Travel Advisor
Melissa Halford
Expertise
- Italy,
- Europe,
- Boutique Travel,
- Food & Wine,
- Off-The-Beaten Path
Based in
Bentonville, Arkansas
Profile details
About
Lover of all things Italian, Food & Wine and Travel. Bentonville-based but always dreaming of my next trip to Italy or a great beach!
Travel style
Obsessed with Italy after studying abroad in Florence during college. I love to see how the locals live and always swear by the locals recommendations, especially when it comes to where to eat or get the best coffee! I enjoy exploring new cities on foot or by bike but also enjoy relaxing on a great beach. Currently dreaming of a trip to Sardinia!
Melissa's travel guides & trip reports
A Perfect Day in Florence, Italy
A Local’s Guide to Bentonville, Arkansas
Site Visit: The Estate Yountville
Favorite hotels
Vintage House at The Estate Yountville
Your wine country retreat in the heart of Napa Valley, where luxury, vineyard views, and culinary excellence create an unforgettable stay.
Four Seasons Hotel Firenze
An oasis in the city center, home to an Old World style, a Michelin-starred restaurant and Florence’s largest private garden.
Fora Perks
- ★
$100 hotel / resort credit.
- ★
Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.
Melissa's reviews
Melissa made the booking for our trip to Toronto and Niagara Falls so simple! She listened to what we were looking for and quickly provided us with excellent options. The hotels and car options she provided and booked had fun perks and made the experience better than we could have booked on our own.
- Kristin B.
Booked travel to Canada
- July 2023
Melissa was a huge help in our hotel booking. Melissa was so kind, helpful, and ready to assist in way possible! I highly recommend booking your next trip through Melissa Halford with Fora!
- Corrie R.
Booked travel to New York City
- July 2023
Melissa found us the absolute best place to stay in Rome and the accommodations were absolutely perfect. Stayed on top of every detail of our trip including flight delays and was on top of communication to our transportation in Rome. She was a 10 out of 10, and we will definitely work with her for our next vacation!
- Paul B.
Booked travel to Rome
- June 2024
I am bias because Melissa is my wife. She took the time to look for many different options for me and based on my interests and needs has found me great hotel options for my travels.
- Ryan H.
Booked travel to Nashville
- November 2023
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