“Working with Melissa and Tres Travel Design turned our wedding and honeymoon trip across Italy, southern France, and Mallorca from ‘well-planned’ into truly unforgettable. In a world full of booking apps and automated ‘deals,’ Melissa is the advantage you can’t click: she personally knows hotel managers and on-the-ground insiders across Europe, and those relationships translated into welcomed upgrades, VIP touches, and access we simply could not have arranged ourselves. Every handoff—trains, planes, cars, boats, check-ins, dining—was seamless, and when plans shifted, Melissa was already three steps ahead with smooth fixes. She balanced celebration and downtime perfectly, curated experiences that felt personal, and protected our time so we could actually enjoy the moments that mattered. If you want a fantastic, stress-free trip with the kind of insider options that make you feel like a true guest, not a reservation number, work with Melissa. We’ll never plan another trip to Europe without her.”

Rebecca and TJ

"Melissa was extremely helpful in planning a trip for us to the Umbria region of Italy - plus an end-of-trip visit to Florence. She knows a lot about Italy and its regions, cities and sites. She is well-versed in Italian food, wine, restaurants and accommodations. After identifying options for us to stay in Umbria, she booked a relaxing country house, with pool, not far from Orvieto. She planned day trips for us to quaint towns like Todi, Assisi, Orvieto and a great winery tour in Montioni. She also directed us to many good restaurants (from small to sophisticated) throughout our trip, including in Florence. Melissa’s attention to detail and knowledge of Italy made our trip easy. Instead of stressing over details, we could simply enjoy the journey."

Cheryl and Lyle