Meet the Global Expeditions Team
and the Lehigh Valley Travel Professionals
Jessica started her journey back in 1996 with a major hotel chain and 2 years later moved to Travel Impressions/American Express Travel as a Caribbean/Mexico and Hawaii/Latin America specialist. She then spent 13 years in retail sales as a senior travel consultant for Liberty Travel. In 2015, after years of encouragement from loyal clients and friends, she founded Global Expeditions LLC.
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While lucky to have traveled extensively throughout Europe, the Caribbean, and Mexico, Jessica has also visited some of the world's most exotic locations including French Polynesia, Egypt, Uganda, South Africa, and Asia.
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By combining her personal travel experiences with her extensive industry background, she is able to provide the expertise and guidance each traveler needs. Over the years, she is honored to have built and maintained a close relationship with her many loyal clients. Jessica loves to be a part of the planning process helping to create unforgettable journeys and memories that last a lifetime!
Jessica Amato, CTA
Owner/CEO
Specialties: Group Travel—Destination Weddings, Honeymoons, Group Vacations, Family Vacations, European, and Exotic Destinations
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Tim Bream - CTA
VP of Sales and Marketing
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Specialities - Luxury Travel, Caribbean, and Exotic Destinations
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Tim is the driving force behind our social media and one of the lead specialists at Global Expeditions. Husband to Jessica and father of two, Tim has built his reputation by experiencing the world first-hand instead of reading about it. His travels have taken him skydiving over the Las Vegas Strip, rappelling down Table Mountain in South Africa, gorilla trekking in Uganda, cliff jumping in Jamaica, and competing on American Ninja Warrior — and that same energy carries into the way he plans travel for his clients.
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Tim specializes in Europe, destination weddings, and luxury travel, working with clients who want more than a basic vacation. From high-end resorts to complex international itineraries, he focuses on trips that require real knowledge, attention to detail, and someone who has actually been there. In addition to working with clients, Tim runs our social media, trains our team, and helps lead the growth and direction of the agency.
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If you’re looking for someone who understands adventure, luxury, and how to make a trip unforgettable, Tim is the one making it happen behind the scenes.
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"I would rather own a little and see the world than own the world and see a little of it."
Jennelyn Carrion
Travel Consultant
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Specialties - Domestic Travel including Alaska, National Parks, Hawaii, Cruises, Disney & Universal; Caribbean & Mexico
Jennelyn was born and raised on the island of Oahu, which has helped inspire her passion for travel. She moved to Pennsylvania shortly after college, where she soon met her husband, with whom she shares three beautiful children. She enjoys finding adventures with her family and reading romance novels.
Jennelyn joined the Global Expeditions in December 2022. She worked in the travel industry for many years; working at the airport (from the check-in/gate agent to the ramp agent), as a travel agent for another agency where she specialized in domestic and international travel as well as cruising and held various customer service positions. Her love for travel has always been her passion and has brought her back to being a travel consultant.
Her most memorable trips were evacuating Yellowstone with her family during its historic flooding, crossing off a bucket list item of seeing the Eiffel Tower, and doing a falconry experience while staying at Ashford Castle. Jennelyn and her family love visiting National Parks and try to visit a new one at least once every year. In addition, she has visited many US states including Alaska, several European countries, the Caribbean & and Mexico, Canada, Disney, and Universal, and has done several cruises.
“Let me help you start your adventure today!”
Alyssa Melton
Groups Coordinator
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Specialties - Caribbean and Mexico
Alyssa’s love for travel began early. As a toddler, she traveled with her parents to Puerto Rico to visit family, and from that moment on she was hooked. Every trip since has only fueled her passion for exploring new places and cultures.
She is married to her husband, Kelly, and together they have two amazing sons. As a family, they take yearly trips to Tennessee to visit relatives, often turning the drive into part of the adventure by stopping to explore small towns along the way. Alyssa enjoys scenic drives, antiquing, and trying new cuisines wherever her travels take her.
Alyssa joined Global Expeditions in August 2024 and brings many years of experience in the travel industry. She began her career in reservations and later moved into group travel, where she found her niche helping plan meaningful travel experiences.
Mexico remains one of Alyssa’s favorite destinations thanks to its beautiful culture and welcoming people. One of her most memorable trips was to India, where she was able to see and touch the Taj Mahal, checking off a major bucket list moment.
"She lives by the quote: “Once the travel bug bites there is no known antidote, and I know that I shall be happily infected until the end of my life.” – Michael Palin
Craig is a 40-year travel professional who’s founded, merged, bought, and sold travel agencies in New Jersey (Park Travel & Revere Travel) and the Lehigh Valley (GTA Travel Centers & 21 Century Travel). He previously held management positions at American Express and Liberty Travel. He has also served on the travel agency advisory boards for American Express, Pan Am. Eastern & Continental Airlines.
He has traveled extensively to 10 European countries including Italy, France & Britain, 16 Caribbean Islands & Mexico, 31 states including Alaska, Hawaii, California. He's also traveled to Australia, Brazil, Kenya, Israel, Egypt, Japan & Hong Kong and has sailed on 18 cruises. Craig is recognized as a European & Australia specialist and for 13 years was selected as an A-list Agent by Travel & Leisure magazine.
"Despite governmental relationships, experiencing and appreciating different cultures breaks down stereotypes and leads to greater people to people understanding."
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Craig Loupassikis, CTC
Europe, Cruise, & Luxury Travel Specialist
Melissa is a wife and mother of two. She fell in love with travel during a high school trip to Europe and hasn’t stopped dreaming and planning travel since. Highlights of her most recent travels include Alaska, Iceland, Greece, Turkey and Aruba. As a mother of two elementary aged children, Melissa loves to coordinate multi generational family travel, cruises and Disney World trips as well as to make international travel accessible for families. With her personal experiences Melissa is looking to provide individuals and their families all the information they need to plan a trip of a lifetime.
Melissa's bucket list travel destinations include Scandinavia, Africa, Peru and South America. Melissa is also a Physician Assistant in the Lehigh Valley practicing in women’s health for over a decade.
Melissa Shaner
Family Travel, Cruises, & Disney World Specialist
Colette is a mother of 3, two boys and a girl who have all traveled extensively. After vacationing in Jamaica at the age of 9, she was hooked and immediately fell in love with travel. This trip had such an impact on her life, that Colette is now helping others fall in love with the world. She incorporates her love of the environment, animals, and education in her travels and loves to experience new cultures and destinations. This industry has allowed her to fulfill her dreams and to find so much happiness in her work. She’s ready to provide you an experience of a lifetime.
“If you’re looking for a great experience, I’m more than happy to help you in any way I can and will make your dreams a reality.”
Colette Dorgan
Family Travel, St. Lucia, Sandals Resorts, & Caribbean Specialist
Giovanni has worked in the food industry since the age of 15. He was lucky enough to fall in love with travel at a very young age and has been exploring ever since! He spends a lot of his time outdoors. Enjoys Hiking, Swimming, fitness & trying new foods.
“Jobs fill your pocket, adventure fills the soul”
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Giovanni Welch
Caribbean Specialist