Blending a love of exploring the world with thoughtful insight, Melissa has planned seamless journeys on every continent. She enjoys the planning process as much as travel itself and believes that exceptional travel begins long before departure – with genuine curiosity, extensive research, and thorough organization.

Whether it’s a honeymoon trek through Thailand and Bali, a romantic getaway from Paris to Provence, or an adventurous expedition through the Galapagos Islands with kids under the age of ten, her goal is always the same: to create meaningful, one-of-a-kind experiences that her clients will never forget.

Her personal travels continually inspire her work, and among her favorite destinations are Biarritz, Charleston, Dinard, Dubrovnik, Edinburgh, Florence, Gordes, Korcula, Machu Picchu, Mallorca, Nashville, Naxos, Ortisei, Paris, Porto, Prague, San Sebastian, St. Barth, and Tel Aviv.

Before joining the travel industry, Melissa established her career in advertising and marketing and earned her MBA from Columbia Business School. And as a lifelong advocate for books and literacy, she spearheaded multiple initiatives to promote reading and co-founded a children’s book recommendation website.

Melissa lives in Westchester, New York with her husband, two children, and their Australian Shepherd. When not traveling, you’ll find her reading, listening to podcasts, going for hikes, and spending time with family and friends – always dreaming up the next extraordinary journey.