ABOUT THE TEAM
Jamey Duffy
Jamey Logan Duffy grew up in Montgomery, Alabama, and attended The University of Alabama where she obtained a degree in Psychology and Business. After college, Jamey began her career in pharmaceutical sales and quickly entered into medical device sales in the operating room. She spent 10 years in Memphis, Tennessee, and Nashville, Tennessee pursuing this career path before moving with her husband back to Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Her husband John “Sparky” Duffy is a Urologic Surgeon in Tuscaloosa and she also has three amazing children, John William, Kennedy, and Alexander. She took a few years off while her children were young, but she is so excited to be working again and pursuing her passion for travel.
Jamey has been planning trips for groups and families unofficially since 2014 and started in an official capacity in 2017. Jamey has been to 5 of the 6 continents and has traveled the globe. Her love of travel makes each trip unique and special.
Dedication to her clients is her hallmark strength. She is passionate about making each trip truly memorable and tailored to each client. She specializes in Group, Luxury, International, and Family Travel. She will accommodate any vacation to perfectly match your budget and needs.
When you use Jamey and Duffy Destinations, you get personalized service, hidden gems, relationships in each country, and destination knowledge that is unparalleled. Email Jamey at jamey@duffydestinations.com to get started on your next trip.
Olivia Hart Panczner
Based in New York, Olivia Panczner was raised in Alabama and attended college in Nashville, where she then worked in the music industry. During a successful career in large-scale concerts and festivals, she learned what it takes to plan seamless experiences for celebrities and VIPs, eventually managing over 300 global events per year for her clients.
Later, Olivia’s love for travel further developed as a strategy consultant for tech companies around the world, leading global marketing teams in Singapore, Sydney, NYC and in the UK. She spent those years on the road collecting as many passport stamps as possible and developed a goal to explore 60 countries by the time she’s 60. She is currently at 37 countries, across 6 of the 7 continents.
In 2022, Olivia pivoted from consulting into the world of luxury travel, joining Duffy Destinations, combining her love for travel and adventure, her high-end event planning experience, and her desire to help people create lasting memories. Some of her favorite repeatable trips include the South of France, Bali, South Africa, Iceland, Necker Island, Portugal, Nantucket, Tanzania, Mt Kilimanjaro, and St Barts to name a few.
When not searching for luxurious and unique vacation experiences, she loves to play tennis, ride horses, host eclectic dinner parties with her husband and serves on the leadership committee for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. As a result of her philanthropic efforts, she was named the New York City LLS Woman of the Year in 2022.
Along with Jamey, she specializes in luxury, international and group travel, as well as, unique adventures and cultural experiences. Email Olivia at olivia@duffydestinations.com to get started on your next memorable trip.
Sarah Wilmes
Sarah was born and raised in the suburbs of Detroit and attended college at the University of Michigan. Following graduation she moved to Oregon and began a career in the horticulture industry, working primarily in educational outreach and greenhouse management.
Over time her wanderlust grew and she and her partner, Adam, decided to leave their jobs to travel abroad studying innovative agricultural systems. Her travels have taken her to amazing corners of the world, with some of her favorites being Sri Lanka, Nicaragua, Thailand, and Cambodia. Traveling often turned into more permanent stays and Sarah has lived in both Costa Rica and New Zealand for extended periods of time.
Between trips overseas, Sarah lives in Washington’s Puget Sound where she runs an organic hobby farm with vast gardens and greenhouses. On the weekends she can be found hiking the trails of the Northern Cascades or out on the water catching crabs in her 12 ft dinghy.
Sarah has worked with Jamey for over a year, drawing on her extensive travel experience to hone her skills in learning the ins and outs of the luxury travel industry. She understands that every vacation is special, each one a unique opportunity to explore unknown territories, reconnect with loved ones, and create new connections with cultures across the globe. Her exceptional attention to detail will ensure every element of your trip is thoughtfully planned and executed. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with Sarah at sarah@duffydestinations.com, Together we can make your vacation one-of-a-kind!