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Connie Antinopoulos
Connie Antinopoulos

Connie Antinopoulos

Charleston , SC Travel Agent

The Vacation Group

54 Reviews
96% Recommended
25+ Years of Experience
Additional Languages
English

Connie Antinopoulos

I have been a Travel Advisor for over 30 years and have extensive knowledge in planning incredible and memorable vacations. I know the travel leisure side of travel. As I mentioned living on the Island of Crete Greece for 3 1/2 years by escorting a group to Egypt and ending with a Nile Cruise.

Moving over to Zweibrucken, Germany for another 3 years learning to ski the Alps and organizing all ski trips throughout Europe and the US for our American/German ski club. I love working one on one with my clients to get to know their interests so I can help you plan your "trip of a lifetime".

Whether it's a weekend getaway to Club Med, in Port St Lucie, Fl., a great family all inclusive resort, the only all inclusive in the US, or a world wind adventure trip to Costa Rica, giving you a personalized experience is a must! I have completed many Resort Specialist training programs and Destination Specialist courses including Sandals Specialist. Having travelled extensively and visited many resorts, I can offer "first hand" experience for prospective clients. Everything looks great online, but actually visiting the properties, dining at the restaurants and getting a feel for the atmosphere of the destination is so important in helping me find the perfect destination for you!

Some of the destinations that I have travelled include all of the Mediterranean, all throughout Europe, Mexico, Alaska, Canada-Calgary Lake Louise ,Jasper and Banff while enjoying the experience of the Fairmont hotels , California, New York, Washington DC, New Orleans, Chicago, Vancouver BC Whistler, Korea, Costa Rica, Hawaii and most of the Caribbean, African Safari ending in Mombasa. While living in Phoenix and Tucson Arizona I enjoyed Sedona and the Grand Canyon, Living near Williamsburg, Virginia.I stayed at the Greenbrier and the Homestead Resorts.

One of my most resent trips was to San Francisco and the to NAPA Valley for the wine train and hot air ballooning over the vineyards and wine tasting.

I have customized in depth independent European itineraries as well as escorted tours and cruises and River Boat cruising and Cuba is HOT for Travel in 2016.  I have recently returned from Cartagena, Columbia. Cruising on my 3rd sailing with Regent Seven Seas in Oct 2019.  I look forward to helping you plan your next memorable experience!

 

 

 

Areas of Expertise

Destinations:

Greece
Egypt, Cairo
Germany
Hawaii
Costa Rica

Interests:

Bachelor Parties
Couples & Romance
Escorted Tours
Luxury
River Cruises
Bachelorette Parties & Girlfriend Getaways
Destination Weddings
Honeymoons
Luxury Hotels
Family Vacations
Luxury Cruises
Skiing & Winter Sports
Solo Travel

Suppliers:

Alexander & Roberts
Celebrity Cruises
Delta Vacations
Oceania Cruises
Tauck
Viking
Kensington
Rocky Mountaineer
Regent Seven Seas Cruises

My Travel Specialties

Tauck - Discover the World in Style

Tauck - Discover the World in Style

As your Tauck certified  expert, I am ready to take you on a journey that transcends ordinary travel. Tauck isn't just ...

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Greece Travel Expert

Greece Travel Expert

I had the pleasure of living in Crete, Greece for nearly four years, and it made me fall in love with both Greece and tr...

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Luxury Travel Expert

Luxury Travel Expert

I’m from Atlanta, GA but entered the travel industry while living in Zweibrucken, Germany. I was living there because ...

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Viking River Cruise Expert

Viking River Cruise Expert

After an amazing river cruise from Budapest to Regensburg, I fell completely in love with Viking Cruise Line and decided...

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River Cruise Expert

River Cruise Expert

I grew up in Atlanta but lived in both Germany and Greece for several years, and I also traveled extensively throughout ...

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European Specialist and Cruises Worldwide

European Specialist and Cruises Worldwide

I have been a Travel Advisor for over 30 years and have extensive knowledge in planning incredible and memorable vacat...

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Unforgettable Ski Trips in the USA and Europe

Unforgettable Ski Trips in the USA and Europe

When it comes to the thrill of carving fresh tracks on pristine slopes, nothing compares to a ski trip. Whether you’re...

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Reviews

54 Reviews
Connie worked within our budget and destination goals for a driving vacation in Scotland that had to be wedged in between a family trip to Denmark and a small-ship cruise around Iceland. She quickly followed up on our questions, requests, concerns, and helped us shape a trip that made us very happy. When we thought there was a "hiccup" with the airport transfer in Glasgow, she was available by text/email which was most reassuring. She's a real professional and works to get you the results you request.
Lahdeedah - Scotland ~ Europe
Connie has always been able to find us the highest quality trips to unique and fascinating destinations! She is there for us from first step of planning until we return home!
Janet - Galapagos Islands ~ Ecuador ~ South America
She sought after getting us what we were seeking. We were both pleased!
Chuck - Charleston ~ South Carolina ~ USA

Certifications & Awards

AMA Academy
AMA Academy
AmaWaterways Specialist
AmaWaterways Specialist
Celebrity Learning Certification
Celebrity Learning Certification
Holland America Line Academy Specialist
Holland America Line Academy Specialist
Hurtigruten Expeditions Certified Agent
Hurtigruten Expeditions Certified Agent
NCL University - Associate Degree
NCL University - Associate Degree
NCL University - Bachelor's Degree
NCL University - Bachelor's Degree
NCL University - Master's Degree
NCL University - Master's Degree
Oceania Certified Specialist
Oceania Certified Specialist
Oceania Certified Travel Advisor
Oceania Certified Travel Advisor
Pleasant Premier Ambassador
Pleasant Premier Ambassador
Regent Seven Seas Luxury Cruise Expert
Regent Seven Seas Luxury Cruise Expert
Royal Caribbean University - Bachelor of Adventure
Royal Caribbean University - Bachelor of Adventure
Royal Caribbean University - Master of Adventure
Royal Caribbean University - Master of Adventure
Seabourn Academy Graduate
Seabourn Academy Graduate
TRACKS (Rocky Mountaineer Specialist)
TRACKS (Rocky Mountaineer Specialist)
UnCruise Certified Adventurist
UnCruise Certified Adventurist
Viking Expeditions Expert
Viking Expeditions Expert
Viking Expert
Viking Expert
Viking Oceans Expert
Viking Oceans Expert
Viking Rivers Expert
Viking Rivers Expert
Windstar Star Specialist
Windstar Star Specialist
World Azamara Academy
World Azamara Academy

Additional Certifications

  • Tauck
  • Tauck -Certified Specialist.
  • Trafalfar Tours
  • Sandals Resorts
  • CIE Tours
  • Oceania

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