Travel Planning Made Personal

Maybe it's savouring tapas in a hidden Sevillian taberna, watching the sunset paint Santorini's cliffs, or wandering through Marrakech's vibrant souks before settling in for mint tea under the stars. You know exactly what you want—but turning that vision into reality takes time, expertise, and the right connections.

That's what I do. I handle the research, logistics, and details that transform ideas into extraordinary journeys. Whether you're drawn to intimate boutique hotels, insider dining experiences, or exclusive cultural access, every element is chosen to match your curiosity and taste.

Explore the Escape Collection

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The Bespoke Escape

The full experience—This is travel planning as it should be: entirely personal, thoughtfully considered, unforgettable by design.

Every experience handpicked to match your style and curiosity. From the places you'll stay to the moments that will stay with you.

    • Discovery call to explore goals, preferences, and trip scope

    • Customized single or multi-leg itinerary

    • Daily itinerary planning: private tours, exclusive access, and curated experiences

    • Concierge services (e.g., spa, dining, special requests)

    • Booking & management of hotels, ground transport, tours & activities

    • Destination entry/exit guidance

    • Optional pre-departure call

    • Personalized digital itinerary app

    • WhatsApp support during travel

  • Starting at $750

    Planning fees are per couple or family (up to 6 travelers) and up to 14 days. Additional travelers, extended travel, or added destinations incur additional fees.

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The Curated Escape

For explorers who want seamless travel—with space for adventure.

Let me take care of the must-haves—accommodations, transportation, and key planning—so you can enjoy the best of both worlds: structure where it matters, spontaneity where it counts.

    • Discovery call to explore goals, preferences, and trip scope

    • Customized single or multi-destination itinerary

    • Suggested daily itinerary with curated experiences

    • Booking & management of hotels, ground transport, tours & activities

    • Destination entry/exit guidance

    • Personalized digital itinerary app

    • WhatsApp support during travel

  • Starting at $500

    Planning fees are per couple or family (up to 6 travelers) and up to 14 days. Additional travelers, extended travel, or added destinations incur additional fees.

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The Seamless Escape

For single-destination travel made simple.

I'll design your itinerary and manage all the bookings so you can focus on the experience, not the logistics.

    • Discovery call to explore goals, preferences, and trip scope

    • Single-destination itinerary

    • Suggested day-to-day guide with curated experiences

    • Booking & management of hotels, ground transport, tours & activities

    • Destination entry/exit guidance

    • Personalized digital itinerary app

  • Starting at $300

    Planning fees are per couple or family (up to 6 travelers) and up to 14 days. Additional travelers, extended travel, or added destinations incur additional fees.

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Beyond the Packages

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Not every trip fits neatly into a single category. These options offer flexible ways to work together.

Hotel Look-Book — $75

3–5 hotel options curated for your budget, style, and travel preferences.

Hotel-only Booking — Complimentary

Know where you want to stay? Let me take care of the booking with added partner perks whenever available.

Travel Consultation — $100 per hour

Guidance when you're not yet ready for full-service planning but want destination insight or help refining your concept.

Airfare Booking — $75–$100

Flight coordination for itinerary package clients. $75 for straightforward routing, $100 for complex international or multi-city itineraries.

Planning for groups, celebrations, or retreats is available by request.

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Journeys Worth Savouring—What Clients Say

  • "It was the trip of a lifetime and probably the best trip of my life, and I've traveled a ton! It was so smooth, so perfect, and I wouldn't have changed a thing."

    Misha — Family Trip to Italy & Switzerland

  • “Melissa has set a new precedent for our future travels! We’ve never had such a carefree, no-stress trip — all thanks to Melissa’s exceptional planning and organization. We can’t wait to book our next trip with her.”

    Chris & Jasmine — Portugal

  • “Melissa is both hands-on when helping you plan but also respectful of your traveling style. We did a 16-day holiday with two of our friends and all agreed Melissa helped make our trip stress-free and seamless. She is knowledgeable, friendly, incredibly responsive, highly organized, and an absolute pleasure to work with.”

    Sydney — Group trip to Vietnam

  • “It is such a luxury to have someone take care of all the important details on your behalf. Melissa booked our hotels, flights, and airport transfers, which meant we never had to think about anything as we moved around Thailand. As an added bonus, we had access to perks such as room upgrades and hotel credits, which were greatly appreciated. I will continue to partner with her for my future travel!”

    Heather — Thailand

  • “I was impressed by the high level of professionalism in planning and organizing my trip to NYC. Attention to detail and genuine care for my particular interests — great restaurants and seeing the best of the city — were evident in every step of the planning.”

    Sandra — New York City

  • “It was a treat to give her a few pieces of info and then she handled everything and I just showed up at the hotel. Melissa was knowledgeable and helpful in securing a great deal with amazing amenities. Communication was clear and thorough — she made herself available for any questions I had, and checked in to ensure everything was okay shortly after I arrived and again upon checkout. I was confident that she would help if I did encounter any issues at any step of the way.”

    Caroline — Boston

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