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 and management of hotels, transportation, tours & activities

    • Destination entry/exit guidance

    • Optional pre-departure call

    • Personalized digital itinerary app

    • WhatsApp support during travel

  • Starting at $750

    Fee covers 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 and management of hotels, transportation, tours & activities

    • Destination entry/exit guidance

    • Personalized digital itinerary app

    • WhatsApp support during travel

  • Starting at $500

    Fee covers 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 and management of hotels, transportation, tours & activities

    • Destination entry/exit guidance

    • Personalized digital itinerary app

  • Starting at $300

    Planning Fee covers 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

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

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Journeys Worth Savouring—What Clients Say

  • “Melissa set a new precedent for how we’ll travel. Our Portugal trip was completely carefree thanks to her thoughtful planning and organization. We’re already excited to book the next one.”

    Chris & Jasmine — Portugal

  • "I had an exceptional experience booking with Melissa! 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 -- I Melissa made herself available for any questions I had, and checked with me to ensure that everything was ok shortly after I arrived and also upon checkout. Thanks to her I had a wonderful room and experience, and I was confident that she would help if I did encounter any issues at any step of the way."

    — Caroline V., Boston (Hotel Booking)

  • "An exceptional travel experience booking with Melissa! Her help organizing transfers, flights and hotels alleviated the stress of planning a last-minute trip, and her hotel 'perks' really elevated the experience!"

    Brooke — Thailand

  • "Melissa is amazing! She took the time to provide many options for our stay and went above and beyond with wonderful recommendations on restaurants close to our hotel. We visited two of them and absolutely loved them. The hotel 'perks' were great too! Thank you, Melissa, for the wonderful experience."

    Ana — Toronto

  • "This is my second time working with Melissa and I highly recommend her! I have already encouraged several friends to consider working with her on their next trips. It is such a luxury to have someone take care of all the important details on your behalf. For example, 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 highly recommend working with Melissa for your travel plans, and will continue to partner with her for my future travel! Thanks!"

    Heather — Thailand

  • "Melissa was prompt with her responses, organized in her planning and extremely helpful with her recommendations. She made planning this trip much less stressful and we can’t wait to use her again for our future travels!"

    Andrea — Playa del Carmen

  • "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. I highly recommend using Melissa’s services if you like great recommendations, excellent communication, and peace of mind when traveling. She is knowledgeable, friendly, incredibly responsive, highly organized and an absolute pleasure to work with."

    Sydney — Vietnam

  • "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. I highly recommend Melissa!"

    Sandra — New York City

  • "Melissa was incredibly helpful in securing a hotel reservation at the Allegretto in Paso Robles. Her prompt and courteous service made the booking process a breeze. She paid close attention to our preferences and ensured we had a room that exceeded our expectations. Thanks to Melissa, our stay at the Allegretto was delightful and hassle-free. We truly appreciate her excellent assistance!"

    Laurin — Paso Robles, CA

  • "Melissa is so lovely to work with! Her thoughtful attention to detail absolutely made our experience."

    Joanna — Toronto

Have questions? Find details on my process, pricing, and planning timeline in the FAQs.

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