Meet the Team

Georgia McFarlin & Associates Travel

We are a husband and wife team who love to travel and truly believe that seeing the world makes you a better person. "The best Geography lessons are not learned - they're LIVED".

What began as a part-time job has grown into a full time Labor of Love. In August of 2018 we became Dream Vacations franchise owners and are looking forward to leveraging the additional assets and support that comes with that to benefit all our incredible clients - those we have already had the privilege of serving, as well as those we have yet to meet!

Along with our incredible team of Associates, "We're HERE to help you get THERE"

Roni Coppock

I’m Roni! Wife to my high school sweetheart, Steven, mom to dogs and real children. I have been in the travel industry for almost 20 years, starting with AAA Travel in Las Vegas, and have a degree in Hospitality, Travel and Tourism. Steven and I have been fortunate enough to live in 9 different places, including Turkey and Italy. While living abroad, we took advantage of every opportunity we could to tour and explore different countries. We have two children who are grown and have started their amazing journeys. Our last

duty station in Panama City, Florida is when I started my time with Dream Vacations. Four years later I’m excited to join forces with Travel by Georgia and her team!

In my spare time, I volunteer with the Gulf and East Bay Sea Turtle Patrol as a turtle ambassador. #SaveTheTurtles

My most favorite role as a travel advisor is planning Destination Weddings/Honeymoons. My other areas of expertise include group travel, all-inclusive land packages, cruises, and LGBTQ travel. All my clients have come to me from referrals, that is the ultimate compliment a travel agent can get!

To me, traveling doesn’t mean only visiting a certain place, I want you to experience and immerse yourself in the culture. When you return home, I want you to return with a bag full of experiences and memories, not things.

Sandy Drobiarz-Records

Welcome Sandy Drobiaz-Records to the Travel by Georgia team!

A former officer and Critical Care Nurse in the U.S. Air Force, Sandy is originally from Connecticut, but she and her family - including her husband Rus, another former Air Force officer whom she married in 1987, and their two sons have called Texas home for almost 30 years. Sandy has a passion for travel, counting Hawaii, Europe, and Canada among her favorite places. Sandy also has a passion for music, working closely alongside award-winning Texas singer/songwriter, Kelly McGuire. In that role, she has been responsible for booking shows, coordinating tours, maintaining his website, updating social media, and all the other things that come with being an important part of a busy, touring musician’s life.

Wife, mother, Veteran, nurse, and musician’s assistant. Sandy Drobiaz-Records brings that passion, energy, and attention to detail to the travel world as a member of the TBG team.

Chris Chance

Hi! I'm Chris and I live in Decatur, AL with my best friend and husband, Rich. We have always lived in Illinois and just recently relocated to the South, and we are loving it. We've been married for 29 years and have two sons, Dalton and Garrett and I'm Mammy to the cutest granddaughter ever. Before relocating to Alabama, I was an Administrative Assistant for a Plumbing Company and bartended part time at one of our local breweries. My husband and I love to travel, especially cruising. Our favorite destination is Cozumel, Mexico. Traveling to Germany to explore my heritage is on my bucket list.

Ever since I was little, I’ve always had a passion for travel. While other little girls wanted to be teachers or nurses when they grew up, I wanted to be a Cruise Director like Julie McCoy on The Love Boat. I'm super excited to join Georgia and Fred's team and can't wait to help you plan your next cruise or land vacation. I have definitely found my happy place. I will do everything I can to give you the best travel experience and most FUN! Life is short and the world is wide, so let's get started!

Pete Cutter

Pete is excited to join the Travel by Georgia/Dream Vacations team after many years with a small travel agency. He hopes the new resources will allow him to serve his clients better especially as he continues to create custom group vacations and cruises.

Pete is a professional Ballroom Dancer, animal welfare volunteer, and a hiking, snorkeling, and SCUBA enthusiast. He is a former teacher in mathematics and science and continues to study multiple languages. He has visited over 60 countries and 36 US states.

Pete specializes in escorted tours that are a little different from the standard sightseeing. Past tours include transatlantic crossings with hiking in Puerto Rico, the Canary Islands and the Azores, shorter excursions in the Caribbean with classes and activities for dancers, and South American Continent overview adventures for the LGBTQ crowd. He has enjoyed full immersion and volunteer vacations in the UK, Spain and Australia. While Pete’s enrichment travel style allows for a different experience, he’s still not averse to traditional sightseeing and luxury hotels. Join one of his upcoming groups for land and cruise packages in Asia, Europe and Australia. Or just let him know what you’re looking for and he’ll design the perfect trip for you.

Sherri Beideck

Hello, I am Sherri! I live in Rome, GA with my husband of 27 years, Kenny and Tiki, a 2 year old German Shepherd. My son, Luke, is currently living in Paris, where he is Head of the Make Up department for a Walking Dead spinoff being filmed there. I have a BA in Organizational Leadership and an MS in Higher Education Administration.

I work at local college as "Queen of Everything" (the actual title on my office) where, among other duties, I help students get ready for graduation. Prior to that, I was an event planner for almost 20 years. I am also an ordained minister, and have planned and officiated "traditional", LGBTQ, theme, and destination weddings.

In my spare time, I am President and Founder of the Northwest Georgia Parrot Head Club and volunteer with local charity events.

I have been traveling with friends most of my adult life and, about 15 years ago, began planning travel for groups of friends. It gives me so much joy to assure that everyone is getting the most out of their travel experience, and most important, having fun!

I am incredibly honored to join this team. Bachelor/bachelorette party, destination wedding, haunted tour, Tiki adventure, LGBTQ group trip, or any other adventure you can dream of. I love to bring fun and color into everything I do. I promise it will be the adventure of a lifetime! Adventure Awaits!

Adrian Welle

My name is Adrian Welle and I live in Mexico Beach, FL with my wonderful wife (and travel partner) Betsie. I have been in Florida for almost 10 years after growing up in Minnesota. Betsie and I have been married for over 6 years and we try to cruise as often as we can. We own a Real Estate Brokerage in Mexico Beach as well as Community Association Management Company. We can sell you a house, manage your HOA and now, most excitedly, book you your dream vacation! I am excited to be joining Georgia's team as I personally have used her team on several occasions to book my travel. I pride myself on responsiveness and providing you with a vacation that I would personally go on.

Let me know how I may assist!

Justin and Mallory Hyde

Justin and Mallory are both travel enthusiasts with a shared love for exploring the world. Throughout the years, they’ve journeyed across continents, turning their passion of exploring into expertise. They both grew up traveling with their families all across the world.

When they aren’t busy curating travel plans for clients, Mallory is doing her own exploring as a Flight Attendant for a major US airline. Meanwhile, Justin is brewing beer professionally in New York City- creating beer styles that represent cultures from all over the world.

As a team, they specialize in crafting personalized travel experiences, ensuring that each trip is as unique as the travelers themselves. Whether you’re dreaming of a relaxing beach escape or an adrenaline-packed adventure, Justin and Mallory are here to make your travel dreams come true.

m.mcfarlin@dreamvacations.com