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Kost Always Finds Her Way Home To Danvers

Longtime Danvers resident loves to travel, but always returns home to Danvers.

Name: Joyce Kost

Family: Chris, her husband of 21 years, and sons Jordan and Connor. 

Occupation: Travel Agent/Office Manager at

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You may have seen Joyce around town; she is the one with the Sandals/Beaches Hummer. Until recently the Hummer was adorned with a large picture of Elmo and his friends. It has recenlty been updated and Elmo is no longer there.

opened on March 6, 1989 and has remained a staple in Danvers ever since. Cassie's Travel is one of the top sellers for Sandals/Beaches Resports in New England. Joyce is a Certified Travel Counselor, a national professional certification, as well as a Certified Sandals Specialist.

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Hobbies: Joyce loves to travel and does it whenever she can, visiting the numerous Sandals and Beaches resorts that she sells to her customers. Joyce also enjoys knitting, watching her son's baseball games and reading.

Dream Vacation: Joyce's dream vacation is Turks and Caicos.

Favorite Book: "The Lincoln Lawyer"

Favorite Movie: "Grease" 

How long have you lived in Danvers: "I have lived here since I was eight years old."

What made you choose Danvers:  "I moved here with my family, so I didn't have a choice, but as an adult I chose to stay because I love Danvers and the community."

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Where would someone see you in town:  At or .

What do you want to change in town: "I would like to see more downtown parking."

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