originally planned to become an air-traffic controller or a pilot.
Interests and Hobbies
Maria loves to travel, Corvettes, fine dining, working out at the gym, art, and her weekends are always busy with social activities, friends and fun. She loves spending weekends at her parents vacation home in Ventnor, NJ (the suburbs near Atlantic City).
Photo Right: Maria 1975 Corvette
Strengths
Maria is a true fun person, Her motto is that "every day is a reason to celebrate." Maria always goes the extra mile to ensure guest satisfaction.
Palm Trees 
Maria collects palm trees. In fact, located behind her desk at Judy and Maria's Travel is a 7-foot palm tree. One of Maria's long-term goals is to retire to Mexico where she can enjoy the beauty of the turquoise sea while relaxing under a swaying palm tree with a frozen Margarita in hand and savoring the beauty of the Mayan culture that she has so come to love.
Photo Right is Maria's dog Godiva being held by
Jeff Corwin of the Animal Planet television channel..
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