Travel Advisor

Melanie Verplank

Expertise

Couples Travel,
Food & Wine,
Las Vegas,
California,
USA,
Mexico

Based in

Las Vegas

Languages spoken

English

Travel Advisor

Melanie Verplank

Profile details

About

A travel-obsessed Midwest transplant, sushi connoisseur and martini sipper. A relentless researcher and planner, on a mission to max out your PTO.

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Travel style

Catch me on a perfectly curated getaway mixed with a little luxury, lots of exploration and always needed relaxation. Depending on the day, you’ll find me on a hike, followed by brunch and brewery hopping, lying poolside reading a new book or exploring the city with some classic sightseeing. By night, I’m all about the ambiance, whether it’s checking out the best-reviewed restaurant, enjoying a craft cocktail at a hidden speakeasy or catching a unique show... that is my definition of a perfect getaway!

Favorite hotels

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Autograph Collection

Experience the epitome of modern luxury on the iconic Vegas Strip, where stylish design meets entertainment, providing an unrivaled and cosmopolitan escape in the heart of Las Vegas.

Fora Perks

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$100 food / beverage credit.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.

Hotel Xcaret Arte

An hour south of Cancun, this mammoth adults-only resort is a true all-inclusive, with 900 rooms, nine restaurants and access to all the adventures at eight nearby activity parks.

Fora Perks

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$100 resort / hotel credit.
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Welcome amenity.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.

Lakehouse Hotel and Resort

This lakeside resort in California offers chic rooms with retro decor and private balconies overlooking Lake San Marcos. With amenities like a large pool, on-site marina and cozy fire pits, the resort provides a stylish and relaxed getaway with easy access to water activities and local dining.

The Lafayette Hotel and Club

Located in San Diego’s trendy North Park neighborhood, The Lafayette offers stylish rooms with vintage decor, a historic pool, multiple dining options and event spaces.

Melanie's reviews

Melanie was great to work with! Her communication was always prompt and friendly, making the booking process easy and check in was quick because everything was taken care of. She found us a perfect hotel right by downtown, so we could walk wherever we needed. The room she booked us was exactly what we were looking for — cozy with a fireplace and an ocean view. I would book again with Melanie for future travel needs and highly recommend her!

Meghan K.
Booked travel to Carmel-by-the-Sea
March 2025

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