Lisa Connell

Travel Specialist
 

I Am From: Poughkeepsie, NY (by way of Greece!)

Education: Degree in Elementary Education

Specialties: Luxury Vacation Packages

Destination Focus: Greece and the Mediterranean

About Me:  I absolutely love to travel!  There's nothing like boarding a plane and knowing that once you land, a new adventure awaits you!  I love the cultures I have experienced throughout the years.  Nothing is ever the same, and everything that is fresh and new is a wonderful surprise! 

I've Lived In: Poughkeepsie, NY, Verona, NJ and Hopatcong, NJ

Languages: English and Greek

Favorite Destination: Greece, of course!  

Favorite Travel Memory:  Landing in Greece on my very own for the first time (1994); experiencing the Athens 2004 Olympic Games! Harpooning squid in the Mediterranean and getting inked when I broke the sac; Honeymooning in Punta Cana, and deciding against swimming with the sharks and sting-rays! (For some reason, my husband and I thought it would be a fun idea, but we were wrong!) Cliff-jumping at Rick's Cafe in Negril, Jamaica... there are just too many to list!

Biggest Travel Mishap:  Having my luggage lost in Milan, Italy through a connecting flight!  Thank goodness I brought my carry-on!  The airline brought my bags to my apartment at midnight!

If I could be anywhere right now, I'd be: On the rooftop of my family's apartment building in Athens taking in the view of the Parthenon atop the Acropolis at sunset.  It just glows!

I wouldn't be there without: great food and wine, music, and my family and friends. 

Why you should work with me:  I want you to have the experience of a lifetime!  I travel to Greece every year, anywhere from 3 weeks to 3 months!  No trip is ever the same for me, and I will do my best to collaborate with you on your wants and needs for an experience that you will never forget!  From the mainland to the islands, there is something different for everyone!  Tours are great, and so is lounging on the beach!  These are the moments that memories are made of! 

Why I work for Travelive:  I truly get to do what I love!  Helping our clients plan exciting and fulfilling trips makes me feel like I'm planning a trip of my own every time!  No trip is ever the same, and that is why your wants and needs are of the utmost importance to us.  We can make it happen!