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“Let the joy be in your journey”—Tim Cook

Hi! I’m Melissa, the owner of Tres Travel Design. I fell in love with immersive travel on my first culinary trip to Italy with my mom. Sharing recipes that had been passed down through generations made me feel like I'd been welcomed into Tuscan culture, even for just a week. That's when I knew I wanted to create those same profound connections for others—while carefully respecting local communities and working in harmony with the principles of sustainability.

Those principles influence how I choose my partners- smaller footprint hotels and ships, local craftspeople, artisans, and guides who create unforgettable moments, highly personalized and local restaurant suggestions, private vineyard visits, properties that source local products and experiences for their guests.

My passion is giving you an experience that brings you joy. I get to know you, your travel wishlist and preferences and then I pour everything into curating your personalized itinerary—making your dream trip one that will leave you forever changed.

Tres Travel Design specializes in meaningful, immersive travel experiences, with local cultural connections and sustainability at our core. Inspired by your dream—or perhaps just your inkling—we work with you to create a journey that touches your soul.

Through our extensive network of trusted partners, we craft itineraries featuring boutique hotels and villas, local guides and businesses, private or small group experiences, small ship and river cruises, and food and wine experiences from Michelin-starred to mom-and-pop. We tailor every detail to your passions and preferences, curating a seamless, stress-free, and joyful trip.

All you have to do is say yes.

Fully curated and customized itineraries

Private and small group tours

Women-only and multi-generational groups

Luxury, local, and unique boutique hotels and villas

Small ship ocean and river cruises

Specialty/adventure travel

Europe

Italy, in particular

North America

Mexico and the Caribbean

Canada

Anywhere close to water

Wine and culinary excursions

Active adventures (golf, pickleball, snorkeling, hiking)

Cultural immersions

Wellness destinations

Local artisan and craftspeople access

You dream it. We’ll make it reality.

Ready to get started? Schedule an Inspire call.

  • “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

The Golden Coast of Georgia
biking through maritime forests
guided fishing charters at sunrise
championship golf with ocean views
rich Gullah cultural heritage

Cruise the Rhine
Amsterdam's colorful canals and tulips
Ghent's breathtaking medieval beauty
charming German castles dotting the Rhine
the fairy tale streets of Strasbourg

Umbria, the Green Heart of Italy
enchanting hill towns like Todi and Assisi
Deruta's ancient pottery traditions
cooking lessons with a nonna
the intoxicating red Montefalco Sagrantino