Travel Getaways by Connie

05/09/2025

🛂✈️ Your Passport: The Most Important Travel Companion You Have

When you're exploring the world, your passport is your lifeline — your way to enter new countries and, more importantly, your way to get back home.

Losing it or having it stolen is a major disruption. It’s not just an inconvenience — it can take days to resolve. You’ll need to file a police report, visit your nearest U.S. embassy or consulate for an emergency replacement, and possibly delay your travel plans. That’s precious vacation time lost!

💡 Travel Tip:
Always keep your passport in a secure, zippered compartment designated just for it — something that fully closes to prevent it from slipping out or being easily accessed.

If you don’t need to carry it with you, store it in the safe in your hotel room for extra peace of mind.

Your passport is your gateway home — protect it like your trip depends on it... because it does.

05/07/2025

🌍✨ I'm back in the office after escorting an incredible group through Spain, Italy, and France — what an unforgettable journey with such amazing people! I truly enjoyed spending time with each and every one of you.

As I get settled back in, I’m working diligently to catch up on emails and messages. If you’re waiting on a reply, thank you so much for your patience. I’m prioritizing time-sensitive needs first, then working through emails in the order they were received, with the goal of responding to everyone this week.

Thank you for your continued support and understanding — I can’t wait to help you plan your next unforgettable getaway! 💌✈️

05/03/2025

Today our we stopped in Cannes, France. Perfect weather to wander around the streets and explore.

The Cafe Americano, croissant with splashes of dark chocolate was amazing.

Was fun to see a few extremely large yachts..the ten was working preparing for the Cannes Film festival that begins in a week and a half.

05/01/2025

What a beautiful winery, tasty meal and wonderful company and of course the amazing wonderful wine!!!

05/01/2025

While docked in the port of Livorno, we enjoyed a beautiful day exploring San Gimignano, and a beautiful wine tasting and lunch. What a truly wonderful experience!

Wine tasting photos to follow.

05/01/2025

05/01/2025

Yesterday, we spent time in Civitavecchia, found a market with beautiful produce, spices and meats..

04/29/2025

Such a fun day driving the Amalfi Coast from Positano to Sorrento! This area is absolutely breathtaking.

We enjoyed a delicious lunch featuring fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, crusty bread, three kinds of pasta, lemon cake—and of course, wine!

04/29/2025

Positano, Sorrento, and Capri are known for their famously gigantic lemons!

We didn’t make it to Capri this time, but it’s always a feast for the eyes.

04/27/2025

Palma de Mallorca totally surprised me — what a beautiful stop! Music filled streets, wandering around with Dave, spent some time and laughs with our good friends💕, grabbed a coffee with friends at a very cute cafe, watched the horse-drawn carriages go by, and just soaked in all the gorgeous buildings. Such a fun and relaxing day!

04/27/2025

Ibiza, Spain is mainly known for its world-famous nightlife, beautiful beaches, and vibrant electronic music scene — especially huge parties with top DJs. But it’s also loved for its gorgeous old town (Dalt Vila), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, crystal-clear waters, luxury resorts, wellness retreats, and laid-back bohemian vibe. And what a treat to visit!