Our Journey: Crafting Unique Travel Experiences
We believe that every journey has the potential to become a true adventure when you stay open to new experiences—whether it’s connecting with locals, savoring unfamiliar flavors, or exploring off-the-beaten-path destinations. Travel is inspiring, enriching, and has the power to transform the way we see the world and ourselves. Exceptional vacations start with thoughtful planning, which is why we take the time to listen to your questions, understand your interests, and craft recommendations tailored specifically to you. Our goal is to design itineraries that fit your individual needs while ensuring you encounter memorable, once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Like a trusted travel partner, we strive to take the stress out of planning so that you can focus on fully enjoying every moment of your journey.
Meet Debbie Riddick
With a deep-rooted passion for creativity and exploration, Debbie Riddick has shaped a career by embracing the paths that inspire her most. After earning a Master’s Degree in Education and spending six years teaching in Columbia, S.C., she and her husband, John, moved to Hilton Head Island, where she opened her own interior design business in 1989. She still enjoys running the design business on a part-time basis, blending her eye for detail with her love of beautiful spaces. In 1994, Debbie and John relocated to Charleston, S.C., where her passion for travel blossomed into a new career. For more than 20 years since, she has been dedicated to crafting unforgettable journeys for her clients, combining creativity, care, and a true love of discovery.What makes her story unique is that she has truly lived out all three of the paths she once imagined as a child ...teaching, design, and travel. Isn’t it funny how life has a way of bringing childhood dreams full circle?
Debbie is the heart behind Timeless Treasures Travel, offering unmatched expertise in designing intimate group trips and personalized itineraries that blend luxury with authentic cultural experiences. She is deeply hands-on, attentive to every detail, and always accessible, ensuring each journey is carefully planned and every traveler feels supported from start to finish. Clients return again and again, drawn by her dedication to creating seamless experiences, exceptional value, and unforgettable memories.
Her commitment and professionalism are backed by an impressive array of certifications with leading travel brands, and she was honored with the Nexion Travel Group Circle of Excellence Award in 2024. Her expertise spans partnerships with top-tier travel brands including Viking Cruises, Collette, Celebrity Cruises, Rocky Mountaineer, Disney, Oceania Cruises, Regent Seven Seas, Riviera, Cunard, and many more, ensuring her clients benefit from unparalleled access, insights, and value.
Her dedication to crafting exceptional journeys ensures that every trip is thoughtfully planned and genuinely memorable. With her personal touch, attention to detail, and genuine care, each journey becomes more than a vacation and a timeless treasure to cherish.
Our team
John Riddick brings a unique blend of hospitality expertise and creative vision to Timeless Treasures Travel. With a professional background as a certified sommelier and years of leadership in fine dining, he understands the art of crafting experiences that feel both refined and memorable. John now applies that same passion for detail and storytelling to travel, helping to design and shape journeys that inspire connection and wonder. His forward-thinking approach ensures Timeless Treasures continues to grow as a modern, trusted name in curated travel.
Lauren Riddick brings warmth, creativity, and a love for people to Timeless Treasures Travel. With a background rooted in service and connection, she has a gift for making travelers feel welcomed and inspired wherever they go. Lauren plays a key role in shaping the personal touches that make each journey memorable, from thoughtful details to unforgettable moments. Her heart for adventure and her eye for beauty ensure that every trip reflects the spirit of discovery at the core of Timeless Treasures.
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Customer Testimonials
"My wife and I have now happily used Debbie's and Timeless Treasures Travel services for three years. Our trips to Europe have been fantastic! Debbie's guidance and suggestions on which countries and cities to visit, where to stay, and specific recommendations on must-see sites have been a tremendous help to us. I could not imagine planning a trip without her input, and of course help with travel specifics. I'm already looking forward to our next trip and know who to call!"
"I have been working with Debbie Riddick of Timeless Treasures Travel for the past eight years, and her service has always exceeded my expectations. My husband and I have been on several intricate group trips and also private getaways for two. Debbie always finds the best options tailored to our needs. Her knowledge of destinations, including where to stay and what attractions to see, makes the whole experience stress free. I highly recommend using Timeless Treasures Travel for your next adventure."
"To say we had an amazing time wouldn’t give it justice – this was truly a trip we will never forget and we all agreed it was a 10 out of 10. Everything went smoothly with accommodations, transportation and tours – and we had no rain days the whole time we were there so plenty of opportunities to walk around and see all the sites. Italy is truly an amazing place. We all commented on how we were able to see the cities, lake areas, Switzerland and the Tuscan countryside all in one trip – your planning was incredible."
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