Starting off the week with another GRWM, wore this Starting off the week with another GRWM, wore this for #galentinesday shoot with my girls (cannot wait to share our photos with y’all tmrw)

Linked my entire look & similar lower priced options via my SHOP page. See my bio for the link.

Dress @gauge81_ 
Shoes @stuartweitzman 
Earrings @alessandrarich 
Bag @cultgaia 

#titispassion #atlantablogger #atlantainfluencer #grwmreel #galentinesdayoutfit #blackgirlluxury
Hi 👋🏾 as promised, I am starting a Travel Se Hi 👋🏾 as promised, I am starting a Travel Series with the city I get the most questions about Paris 🇫🇷There is ALOT to do here & today’s post is an intro to other detailed reels coming(where to stay, where to shop, etc 

Don’t forget to LIKE, SAVE & SHARE. If you’ve ever been to Paris, don’t hold back. Share your tips below 👇🏾 
5 THINGS TO DO 
-Make reservations to a restaurant with a view. It’s a great way to see the city.
-Go to museum or 2! There are lots of museum options in Paris, Lourve, Musee d’Orsay are 2 of my faves. Fashion lovers there are also museums for you like La Galerie Dior.
-Go shopping! You can save up to 30% off on luxury brands (dedicating a reel to this topic) & vintage shop too!
- Visit outside of Paris (even if it’s for half a day)
Versailles is just about 45mins away.
-Visit Disneyland Paris!
Especially if you’re traveling with your littles, it’s worth the train ride (more travel tips with kids 🔜)
#titispassiontravels #titispassion #paristravelguide
Swipe 👈🏾left for throwback pics from over 15 Swipe 👈🏾left for throwback pics from over 15yrs ago.

 It’s the month of love and no where screams ❤️ ( perfectly marketed anyways) love like Paris 
IMO, Paris isn’t just for lovers, it’s for art lovers, history buffs, foodies, shoppers & more! 

Story time:
My love for Paris started in college the semester I took a western civilization class. So in the year 2006 about 2+ years after we started dating I mentioned to @fotosbyfola that I planned on visiting London & Paris in the fall. He had never been to either of the countries so he said sure why not!

We purchased our tickets & planned to spend 2 nites in Paris (cos that’s what we could afford 😀) & we spent the rest of our week long trip in London at my sister’s.

We took the Eurostar to Paris & stayed at Hotel de Flore (our room was so tiny😂) We spent our money on museums vists, tourist attractions & lots of croissants. We got lost a few times, ran into communication issues with locals (no app translating apps back then) froze our asses off cos November but honestly I left with my heart FULL. 

Maybe that’s why I keep coming back here 🤷🏾‍♀️ Our travel adventure started here over 16yrs ago😊 Stay tuned for a new Travel Series starting tmrw. 

Red dress is via @andotherstories 
Boots @tamaramellon 
#titispassion #titispassiontravels
👋🏾 Get Ready With Me Sharing #howistyledthi 👋🏾 Get Ready With Me 
Sharing #howistyledthis under $75 (it’s on sale for $62) dress from @shopbop with items I already had in my closet. 

I wanted to share a simple, chic & sexy dress perfect for a night out including Valentines Day.
I linked the dress & accessories in my SHOP page (see my bio) including my accessories. 

Do you like the look, let me know in the comments section👇🏾 #titispassion #valentinesdayinspo
In case you need any other reasons to add Thailand In case you need any other reasons to add Thailand to you #travelbucketlist here is ☝🏾 

This was shot at one of the villas @fskohsamui my amazing host when I was in #kohsamui Thailand. #fskohsamui 

The views here are just our of this world!See my Thailand Highlight for more!  #titispassion #titispassiontravels #atlantablogger #atlantainfluencer
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
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Asia, Asos, Family travel, Fashion, travel, Travel Fashion, traveling rules, zara · October 2, 2021

Maldives Travel Guide: What To See, Do & More

If the Maldives is on your bucket list this post is for you! I am breaking down everything and answering most of the questions I received via social. P.S. I have didn’t plan this trip with a travel agent. The Republic of Maldives had been on my bucket list since forever! One thing to know, The Maldives is a combination of different Islands, so unlike other places where you can free to explore around, here you are confined to the private Island where your hotel is located. There is also the option to switch hotels during your stay. I am sure you can venture around the airport city area but we didn’t.

Drone shot of us kayaking

Maldives Travel Guide

Maldives Covid Restrictions

Before I dive in, Covid has changed travel, so I will start with that. Please note I am only sharing covid requirements for travelers flying from the US. We all needed to have a negative covid test result that was taken up to 72hours before arrival on the Island. We had to complete an extensive form (y’all it took us an hour for all 4 of us) which included everything from our passport info, photographs, where we were staying, duration, our vaccine cards(not required), and covid results. The good thing is once this form is completed which can be done 24hours before departure, you get a QR code which you share with the airline and immigration upon arrival and literally breeze through which was a plus. Our resort organized covid tests for our exit off the Island.

Titilola SogunroDaughter’s two-piece, hubby’s shirt + trunks, my son’s shirt + trunk & my one piece.

asos bikiniAsos bikini and bottoms, Coverup H&M

Maldives Travel Guide: See, Do, Cost, & Save

Cost

I’ll be honest and say this trip has been the most expensive trip we have taken, like more expensive than flying to Europe for almost a month and hopping between a few countries, lol. This was because we splurged on our accommodation, flight and also visited two additional countries. I am not trying to deter anyone but you will find out why from this post and my next (stay tuned.) Here is the thing to remember, you can visit the Maldives on a decent budget and do a lot!

karen mabonKaren Mabon one-piece, Vitamin A cover-up

maldives

Flight

There are no direct flights from anywhere in the US to the Maldives, so we took advantage of our time away to visit an additional country and UAE was the natural choice. Dubai is a 4-hour flight from the Maldives. Hubby had a gig in Paris, so we routed our flight from Paris (spent a few days there) to Dubai and then to the Maldives. Visiting multiple countries on a single vacay is a travel-saving tip especially if said countries are on your travel bucket list. We flew Delta from Atlanta to Paris and Emirates from Paris to Dubai and from Dubai to the Maldives. I use google flight to monitor travel fares, (it allows you to play around with dates) but I usually book my flight directly from the airline from their website. I will be sharing more on flights soon!

janie and jackMy daughter’s dress sandals & my son’s shirt & shorts.

farmrio maxi Farm Rio maxi, Gucci sunnies, Staud micro bag & Valentino slides

Accommodation

We were traveling as a family and saving everywhere possible (while splurging LOL) was a priority and I wanted a place that was kid-friendly but at the same time guaranteed fun for adults! That’s how ended up in Anantara Dhigu. Anantara is a 5-star luxury hotel chain with hotels all around the world from Seychelles to Oman. Kids 11 and under stay and eat for free. They have an amazing kids club and it was a 30 min boat ride from the airport. The boat ride was free for 2 people, we paid $200 roundtrip for our kids. We stayed in the Sunset Overwater Pool Suite. It came with a plunge pool, a butler, it was steps from the ocean, and had the best view on the Island.

farmrioCrochet Maxi dress

zara fashionCrop Top & Green Pants from Zara

FYI

One thing you need to know is when you arrive at MALE airport in the Maldives, you will have to take an additional ride (boat or plane) to your resort. We wanted a resort that was close to the airport and cost-effective. An additional plane ride can cost an additional $300 to $700 more.

ladyee boutiqueDress: Ladyee Boutique, Mules Gia Borghini Bag Dior

h&m

Food

It is costly to eat on the Island so consider this when deciding on your resort. We booked a 3 meal package along with our accommodation for me and hubby. Our kids ate for free. With the package, we had access to more than 5 restaurants on the Island. Here is where you can look into booking an all-inclusive resort, to save. Ours wasn’t but the food package made it seem like one.

Maldives Travel Guide, Things to Do/See

There is so much to do in the Maldives. My kids got to go kiting for the first time and they also rode bicycles and went swimming. Hubby and I went Parasailing and kayaking. The cost of the activities was pretty standard compared to my past experience. The beaches are just out of this world, with powder-soft sand and beautiful turquoise water. Truly the most beautiful I have ever seen.

Maldives Travel Guide

parasailing in maldives

Our resort provided us with a complimentary Dolphin Experience. It was amazing seeing Dolphins in their natural habitat and they also treated us to a private chef dinner experience right on the beach.

anantara dhigu dinner experience

asos maxiMaxi dress: Asos

atlanta blogger

For dinner (which we got to select ahead) we had a 4 course Maldivian BBQ meal (Ceviche, Lobster, Sea Bass, and more) paired with local wine and champagne. It was quite an experience and the perfect way to spend our last night in the Maldives. Thank you Anantara Dhigu!

maldives wine

maldivian dinner

P.S. Don’t forget to pack lots of sunblock! This wraps up my Maldives Travel Guide.

anantara dhigu

See my Instagram Maldives highlight for clips from our trip and you can find more travel content HERE.

In: Asia, Asos, Family travel, Fashion, travel, Travel Fashion, traveling rules, zara · Tagged: asia, beach, family travel, farm rio, Fashion, h&m, janie and jack, ladyee boutique, maldives, shopbop, south asia, travel, travel 2021

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Starting off the week with another GRWM, wore this Starting off the week with another GRWM, wore this for #galentinesday shoot with my girls (cannot wait to share our photos with y’all tmrw)

Linked my entire look & similar lower priced options via my SHOP page. See my bio for the link.

Dress @gauge81_ 
Shoes @stuartweitzman 
Earrings @alessandrarich 
Bag @cultgaia 

#titispassion #atlantablogger #atlantainfluencer #grwmreel #galentinesdayoutfit #blackgirlluxury
Hi 👋🏾 as promised, I am starting a Travel Se Hi 👋🏾 as promised, I am starting a Travel Series with the city I get the most questions about Paris 🇫🇷There is ALOT to do here & today’s post is an intro to other detailed reels coming(where to stay, where to shop, etc 

Don’t forget to LIKE, SAVE & SHARE. If you’ve ever been to Paris, don’t hold back. Share your tips below 👇🏾 
5 THINGS TO DO 
-Make reservations to a restaurant with a view. It’s a great way to see the city.
-Go to museum or 2! There are lots of museum options in Paris, Lourve, Musee d’Orsay are 2 of my faves. Fashion lovers there are also museums for you like La Galerie Dior.
-Go shopping! You can save up to 30% off on luxury brands (dedicating a reel to this topic) & vintage shop too!
- Visit outside of Paris (even if it’s for half a day)
Versailles is just about 45mins away.
-Visit Disneyland Paris!
Especially if you’re traveling with your littles, it’s worth the train ride (more travel tips with kids 🔜)
#titispassiontravels #titispassion #paristravelguide
Swipe 👈🏾left for throwback pics from over 15 Swipe 👈🏾left for throwback pics from over 15yrs ago.

 It’s the month of love and no where screams ❤️ ( perfectly marketed anyways) love like Paris 
IMO, Paris isn’t just for lovers, it’s for art lovers, history buffs, foodies, shoppers & more! 

Story time:
My love for Paris started in college the semester I took a western civilization class. So in the year 2006 about 2+ years after we started dating I mentioned to @fotosbyfola that I planned on visiting London & Paris in the fall. He had never been to either of the countries so he said sure why not!

We purchased our tickets & planned to spend 2 nites in Paris (cos that’s what we could afford 😀) & we spent the rest of our week long trip in London at my sister’s.

We took the Eurostar to Paris & stayed at Hotel de Flore (our room was so tiny😂) We spent our money on museums vists, tourist attractions & lots of croissants. We got lost a few times, ran into communication issues with locals (no app translating apps back then) froze our asses off cos November but honestly I left with my heart FULL. 

Maybe that’s why I keep coming back here 🤷🏾‍♀️ Our travel adventure started here over 16yrs ago😊 Stay tuned for a new Travel Series starting tmrw. 

Red dress is via @andotherstories 
Boots @tamaramellon 
#titispassion #titispassiontravels
👋🏾 Get Ready With Me Sharing #howistyledthi 👋🏾 Get Ready With Me 
Sharing #howistyledthis under $75 (it’s on sale for $62) dress from @shopbop with items I already had in my closet. 

I wanted to share a simple, chic & sexy dress perfect for a night out including Valentines Day.
I linked the dress & accessories in my SHOP page (see my bio) including my accessories. 

Do you like the look, let me know in the comments section👇🏾 #titispassion #valentinesdayinspo
In case you need any other reasons to add Thailand In case you need any other reasons to add Thailand to you #travelbucketlist here is ☝🏾 

This was shot at one of the villas @fskohsamui my amazing host when I was in #kohsamui Thailand. #fskohsamui 

The views here are just our of this world!See my Thailand Highlight for more!  #titispassion #titispassiontravels #atlantablogger #atlantainfluencer
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

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