Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer. – Anonymous

Every journey begins with intention. Your travel should reflect your lifestyle, your tastes, and the time you value most. At Travel With Melissa, we craft experiences that honor both the destination and the traveler, blending insider access, seamless logistics, and a sense of effortless elegance.

This page is your invitation behind the scenes — to understand not just what we design, but how we work together. Here, you’ll discover:

Our Process — a clear view of how we collaborate to bring your vision to life.
Service Levels — thoughtfully designed options, from fully orchestrated itineraries to hotel-only stays.
Preferred Partners — the elite global relationships that open doors reserved only for our clients.

Because true luxury travel is not about “where,” but about how — the way every moment is considered, every detail cared for, and every door quietly opened in your name.

Our Process

Your journey begins with a conversation. We take the time to understand your personal tastes, your rhythms, and your unspoken desires. With nearly two decades of global travel expertise, we translate your vision into experiences that are both luxurious and meaningful.

We curate private access to experiences, accommodations, and cultural moments
We ensure logistical precision, so your time is spent enjoying, not coordinating
We act as a trusted advisor, protecting your time, investment, and peace of mind

Step 1: Discover - A private consultation to understand your interests, rhythms, and vision for your journey.

Step 2: Collaborate - We refine your ideas together—aligning your itinerary with your expectations, desires, and pace.

Step 3: Curate - Every detail is thoughtfully arranged, from private villas and yachts to exclusive experiences and dining.

Step 4: Reserve - Your journey is confirmed with trusted, vetted partners worldwide. Every arrangement is handled with precision and discretion.

Step 5: Experience - I remain your concierge before, during, and after your trip—anticipating needs, resolving challenges, and ensuring effortless luxury.

Step 6: Reflect - After your journey, we discuss what made your experience exceptional, ensuring future journeys are even more refined.

To Begin Your Journey

To ensure every experience is perfectly tailored, we require a few key items from all clients:

Traveler Profile – Required for all new clients. This helps us understand your preferences, style, and travel priorities.
Vacation Agreement – Required for every trip request. This ensures clarity and alignment for each journey we create.

Providing this information upfront allows us to craft seamless, personalized experiences that reflect your lifestyle and expectations.

“Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” Confusius

Service Levels

Every journey deserves clarity, precision, and elevated service. Choose the level of support that suits your travel needs, from fully curated trips to selective guidance for accommodations and flights.

Every journey deserves precision, discretion, and effortless elegance. Whether you seek a fully orchestrated escape, handpicked accommodations, or seamless travel logistics, each level of service is thoughtfully crafted to ensure your time is honored, your expectations exceeded, and every moment savored.

1.Custom Planning —

For those who value ease, discretion, and thoughtful detail, this is our most comprehensive offering. Every element of your journey is designed with precision, creating a seamless flow, rare access, and an experience that feels effortless from start to finish.

Signature Privileges:

Private consultation to explore your travel aspirations and preferences
Fully customized itinerary shaped by research, insider knowledge, and your vision
Exclusive accommodations with preferred partner privileges
Private transfers — limousines, luxury vehicles, or chauffeured options
Curated cruise or private yacht charters with VIP enhancements
VIP train travel with priority assistance
Private guided tours with access reserved for our clients
Travel insurance recommendations to safeguard your investment
Complete travel documents delivered elegantly via the AXUS app

Ideal For:

Travelers seeking a fully orchestrated, end-to-end luxury experience
Those who want every detail designed, managed, and elevated
Guests who value rare access, seamless flow, and refined service

Investment:

Each journey begins with a personalized planning and design retainer, covering the full creation and implementation of your itinerary. This ensures every detail — from initial vision to final arrangements — is seamlessly orchestrated.
Should your plans evolve significantly after acceptance, additional proposals are available for a supplemental retainer.
Dining, spa, and golf reservations are not included, but we connect you to trusted local experts.

2. Distinguished Stays —

For travelers who seek remarkable accommodations and understated guidance, without the need for full-service itineraries. (Hotel Only Requests)

Signature Privileges:

Expertly curated hotels reflecting your tastes and lifestyle
Preferred room types, upgrades, and bespoke amenities — from breakfast to spa credits, early check-in to late departure
Insider guidance for each destination, ensuring the richness of your stay is fully realized
Personalized support to elevate every detail of your experience

Ideal For:

Those seeking exceptional hotel experiences at their own pace
Travelers who desire expert curation without full-service planning
Guests who value comfort, efficiency, and refined luxury

investment:

Complimentary VIP Perks when you book directly through my preferred link (simply select your property, room category, and dates)
Concierge-Level Hotel Reservations are available for travelers who prefer my personal involvement in selecting, managing, and confirming their stay — ensuring every detail is handled with care and discretion

3. Airline Ticketing —

For travelers who demand seamless, comfortable, and indulgent journeys in the air.

Signature Privileges:

Business and first-class flights carefully selected to maximize comfort and convenience
Thoughtful routing and timing to minimize fatigue and maximize enjoyment
24/7 access to a dedicated support team for adjustments and unforeseen changes
Expert recommendations for in-flight amenities, seating, and enhancements

Ideal For:

Travelers who appreciate effortless, worry-free travel
Guests who value meticulous attention to detail without managing logistics themselves

Investment: Complimentary

4. Festive Booking Service —

For travelers seeking stress-free, refined travel during the busy holiday season.

Signature Privileges:

Strategic guidance to secure preferred accommodations and flights during December 20–January 6
Expert planning to navigate high-demand periods with ease and precision
Transparent planning fees for late requests to access premium options

Ideal For:

Travelers seeking a seamless holiday journey without the stress of seasonal logistics
Guests who prioritize preferred access during the year’s most in-demand travel period
Those who value discretion, foresight, and thoughtful planning when it matters most

Investment:

$500 per person, covering full festive itinerary design and implementation
Requests received after July 31 incur an additional $350 fee due to the complexity and heightened demand of peak holiday travel

Let’s Begin Your Journey

Because your time is precious, your standards are high, and your travel should reflect both.

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Preferred Partners

Where you stay is only the beginning. How you are received defines everything.

At Travel With Melissa, access is not transactional — it is personal. Our longstanding relationships with the world’s most distinguished hotels, resorts, and private retreats have been built on years of trust, discretion, and a shared commitment to excellence. These alliances grant our clients a level of recognition and privilege that extends well beyond the ordinary — even beyond what most advisors can offer.

As a member of the world’s most elite, invitation-only hotel programs — from Virtuoso to the private, unpublished networks of the finest luxury brands — we deliver advantages reserved for those accustomed to the highest standards.

These are not “perks.” They are quiet markers of status, recognition, and belonging.

Clients of Travel With Melissa are often extended:

Daily breakfast, delivered to your room or wherever you prefer
Meaningful hotel credits to be enjoyed at Michelin-starred restaurants, celebrated spas, or through rare local experiences
Priority upgrades, often confirmed before arrival
Early check-in and late check-out when discretion and comfort matter most
A personal VIP welcome with direct recognition from hotel leadership
Exclusive, invitation-only offers unavailable to the public

Through our affiliation with New Act Travel and proud membership in Virtuoso, we ensure each stay is defined not only by where you are, but by how you are received — with distinction, subtle privilege, and a sense of effortless belonging.