Before Stephanie Hollman landed a starring role on Bravo’s reality series “The Real Housewives of Dallas,” she was a social worker, helping homeless women and children, as well as victims of domestic violence. Hollman resides in Dallas with her husband, Travis, and their two sons, Chance and Cruz.

An edited version of our conversation follows.

Q: What is your favorite vacation destination?

A: My favorite place to go with my husband is Paris in the spring. It is so romantic, the city is stunning, the food is insane and don’t even get me started on the wine. Travis and I love to go there for kid-free vacations where we can reconnect and spend some quality time in the City of Love.

Q: What was the first trip you took as a child?

A: My first trip as a child was to Walt Disney World in Florida. The hotel had a pool, and I thought it was the coolest thing in the world. I remember leaving with the life goal of working as a Disney princess at the park one day.

Q: Have you traveled to a place that stood out so much that you felt compelled to incorporate it into your work?

A: My husband and I love Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, due to its convenience and gorgeous weather. We have been renting the same home there for four years and have recently started taking our employees there for a company trip. I think it’s a great way for everyone to bond, and it’s such a treat to be able to say “thank you” for all their hard work by treating them to a vacation.

Q: Where are your favorite weekend getaways?

A: We love going to Austin. It’s a three-hour drive, and we have so many great friends who live there. The music scene is awesome, and there are so many great spots to eat by the lake. I love how relaxed the people are too. It’s just a cool city.

Q: Where is the most romantic destination?

A: Travis and I went to Lake Como, Italy, for my birthday a few years ago. It was hands-down the most romantic place I have ever been. The town is so charming, and the views are remarkable. He surprised me with a private sunset cruise on the lake to find George Clooney’s house. It was a trip I will never forget.

Q: If you’ve ever gone away for the holidays, which was the best trip?

A: We spend Thanksgiving in Maui with my husband and his family. The boys have so much fun at the beach with their cousins, and I love the slow-paced island lifestyle. It’s one of our favorite places to travel and the place Travis and I got engaged.

Q: Where would you like to go that you have never been to before?

A: I would love to visit Australia. My husband has some family that lives there, and it is definitely on my bucket list of things to do. I think that will be a kid-free trip, though. My boys would not take too kindly to a 15-hour flight.

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