Hey y’all, if you’re looking for a quick getaw Hey y’all, if you’re looking for a quick getaway (2hour flight from ATL via @delta The Abacos has all of these and more to offer. I got to explore this beautiful part of The Bahamas 🇧🇸 thanks to @visitthebahamas

On the blog today, I am sharing everything you need to know before visiting. 
-Currency is one to one. The US Dollar is accepted everywhere.
-There are no big resorts here but the options available are fantastic we stayed @the_bahamas_beach_club & @abacobeachresort (highly recommend both)
-The people are super friendly, food is great! 
-Engage with nature (top beaches) & experience encounters such as feeding stingrays, pigs and more with @abacowatersports 

See the link in my bio for the blog post on www.titispassion.com
Save & Share with your travel buddies & follow me for more  travel tips❤️

#titispassion #titispassiontravels #abacoislands #visitthebahamas #islandtime #travelreelsoninstagram
The most underused service when you book a 4 or 5 The most underused service when you book a 4 or 5 star ⭐️ Hotel/Resort is concierge service. 
All the tips listed are accessible via concierge and you DON’T have to pay extra for some of the services. Worth reading 👇🏾

-Airport Concierge Service
(Someone meeting you at your arrival gate) I have used this service a few times and let’s just say it’s a game changer! No more lifting baggages, faster passport control, no getting lost in a new airport.
-Prebook your Airport ride
This ensures a swift departure from the airport. You don’t have to walk about waiting on rideshare or sometimes sketchy taxi stands.
-Use Hotel Concierge to book taxis vs rideshare.
As much as I like rideshare service & it’s flexibility I have had quite a few bad experiences from drivers taking longer route to straight up scary situations. Taxis are vetted & oftentimes work with hotel to ensure you have a pleasant experience.
-Let your Hotel know in advance that you’re there to celebrate a special occasion. Room upgrades, champagne, etc for FREE are some of what you’re missing out on!
-Let Concierge handle dinner reservations, arrange excursions & score tickets to shows in town. Same as above, send an email in advance. 

Save, Like & Share. If you have other tips, please share below 👇🏾 
#titispassion #titispassiontravels #atlantablogger #atlantainfluencer #traveltips #airporttravel #travelreels
A girl can never have too many pieces of jewelry, A girl can never have too many pieces of jewelry, especially when it comes to @LAGOS_Jewelry I have been raving about them over the last few years for good reason. This Valentine’s Day show your love for someone who is special to you with a gift from LAGOS’ 18K gold, sterling silver, and diamond Caviar Lux collection. 
Head to stories now to see and shop these pieces for your loved ones or yourself!
#MyLOVEMyWay #MyLAGOSMyWay 

#titispassion #atlantablogger #vdaygiftideas #ltkfinds
Nothing a Goombay smash aka #rumpunch & time at th Nothing a Goombay smash aka #rumpunch & time at the beach 🏝️ can’t cure IMO. Cheers to an amazing & productive week y’all ❤️

FYI. I am currently in cold ass ATL😩 just reminiscing 
Dress @ladyeeboutique 
Sunnies @dior 
Sandals & bag @chanelofficial 

#abaco #abacobahamas #titispassion #titispassiontravels #atlantatravelinfluencer #atlantablogger
One minute I was feeding/hanging out with the swim One minute I was feeding/hanging out with the swimming pigs of No Name Cay when this happened😩
(See my stories for the original video)

They were clearly having an argument about something & I wasn’t trying to be a part of their drama but my coverup decided to betray me at that very moment 🤦🏾‍♀️😂
I never share bloopers cos half the time it happens when the camera isn’t on but this was so hilarious I had to share 🤣 

Do share with someone who could use a laugh 😆 
Y’all still go see the pigs though when in Abaco. It’s something fun to do here😀

#titispassiontravels #abacoislands #titispassion #abacobahamas #travelbloppers #travelreels
Throwback to this Pink & white moment I wore last Throwback to this Pink & white moment I wore last month in Paris.

Set is @shop.afrm via @shopbop 
Boots @schutz 
Turtleneck @cosstores 
Bag @dior (old purchase)
I linked the entire look in my SHOP page, see bio. 

#titispassiontravels #titispassion #parisfrance #winterfashion
Do more things that make your soul happy. Escapin Do more things that make your soul happy. 
Escaping the winter to my happy place (the beach) was just what my soul needed. 

This was my fave spot in this luxury condo resort @bahama_beach_club located on the secluded Island of Treasure Cay 🇧🇸 
(A quick 2 hour flight from ATL to MHH gets you here) 

Bahama Beach Club offers guests spectacular views of the sea and oceanfront accommodations. See my Abaco highlights for a tour of this condo that fits up to 10 people. Anyone need a few days away from winter? Tag your travel buddies.
@visitthebahamas #visitthebahamas 

#titispassiontravels #titispassion #abacosislands #abacobahamas #travelreels
Never stop trying new things, you just might disco Never stop trying new things, you just might discover a different side to you😀

My trip to Abaco, Bahamas with @visitthebahamas  proved that to me. I did a lot of things I never do. Credit goes to the amazing @abacowatersports Kyle did such an great job.

Our eco friendly itinerary for the day included
• Getting fitted with snorkel gear before heading out to snorkel the reef. (It’s so beautiful down there! You don’t have to be an expert swimmer to try snorkeling.)
• Hand-feeding the Stingrays at Mun Jack Cay.
• Lunch @bluffhousebeachresort (The Conch was so good) & chilling by the in-water swing.
• Stop by Big O's where I got to feed the swimming pigs of No Name Cay.

This was truly a fun experience and I got to face a few of my fears. Would you try of the activities listed?
Swipe to see more and check out for Abaco Highlights & stories. 
#titispassion #atlantablogger #abacoislands #abacobahamas
Escape winter (like I did) to beautiful Abaco Isla Escape winter (like I did) to beautiful Abaco Islands, Bahamas 🇧🇸. @delta airlines now offers one Nonstop ✈️ daily from ATL  to Marsh Harbour Airport.

Abaco is located on the Northern part of Bahamas famous for its numerous cays which gives visitors the option to Island hop and experience various activities including sailing, boating, snorkeling, and unique eco activities such as feeding the stingrays. Have you been to Abaco?

I am here thanks to @visitthebahamas Check out my stories & Abaco highlight to following along❤️

#titispassiontravels #titispassion
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South America, travel, Travel Fashion, Uncategorized · May 27, 2018

Seven things you should know before visiting Cartagena, Colombia

Cartagena, Columbia is the first South American country I have been to and it won’t be the last. Today, I am sharing seven things  you should know before visiting. Contrary to popular believe, it was safe and I had an amazing time. The saying “seeing is believing” is simply the truth.  I love girls trip (with the right mix of folks though, lol) and so I am glad I got to experience a new country with a group of amazing women cos let’s face it traveling with your family is very different from with friends, lol. In so many ways, Cartagena reminded me of Havana, Cuba from the colorful walls, bustling old city, the people and some of the food. You can read about my Cuba trip HERE.

It’s affordable to visit

This is usually the first question I get about my trips and I can honestly say aside from Havana, Cuba, it is the next cheapest place I have been to. We rented the penthouse suite in a residential building close to hotels which had room for up to 10 for under $900 for 3 nights. We each had our own bed except for 2 people who shared the master bedroom just to give you an idea of how big the space was. We flew Jet blue  (we had a connection) and bought our tickets well in advance (mine was under $400) In total I spent less than $900 for 4 days, not bad hey? Your dollar goes a long way too, I can’t remember the exact exchange rate but it was about 260 pesos to a US dollar.

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View from our rental property, I am wearing a custom cover up by RaGa Resortwear

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The walled city of old Cartagena is a must see

Old  city as it’s popularly referred to is the main attraction in Cartagena. It’s where you will find the picturesque backdrops you see on Instagram. The colorful colonial style buildings, the well manicured flowers, the paved roads, the Palenqueras, street food, night life, name is, you will find it here. It is also so different depending on the time of day, it transforms into this magical place with lights and so much action at night.

cartagena

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There is also Getsemaní section of Cartagena, famous for the wall graffiti. It’s a bit on the rugged side, but definitely worth visiting to see the amazing wall art. We spent most of our time in Old city. It is super easy to navigate around this area, that has an actual wall surrounding it. You can learn more about old city HERE.

Getsemani

The People of Cartagena are amazing

Everywhere I go, I always factor in the hospitality or lack of it by the  locals as part of my experience. I am happy to report that the people of Cartagena were super friendly! Granted I don’t speak much Spanish but smiles and nods do go a long way lol. We got a lot of good recommendations from locals. We had the best driver who made my stay much more pleasant. I love this photo one of the symbols of Cartagena, Palenqueras. Did you know the Afro-Colombian icons were the first freed slaves in the Americas?

Palenqueras

You would love the Food (especially street food)

Like most tropical regions, sea food is big in Cartagena. From Snapper, Tilapia, Lobster, Octopus, you name it. You will indulge to your satisfaction, the great thing is that it’s usually at a great price. We found that eating in New City was cheaper versus Old City. The locals hangout in New City too. You will find fancy restaurants such as Carmen in Old City. I loved the street food in Cartagena, Empanadas, kabobs, roasted corn, smoothies, tropical fruits, etc. I ate to my satisfaction. I didn’t do a lot of drinking cos I don’t usually (I had mocktails instead which I enjoyed) What I enjoyed drinking though was Colombian iced coffee.

It is easy to navigate

Right from the airport we were able to follow along with our driver using google maps. Ubers, taxis are everywhere and at super reasonable prices. I found an amazing cab driver named Adolfo when I hailed a cab and he ended up taking us around all day and took me shopping the next day. He even helped with translation cos your girl’s Spanish is non-existent lol. I won’t forget the best Empanadas I ate was thanks to him.

Loved the beautiful colorful buildings

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Dress|sandals

I ended up in this cute cafe/ book store during my shoot, it’s called Abaco.

Jeans| Purse| My top is by Omoge Creations

Cartagena is safe

We were a group of 8 black girls navigating our way around this city and had zero issues. I even ventured out by myself on our last day to buy souvenirs and I was fine. Keep in mind that Cartagena is a know tourist vacation spot and it is that way cos it is safe. Even at night, there is ample police around so I felt safe walking around Old city. We ended at this amazing spot where we had the best night Salsa dancing, it was  called Casa Del Ron & Will Smith visited, so you know it was a no brainer, lol. We also had a great time at the rooftop spot at Townhouse Botique hotel.

Our matching one piece is from boohoo

The best beaches aren’t close by

We stayed in a beach front property but it wasn’t the best beach. I am all about crystal blue waters, lol. We rented a boat to Cholon Island which is perfect if you want to party. You pretty much have to travel a bit via road or boat to see crystal blue waters. I would love to visit Cartagena again and spend more time on the beach. See HERE for a list of amazing beaches.

cholon island

I shared a lot of videos via Instagram stories and I’ll have them up under my highlights later today. I will work on creating vlogs in the future.  Thank you for reading, enjoy the rest of your day!

In: South America, travel, Travel Fashion, Uncategorized · Tagged: cartagena, colombia, travel, vacation

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  1. Fatou says

    May 28, 2018 at 1:36 am

    Love this! Cuba is beautiful!
    xx
    https://closettostreet.com

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  2. Kishore kumar says

    June 13, 2018 at 6:45 am

    This is really an awesome page.

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  3. Adam McConnaughhay says

    November 10, 2019 at 3:50 pm

    Glad you had a great time in Cartagena! You got some great pictures!

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    • Titi’s Passion says

      November 10, 2019 at 10:40 pm

      Thank you Adam

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Hey y’all, if you’re looking for a quick getaw Hey y’all, if you’re looking for a quick getaway (2hour flight from ATL via @delta The Abacos has all of these and more to offer. I got to explore this beautiful part of The Bahamas 🇧🇸 thanks to @visitthebahamas

On the blog today, I am sharing everything you need to know before visiting. 
-Currency is one to one. The US Dollar is accepted everywhere.
-There are no big resorts here but the options available are fantastic we stayed @the_bahamas_beach_club & @abacobeachresort (highly recommend both)
-The people are super friendly, food is great! 
-Engage with nature (top beaches) & experience encounters such as feeding stingrays, pigs and more with @abacowatersports 

See the link in my bio for the blog post on www.titispassion.com
Save & Share with your travel buddies & follow me for more  travel tips❤️

#titispassion #titispassiontravels #abacoislands #visitthebahamas #islandtime #travelreelsoninstagram
The most underused service when you book a 4 or 5 The most underused service when you book a 4 or 5 star ⭐️ Hotel/Resort is concierge service. 
All the tips listed are accessible via concierge and you DON’T have to pay extra for some of the services. Worth reading 👇🏾

-Airport Concierge Service
(Someone meeting you at your arrival gate) I have used this service a few times and let’s just say it’s a game changer! No more lifting baggages, faster passport control, no getting lost in a new airport.
-Prebook your Airport ride
This ensures a swift departure from the airport. You don’t have to walk about waiting on rideshare or sometimes sketchy taxi stands.
-Use Hotel Concierge to book taxis vs rideshare.
As much as I like rideshare service & it’s flexibility I have had quite a few bad experiences from drivers taking longer route to straight up scary situations. Taxis are vetted & oftentimes work with hotel to ensure you have a pleasant experience.
-Let your Hotel know in advance that you’re there to celebrate a special occasion. Room upgrades, champagne, etc for FREE are some of what you’re missing out on!
-Let Concierge handle dinner reservations, arrange excursions & score tickets to shows in town. Same as above, send an email in advance. 

Save, Like & Share. If you have other tips, please share below 👇🏾 
#titispassion #titispassiontravels #atlantablogger #atlantainfluencer #traveltips #airporttravel #travelreels
A girl can never have too many pieces of jewelry, A girl can never have too many pieces of jewelry, especially when it comes to @LAGOS_Jewelry I have been raving about them over the last few years for good reason. This Valentine’s Day show your love for someone who is special to you with a gift from LAGOS’ 18K gold, sterling silver, and diamond Caviar Lux collection. 
Head to stories now to see and shop these pieces for your loved ones or yourself!
#MyLOVEMyWay #MyLAGOSMyWay 

#titispassion #atlantablogger #vdaygiftideas #ltkfinds
Nothing a Goombay smash aka #rumpunch & time at th Nothing a Goombay smash aka #rumpunch & time at the beach 🏝️ can’t cure IMO. Cheers to an amazing & productive week y’all ❤️

FYI. I am currently in cold ass ATL😩 just reminiscing 
Dress @ladyeeboutique 
Sunnies @dior 
Sandals & bag @chanelofficial 

#abaco #abacobahamas #titispassion #titispassiontravels #atlantatravelinfluencer #atlantablogger
One minute I was feeding/hanging out with the swim One minute I was feeding/hanging out with the swimming pigs of No Name Cay when this happened😩
(See my stories for the original video)

They were clearly having an argument about something & I wasn’t trying to be a part of their drama but my coverup decided to betray me at that very moment 🤦🏾‍♀️😂
I never share bloopers cos half the time it happens when the camera isn’t on but this was so hilarious I had to share 🤣 

Do share with someone who could use a laugh 😆 
Y’all still go see the pigs though when in Abaco. It’s something fun to do here😀

#titispassiontravels #abacoislands #titispassion #abacobahamas #travelbloppers #travelreels
Throwback to this Pink & white moment I wore last Throwback to this Pink & white moment I wore last month in Paris.

Set is @shop.afrm via @shopbop 
Boots @schutz 
Turtleneck @cosstores 
Bag @dior (old purchase)
I linked the entire look in my SHOP page, see bio. 

#titispassiontravels #titispassion #parisfrance #winterfashion
Do more things that make your soul happy. Escapin Do more things that make your soul happy. 
Escaping the winter to my happy place (the beach) was just what my soul needed. 

This was my fave spot in this luxury condo resort @bahama_beach_club located on the secluded Island of Treasure Cay 🇧🇸 
(A quick 2 hour flight from ATL to MHH gets you here) 

Bahama Beach Club offers guests spectacular views of the sea and oceanfront accommodations. See my Abaco highlights for a tour of this condo that fits up to 10 people. Anyone need a few days away from winter? Tag your travel buddies.
@visitthebahamas #visitthebahamas 

#titispassiontravels #titispassion #abacosislands #abacobahamas #travelreels
Never stop trying new things, you just might disco Never stop trying new things, you just might discover a different side to you😀

My trip to Abaco, Bahamas with @visitthebahamas  proved that to me. I did a lot of things I never do. Credit goes to the amazing @abacowatersports Kyle did such an great job.

Our eco friendly itinerary for the day included
• Getting fitted with snorkel gear before heading out to snorkel the reef. (It’s so beautiful down there! You don’t have to be an expert swimmer to try snorkeling.)
• Hand-feeding the Stingrays at Mun Jack Cay.
• Lunch @bluffhousebeachresort (The Conch was so good) & chilling by the in-water swing.
• Stop by Big O's where I got to feed the swimming pigs of No Name Cay.

This was truly a fun experience and I got to face a few of my fears. Would you try of the activities listed?
Swipe to see more and check out for Abaco Highlights & stories. 
#titispassion #atlantablogger #abacoislands #abacobahamas
Escape winter (like I did) to beautiful Abaco Isla Escape winter (like I did) to beautiful Abaco Islands, Bahamas 🇧🇸. @delta airlines now offers one Nonstop ✈️ daily from ATL  to Marsh Harbour Airport.

Abaco is located on the Northern part of Bahamas famous for its numerous cays which gives visitors the option to Island hop and experience various activities including sailing, boating, snorkeling, and unique eco activities such as feeding the stingrays. Have you been to Abaco?

I am here thanks to @visitthebahamas Check out my stories & Abaco highlight to following along❤️

#titispassiontravels #titispassion
Paris winter street style #titispassion edition. Paris winter street style #titispassion edition.

Pants & Vest @revolve (gifted)
Turtleneck @cosstores 
Trench faux jacket @asos
Boots @schutz 
Sunnies @gucci 
Bag @dior 

This look & my other Paris looks are linked in my SHOP page. See my bio. https://liketk.it/3YYQc 
#titispassiontravels  #atlantafashionblogger #atlantablogger

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