Dream Vacations
John Gawne is a seasoned professional with extensive experience spanning several decades. Currently serving as a Franchise Owner with Dream Vacations since August 2004, John has previously held significant roles including Executive Director of ITPro at Old Dominion University from February 1995 to June 2004, and MidAtlantic Management Development Director at Nations Bank and its predecessors from June 1984 to August 1993. John also contributed to the United Way of South Hampton Roads as a Past Board of Directors member and Chair of Community Funding from 1986 to 2012. John Gawne's foundational career in the US Navy as a Surface Warfare Officer lasted two decades, from June 1964 to June 1984. Academic achievements include a Master of Science in Management from the Naval Postgraduate School and a Bachelor of Science in Communications - New Editorial from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
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Dream Vacations
Dream Vacations is affiliated with Travel Leaders and American Express, selling travel independently since January 2007. I am a Destination Specialist with 20 years travel experience! Some of my current area of specialties are- but not limited to- Alaska, Florida, Las Vegas, Hawaii, Mexico and the Caribbean selling both Cruise packages an All Inclusive land packages. This included frequent travel to Mexico and the Caribbean to participate in agent hotel inspections which keeping me up to date with current trends and hotel changes, and extensive weekly cruise trainings with several ship inspections on all the major cruise lines. Other areas of specialty include: earning my Mickey Ears by becoming a Disney Specialist, ACE Certified (Aruba Certified Expert), and Certified Sandals Specialist with extensive yearly training and site inspections. She also specializes in the Romantic Vacations, Honeymoons and Destination Weddings. I have done training in Destination Weddings including touring popular destination wedding and honeymoon destinations. I can assist in a Symbolic Ceremony; Civil Ceremony or a Religious Ceremony.