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!
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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
Site Visit: The Estate Yountville
A Local’s Guide to Bentonville, Arkansas
A Perfect Day in Florence, Italy
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
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$100 hotel / resort credit.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.
Melissa's reviews
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
Melissa did a wonderful job giving us multiple options based on our preferences and budget. She was very helpful in finding the right place for us and making sure we were taken care of.
- Adam H.
Booked travel to New York City
- March 2024
Melissa was great to work with! So helpful in finding several great options within our budget and specifications. She made it so easy for us!
- Taylor S.
Booked travel to London
- March 2024
Melissa was wonderful to work with when planning a family vacation to Rome, Italy. She made our experience stress free and I very much appreciate all of her excellent recommendations—from lodging to restaurants—while in the city. I will definitely use Melissa again.
- Trisha L.
Booked travel to Rome
- January 2024
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