More about Us

​With a wealth of expertise and firsthand knowledge, our advisors will meticulously plan every detail of your journey, ensuring that it perfectly reflects your special interests and travel style. But what truly sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to customer service. We go above and beyond to provide personalized attention, cater to your specific needs, and exceed your expectations at every step of the way.

Contact us today and let us choreograph your dream vacation. With Dancing Moon Travel, your travel adventure awaits, and we can't wait to make it an unforgettable experience for you.

​​​Meet Our Founder​


Whether you are looking for a fun & fabulous Caribbean cruise – an indulgent vacation at a luxurious beachfront all-inclusive resort – or a customized exploration of Europe – Dancing Moon Travel will craft the perfect vacation for your unique requirements. As your premier vacation travel specialists, we strive to ensure that each journey is planned to reflect our clients’ special interests and travel style. Contact one of our experienced agents below to start planning your next dream vacation.

Pat Hand - Owner

​After many years providing administrative support to legal professionals, Pat opened Dancing Moon Travel in metro Atlanta in 2008. She serves clients throughout the U.S. –her largest client base is centered in the Southeast including Atlanta and Florida markets. Pat is passionate about travel and is an avid cruiser, having sailed on pretty much every major cruise line serving U.S. markets.
Pat’s areas of specialty include cruises, all-inclusive vacations, and customized European itineraries. Favorite destinations include Ireland, Croatia, Alaska and Hawaii – and basically anywhere that a cruise ship has been known to sail! She has a strong emphasis on group travel events as well. 
Pat is a Master Cruise Counselor, a certified Tauck specialist, a Group Events Travel Specialist, and has the prestigious designation Signature Travel Expert Select. She is also recognized as a top producing agent with Oasis Travel Network.
Pat is now based in Southwest Florida, where she resides with her husband Marvin, her sister Cathy,
​and their 11-year-old retired greyhound Kobe.

Meet The Team


Our team of experienced, well-traveled advisors are strategically located
​throughout key locations in the U.S. to better serve our client needs.
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Joanne Craig - Advisor

Joanne has vast travel experience associated with her personal and past professional life. She has traveled extensively throughout the US and Europe. Joanne employs outstanding research skills to plan each detail of your vacation to reflect your interests -- she will ensure that everything is planned to perfection! Joanne is available to assist clients with cruise planning and all types of leisure travel.

Joanne's areas of specialty include Accessible Travel, All-Inclusive Resorts, Beach & Sun Vacations, Cruises, Custom Vacations, Food & Wine, Group Travel, Guided Vacations, Hotel & Resort Getaways, Luxury Travel. Contact Joanne today for a consultation about your travel plans. Bon Voyage!!​

Jason Odell - Advisor

​Jason is a well-traveled professional photographer and group leader who has been part of the DMT team since 2019. He has traveled extensively in Europe, Great Britain, Central and South America, and is also a veteran cruiser. Jason includes Alaska, the United Kingdom and Croatia among his growing list of favorite destinations. He loves to help clients discover their newest favorite destination and especially enjoys working with fellow photographers! Jason loved his recent  experience as a photo group leader on Dancing Moon’s private yacht charter exploring the coast of Croatia!

Jason is located in Colorado Springs and is available to help with all your travel needs, wherever you may be located in the U.S. Reach out to him today to start planning your next unforgettable vacation experience.​

Natalie McCaskill - Advisor

I have loved travel my entire life! I absolutely love to help others explore our amazingly beautiful,  wonderful world though life-changing travel adventures! Are you ready to go!? I would be thrilled to choreograph your travel dreams! Let's make it happen together. 

Natalie is fluent in English, French and Spanish – she especially loves to plan customized travel itineraries for European vacations where her extensive travel experience gives her valuable insight for client experiences. Natalie resides in Houston, Texas with her husband John.

Kathy Ludeman - Advisor

Kathy has been involved in the travel industry for almost five years and joined Dancing Moon Travel in late 2021. She brings extensive personal travel experience to the table and loves to help her clients explore new destinations. One of her favorite trips was her recent Uniworld ChristmasMarkets cruise in November 2022. She loved the Uniworld travel experience – be sure to chat with Kathy if a river cruise is on your dream vacation list. 

Kathy is located in Port Charlotte, Florida. She loves planning all kinds of leisure travel and would welcome your call to begin exploring options for your next vacation experience.

Curt Rush - Advisor

Curt Rush is a long-time Francophile, having majored in and taught French and Spanish in what seems another lifetime!  He made his first trip to France in 1990 and has been back to Europe over 25 times since and to France, hitting nearly every region, eleven times.  

Curt regularly posts on Facebook info and images of over 400 small(ish) towns in France that are wonderful to visit, enjoy and photograph or where you can just stroll, chat, relax and have a coffee or ‘adult beverage’ or dinner.  

France offers so much: art, culture, sports, biking, big cities, lovely villages, natural wonders, mountains, lakes, islands, beaches, hiking, winery, champagne, cognac and cider (who knew?) tours, markets, museums, unique architecture.  You decide what interests you and Curt will be happy to make recommendations and book an exciting adventure when you’re ready. 

Debi Beauregard - Advisor

Debi Beauregard is a professional photographer living in Katy, Texas. Event photography including weddings, travel and wildlife are the majority of her professional photo subjects .  She has a wealth of personal travel experiences and has been traveling independently since a teenager. 
Debi especially enjoys finding off-the- beaten path travel opportunities and crafting customized experiences for her travel clients.  She also loves to work with solo travelers and older travelers to find the perfect adventure or relaxation retreats.
Prior to joining Dancing Moon Travel, Debi racked up 15 years experience in Hotel Management with Westin Hotels and Resorts.  Needless to say, this background serves her exceptionally well in her travel business.  She also currently co-hosts small group photography safaris in Africa and has made seven of these trips in recent years. 
When she isn't booking travel for her clients, Debi's two grown children and three very young grandbabies help to keep her busy on a daily basis. ​

Tamara Bartlett - Advisor

As an avid traveler, a retired IT project manager, and former women’s  bookstore owner/operator, Tamara guarantees a focus on detail as she consults with you, and designs your long weekend or trip of a lifetime. She plans travel and vacations for solo travelers, couples, families, groups and the LGBTQIA+ community. Respect for your budget is second nature for this skilled money manager.

Tamara loves her wife, Mary, their adult daughters, Mikaela and Julia, her dogs, Buttons & Penny, sports, and music, particularly the Grateful Dead.

Sandy Brock - Advisor

I'm an enthusiastic wanderer located in Indianapolis, Indiana.  My passion is travel, and I've been all over the USA, as well as abroad.   It's hard to pick a personal favorite vacation, but my trip to Hungary where I connected with family and explored our family roots definitely unforgettable.  I fell in love with this charming country and it definitely stole a piece of my heart!  
When it comes to planning and organizing your vacation, let me take the reins and together we'll create a truly unforgettable experience.  You'll come home with incredible memories to cherish for a lifetime! 

Hyasha Crumpton - Advisor

​Hyasha’s love for travel started from a very young age as she was born ‘across the pond’ in England and has been able to travel all around Europe and even made the move to America via the Queen Mary II transatlantic cruise ship. Her love for adventure is shown by her expertise in creating custom itineraries for clients looking to experience unforgettable and unique travel adventures. 

Hyasha is currently located in Venice, Florida. She graduated from the University of Central Florida with her degree in Business Administration Management. Being in Orlando, she loved the ablity to hop over to Disney after class and takes any opportunity she can to head off on a cruise or a ski trip with her friends. With her vast experience of different places, Hyasha is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service and her love of creating lasting memories makes her the perfect choice when you are planning your next unforgettable vacation!

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Timothy Garner - Advisor

Tim is an avid traveler!  He brings a world of personal experience to the table.  He's cruised on most every major cruise line and visited countless international and domestic destinations as well -- his years of personal insights and experiences are invaluable in planning the perfect vacation for his clients.  Tim is located in Atlanta.

Call or message Tim today to start turning your travel dream into a PLAN!

Joyce Lovse - Advisor

​I have always had a deep desire to travel so becoming a Travel Agent seemed like the perfect career choice.  I spent 15 years in the travel industry, pursued another passion as a small business owner for another 14 years and now, I’m again,  enjoying my encore travel career.
My picture is from my Ayers Rock hike in Australia, which was an exhilarating 7 weeks, down under.  I have travelled to Central and South America, Asia, China, Europe, Canada, the Caribbean and all 50 States.  I love cruising, Ireland, Italy and Thailand.  My greatest joy comes from planning travel.  I absolutely love researching and assisting others in enhancing and expanding their travel experiences.   I’m currently offering group cruises out of Florida and I’ve enjoyed being a group tour leader.   If you’re looking for someone that is detailed orientated, passionate about travel  and loves to share travel tips, please contact me.

Brenda Padellaro - Advisor 

When a person can say "been there, done that" it is very beneficial to helping the Dancing Moon Travel clients build a dream vacation! Brenda has traveled extensively with a passion for cruising -- whatever cruise line you are looking for, chances are, Brenda has had feet on those very decks!  Talk to Brenda today to see how she can help you plan your next vacation – at Dancing Moon Travel, “We choreograph dreams!”

Tim Dahnke - Advisor

Tim loves traveling with his family and friends. He found that any time he and his family were planning to go somewhere that he enjoyed planning itineraries -- researching details, prices, timing of events, possible activities and more. Then when he and his friends attended NASCAR races across the country, he was always the one planning the details of the trip, to the point they all started calling him their travel planner -- if anyone had a question, someone else would say, "Ask Tim."
Tim enjoys all kinds of travel and adventures with cruises and all-inclusive resorts being his favorite. If you want a detailed-oriented travel advisor, "Ask Tim."
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