My Industry Experience – My Travel Passion!
I’ve been a Travel Industry Advisor for a long time but when I think about it, it only seems like the other day that I was lucky enough to land a job in this amazing industry.
When I’m asked why I’m so passionate about this industry, it doesn’t take me long to answer. It’s my love of travel and exploring new destinations which I can suggest to new travel adventurers that keeps my passion alive.
With my experience of traveling to more than 30 countries, I can share my extensive knowledge with my clients. When asked about my specialization, it's challenging to pinpoint one specific area. Due to my extensive knowledge, I am proficient in providing itinerary planning for all destinations. If I'm not familiar with the area, I research the destination through my industry connections.
Nominating my favourite destination is a tough task for me as there are many places that I love. However, if I had to list my top 5, they would be: Africa, South America (especially Peru and the Galapagos Islands), Iceland, Egypt, and Sicily - the country of my heritage. Thanks to my connections in Sicily, I have had the opportunity to organize and escort small groups on culturally-inspired journeys to Sicily. I take pride in taking them to beautiful places that are often not included in other tours.
I'm excited to announce that thanks to my connections in Southern Italy, I've been able to set up some amazing tours! Building on the success of my two tours to Sicily and Southern Italy earlier this year, I'm now offering tours of Puglia, Calabria, and Sicily. These are cultural tours personally escorted by myself and include unique places that aren't typically featured on other tours.
Now, more than ever, it is important to entrust your travel arrangements to a qualified and knowledgeable Travel Advisor.
Submitted by KENNETH REDDY on Tuesday, Oct 15, 2024
In October 2024, I completed a 25 day tour ending in Taormina, Sicily. I would definitely recommend using Connie White Travel to any person thinking of touring this remarkable region of Italy.The tour was professionally planned and executed, with authentic experiences, using Connie's Sicilian heritage and family ties and was just enormous fun throughout. The transport, was an immaculately clean 60 seat Mercedes Pulman Coach, even though Connie limits the numbers on the tour to 25 so everyone has access to a window seat. The driver, Salvatore, was professional in the extreme and great fun to boot!The region has some amazing places to visit, so looking at the tour itinerary will give you some background, but to illustrate the extensive nature of the tour I recommend that you research Matera, where we stayed in a beautiful Cave Hotel, The Caveosa Hotel.
Submitted by Krysta on Wednesday, Aug 16, 2023
I found this trip thoroughly enjoyable and was amazed at the fantastic activities Connie had arranged for us. Connie's friendly and caring attitude helped make the trip a very positive experience.
Submitted by Graeme & Janna Donaldson on Saturday, Aug 12, 2023
We would highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting to visit this part of Italy.The trip was well planned and organized covering a great selection of cities and villages with good local guides.We would very much thank Connie for all the effort and organizing every day.
Submitted by Jan on Tuesday, Aug 08, 2023
Was a excellent tour and I would fully recommend it to anyone - well organised - great guides and great accommodation
Submitted by Cathy Wilson on Tuesday, Aug 01, 2023
I was very fortunate to go on a Trip to South America with Connie from Connie White Travel. It was a very amazing trip Connie organised it so well very professional and we went to so many amazing places. I would recommend this trip to anybody who is interested in touring SA. Going with Connie was so easy and very well organised. We didn’t have to worry about anything and all went extremely well. Would definitely recommend that it was the best way to travel. Thanks Connie for such great memories. Cheers Cathy Wilson
Submitted by John And Liz Harvey on Tuesday, Nov 29, 2022
Connie White was suggested to us by the organizer of professional meetings we were attending in Melbourne, Australia in October. We were just so thoroughly pleased with the service she provided. We had a friend who'd been who told us lots of places we needed to visit and we passed that along to Connie who gave us great feed back about our proposed itinerary and added some things we hadn't considered. She gave us good travel tips and we completely relied on her judgment. She was a great (and prompt) communicator and worked with us time and again as we had questions or even snafus en route. Personally we felt her fee was too low for all that she did for us! She also helps plan travels in other countries but I am not sure of the extent of that list.
Submitted by Maureen on Sunday, Sep 26, 2021
Connie has always been extremely helpful, suggesting options for trips we have booked with her. She is not pushy, just very informative and willing to try to make our holiday the best it could be based on our preferences. When COVID hit, we had paid nearly $30,000 for a 3&1/2 month European trip booked by Connie. She spend days, weeks and months ensuring we received all the refunds for this trip. She was not getting any income by doing this, she’s just all about the “customer first”. I cannot recommend Connie highly enough. We have always been 100% happy with all our dealings with her. She’s a gem and a pleasure to deal with. Nothing is too much trouble.
Submitted by Cathy Bromham on Sunday, Sep 26, 2021
Nothing was too much trouble for our fantastic travel agent, Connie White, who organised and booked our overseas trip to Europe in 2018. We were celebrating my husband's 60th birthday and arranged for our family to secretly travel to Greece to surprise him towards the end of our holiday. Connie coordinated everything, for both ourselves and our family, without letting the cat out of the bag! We were able to leave all our arrangements in her capable hands and enjoyed a truly amazing trip! We will definitely be booking our future travel through Connie, whose meticulous attention to detail, expertise and extensive knowledge, guarantees a wonderful travel experience! Thank you Connie!
Submitted by Kevin And Mary-Anne Jackson on Wednesday, Sep 22, 2021
We have used Connie White numerous times over more than 10 years. On every occasion our holiday has progressed smoothly where every extra has been included to our complete satisfaction. Sometimes there have been little extras that we didn't even expect ( limousine pickup in Dubai, really good boutique hotel accommodation in Shanghai) as just a couple of examples. We set a budget and and have an idea of where we want to go then leave it to Connie to fill in all the blanks on what to see and where to go once we arrive at our destination. We have never been disappointed with any of our holidays. The impact of Covid -19 made it really hard as pre-planned trips were delayed for no one knows how long. Connie has managed all the Air and Cruise credits and has now got a plan for us to resume cruising in 2023. I cant thank her enough for reducing the stress we would have had if it wasn't for her.
Submitted by Mr & Mrs Forman on Wednesday, Sep 22, 2021
Having utilised the services of Connie for many years, I feel ideally placed to give a review.As the trips she has organised for my wife & myself, have been very well planed & presented to us in a clear & concise format, prior to our signing off on the trip.As first time solo travelers to India, our 6 week trip, went off without a hitch.Transport, guides & hotels were excellent.We have no problem in recommending Connie to anybody.
Submitted by Brett Davis on Wednesday, Sep 22, 2021
Connie is the best travel organiser around. I travel extensively nationally and internationally (at least, prior to Covid I did), having Frequent Flyer membership with 14 airlines and consistent Platinum status with the One World alliance. As such, I need the best in the business not just at booking flights, but also accommodation, hire cars, and everything else needed on business and personal trips. Her attention to detail (e.g. letting me know of changes in visa requirements) has gotten me out of trouble more than once. She has changed bookings on the fly when I have been marooned in not so exotic locations on various continents and her cheerfulness when I’ve dragged her away from personal engagements to deal with my frequent travel disasters is amazing. I can’t recommend her highly enough.
Submitted by Sue on Wednesday, Sep 22, 2021
Connie has been booking holidays for me and my family for many many years. These range from trips to Asia, USA, Europe or simply to Exmouth or Broome. She keeps us informed, looks for best prices and offers suggestions. Communication is always clear. Highly recommended!
Submitted by Jennifer Ollerenshaw on Wednesday, Sep 22, 2021
Connie White has been our travel agent for quite a while now. She is exceptionally particular in all the fine details of travel. We have found her extremely supportive of anything we ‘throw’ at her, she always does very well. Connie is a superb travel agent whom we can trust; she is always there to help us. Thank you Connie
