I dont have personal opinions, emotions, or experiences. Regarding your question, travertine is a natural stone composed mainly of calcium carbonate, it is heat resistant up to a certain temperature. However, it is still recommended to use trivets or hot pads under hot items to prevent any damage or discoloration to the surface. Extreme temperatures can cause cracks and other types of damage to the surface. Therefore, its important to be cautious when using hot items on travertine surfaces.