Travel Advisor
Melissa Franco
She/Her
Expertise
- Solo Travel,
- Group Travel,
- Arts & Culture,
- Food & Wine Experiences in Europe & Latin America
Based in
London, Ontario, Canada
Languages spoken
English, Spanish & Italian
Minimum booking Budget
$400/night
Profile details
About
Arts, culture and adventure fuel my soul, so when I travel, I dive deeper than the average tourist. No rigid schedules or exhausting checklists for me — I’d rather let the day take me where it wants to go. Wandering without a plan is how I uncover a destination’s true heartbeat — its flavors, rhythms, quirks and charm. After all, isn’t it more fun to savor the journey than to race from one “must-see” to the next?
Travel style
I’ve got a soft spot for boutique hotels with jaw-dropping design, tucked into the beating heart of a destination. When I’m in a new city, you’ll find me wandering its streets, stumbling upon hidden treasures and diving headfirst into the local vibe. I love to linger, soaking up the magic of a place long enough to uncover its secrets — far beyond the postcard clichés.
Melissa's travel guides & trip reports
An Art & Food Lover's Guide to Lisbon
An All-Encompassing Tour of Croatia
Welcome to Paradise: Your Ultimate Guide to Puerto Vallarta
The Best of Scotland on a 7-Day Tour
The Heart of Mexico: 5-Day Itinerary to Mexico City & Oaxaca
Favorite hotels
Melissa's travel photos
Melissa's reviews
This is my second time working with Melissa and I highly recommend her! I have already encouraged several friends to consider working with her on their next trips. It is such a luxury to have someone take care of all the important details on your behalf. For example, Melissa booked our hotels, flights, and airport transfers which meant we never had to think about anything as we moved around Thailand. As an added bonus, we had access to perks such as room upgrades and hotel credits, which were greatly appreciated! I highly recommend working with Melissa for your travel plans, and will continue to partner with her for my future travel! Thanks!
- Heather S.
Booked travel to Bangkok
- January 2025
An exceptional travel experience booking with Melissa! Her help organizing transfers, flights and hotels alleviated the stress of planning a last minute trip, and her hotel 'perks' really elevated the experience!
- Brooklyn B.
Booked travel to Chiang Mai
- January 2025
My husband and I have never used a travel agent but felt we could use some professional assistance for our most recent holiday to Vietnam. Melissa came highly recommended by a friend and I am incredibly thankful we found her. We did a 16 day holiday with two of our friends and all agreed Melissa helped make our trip stress free and seamless. When traveling, there are always moments of stress and confusion, however, with Melissa’s help this was the easiest vacation we have taken. We all had peace of mind when traveling to a destination so far outside of our comfort zone. We traveled to 4 cities in 16 days and every moment was perfectly planned. Our transportation service was prompt, efficient, and our destination Asia guides were knowledgeable and friendly. Melissa is both hands on when helping you plan but also respectful of your traveling style. We did not want to be overwhelmed or on any schedule while traveling but also wanted efficiency and ease when traveling within the country. Melissa also helped us arrange some special moments for a birthday celebration and arranged the most incredible upgrade during our stay at Zannier. This was the highlight of our trip. I highly recommend using Melissa’s services if you like great recommendations, excellent communication, and peace of mind when traveling. She is knowledgeable, friendly, incredibly responsive (even when I messaged from across the world), highly organized and an absolute pleasure to work with. We will be using her services again for our upcoming trip to Portugal in the fall.
- Sydney C.
Booked travel to Vietnam
- May 2024
Melissa is amazing! She took the time to provide many options for our stay and went above and beyond with wonderful recommendations on restaurants close to our hotel. We visited two of them and absolutely loved them. The Fora perks were great too! Thank you, Melissa, for the wonderful experience. 💜
- Ana C.
Booked travel to Toronto
- May 2024
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