After a victorious run at the 8AM Invitational golf tournament in Las Vegas, NFL star Travis Kelce didn’t just head home—he jetted off on a romantic getaway to Italy with none other than his girlfriend, global superstar Taylor Swift. And the first person he wanted to share his joy with? His beloved mom, Donna Kelce.
On Thursday, May 1, as the sun dipped below the Venetian skyline, Travis sat on the balcony of a luxury hotel overlooking the Grand Canal and made a heartfelt call to his mother. Leaning back in a chair, his voice light with excitement, he dialed her number and said, “Mom, I’m in Italy.”
Donna, surprised and amused, laughed through the phone, “Italy? I thought you were still in Las Vegas!”
Travis shared that shortly after the tournament wrapped, he and Taylor boarded a private jet and flew straight to Venice to begin a long-anticipated vacation. “Taylor wanted something romantic, artistic—Italy was the perfect choice,” he told her.
As gondolas floated by and the city buzzed quietly in the background, Travis painted a vivid picture for his mom of their experiences so far. “We took a gondola ride, had pizza in Piazza San Marco, and even stumbled into a tiny café tucked in an alley,” he recounted. “You should’ve seen Taylor’s face when some local musicians started singing her song in Italian—she was glowing.”
During the nearly hour-long call, Travis shared small but touching details of the trip: holding hands with Taylor on the old stone bridges, her taking a candid photo of him by an ancient flower-covered wall, and the emotional moment when a street performer in Venice began singing “Love Story,” bringing Taylor to tears.
“I think this is one of the best trips of my life,” he told Donna softly. “Not just because it’s beautiful here, but because Taylor feels relaxed, truly happy. There’s no spotlight—just us.”
Donna’s voice warmed with emotion. “I’m proud of you, Travis. And I’m so glad Taylor has someone like you by her side.”
The conversation naturally drifted into future plans. Travis revealed his intention to continue the journey through Florence, Rome, and maybe the Amalfi Coast. “I want to enjoy every moment,” he said. “After the chaos of the season, this quiet feels right.”
His mom gave him her blessing with motherly wisdom: “You deserve happiness. And I think Taylor feels that too. Don’t overthink—just enjoy it.”
Before hanging up, Travis promised to bring home lots of photos and even teased, “Mom, get ready—we might bring you here with us next time.”
As the call ended, Travis stood silently, gazing at the shimmering waters of the Grand Canal. Taylor stepped onto the balcony, slipping her arm around him. “Everything okay?” she asked softly.
Travis turned, smiling. “I just called Mom—she sends her love.”
Taylor leaned her head on his shoulder and whispered, “That makes me happy.”
This glimpse into their intimate, heartfelt moments proves once again that behind the glitz and fame, Travis and Taylor are just two people in love—sharing quiet, meaningful memories one day at a time.
