SAM Champion has said ciao to his Good Morning America colleagues and headed out on a lavish Italian vacation.
The GMA meteorologist has been sharing photos and videos of his getaway with his husband, Rubem Robierb.
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Sam first teased his trip more than a week ago in a behind-the-scenes video with local traffic anchor Heather O’Rourke.
The pair typically go live to answer fan questions and give updates on what they’re up to.
This time around, Sam, 61, and Heather opened the live stream with a reveal
“So we were just discussing we’re both gonna be on vacation,” Heather said as the stream started.
“Yeah, so, I leave Wednesday night,” Sam said, asking Heather “You’re not here Thursday either, right?”
Heather confirmed she would be gone multiple days.
“So next week, you guys, we’re gone,” Sam confirmed, before encouraging viewers: “I hope you get a chance to get away too at some point soon.”
But it will be hard for any of his fans to top Sam’s trip – which he shared highlights of on Instagram.
FEELING GRATEFUL
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In the first update, Sam smiled as he wrapped his arm around Rubem’s shoulder.
The couple was standing on a boat under a clear blue sky.
Sam’s light hair contrasted with his tight black shirt.
Rubem was topless, sharing only a grin under dark sunglasses.
Sam revealed in the caption that it wasn’t his first trip to the Mediterranean: “It’s probably been 20 years! .. and yet it’s in my heart.
“I’m so grateful I can share this place of my youth, with my husband.”
Sam also tagged the snap with the hashtag #Capri.
BOYS LUNCH
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The next snap featured Sam and Rubim sharing a meal with friends at a picturesque restaurant named Terrazza Brunella.
Sam smiled with his friends, as he teased in the caption: “Boys lunch.”
On its website, the eatery refers to itself as the place “where the magic of Capri comes straight to your table, with Capri’s traditional cuisine served with a spectacular view.
“A special occasion, a celebratory meal, or just a romantic dinner for two: there’s always a good reason to book a table at the Terrazza Brunella!”
Of course, that spectacular view comes at a spectacular price, with lunch items topping out at around $50.
ALL ABOARD
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A day later, Sam and Rubem were joined by friends on a private yacht.
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But it wasn’t just any old boat.
The Christina O is the 59th largest yacht in the world as of 2022.
The sprawling vessel belongs to billionaire Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis, who now rents it out to private groups.
Over the years, stars such as Marilyn Monroe, Grace Kelly, John D. Rockefeller, and Monaco’s Prince Rainier III have all graced the legendary ship.
The cost for a week on board tops out at $609,000.
ICONIC AND STYLISH
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Sam next checked in at the five-star Capri Tiberio Palace.
The weatherman and his husband stood in the middle of an opulent suite, looking ready to head out for a night on the town in matching all-white outfits.
According to the hotel’s website, the “Iconic and stylish hotel in the heart of Capri,” boasts “Breathtaking views of the sea and the blue island.
“Capri Tiberio Palace is ideally located, just a few steps away from the legendary Piazzetta and trendy boutiques of Via Camerelle in the center of Capri.
“This exclusive hotel is a blend of contemporary and retrò design that reminds of La Dolce Vita. Top quality service combined with attention to details offer the most tailor made experience.
“The refined cuisine served on the panoramic Terrazza Tiberio restaurant and the luxury SPA Tiberio make this five star boutique property the perfect spot for your unique vacation.”
PRINCE CHARMING
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The trip continued with a stop at what Sam called: “the most charming little sea-side town, San Angelo.”
He and his beloved then checked into yet another five-star foreign resort – the San Montano Resort & Spa.
The duo paused from their picture-perfect sunset dinner for a romantic photo together.
As Rubem looked up from the menu, Sam sipped on a glass of vino.
“Sunset magic” he captioned the post, adding a pair of toasting glass emojis.
Per its website: “San Montano Resort & Spa on Ischia is a 5 star hotel overlooking the sea at the Bay of San Montano and the Gulf of Naples, surrounded by three hectares of parkland, at the heart of a wonderful Mediterranean garden.
“The hidden bays and coves, the rustic charm of the natural world, the thrill of witnessing the day dawn over Vesuvius, the mellow sound of the piano, all the while sipping on a cool ‘Lemontano’, as you wait for the sun to set in a red blaze that lights the Pontine Islands in the distance.
“All this makes for a uniquely Ischia getaway.”
WEATHER OR NOT
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You can take the weatherman out of the studio, but you can’t take the weather out of the man.
Sam proved that on one of his final days at the resort while sharing a photo of himself swimming in an infinity pool overlooking a hillside vista leading into the vast sea.
The anchorman rested on the pool, looking out at the landscape below, flexing his tight back muscles.
In the caption, he explained why he was simply settling for a pool day.
“No beach today.. .still too windy after last night’s storm!”
In another snap, he seemed to be back in work mode, sharing: “Windy AM after big storms.”
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