Travel Connections

10/13/2026

Our clients are having great success renewing their passports online, but this is something important to keep in mind!

REMINDER!
If you renew your passport online, your current passport is immediately canceled when you submit your application. That means you cannot use it for international travel. Only renew your passport online if you have no travel planned for the next 6 weeks. Get step-by-step instructions and everything you need to know about the online renewal process here: travel.state.gov/renewonline

09/25/2026

Time is running out to save $200 per person on our 2027 es**rted group tour to the beautiful American Southwest --->Canyon Country with Travel Connections es**rt Carol Keller! After October 2, price and availability will change!
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🏜️ CANYON COUNTRY
📅 April 2–9, 2027
Experience some of the American West’s most spectacular scenery on this eight-day journey through Arizona, Utah and Nevada.
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Highlights include:
🌄 The breathtaking South Rim of the Grand Canyon
🏞️ Two nights overlooking the blue waters of Lake Powell
🛶 A guided rafting adventure to Horseshoe Bend
🚢 A scenic cruise on Lake Powell
🧡 The remarkable hoodoos of Bryce Canyon National Park
⛰️ A full day exploring Zion National Park
✨ A final night in Las Vegas
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The tour includes Travel Connections group es**rt Carol Keller, round-trip group transportation to and from O’Hare, round-trip airfare from O’Hare, hotel accommodations, airport transfers, 11 meals and an experienced Collette Tour Manager. Book by October 2 and save $200 per person!
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⭐ Have you traveled with Collette before? You may also have loyalty credits available to apply toward this trip!
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To view pricing and the itinerary, click here: https://perutravelconnections.com/canyon-country/
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Contact Carol for the complete itinerary, reservation details and assistance checking your available Collette loyalty credits:
📞 (815) 780-8581
📧 [email protected]
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Travel Connections
Your passport to adventure starts here 🌍✈️

09/17/2026

🌎 Where will your next adventure take you?

Now through September 30, take advantage of Collette’s September Sale on es**rted tours worldwide!

✨ Save up to $1,000 per couple — U.S., Canada, Europe & Central America

✨ Save up to $1,500 per couple — Africa, Asia, South America, South Pacific & the Middle East

With thoughtfully planned itineraries and expert guides, Collette makes exploring the world easy!

📅 For travel October 1, 2026–December 31, 2027.

Contact Travel Connections to find the tour that’s right for you.

Travel Connections
Your passport to adventure starts here 🌍✈

Maximum savings require qualifying package options. Valid on new individual bookings only; excludes group and existing bookings. Subject to availability and restrictions.

09/15/2026

🌴 Our exclusive, annual Travel Connections promotion is here!

Now through October 13, save up to $150 when you book a new Apple Vacations flight + hotel package with Travel Connections. Valid for travel through September 29, 2027. Now is the perfect time to start planning your next getaway!

Contact us to get started! ✈️☀️

815.780.8581
PeruTravelConnections.com/contact

New bookings only. Blackout dates and restrictions apply.

09/11/2026

Today marks 25 years since September 11, 2001...a day that changed our country forever.

As the years pass and new generations grow up without their own memories of that day, it is our responsibility to make sure they understand its significance. We must continue to honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost, remember the families whose lives were forever changed, and share the stories of the extraordinary heroism, bravery and selflessness shown by first responders and ordinary citizens alike.

May we never forget what happened that day, or the unity, compassion and courage that followed.

God bless America. We will always remember. 🇺🇸

09/09/2026

🌄 2027 GROUP TOUR UPDATE! 🌄

Our Discover Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria with Oktoberfest tour is officially SOLD OUT! We are incredibly grateful for the excitement surrounding our 2027 group travel program.

Space is still available on our Canyon Country and Spotlight on New York City Holiday tours—and right now, we’re especially excited to share more about Canyon Country!

🏜️ CANYON COUNTRY
📅 April 2–9, 2027

Experience some of the American West’s most spectacular scenery on this eight-day journey through Arizona, Utah and Nevada. Highlights include:

🌄 The breathtaking South Rim of the Grand Canyon
🏞️ Two nights overlooking the blue waters of Lake Powell
🛶 A guided rafting adventure to Horseshoe Bend
🚢 A scenic cruise on Lake Powell
🧡 The remarkable hoodoos of Bryce Canyon National Park
⛰️ A full day exploring Zion National Park
✨ A final night in Las Vegas

The tour includes round-trip group transportation to and from O’Hare, round-trip airfare from O’Hare, hotel accommodations, airport transfers, 11 meals and an experienced Collette Tour Manager. Book now and save $200 per person!

⭐ Have you traveled with Collette before? You may also have loyalty credits available to apply toward this trip!

To view pricing and the itinerary, click here: https://perutravelconnections.com/canyon-country/

If Canyon Country has been on your travel wish list, we would love to have you join us! Contact Carol for the complete itinerary, reservation details and assistance checking your available Collette loyalty credits:

📞 (815) 780-8581
📧 [email protected]

Travel Connections
Your passport to adventure starts here 🌍✈️

09/04/2026

Travel Connections will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing holiday weekend! 🇺🇸

09/02/2026

Is anyone else ready to trade this heat and humidity for a real winter wonderland? ❄️

Experience Yellowstone National Park as few travelers ever do...blanketed in snow and ice, with its spectacular interior explored aboard a specially designed, heated Snowcoach!

Highlights of this unique winter adventure include:

❄️ Two nights in West Yellowstone, Montana
🚐 A full day inside Yellowstone on a 60-mile Snowcoach journey to Old Faithful and back
📸 Stops at Madison Junction, Fountain Paint Pot, Biscuit Basin and Old Faithful
🦌 An open sleigh ride among the elk herd at the National Elk Refuge
🤠 An overnight in Jackson Hole, with time to enjoy its history, shopping and Western charm
🎶 The world-famous weekly broadcast performance of the Tabernacle Choir

January departures start at just $2,599 per person, based on adult double occupancy. Airfare from Chicago is not included.

This is such a cool and different way to experience one of America’s most iconic national parks! Contact Travel Connections for additional details, airfare, and availability, 815.780.8581

07/03/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July from our family at Travel Connections! 🇺🇸

As we celebrate Independence Day and begin commemorating America’s 250th birthday, we’re especially grateful for the many freedoms we enjoy — including the freedom to explore, to experience new places and cultures, and to create memories with the people we love.

As a small business, we never take for granted the opportunity to do what we love each day: helping our clients see the world and turn travel dreams into lifelong memories. We are incredibly thankful for your trust, support, and friendship.

This holiday, we also pause to thank the members of our Armed Forces, past and present, whose service and sacrifice have helped preserve the freedoms that allow us to live, dream, and explore this beautiful world.

In observance of the holiday, our office will be closed on Friday, July 3, so our team can spend time celebrating with family and friends.

May this weekend be filled with gratitude, good company, and a renewed appreciation for the blessings of freedom that make our journeys…both near and far…possible.

God Bless America. ❤️🤍💙

06/02/2026

Day 2 of our Italy Undiscovered tour was such a good mix of history, food, and fun…which is basically Emilia-Romagna in a nutshell. 🇮🇹

We started the day in Parma with a guided tour through the historic center, including the Cathedral, bell tower, and beautiful baptistry. The frescoes inside the Cathedral were absolutely incredible.

From there, we headed to Modena for a visit to a traditional balsamic vinegar producer, where we learned how authentic balsamic is still made using generations of family tradition. And yes…there was plenty of tasting involved. 😋

Then it was off to Maranello and the Ferrari Museum, which was a huge hit with the group — even for those who don’t consider themselves “car people.” 🏎️

In the afternoon, we explored the stunning 13th-century Castle of Montechiarugolo, complete with frescoes, hidden corners, and even stories of its resident ghost, Fairy Bema. 👻

We wrapped up the evening with another amazing dinner filled with regional specialties at a local restaurant in the countryside. Honestly, every meal here somehow keeps getting better.

Italy is showing off a little… and we’re okay with that. ❤️