Travel Advisor

Melissa Griffin

Expertise

City Travel,
Outdoors & Nature,
Italy,
California,
Sporting Event Travel

Based in

Metro Atlanta, GA

Languages spoken

English

Travel Advisor

Melissa Griffin

Profile details

About

I'm a former TV news producer who now puts my detail-oriented energy into crafting stress-free vacations. My passion for travel has led me around the world, and I want to share this joy with you!

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Travel style

I enjoy luxury when I travel, but I'm mindful to not break my budget... and I can't pass up a great deal! I look to immerse myself in the local culture, using public transportation to get around and experience the locals' way of life. I love the concrete jungle of big cities as much as I love being one with nature and interacting with animals in the place they call home.

Melissa's travel guides & trip reports

Guide

Thanksgiving in Maui: I'm Grateful for Superb Snorkeling and Fantastic Food

This is my third trip to the Maui Invitational during Thanksgiving week and I can't think of a better place to show gratitude. My husband and I mix three days of college basketball with sunrise...

Enjoying the view of Grand Canyon with a champagne toast.

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More Than Just the Strip: Experience Las Vegas Like a Local

Las Vegas has a little something for everyone. Take it from me: I lived there for five years and hosted visitors almost every month. Las Vegas can be a destination for: foodies, adventurists, sports...

The image captures a stunning sunset over the ocean, with rays of sunlight piercing through clouds and reflecting on the water.

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Relaxing Girls Weekend in San Diego, California

San Diego is my favorite city to visit in California, so my husband and I plan a visit almost every year in August when the weather in Atlanta is literally sticky. We didn't get there this year, so...

A narrow alleyway with cobblestone pavement between buildings

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One Week in Northern Italy's Finest Regions: Lake Como, Italian Riviera and Florence

You know those breathtakingly beautiful photos that show up on your computer screensaver? You've seen them: snow-capped mountains or brightly-colored fishing villages. Yep, they exist, in Northern...

Multicolored umbrellas hung above a city street between buildings

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Beauty on the Border: New York, Vermont, Quebec and Montreal

In the heat of the summer, my husband and I ventured north for some relief from the humidity and to visit four cities where we'd never been: Saratoga Springs/Lake George, New York, Burlington,...

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Favorite hotels

CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa

Located in the Sonoran Desert, CIVANA is a wellness-forward destination with wellness guides and healers, outdoor adventures and comfortable accommodations.

Montage Kapalua Bay

On Maui’s northwest coast, this all-suite resort incorporates Hawaiian culture into everything from its architecture and restaurants, to kids’ club and spa.

Fora Perks

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$150 spa credit.
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$60 breakfast credit daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.

The Ramble Hotel

A chic boutique stay in Denver's RiNo neighborhood with a theatre, Pan-Latin restaurant and lively bar.

Melissa's travel photos

View of the red, white and green Italian flag flying over a seaside town on a cloudy day

Pastel-colored buildings along the sea with boats docked offshore

View of a bridge across a wide river glowing in the light of sunset

View of an empty beach and calm sea under sunny skies with green mountains in the distance

View of gardens and palm trees at a resort on a sunny day

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Melissa's reviews

Reached out to Melissa, gave her our dates and what we were looking for, a 2bdrm. Within no time Melissa gave us a list of hotels to choose from that would fit any budget. From very high end to moderate. We looked at all of the hotels on and off the beach and decided on the Surfjack. The boutique hotel was not on the beach, but just a short 3 blocks away. It was close to great restaurants and shopping. Melissa knew exactly what we were looking for. She made it so much easier than one of us having to surf the internet. We had already booked our airline and car, but booking a hotel can be daunting. We will definitely call Melissa in the future for our travel needs.

Deborah C.
Booked travel to Honolulu
March 2025

Melissa was super helpful to my family in finding our hotel for a long weekend getaway. Her response time was quick and she was very thorough in her recommendations which allowed us to make a great choice on where to stay. I highly recommend booking your next trip with Melissa!

Kelley W.
Booked travel to Michigan
February 2025

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