Travel Planning Made Personal

You know the trip you want to take. I handle the research, the connections, and the details that turn it into a reality — from where you stay to what you experience once you're there.

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Custom itinerary planning across Europe, Latin America and beyond, from key bookings to fully planned journeys

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The Bespoke Escape

Starting at $750

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

Whether you're celebrating a honeymoon, a milestone, or simply a trip you've been putting off long enough, every detail is 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
- Custom single or multi-destination itinerary
- Daily itinerary planning: private tours, exclusive access, and curated experiences
- Concierge services (e.g., spa, dining, special requests)
- Booking & management of accommodation, ground transfers, tours & activities
- Destination entry/exit guidance
- Optional pre-departure call
- Personalized digital itinerary app
- WhatsApp support during travel

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The Curated Escape

Starting at $500

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

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
- Custom multi-destination itinerary
- Daily itinerary with curated experiences
- Booking & management of accommodation, ground transfers, tours & activities
- Destination entry/exit guidance
- Optional pre-departure call
- Digital itinerary app
- WhatsApp support during travel

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The Seamless Escape

Starting at $300

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
- Custom single-destination itinerary
- Suggested day-to-day guide with curated experiences
- Booking & management of accommodation, ground transfers, tours & activities
- Destination entry/exit guidance
- Personalized digital itinerary app

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Beyond the Packages

Not every trip fits neatly into a single category. These options offer flexible ways to work together — including private villas, luxury cruises, and destination weddings, available by request.

Complimentary ‍— Know where you want to stay, whether for business or pleasure? Let me take care of the booking with added partner perks whenever available.
Destination weddings, corporate retreats, milestone celebrations, and other group travel, quoted based on group size and trip scope.
Considering a villa stay, a yacht charter or a private flight? I’ll find the right option for your trip and take care of the booking with my preferred partners.
From ocean, river and expedition sailings to all-inclusive resorts, guidance on finding the right fit for your style and budget, with added partner perks whenever available.
Guidance when you're not yet ready for full-service planning but want destination insight or help refining your concept. — $100 per hour
Flight coordination for itinerary package clients. $75 for straightforward routing, $100 for complex international or multi-city itineraries.

Let's Work Together

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Where You'll Stay

As a Virtuoso advisor, my partners include a global network of luxury hotels, cruise lines, and tour companies. When you book a Virtuoso property through me, you'll receive a room upgrade when available, early check-in and late check-out when possible, a property credit, and daily breakfast for two.

Alongside Virtuoso, I work with Leading Hotels of the World for independent luxury hotels, many of them historic landmarks; Small Luxury Hotels of the World for intimate boutique stays; Relais & Châteaux for owner-run hotels known for their dining; and Tablet Hotels, now part of the MICHELIN Guide, for its hand-picked collection of design-led hotels.

These benefits come at no additional cost to you, and you still earn your hotel loyalty points.

Note: I work exclusively with four- and five-star hotels, luxury boutique properties, and vetted villas. Most journeys I design are multi-stop and unhurried, with clients typically investing $20,000–$40,000+ depending on length, destinations, and level of detail; the minimum for a seven-day multi-stop trip is $12,000. For single-destination, all-inclusive trips, or similar, the minimum is $7,000.

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 S. — 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 P. — Couple’s trip to 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 C. — 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 S. — Girls’ trip to 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 P. — Girls’ trip to 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 V. — Business trip to Boston

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